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Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with conference centre and seasonal outdoor pool

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Exterior
Property grounds
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Popular LocationPfeiffer Big Sur State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Sur Station15 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Sur Spirit Garden3 min drive
  • AirportMonterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)48 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Big Sur

Big Sur Lodge places you steps from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and within a 15-minute stroll of Big Sur Station. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Big Sur Lodge Restaurant, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include a conference centre, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Near this Big Sur hotel, you'll find Pfeiffer Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 1 min walk
  • Big Sur Station - 15 min walk
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 3 min drive
  • Andrew Molera State Park - 5 min drive
  • McWay Falls - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nepenthe - 5 min drive
  • The Sur House - 4 min drive
  • COAST Big Sur - 8 min drive
  • Big Sur Bakery - 3 min drive
  • Big Sur Taphouse - 3 min drive

About this property

Big Sur Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with conference centre and seasonal outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Big Sur Lodge. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Big Sur hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Big Sur Lodge offers 62 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 3 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Big Sur Lodge Restaurant
  • Espresso House

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • One-time housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Deck/patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 15 April 2024 to 21 May 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 3 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit card or cash deposit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Big Sur Lodge?

Yep, Big Sur Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Big Sur Lodge?

As of 11 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Sur Lodge on 2 June 2024 start from AU$473.21, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Big Sur Lodge?

The closest beach to Big Sur Lodge is Pfeiffer Beach (3.1 km).

Does Big Sur Lodge have a pool?

Big Sur Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to September.

Is Big Sur Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Big Sur Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Big Sur Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Big Sur Lodge?

No, Big Sur Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Big Sur Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Big Sur Lodge?

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

Big Sur Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 890 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down and thin walls
I read all the reviews so expected a lot of this but was still surprised. The walls are THIN. Seriously thin. I could literally hear everyone’s word for word conversation in the rooms around me. No privacy. Rooms are seriously RUN DOWN. Like I get it’s not a 5-star hotel but chipped paint, dirty coffee makers, smoke stained chimney. Even without the fireplace lit, the whole room smelled like smoke. I felt like with what I spent, there is a minimal level of service and maintenance expected. Customer service was meh. Between the front desk and the restaurant, I had to go find someone to help. And they seemed shocked I could want something. And the food at the restaurant was barely ok. I would definitely not make a trip back just for the food. Big Sur as a destination is great but I don’t see myself coming back to Big Sur Lodge. Next time I’ll try someplace else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time and would stay her again, in the future
Our cabin was just right, we loved the balcony. Our beds were comfortable, and the shower was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desaix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, great hikes in the redwoods, panoramic views. Rooms are clean, fireplaces well provisioned and staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a quiet, off of the map, unplugged, magical experience, this is it. The rooms are not fancy, no Wi-Fi, no TV, no frills. The beds were decently comfortable and we had a fireplace and a small deck to sit on. That being said, the lodge is extremely nice with a fire going and a place to hang out, books to read with comfortable seating, a coffee shop, a restaurant with very friendly service, and a gift shop. There are no words for beauty of the grounds, it’s like being in a fairytale. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Manasa

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Nice stay, could be better
Stayed here for two nights on our first trip to Big Sur. The location and the surroundings of the property can’t be beat with lots of wooded trails to check out right off of the property which was fantastic. We arrived late (around 8 pm ish I think) on what was probably a busy day which I understand but there was just one other family ahead of us and nobody after us, which is why it felt a little odd that the check-in process felt rushed. Since there was a storm and we were traveling with a toddler, I had a couple of questions. But the kid who checked us in was unnecessarily curt. Okay, whatever! So, I let it be. Anyway, we checked in and got free entry to three local state parks which was nice but as luck would have it, we ended up spending a lot of time in the room because of the rain. The cottages themselves are spacious and feel private with a nice balcony overlooking the trees and a cute skylight. However, everything in there felt dated and definitely needed a good dusting. I agree with one of the previous reviewers who said the walls were paper thin because we could hear every time our neighbor sneezed. Lol! But it was mostly quiet. There is also no wifi and the cellular reception is spotty. The heater in the room rattled all night but kept us warm albeit the dust on it was slightly concerning. All in all, it was a rustic, peaceful stay but I am not sure it justified the $$$ though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SEUNGHEE

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mina

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was so much smoke spot on our chimney. The air was awful to breath inside the units. I have three small children and there was very little ventilation. We asked the front desk if the soot was normal because we felt like we slept in an ash tray.

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023