Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets
Property grounds
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 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
  • ‪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 61 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 61 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 complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
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 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 10:00 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk

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
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
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)

Property is also known as

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Big Sur Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Grant, Mosman

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok. No TV in room, ok but internet connection was slow as well - that wasn’t ok when I was trying to work and send. Rooms are ok, a bit tired and I found the cafe staff were more interested in talking to each other than serving. The coffee I was served was so hot it burned the roof of my mouth! I wouldn’t stay here again. 3 stars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The rooms with the kitchens are updated and very nice. The fireplace rooms are outdated and really have a strong odor of smoke. The staff provided top notch customer service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was pleasant and convenient. Staff was very nice. Properly and room was clean. One thing to take note of that it does not have AC. The room can get warm during the day. There is a fan, but when functioning, it does give out hot air when operating while giving off cool air so it’s not super effective. Other than that, very nice stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, convenient and cute

The place is in the middle of everything at Big Sur and has hiking trails attached so you don't even need to get in your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
The bed is very comfortable. But the heater broke down in the middle of the night made a loud noise. The toilet is leaking. The coffee is not good. Other than that it’s very convenient. The cafe has good selections. The restaurant serve reasonable breakfast and dinner is ok for the convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
The ambience of the Lodge was warm and inviting as it was nestled among the Redwoods with wonderful trails in a beautiful setting. The room was large with everything needed and a small balcony. The dining room had delicious food and very friendly, responsive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delainey

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, nice lodge property and convenient for all Big Sur activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pluses: beautiful surroundings. Minuses: no WiFi in our cabin, no tv in room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Lodge

We really enjoyed our time staying at the lodge. The location was amazing with so many trails leading from there. The coffee shop was really convenient and the restaurant pretty good. Our cottage had plenty of room for the two of us and nice accommodations. The bed was really soft. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

heuikyong

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant inside Big Sur Lodge was really not very tasty. The French fries were too wet with oil and the onion fries were all melted. And the hamburger patties was smelly. Too expensive for the tasteless food. And the website said the Wi-Fi worked, but it never did. So, you had to go to the office or conference room, and if an employee was using it, you had to wait a long time to use it. Except for the kitchen unit, there isn't even a microwave. The refrigerator is too small to store food, so it can only accommodate drinks. A large family would have to pay more than $50 per person for each meal. I would never recommend this place to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryLou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay. Beautiful scenery, can’t wait to go back♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

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

8/10 Good

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious cabins , however far from the main lodge and restaurant .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

mitsugu

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025