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Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb

Explore the area

Map
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Sur Station
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, 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
Separate bedroom
  • 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 between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Big Sur hotel, you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Los Padres National Forest and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Big Sur Spirit Garden.

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 - 22 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nepenthe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sur House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Mar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ripplewood Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪COAST Big Sur - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Big Sur Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and coffee shop/cafe
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 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM 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
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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 rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, 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.
  • 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: approximately USD 3 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, 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, 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.

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

Big Sur Lodge Hotel Big Sur
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Big Sur Lodge Big Sur
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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 31 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Sur Lodge on 5 Feb 2025 start from AU$315.96, 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.

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 such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Big Sur Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Big Sur Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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.

Are pets allowed at Big Sur Lodge?

Furry friends are welcome at Big Sur Lodge, with food and water bowls on offer.

Big Sur Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vangela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious rooms. These are old cabins but they are clean and have the usual in-room amenities: coffee, fridge, charging ports, etc. The entire point of being in Big Sur on this trip was to be out and about reveling in the beauty of the place so this lodging was perfect for us. Loved not having a TV and less than excellent connectivity while here. Very nice to unplug.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richele

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First time staying at Big Sur Lodge and we loved it! Great location and service. Cute cabins, our room had a kitchen and seating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

tracy

Service was ok. Room was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful and beautiful, no TV or phone service, so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zena

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful setting in state park, close to hiking trails. Cabins need a bit of updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

janice, Petaluma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was a little dated but fine. The property is well worn from lots of visitors, but a walk through the park is always a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rustic limited everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Todd

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The actual Lodge check in area was nice,cozy and quaint. The staff in the Lodge were very friendly, nice and helpful. The cottage (#42) we stayed in was roomy with a comfortable king bed, and a sleeper sofa. The bathroom was very dated. The blinds in the bathroom were filthy. The carpet was stained and dirty and the floor was sloped and not level. The grounds around the cottages need maintenance. We can deal with dated rooms, but the lack of maintenance and dirtiness is a game changer…especially for the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A little rundown in the sense that your cabin may be a little dusty, and there are dead flies at the windowsill. The back “porch” could definitely be swept off but overall a pretty good approximation of what an old cabin might feel like. Bonus is there is no wifi or internet, making a down to earth family even worthwhile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Internet service could be better..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time starting in Big Sur, it was amazing! Loved the cottages!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Well I had cancelled the registration and they tell me that it didn’t go through and they ended up charging me for 1 night and allowed me to cancel the 2nd night -
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne, weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Janice

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a room that was off the main property. Since it wasn't ready when we got there, we didn't get checked in until after dark. Terrible lighting to find our room. Nearly fell walking into the room due to poor lighting and we hadn't seen the place previously. Bugs in the room. We didn't realize that there wouldn't be a TV or a microware. The room was in major need of a paint job. No wi-fi and the community room was not open. A lot of money for so little. Food was over priced and then we had to throw it away because of no microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I might go back...maybe.
The stay was great. No WiFi in the room which was perfect for our stay. We needed to unplug. We couldn't check in until 1½ hr later than we were supposed to. 6 hr drive so we just wanted to settle in. We got an apology. Fair enough. During our 5 day stay we didn't get any turn down service. Didn't mention it because we got back late from a full day of being out and about. Some fresh towels what of been nice. I took the trash out myself but a new trash bag at the bottom of the bin would of been thoughtful. Ergo this review and rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ilona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the property/lodge overall. Restaraunt, coffee shop and gift shop were great. There are some trails nearby the lobby, plenty of parking, and good overall location next to other trails and restaraunts. I’d say that’s about where it ends. I thought the lodge was very overpriced for what you got. Very basic cabin, didn’t feel very homey. Bed was not uncomfortable, but also not comfortable. I didn’t sleep too well. Not entirely sure the heater in our unit worked, although it may have been something I just did wrong. Ultimately what turned me off was the pungent smell of marijuana that seemed through the walls of our cabin overnight, and woke me up from my sleep. I get that marijuana is legal in California, but I shouldn’t have to smell it if I don’t want to within the confines of the cabin I paid nearly $500 a night to sleep in. The smell makes me super nauseous and I felt like it was in my face. There is zero wifi on this property with the exception of the conference center. No service in lobby or hotel rooms. I didn’t really care for that. No TV in cabins either. I also felt like the staff generally were not very friendly. Young man at check in and a middle aged man at the coffee shop were a bit surley. I also did not care for the late check in time of 4 pm. I barely got to “enjoy” being in the cabin. So — overall I’d say this is a great place to stop in and visit, but not stay. Maybe if it was cheaper, that would take some of the sting off all of the negatives.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Madhav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The surroundings are gorgeous. The lodging was comfortable but could really use a bathroom update and new paint. It’s remote and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shanice

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
What I liked about the property is that the room was large with high ceilings. Opposite of that, no AC, the high ceilings had Cob webs everywhere, every corner- wall space- furniture had spiders on it. And before you think “it’s Big Sur, woods” - well if I wanted to stay with bugs I would have camped. My husband and I started to count spiders as a joke when we first started noticing them, but by the end of our stay we counted over 30. Towels weren’t clean, had blonde hair stuck to them… I have black hair. Also, if I wasn’t wearing my glasses I wouldn’t have seen the tiny spider spinning off the towel. We have a baby and needed to use the refrigerator , only the fridge wasn’t usable, it wasn’t cold enough milk went bad. Thankfully only stayed there one night. This place could use some upgrades and TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We slept really well here; it was so quiet. People were welcoming and nice. The refrigerator was very small and the door wouldn't shut properly. Also, it would have been nice to warm up the food I bought with me. Loved being able to sleep in a room and be able to see the trees from above and around. Really liked the balcony too. No WIFI which is a real plus for me. It felt natural and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024