Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury resort with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs

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Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
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Reception
Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is AU$3,332
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Explore the area

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48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Place, The Henry Miller Memorial Library
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Sur Spirit Garden
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Fireplace)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Big Sur)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Big Sur Forest Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 58 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Hot Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa, Big Sur)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

House, 1 King Bed (Pacific)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed (Big Sur)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Coast House)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Bathtub (vista Hot Tub)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Big Sur

A luxury stay in Big Sur awaits you at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort. You'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Big Sur Station and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Highlights at this resort include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Spa Alila can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The fine-dining restaurant, The Sur House Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours. 12000 square feet (1115 square metres) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Posts resort include Andrew Molera State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

What's nearby

  • The Henry Miller Memorial Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Sur Station - 2 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • McWay Falls - 10 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nepenthe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Coast Gallery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sur House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Sur Taphouse - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

Luxury resort with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs
Some rates at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Event space at this resort measures 12000 square feet (1115 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort. A free area shuttle within 5.00 mi is available. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4.5-star Big Sur resort is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 12000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1115 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers.

This Big Sur resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and a safe. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Spa Alila. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor mineral hot spring (onsen). This service features separate men's and women's areas.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • The Sur House Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Reflexology
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 105 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ventana Inn Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Ventana Inn Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel Big Sur
Ventana Joie de Vivre Boutique
Ventana Joie de Vivre Boutique Big Sur
Ventana Inn JdV Hotel Adults Big Sur
Ventana Inn JdV Hotel Adults
Ventana JdV Adults Big Sur
Ventana JdV Adults
Ventana Big Sur Alila Resort Adults
Ventana Alila Resort Adults
Ventana Big Sur Alila Adults
Ventana Alila Adults
Ventana Inn Spa a JdV Hotel – Adults Only
Ventana Big Sur an Alila Resort Adults Only
Ventana Big Sur Adults Only
Ventana Inn Spa Adults Only
Ventana Inn Spa a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

As of 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$3,173.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

Yep, Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

The closest beach to Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort is Pfeiffer Beach (5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

Yep, Spa Alila is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort have a pool?

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and couples dining, as well as premium bedding and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

No, Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort?

Furry friends are welcome at Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort, with food and water bowls on offer.