Hotels in Big Sur

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Hotels in Big Sur rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.

Post Ranch Inn

5.39 km from city centre

£1,791

Per night

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

5.90 km from city centre

£1,622

Per night

Lucia Lodge

35.90 km from city centre

£184

Per night

Post Ranch Inn

5.39 km from city centre

£1,791

Per night

Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort

5.90 km from city centre

£1,622

Per night

Lucia Lodge

35.90 km from city centre

£184

Per night

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Big Sur: getting around

Exploring the city

There’s no real public transport here, and distances between viewpoints are long. Visitors usually drive the coastal Highway 1 or join guided tours.

Big Sur airports

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest, about an hour north by car. San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO) have wider flight options.

Big Sur car hire

Car hire is essential for Big Sur. The Pacific Coast Highway offers one of the world’s great drives, with clear signage and plenty of pull?ins for photos.

Find a Big Sur hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Big Sur attractions by staying close to them.

Coast Gallery Big Sur

Henry Miller Memorial Library

Coast Gallery Big Sur

Henry Miller Memorial Library

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Highest rated hotel	Post Ranch Inn – 4.7
Average 5 star hotel price	£1,790 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Big Sur: FAQs

Can I cancel or amend my hotel reservation last minute if I need to?

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Big Sur with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Can I get a last-minute Big Sur hotel deal?

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is £184 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for £225 per night.

Is it more expensive to stay in Big Sur hotels on weekends?

The average price of a hotel during the week is £866 per night, and the average price on weekends is £893. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Big Sur could be Saturday.

What airports are the closest to the centre of Big Sur?

The nearest airport to Big Sur is Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 35.6km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

San Jose International Airport, which is 145.0km from the city centre.
San Francisco International Airport, which is 241.0km from the city centre.

What day is cheapest to stay in hotels in Big Sur?

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Big Sur. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday

How much do 3-star hotels cost in Big Sur?

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around £283 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is £194 per night.

How much do 5-star luxury hotels cost in Big Sur?

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around £1,862 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is £1,420 per night.

When is the best time to stay in a hotel in Big Sur?

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Big Sur is April, with an average price of £622 per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can rise to £3,341 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.