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Check availability on Big Sur Beach Hotels

Tonight
14 Sep - 15 Sep
Tomorrow
15 Sep - 16 Sep
This weekend
18 Sep - 20 Sep
Next weekend
25 Sep - 27 Sep

Our top choices for Big Sur beach hotels

1. 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

2. Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn
Posts
AED 9,274
AED 10,295 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sep - 16 Sep
Post Ranch Inn

3. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts
AED 7,181
AED 8,363 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sep - 18 Sep
Alila Ventana Big Sur

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

5. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
AED 1,157
AED 1,462 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sep - 18 Sep
The Quail

6. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
AED 669
AED 807 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn

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

8. El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
Casanova Oak Knoll
AED 295
AED 339 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
El Castell Motel

9. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
Casanova Oak Knoll
AED 314
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pacific Inn

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
AED 658
AED 750 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Victorian Inn
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Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay"
JUAN DAVID 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Bay Breeze Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Parking very expensive"
Steven 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We were in a room by the pool. Quiet and very nice with the usual amenities. We would certainly stay here again in the future. Staff were very helpful and polite."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carmel Bay View Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good
"Nice hotel except for the multiple false alarms going off in the middle of the night or early morning. Also, you have to ask them to clean your room. I did not like that."
Tod 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The Carmel Mission Inn was a great place close to downtown Carmel. It’s an old motel that’s been revamped and it’s quite cool what they have done with it."
Logan 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Carmel Mission Inn
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very friendly and accommodated all our needs from towels for the pool to restaurant recommendations. They were wonderful. . We had a very nice time. Being able to walk to the beach from the hotel was a great bonus. There was no AC in the room so we ended up leaving windows open to get cool outside air in to stay comfortable overnight. For reference, our stay was over Labor Day weekend, so it still warm during the day. The fire pit in the evening was really nice. We sat and made s’mores while listening to the surf, which was a wonderful fun thing for our last night there."
Janelle 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

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 Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or Los Padres National Forest.
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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