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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Grant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
steven
12 May 2025
steven
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve
Travelled with family
12 May 2025
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
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!
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.
Bradley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Gregory
7 May 2025
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.
Gregory
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Judith
Travelled with family
5 May 2025
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.
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.
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.