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Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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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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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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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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Big Sur Station - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Sur River Inn - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Andrew Molera State Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 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 Taphouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Coast Gallery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fernwood Resort Bar & Grill - ‬2 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 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

Daciana

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The lodge is in the state park. Area is beautiful and peaceful. The cabins are ok considering they are inside a park. Our cabin had a fireplace (which we didn’t use) and the smell of smoke gave me a major migraine over night. Customer service lacks; we went for breakfast at 9:30 am and by the time we came back to the room, the cleaning person already cleaned our room and told us we are *not allowed* to go back in. Of course we went in as we did not check out of the room yet and we had our room keys, just to figure out the cleaning guy had thrown out our water bottles. Unacceptable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was beautiful. Beds were not the greatest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Omar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location you can't beat yet the state of the rooms was pretty poor. The floor in the unit was extremely dirty and hadn't been cleaned in I don't know how long. I let me children walk around in the room barefoot for about an hour and their feet were literally black from all the filth on the floor. I can say the same for the bathrooms as there was hair and grime all over the shower that was not our own. I would say that would be my biggest concern The amenities provided inside the main lodge were great and they had nice places to eat, get snacks, and souvenirs which was a great touch. If only the rooms matched the main lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although there was Wi-Fi available, we were unable to connect to the internet in our room. This happened to all four rooms that we have reserved. The surroundings were nice and peaceful. The road to the reception desk was narrow and spee
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Redondo Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location and that it was in the state park with several trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

Big Sur Wedding

Would like more food options at restaurants Otherwise everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
No AC, TV or WiFi. Flying insects in the rooms. They did mention that the WiFi was sketchy, but we can hardly ever connect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lolita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naveen Kumar

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

8/10 Good

Melodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is not much internet in Big Sur, but I had to go to their conference center to get wifi which was a pain. It’s cold at night and only 1 heater in the cottage. Other than that it was reasonably priced for a cottage with a deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and helpful staff. Room was basic and dated but clean. Room was incredibly hot upon arrival but had AC unit and fan in closet- took a long time to cool room down. Wifi doesn’t work in room but good in lodge. Overpriced food at restaurant but that seemed to be the norm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location, more than decent conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Sur Lodge room was very good like in March 2025 but the Quality as well as the portion of the food(Amount of food quantity in a plate) has gone down in just last 3-4 months so reducing one star.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

I loved that they provided easy to use (compostable tea-style bags), local coffee during my stay. It was so good - and the company so humble - that I bought more for myself as soon as I got home! I only wished I could have bought one of the same mugs in my cabin. We loved having a fire in our cabin as well at the fireplace. However - be aware that your cabin will smell like a bonfire and your clothes will too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jongwon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodge needs a major renovation especially restrooms. The restroom smells like mold and shower panels have black mold along the caulking. Room #46. Restroom door, frames and overall wood bases had many scratches including peeled paint. Shower curtain smells bad. We decided not to take shower. For Room #5, similar conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Thousand Oaks

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is unbeatable, you are right in the middle of the forest, completely immersed in Big Sur. The cabins are comfortable and clean. Construction is outdated but this is not unexpected in a place like this. Staff is responsive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Bowling Green

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Sur is unparalleled and Pfeiffer State Park is one of Big Sur’s jewels. The facility could use some updating, and the dining area is beautiful but the restaurant is a bit disappointing. However, there are options available and I feel guilty about pointing out flaws in paradise. I’d return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kitchen is good to do your own meals and spacious living room. Shower dripped, toilet seat chipped, no place to hang towels or place things at sink by bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Within the state park which is beautiful. Restaurant was good with great service from Mya. Front of house were unfriendly and not particularly helpful. We put a do not disturb on the room but the cleaners ignored this and came in.. not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zully

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

8/10 Good

Virgilio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025