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Our top choices for Big Sur motels

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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, (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful location and very dog friendly"
United States
Lorraine
The price is ￥35,739
￥39,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Property entrance

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
The price is ￥28,839
￥32,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Contenta Inn
Lobby

3. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,191 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and updated."
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥11,552
￥13,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Sand Castle Inn
Exterior

4. Motel 8 Soledad

Motel 8 Soledad
Soledad
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"For the price i guess it’s fine"
United States
edgar
The price is ￥11,039
￥12,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Motel 8 Soledad
Indoor pool

5. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,101 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥13,251
￥15,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
El Castell Motel
Room, 1 King Bed

6. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,830 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great location!"
United States
Walter
The price is ￥12,983
￥14,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Pacific Inn
Garden view

7. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
The price is ￥12,712
￥15,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Padre Oaks
Beach

8. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"A decent place good location"
United States
Misty
The price is ￥18,231
￥21,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Deer Haven Inn
Dining

9. Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms ,staff was great helping with any needs, very nice restaurant next door."
United States
Ted
The price is ￥16,557
￥19,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
Outdoor pool

10. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Stage Coach is a nice quaint lodging and an easy ride to Monterrey attractions."
United States
Nils
The price is ￥16,517
￥18,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Stage Coach Lodge
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

11. Fisherman's Cove Inn

Fisherman's Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (240 reviews)
"Very good for this price"
United States
Daniil
The price is ￥12,644
￥14,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Fisherman's Cove Inn
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

12. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,142 reviews)
"Location-wise it was really good as it was just 3 miles to Cannery Row."
United States
Jordan
The price is ￥15,485
￥17,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
Exterior

13. Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,448 reviews)
"Friendly staff and close to walking trails and restaurants."
United States
Tammie
The price is ￥16,811
￥19,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Lovers Point Inn
Interior entrance

14. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"We reserved a suite with king bed and the room had plebty of space and comfortable bed. Had a great stay."
United States
Greg
The price is ￥18,670
￥22,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Resort Inn
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

15. Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice, clean little place. Would stay there again if on a budget."
United States
John
The price is ￥11,000
￥13,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Seaside Inn
Room

16. Carmel Hill Lodge

Carmel Hill Lodge
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (813 reviews)
"Lovely place, staff is great and super friendly."
United States
Elaine
The price is ￥12,112
￥13,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Hill Lodge
Property grounds

17. 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
The price is ￥20,607
￥23,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Boating

18. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,018 reviews)
"enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Marina
The price is ￥12,836
￥14,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Lone Oak Lodge
Pool

19. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,867 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Annie
The price is ￥14,629
￥16,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Stargazer Hotel
Lobby

20. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Cleaning staff was super nice. Front desk was very helpful."
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥21,848
￥26,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Carmel Inn And Suites
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent
"This was our second stay here! The rooms face the ocean and it is a beautiful view! This is not a new Motel, however they have done their best to update it and it is very clean. One special note is they provide binoculars in the room for your use! Amazing! They also have a large grassy area with volleyball ball nets, huge checker/chess boards, outdoor fireplaces and a way down to the beach. We watched a surfer for a while along with people beach combing. Yes, you may see some rust, or wear and tear because of the coast exposure…..but it is worth it 100%."
Jill 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Find out more about Big Sur

Big Sur Motels information

Number of reviews
14,423
Accommodation
65 Motels
Lowest Price
￥12,364
Highest Price
￥39,822

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Big Sur?
If you're not able to find a motel in Big Sur, let us help you find a motel or similar property from more than 1037 accommodations in the larger area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At many motels, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler taking a road trip along America's major roadways.
What are the best motels in Big Sur?
Here are some of our customers' favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Vagabond Inn Monterey is located 23 mi (37.1 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and parking. The Stevenson Monterey: A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Central Big Sur is 23.3 mi (37.4 km) away. Pacific Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 23.1 mi (37.1 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Silver Surf Motel: Central Big Sur is 58.5 mi (94.1 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay: 23 mi (37 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in Big Sur?
Enjoy the seaside in this relaxing, romantic area while you're sightseeing. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Pfeiffer Beach, McWay Falls, and Sand Dollar Beach. To learn more about local history, take some time at Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach and Molera Ranch House Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Los Padres National Forest.
What's the weather like in Big Sur?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Big Sur to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Big Sur is 20 inches.
What are my options for getting around Big Sur when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Big Sur to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is located 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 29.7 mi (47.8 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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