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Our top choices for Big Sur 3-star hotels

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
zoe
€185
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

2. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
€171
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Pacific
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.

3. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Barbara
€109
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Monterey Hotel
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
€152
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

5. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Anthony
€204
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.
A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

6. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dave
€172
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Abrego
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring long wooden tables and wicker chairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
MUBASHIR
€120
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden dining table, wicker baskets, and a sofa.

8. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Max
€182
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and a dining table.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.
A reception desk with a wave pattern design, a fire alarm, and a small plant on the counter.

9. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Carlos
€146
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Mariposa Inn & Suites
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
Sandy
€164
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Victorian Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.
A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.
A beach with rocky outcrops and waves.

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
Germany
Maya
€125
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Olympia Lodge
A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.
A patio with outdoor seating, a tree, and a building with a porch and stairs.
A modern living room with a wooden console table, a pink armchair, a large flat-screen TV, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

12. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Retreat
United States
hannah
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.
A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

13. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
United States
Brenda
€185
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Sand Pebbles Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.

14. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
Tony
€182
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Wave Street Inn
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.
A room with a curved ceiling, three large windows offering a view of greenery and a distant landscape. A small table with a candle is in the center.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.
A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

15. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
BASHAR
€153
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of the ocean.
A room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.
A buffet table with various food items and a window view.

16. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Deb
€167
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pelican Inn & Suites
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.
A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

17. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
United States
cathy
€244
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Monterey Bay Inn
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

18. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
United States
FRANK PAUL
€162
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Castle Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.
A spacious kitchen with a white countertop, recessed ceiling lights, and a door leading outside.
A sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a modern building facade and a clear blue sky.

19. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
€83
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Aura Inn Monterey
A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.
A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
United States
Maria Isabel
€181
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Cambria Beach Lodge
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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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A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.

Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

8/10 Good
"Photos are misleading, we stayed in the Queen Bed lodge and only this and the reception images are applicable. It was a simple typical motel style, chair & table, TV, bed and bathroom, no extra space and breakfast was not laid out like shown, instead bagels, toaster, some hot & cold drinks in reception was breakfast which you take back to your room. Watch out if you drive to the other side of the road, there are tree roots lifting the brick weave and it is not marked, only when you drive over and hear crunch noise, do you notice the lack of clearance in a car. Otherwise perfect location, 5-10 min walk down the road to restaurants, longer walk or short drive to the coast to watch the sea otters or sunset. Parking for the room just outside no no dragging bags we had at some other places."
sarah 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

8/10 Good
"Nice clean room but walls are thin so we could hear our neighbors!! Close to beachwalk."
Jane 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Property is well kept. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Towels were soft, they seemed brand new. Choice of tea and coffee was superb. Definitely will stay here again. Oh and the view…breathtaking!"
Nicoletta 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lucia Lodge

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