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6 Nov - 8 Nov
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13 Nov - 15 Nov

Our top choices for Big Sur 3-star hotels

A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.

1. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,929 reviews)
"Nice place to stay at a reasonable price"
United States
Sherri
The price is AED 466
AED 549 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Pacific
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

2. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
3.5 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,192 reviews)
"Loved our stay"
United States
Michelle
The price is AED 497
AED 560 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."

3. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
3.5 star property
Alta Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,108 reviews)
"Staff very helpful. Pool easily accessible. Walking distance to many local sites, features easily reached."
United States
Dennis
The price is AED 537
AED 713 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Abrego
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.

4. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,566 reviews)
"Pacific Grove was lovely, and I had an amazing stay."
United States
Dwight
The price is AED 426
AED 488 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

5. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,893 reviews)
"Nice stay close to restaurants and beach"
United States
Micah
The price is AED 496
AED 616 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

6. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was great and very accommodating."
United States
Fabian
The price is AED 607
AED 684 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.

7. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
3.5 star property
San Simeon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,287 reviews)
"Location and staff, parking, clean, breakfast."
United States
Mark
The price is AED 463
AED 522 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.

8. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,828 reviews)
"Excellent location and great staff"
United States
Barbara
The price is AED 328
AED 376 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Monterey Hotel
A white building with arched windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

9. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

El Colibri Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
Cambria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"El Colibre has large rooms with great beds. The location is great and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Our favorite place to stay in Cambria."
United States
Matthew
The price is AED 522
AED 589 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
El Colibri Hotel & Spa
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,559 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay! It was clean, quiet, breakfast was good, and a great place to explore from!"
United States
Erin
The price is AED 514
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Victorian Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,212 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was very professional"
United States
Yolanda
The price is AED 405
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Olympia Lodge
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.

12. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,630 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jessica
The price is AED 459
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mariposa Inn & Suites
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

13. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,785 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful breakfast"
Canada
Steven
The price is AED 562
AED 658 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

14. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
3.5 star property
New Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,195 reviews)
"We loved the location, breakfast delivered and spacious room with harbor view"
United States
cathy
The price is AED 848
AED 964 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Monterey Bay Inn
A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.

15. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
3.5 star property
Retreat
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Charming place well located for restaurants and the bay."
United States
Tom
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
3.5 star property
Seaside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,587 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Cristian
The price is AED 690
AED 848 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
An outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers, overlooking a body of water.

17. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Cambria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"We stayed in the family suite, which was like a small apartment. Just fabulous, and it would be great for a home base while visiting the area."
United States
Vicky
The price is AED 488
AED 550 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Pelican Inn & Suites
A round table with two white mugs and a magazine, positioned by a window with a view of the ocean and a tree.

18. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,237 reviews)
"Great room with awesome location."
United States
Damian
The price is AED 509
AED 573 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Castle Inn
A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.

19. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (970 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and location was great!"
United States
Maria Isabel
The price is AED 493
AED 605 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cambria Beach Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.

20. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great location, the staff was very kind and helpful."
United States
Felicia
The price is AED 493
AED 563 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Wave Street Inn
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Towering redwoods meet dramatic sea cliffs along Highway 1, where pullouts reveal jaw-dropping Pacific views. Hike to McWay Falls in the morning when fog lifts, then grab lunch at Nepenthe where locals insist you sit on the outdoor deck.

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