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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, (1,006 reviews)
"Fantastic place, highly recommended"
United States
Giacomo
$229 nightly
The price is $255
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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, (302 reviews)
"Great location and looks to be newly remodeled with great attention to detail. Very cute decor!"
United States
Stephanie
$185 nightly
The price is $206
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Contenta Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,205 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Julio
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A garden area with a wooden bench, a large log, and a dining table with chairs.

4. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"so cute would stay again"
United States
stephanie
$105 nightly
The price is $120
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Resort Inn
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

5. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,900 reviews)
"Family Fun was had by all."
United States
Janet
$80 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stargazer Hotel
A spacious lobby with large windows, a colorful striped floor, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

6. Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay! I would definitely recommend staying here"
United States
Joshua
$100 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and indoor seating area.

7. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,086 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Douglas
$65 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Hotel
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

8. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The King Suite was spacious and comfortable with unique quality furniture. Parking on site and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very quiet neighborhood, Polite staff, good amenities, reasonable and competitive rates."
United States
Don
$126 nightly
The price is $142
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Inn And Suites
A building with a tiled roof, a door labeled 'OFFICE,' and a sign indicating '1013 OPEN.'

9. Motel 8 Soledad

Motel 8 Soledad
Soledad
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (21 reviews)
"The staff were very nice and helpful rooms were clean. Lots of parking. I highly recommend staying at this motel."
United States
Maria
$64 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 8 Soledad
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture under a large tree, surrounded by a checkered lawn and a building in the background.

10. Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"We loved the landscaping & the mattresses were very comfortable."
United States
Jessica
$76 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Bay Lodge
A building with a blue dolphin sculpture surrounded by purple flowers.

11. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean and comfortable for a great price. Free parking"
United States
william
$66 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Padre Oaks
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.

12. Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,519 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable room. Easy parking too."
United States
Antoinette
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Lovers Point Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

13. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Yasmeen
$81 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stage Coach Lodge
A building with a sign that reads "Deer Haven Inn Suites" and a flower garden in front.

14. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and great location!"
United States
Helen
$94 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Deer Haven Inn
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a sofa, and a dining area.

15. Andril Fireplace Cottages

Andril Fireplace Cottages
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (725 reviews)
"Great property Very enjoyable quiet stay Highly recommend"
United States
Gregory
$191 nightly
The price is $222
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Andril Fireplace Cottages
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Always a wonderful stay. A few more items for breakfast as they ran out, but very kind helpful staff!"
United States
Teresa
$135 nightly
The price is $154
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Bide-A-Wee Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

17. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,917 reviews)
"Great little motel - clean & reasonable!"
United States
Marla
$67 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific 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, (1,143 reviews)
"Great value for money, well located and nice rooms."
United Kingdom
Ayan
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Stevenson Monterey
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2.0 star property
Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the location & property. Clean, modern, new furnishings. The mgr Arjun was AMAZING! I left something in our room at checkout & he helped in returning it to me. Would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Linda
$74 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

20. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,323 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
$56 nightly
The price is $65
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Surf Inn
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Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Good."
Dean 1-night trip
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Pacific Inn

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Big Sur Motels information

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Accommodation
66 Motels
Lowest Price
$65
Highest Price
$255

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Big Sur?
You can find a great deal from $65 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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