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A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outside.

1. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very dog friendly"
United States
Lorraine
$269 nightly
The price is $299
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
A house with a distinctive orange door, a small porch, and a view of hills in the background.

2. Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (299 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Juan
$200 nightly
The price is $223
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Contenta Inn
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

3. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,104 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very clean."
United States
David
$90 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Motel
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

4. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,835 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
$87 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
A spacious lobby with large windows, a colorful striped floor, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

5. Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean rooms ,staff was great helping with any needs, very nice restaurant next door."
United States
Ted
$114 nightly
The price is $127
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

6. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,193 reviews)
"Great spot"
United States
Hunter
$73 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

7. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
$94 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Padre Oaks
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore. There are houses and trees in the background.

8. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"A decent place good location"
United States
Misty
$120 nightly
The price is $136
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Deer Haven Inn
A motel with a parking lot, a car parked in the lot, and a tree in the foreground.

9. Motel 8 Soledad

Motel 8 Soledad
Soledad
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"For the price i guess it’s fine"
United States
edgar
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 8 Soledad
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

10. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place, nice outside sitting area and easy access to all Monterrey has to offer"
United States
Nils
$109 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stage Coach Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,146 reviews)
"Location-wise it was really good as it was just 3 miles to Cannery Row."
United States
Jordan
$90 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A marina with boats docked, a pier with a flag, and a building with a sign.

12. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with new and clean facilities. The location is excellent, with easy access to nearby attractions. We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Xiaohong
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Lone Oak Lodge
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a fireplace, a TV, a bed, and a bathroom visible in the background.

13. Fisherman's Cove Inn

Fisherman's Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (241 reviews)
"We spent the day on Cannery Row and checked in later to sleep. The room was very clean and it was a nice quiet location. I would book here again."
United States
Christine
$82 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Fisherman's Cove Inn
A wooden sign for a resort inn with a 'No Vacancy' sign above it.

14. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful place."
United States
David
$149 nightly
The price is $169
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Resort Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a desk.

15. Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice, clean little place. Would stay there again if on a budget."
United States
John
$81 nightly
The price is $93
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn
A residential area with a narrow pathway flanked by blue flowering plants and neatly trimmed hedges, leading to houses with red roofs.

16. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice little Inn perfectly situated!"
United States
Brent
$152 nightly
The price is $173
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Bide-A-Wee Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Lovers Point Inn' sign, outdoor seating area, and an 'Office' sign indicating a business space.

17. Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,454 reviews)
"Friendly staff and close to walking trails and restaurants."
United States
Tammie
$99 nightly
The price is $114
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Lovers Point Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

18. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,058 reviews)
"Great proximity for walking to other sites"
United States
Steven
$103 nightly
The price is $118
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Stevenson Monterey
A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

19. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,328 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
$74 nightly
The price is $85
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Surf Inn
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

20. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,860 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Annie
$96 nightly
The price is $110
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stargazer Hotel
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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Big Sur Motels information

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Accommodation
65 Motels
Lowest Price
$81
Highest Price
$299

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Big Sur?
You can find a great deal from $81 on Big Sur motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Big Sur motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Big Sur motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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