Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage | Private kitchen
Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    1 min walk
  • Big Sur Station
    15 min walk
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden
    3 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    48 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Big Sur

With a stay at Big Sur Lodge in Big Sur, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 1-minute walk 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
  • Big Sur Station - 15 min walk
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 3 min drive
  • Andrew Molera State Park - 5 min drive
  • McWay Falls - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nepenthe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sur House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Mar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ripplewood Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪COAST Big Sur - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Big Sur Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop
Big Sur Lodge offers 62 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
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 62 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including gift shops/newsstands and wedding services. This hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Big Sur Lodge Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. 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 10:30 AM.
Big Sur Lodge Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Espresso House - This coffee shop serves light fare only.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 3-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Big Sur Lodge Restaurant
  • Espresso House

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 14 2024 to December 16 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Big Sur Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pet friendly lodge, just love it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely and handy for our daily hikes. It was once having a kitchen and living room to chill out in after epic hikes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very pricey with no Wifi. Can't view the ocean unless you drive there and pay $15 to park. Restaurants in Big Sur are overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

colin

Overall, our stay was ok. We live just down the highway in Morro Bay and frequently visit Big Sur. This was our first time staying at this facility. We had one big issue with our stay. We had a reserved parking spot for our room. #46. We left for the evening and returned around 945 to find another car parked in our spot. There were no other area’s nearby to park and no one was in the office to assist. We ended up parking in the next spot over which had a sign and was clearly marked for disabled only. I left a note on our car hoping that I wouldn’t be ticketed, or worse yet, prevented a disabled person from accessing their room. It was on my mind all night and a bit of a disruption. I woke up early to check in with staff and make sure that I wasn’t ticketed. It turns out that room 47 next door had the disabled parking spot though I noticed they didn’t have a placard. I assume they ended up parking in my spot to avoid a ticket. I was never informed of this and was very disappointed to have to deal with the strsss around this after a pleasant evening. No alert was given about this possibly being an issue either. I’d appreciate a partial refund and at least a notification to future guests that may experience the same issue. Thank you. Colin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett and Lanett

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lodge! Love Big Sur!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Felt like a great adventure in the woods. Comfortable sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodging facility right inside Pfeifer State Park in Big Sur. Many hiking trails nearby, very quiet at night, and lodges in good shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Skylight in the cabin was beautiful. Backporch was nice to sit out on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique stay. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here, completely off grid and relaxing. Great hiking trails, short drive to the beach. Felt like something from a movie, fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's wonderful to stay at the edge of one of the great parks in Big Sur, in a rustic setting with good options for dining and basic supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiang, Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Big Sur Lodge is a beautiful and convenient site for touring parks and taking trails. The map and recommended to-do list at check-in are super helpful. Remember to check the status of Highway 1, as there is always some construction going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Candis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really hate that I have to give this place such a low rating. Don’t get me wrong, the location is PERFECT; however, the staff are horrible all around the property. Especially the lobby and restaurant. They are all rude and tend to show it on their face. Prices for food, coffee, and con isn’t store items are WAY over price. The food isn’t good at all. I was told breakfast ended at 11 one day, so I came in at 1030 am but was refused a table. No one was even seated. The lodge is advertised as a hotel but does not have hotel amenities. I wish I was told to bring a cooler for food and drinks. I will definitely be going back to Big Sur, but I won’t stay here. The older gentleman that works the cafe in the morning comes off racist, and the young lady in the gift shop acts is of everyone is an annoyance. Asking questions or any advice from staff made me feel like a bother. Go to Big Sur but don’t stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamaica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Coffee barista hated his job
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The King Suite was a nice large room, NO air conditioning but there are fans in the room. Convenient parking just outside cabins. I did not like the narrow roads going up to the cabin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

lorrilee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked our stay on Expedia….evidently I didn’t read the full description of the lodge…. No mention that it is located in a state park. Don’t get me wrong, the park is beautiful but it would have been good to know this…. I didn’t see this info till way into your description. It also would have been nice to know no internet. Again a beautiful park but a bit more detail would be helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When we checked in , they said that there was no tv and no wifi and When we went into the room it was at least 90 degrees in the room and no air conditioner. So we turned around and checked out . Worst place i have ever went to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zoica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alvina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEWARE It’s dingy, run down, gross and old. The photos are altered and look nothing like the disgusting room we were in. We left after bugs and cobwebs were found. No air conditioning. Camping in a tent would be a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024