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Our top choices for Big Sur 3-star hotels

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 living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

1. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Sherri
HK$1,052
HK$1,237 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Pacific
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
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.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Xiao
HK$1,060
HK$1,195 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.
A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

3. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dennis
HK$1,140
HK$1,516 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 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 two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
MUBASHIR
HK$918
HK$1,051 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

5. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Micah
HK$1,334
HK$1,620 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden dining table, wicker baskets, and a sofa.
A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

6. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Max
HK$1,359
HK$1,532 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
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.

7. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
Mark
HK$1,052
HK$1,185 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

8. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Barbara
HK$840
HK$961 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Monterey Hotel
A white building with arched windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.
A room with a round window, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.
A white building with multiple windows and doors, surrounded by trees and plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a view of greenery, and a desk with a lamp.

9. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

El Colibri Hotel & Spa
Cambria
United States
Matthew
HK$1,143
HK$1,289 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
El Colibri Hotel & Spa
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
My
HK$1,263
HK$1,441 total
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 modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.
A golf course with bunkers, a wooden fence, and a view of the ocean.
A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Yolanda
HK$887
HK$1,014 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Olympia Lodge
A flat-screen TV mounted on a wall displaying a TV listings menu. Below the TV, there is a fireplace with a visible fire.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A reception desk with a wave pattern design, a fire alarm, and a small plant on the counter.

12. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Jessica
HK$1,052
HK$1,202 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Mariposa Inn & Suites
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 person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

13. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Steven
HK$1,405
HK$1,638 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
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 modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.
A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.

14. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
United States
cathy
HK$1,885
HK$2,143 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Monterey Bay Inn
A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.
A house with a green door, a small porch with steps, and a wooden deck with two chairs and a table.
A patio with outdoor seating, a tree, and a building with a porch and stairs.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of palm trees.

15. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Retreat
United States
Tom
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and benches, and a central area with a long table and chairs.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
Business centre

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
lana
HK$1,473
HK$1,810 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
An outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers, overlooking a body of water.
A room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.
A poolside area with a sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and rolled towels.
A buffet table with various food items and a window view.

17. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Deb
HK$1,033
HK$1,164 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Pelican Inn & Suites
A round table with two white mugs and a magazine, positioned by a window with a view of the ocean and a tree.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.
A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

18. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
United States
Damian
HK$1,199
HK$1,349 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Castle Inn
A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.
A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.

19. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
United States
Maria Isabel
HK$1,052
HK$1,291 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cambria Beach Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.
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.

20. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
Liezl
HK$1,405
HK$1,600 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Wave Street Inn
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A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and a waterfall.

Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great location! Rooms were clean, but so old. Coffee had to be made on the ground as there was no plug near table. Maybe could use some renovations."
Laura 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Monterey Hotel
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Grat time...coffee guy is awesome"
Dennis 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Big Sur Lodge
Lucia Lodge

Lucia Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This place is absolutely beautiful. We stayed in the honeymoons room.. three windows looking out to the ocean, outstanding place. Definitely will stay there again"
Mario 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lucia Lodge

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