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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,436 reviews)
"Amazing stay with an awesome location!"
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥44,889
￥53,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Exterior

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,688 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Deborah
The price is ￥36,248
￥48,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Beach nearby

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,625 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥59,780
￥68,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (710 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay. Nice atmosphere."
United States
Edward
The price is ￥38,164
￥49,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (814 reviews)
"The property and staff exceeded my expectations. A lovely Hyatt property."
United States
James
The price is ￥81,200
￥103,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Food and drink

The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Highly recommended, beautiful property and amazing customer service"
United States
Farah
The price is ￥51,156
￥64,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Quail
Terrace/patio

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel
4.0 star property
Golden Rectangle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Just amazing. Charming, top amenities and service, and included champagne brunch is truly excellent. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at."
United States
Ramy
The price is ￥137,066
￥165,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
La Playa Hotel
Restaurant

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
4.0 star property
Retreat
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
"as usual Kimpton properties are the best!"
United States
Peter
The price is ￥53,050
￥71,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Exterior

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,166 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with location and staff."
United States
Qianfang
The price is ￥51,382
￥59,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
Fireplace

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (986 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
United States
Adrian
The price is ￥90,976
￥110,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Courtyard

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel
4.0 star property
Northwest Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (637 reviews)
"Great breakfast and great location."
United States
Tom
The price is ￥65,083
￥73,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Stilwell Hotel
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (319 reviews)
"Great property to stay and enjoy your vacation"
United States
Seda
The price is ￥92,587
￥112,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Terrace/patio

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (435 reviews)
"Fabulouss location within walking glance to downtown Carmel and great biking. Comfortable bed and stylish interiors with attentive staff. A little pricey for the quality but location location location."
United States
Erica
The price is ￥82,824
￥100,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Lobby sitting area

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (193 reviews)
"Room was very pretty and very clean. Staff was amazing!"
United States
Jody
The price is ￥79,576
￥96,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
The Parke (2 Guests MAX - All Ages Included) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Martine Inn

Martine Inn
4.0 star property
Retreat
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (603 reviews)
"The room was so clean and it was so beautiful. We stayed in “ The cottage “ and the view was beautiful. The property clean as well. The location was perfect to walk around and so close to the beach. The breakfast was supper good as well. They had a breakfast special and then three other options if you didn’t want the special. Staff was supper friendly and the property was very safe, quiet, and well maintained."
United States
Lindsay
The price is ￥52,884
￥59,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Martine Inn
Bar (on property)

Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
4.0 star property
Carmel Point
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel a block from the beach. We were comfortable and felt cared for. Definitely worth another visit !"
United States
Micaela
The price is ￥134,431
￥155,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Villa Mara Carmel
Courtyard

L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (583 reviews)
"The breakfast was generous and delicious. Staff was polite and professional. Our room was clean, especially the bathroom. I'm not sure we had an ocean view..."
United States
Micaela
The price is ￥108,906
￥130,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
L Auberge Carmel
Exterior

Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
4.5 star property
Posts
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Yes it was excellent"
United States
Pedro
The price is ￥383,264
￥442,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Outdoor spa tub

Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa
4.5 star property
Carmel Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (678 reviews)
"Everything about this lodge was excellent. Especially the customer service from the staff."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥103,985
￥128,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Restaurant

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
4.0 star property
Oak Grove
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"It was great"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥29,070
￥33,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
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Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is ￥410,060 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
￥410,060
￥455,199 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
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Learn more about Big Sur

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

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved Monterrey Beach Hotel. The complimentary happy hour, and s’mores, and electric bikes were all an unreal surprise! Loved the fires at night too. Oh… I almost forgot—- the DOLPHINS! We sat on the beach and watched them flap their tails, jump about 5 feet in the air, and swim together in their pods(?). Seriously, we watched about 30 dolphins for about 2-3 hours in the late afternoon. We will fondly remember this hotel. (Only one little negative to report… outside clean up crew should be a little more attentive. There was some trash along the route to the beach that stayed there during our entire visit.). Hope we can return…"
Fred 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Big Sur?
Offering a friendly traveler experience and upscale décor, 4-star hotels are an excellent option for your Big Sur vacation. These kinds of accommodations generally come with lots of useful amenities that make it easy to kick back and relax — think pillowtop mattresses, restaurants and pools. Or live in the lap of luxury at a 5-star hotel designed to indulge you in high-end perks and amenities. On-site health clubs, oversized bathrooms and gourmet dining are typically included at these plush retreats.