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14 Oct - 15 Oct
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15 Oct - 16 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
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.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
zoe
SAR 642
SAR 779 total
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 hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

2. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Mellissa
SAR 557
SAR 654 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 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
SAR 346
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 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 coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Xiao
SAR 538
SAR 606 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
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.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.

5. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Julie
SAR 732
SAR 853 total
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 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.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

6. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dave
SAR 546
SAR 726 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Abrego
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.
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.

7. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
MUBASHIR
SAR 439
SAR 503 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden dining table, wicker baskets, and a sofa.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.
A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Max
SAR 681
SAR 768 total
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 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.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.

9. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Jessica
SAR 468
SAR 535 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 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 living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
Michele
SAR 605
SAR 690 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 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
Ryan
SAR 361
SAR 414 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Olympia Lodge
A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a wooden console table, a pink armchair, a large flat-screen TV, and framed botanical prints on the wall.
A living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.

12. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Retreat
United States
Cindy
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 room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.
A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

13. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
United States
Brenda
SAR 691
SAR 777 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 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 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.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.

14. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
Tony
SAR 740
SAR 843 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Wave Street Inn
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.
A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.
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.

15. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
BASHAR
SAR 514
SAR 579 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with a sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and rolled towels.

16. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Deb
SAR 575
SAR 648 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Pelican Inn & Suites
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.
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
SAR 902
SAR 1,026 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Monterey Bay Inn
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.
A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

18. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
United States
Cindy
SAR 607
SAR 683 total
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 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.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.

19. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
United States
Rachel
SAR 286
SAR 353 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Aura Inn Monterey
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 window with a view of the beach and ocean, a chessboard, a book titled "The Chopper," and a rolled-up towel on a wooden ledge.

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
United States
Maria Isabel
SAR 605
SAR 733 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 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

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful scenic beach location with easy access to boardwalk. Very memorable."
May 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"This place was a perfect location if you admire and appreciate history. I highly suggest this place for you if your bougie ,it's not for you. Every Tuesday they have the farmers market which is so convenient right downstairs. The staff was friendly we had one incident where we had a couple thing above us that unfortunately did not get along and were yelling depressing throughout the night we let the front desk about this."
Thereasa 3-night trip
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The Monterey Hotel

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Big Sur?
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