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Check availability on Big Sur Beach Hotels

Tonight
19 Sep - 20 Sep
Tomorrow
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Next weekend
25 Sep - 27 Sep
In two weeks
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Big Sur beach hotels

Post House | Living area | Fireplace
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Restaurant
Building design

1. Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn
Posts
AED 9,274
AED 10,295 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Post Ranch Inn
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite, 1 King Bed (Big Sur) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

2. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts
AED 7,649
AED 8,882 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Exterior
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

3. Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur
  • Bask in the serenity of this nature lodge, just a seven-minute drive from pristine beaches, with whale watching and hiking trails nearby.
Big Sur Lodge
Studio Cottage with Wet Bar | Minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

4. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Mission Fields
AED 856
AED 954 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Courtyard
Interior entrance
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

5. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
AED 725
AED 870 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn
Food and drink
Villa, Multiple Beds (Fairway, Suite) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
View from property
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

6. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
AED 1,157
AED 1,462 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
The Quail
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Exterior
Beach nearby

7. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
AED 1,220
AED 1,407 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

8. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
Casanova Oak Knoll
AED 308
AED 353 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
El Castell Motel
Beach nearby
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

9. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
AED 725
AED 815 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Castle Inn
Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

10. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
Casanova Oak Knoll
AED 314
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pacific Inn
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Big Sur

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

10/10 Excellent
"Out favorite spot in Monterey. Great value and excellent location to downtown."
Rich 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Stevenson Monterey
Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It is clean and close to a lot of stuff while being quiet."
Magdalini 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Lovers Point Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay. Really nice property, located in the centre of town, staff couldn’t be more helpful, room was great; highly recommended."
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Carmel Bay View Inn
Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel

8/10 Good
"This was a great spot! Super pleased with the room. Just need more parking :)"
Heather 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Stargazer Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly, sincere employees who are customer focused!"
Anthony 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

10/10 Excellent
"would prefer not to give details"
donna 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Post Ranch Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Big Sur like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its hiking trails, Big Sur offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Big Sur?
Plan your trip to the beach with a look at weather throughout the year in Big Sur: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Big Sur is 20 inches.
What is there to see and do around Big Sur?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to McWay Falls or Sand Dollar Beach for some quality time by the water. Take advantage of the area's hiking trails, and make time for local attractions like Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Pfeiffer Beach. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Andrew Molera State Park or Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Big Sur?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Big Sur with ease. Make your way to Big Sur with a flight to Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), the closest major airport which is located 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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