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1. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
$263 nightly
The price is $293
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Property entrance

2. Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (295 reviews)
"I love the property. It reminded me of palm springs. Room were good size and clean. The pool area was the best"
United States
Bobbie
$219 nightly
The price is $244
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Contenta Inn
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,764 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Gabrielle
$107 nightly
The price is $122
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
Outdoor pool

4. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, helpful and well maintained property."
United States
Waleed
$126 nightly
The price is $144
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stage Coach Lodge
Lobby

5. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,145 reviews)
"When you first drive in you can tell it’s an older hotel, but the rooms inside are really nice and the beds are comfortable, and everything was nicely cleaned"
United States
Roxy
$99 nightly
The price is $113
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
Garden view

6. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"it is a very beautiful place to stay very clean bed very comfortable same as the pillows all excellent"
United States
Luisa Veronica
$123 nightly
The price is $140
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Padre Oaks
Dining

7. Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (976 reviews)
"Had a good experience, easy check in, clean, quiet , and extremely friendly!"
United States
Claudia
$124 nightly
The price is $138
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

8. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,110 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
$102 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Motel
Boating

9. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean and beds were sooooo comfy!"
United States
Chelsea
$105 nightly
The price is $120
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Lone Oak Lodge
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,083 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Mildred
$115 nightly
The price is $131
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
Beach nearby

11. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Vyacheslav
$130 nightly
The price is $148
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Deer Haven Inn
WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Vagabond Inn Monterey

Vagabond Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a convenient stay close to cannery row"
United States
Ranujie
$80 nightly
The price is $92
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Monterey
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (109 reviews)
"Very good motel"
Canada
Volodymyr
$83 nightly
The price is $96
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Pelican Inn Monterey
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. 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
$86 nightly
The price is $98
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn
Lobby

15. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Good for a price , old furniture but good location"
United States
Vladyslava
$222 nightly
The price is $249
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Inn And Suites
Property grounds

16. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"We love this place. We stay at this place 3-4 times a year and we love that our dog can join us as well. The staff is always friendly, my cottage is always clean, and we love that this place is within walking distance to Asilomar Beach."
United States
Kristine
$179 nightly
The price is $203
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Interior entrance

17. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The parking was super convinient, clean roomm."
United States
Alma
$166 nightly
The price is $189
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Resort Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Fisherman's Cove Inn

Fisherman's Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (208 reviews)
"Great location. Thank you"
United States
David
$103 nightly
The price is $118
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Fisherman's Cove Inn
Property amenity

19. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to crash in the Monterey area if you're on a budget and last minute plans. It has all the basic amenities covered, rooms were clean and in great condition. We had a pleasant stay, will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Shreyes
$122 nightly
The price is $139
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
Indoor pool, a heated pool

20. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,845 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Marlene C
$116 nightly
The price is $133
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stargazer Hotel
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and wonderful staff. Nice hotel and clean. A good place to stay."
Gerard 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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Big Sur Motels information

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Accommodation
65 Motels
Lowest Price
$92
Highest Price
$293

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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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