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Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Sur Station
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Pfeiffer Beach
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Big Sur

When you stay at Big Sur Lodge in Big Sur, you'll be on the riverwalk, just steps from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 15 minutes by foot from Big Sur Station. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Los Padres National Forest and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Big Sur Spirit Garden.

What's nearby

  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Sur Station - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Sur River Inn - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Andrew Molera State Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 4 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nepenthe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Coast Gallery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Taphouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Kevah - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Big Sur Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop
Big Sur Lodge offers 61 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Homestead Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Homestead Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Espresso House - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Espresso House
  • Homestead Restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor furniture

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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 19 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property does not provide Wi-Fi, televisions, and air conditioning. Cell phone service is limited on property and in the Big Sur area.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Barbecues are not permitted on guestroom balconies.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Big Sur Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1019 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of this property and outdoor scenery was amazing. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. However, for the expensive price tag, I figured the room wouldn’t have been so worn down with broken window screens (it didn’t look like the pictures at all). Also, our place happened to have the smell of a dead animal from inside one of the walls. I get that it’s in the middle of the woods, but for how much the place cost (>$300/night), I figured they could afford to take better care of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at Big Sur Lodge. The property was so peaceful and beautiful. The room was large, clean, and comfortable. It was an older property but well maintained. The bathroom was a little dated but it was clean. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location, location! Restaurant on site, beautiful hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was comfortable and quiet. Beautiful property. Had one problem with the heater pilot light went out but the maintenance manager had it fixed within 30 minutes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite, safe, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really beautiful surroundings. The room was spacious and quiet. Saw a deer eating by our room. That was cool. WIFI can be tough to connect to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is IN the state park. It feels like being at camp amongst the redwoods. For T-Mobile, cell signal is mostly miss. I also had trouble getting the wifi to work except in the main building where we check in. There is a restaurant offering all meals. There is a mini-fridge and hot water pot with coffee "tea" bags. The room is spacious and has a balcony looking into the forest. There's a swimming pool. Yes, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching-Pin, San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing . There were some hikes close by that were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Flemming

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property not well maintained, some cobwebs in the cottage. Easy access to the state park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent two nights at the Big Sur Lodge! Great location! Right in the middle of Pfeiffer Big Sur Park. Walked several trails around the property, visited by car Pfeiffer Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible hotel in a beautiful location

Filthy dirty rooms, carpets, and furniture. Windows falling out of their frames. Rooms wreaked of fireplace smoke. Frame around shower was rotting away. No sign any maintenance has been done since the place was first built. Was so bad we left and drove to another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Big Sur Lodge. Our cabin-style room offered a wonderfully cozy and peaceful retreat, making for a truly relaxing experience. The natural beauty of the area was breathtaking, with incredible hiking opportunities right at our doorstep, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the majestic redwoods. Dining at the Homestead restaurant was a delight; the food was very good, and their happy hour was a particular highlight. It was a perfectly tranquil and enjoyable stay from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
First of all check in was pretty late, 4pm instead of 3 like most places. We booked 2 suites and honestly, it’s a waist of $$. I should’ve go for the regular 2 queens, the view was way better with a big glass slide door. Ours has a door with 2 standard windows and old blinds that doesn’t work properly in both rooms. The blanket in my kids room had dirty dry stain on it, I don’t think they even wash it, that’s why the dry stuff was still there. My room had reddish brown spots splattered on the wall by the toilet and also on the picture frame in the wash room. WiFi was terrible and almost non existent in most rooms so if you want to disconnect from the rest of the world, this place is for you. As for me, all I need is to be able to communicate with my kids without having to walk over to their room and knock. But of course there was no other way. The perks, we have entries to multiple parks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Caren

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi connection although offered was horrible. Outlets didn't work in the room, shower didn't drain properly. The room was a bit too dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Phone service and wifi were poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025