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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Big Sur 3-star hotels

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
zoe
₹16,528
₹20,071 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

2. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Mellissa
₹13,405
₹15,760 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Pacific
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.

3. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Barbara
₹9,324
₹10,682 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Monterey Hotel
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Xiao
₹14,626
₹16,483 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

5. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Julie
₹18,863
₹21,959 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.
A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

6. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dave
₹11,880
₹16,214 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Abrego
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring long wooden tables and wicker chairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.
A two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.

7. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
MUBASHIR
₹11,318
₹12,962 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.

8. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Max
₹17,552
₹19,780 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.
A reception desk with a wave pattern design, a fire alarm, and a small plant on the counter.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.

9. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Jessica
₹11,766
₹13,460 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Mariposa Inn & Suites
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
Michele
₹15,584
₹17,774 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Victorian Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.
A golf course with bunkers, a wooden fence, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Ryan
₹9,958
₹11,414 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Olympia Lodge
A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.
A living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.
A patio with outdoor seating, a tree, and a building with a porch and stairs.

12. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Retreat
United States
Cindy
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.
A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

13. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
United States
Brenda
₹17,799
₹20,024 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sand Pebbles Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.

14. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
Tony
₹17,325
₹19,741 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Wave Street Inn
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.
A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

15. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
BASHAR
₹13,389
₹15,089 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A buffet table with various food items and a window view.
A room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.
A poolside area with a sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and rolled towels.

16. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Deb
₹16,045
₹18,082 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Pelican Inn & Suites
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.
A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.
A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

17. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
United States
cathy
₹23,245
₹26,431 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Monterey Bay Inn
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.

18. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
United States
FRANK PAUL
₹15,475
₹17,409 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Castle Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a modern building facade and a clear blue sky.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.
A hotel sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a covered outdoor area and a parking lot.

19. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
United States
Rachel
₹7,260
₹8,986 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Aura Inn Monterey
A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.
A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.
A window with a view of the beach and ocean, a chessboard, a book titled "The Chopper," and a rolled-up towel on a wooden ledge.

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
United States
Maria Isabel
₹15,584
₹18,871 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Cambria Beach Lodge
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Towering redwoods meet dramatic sea cliffs along Highway 1, where pullouts reveal jaw-dropping Pacific views. Hike to McWay Falls in the morning when fog lifts, then grab lunch at Nepenthe where locals insist you sit on the outdoor deck.

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A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.

Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

8/10 Good
"We have stayed here before and like the quality of the room and the outdoor pool. I wish the fan worked in our room though"
Les 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Property is well kept. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Towels were soft, they seemed brand new. Choice of tea and coffee was superb. Definitely will stay here again. Oh and the view…breathtaking!"
Nicoletta 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Lucia Lodge

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