Hotels in Big Sur

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Hotels in Big Sur rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.

Lucia Lodge

35.90 km from city centre

3 810 kr

Per night

Lucia Lodge

35.90 km from city centre

3 810 kr

Per night

Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Big Sur.

3-star hotels

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Big Sur: getting around

Exploring the city

There’s no real public transport here, and distances between viewpoints are long. Visitors usually drive the coastal Highway 1 or join guided tours.

Big Sur airports

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest, about an hour north by car. San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO) have wider flight options.

Big Sur car hire

Car hire is essential for Big Sur. The Pacific Coast Highway offers one of the world’s great drives, with clear signage and plenty of pull?ins for photos.

Find a Big Sur hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Big Sur attractions by staying close to them.

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Highest rated hotel	Lucia Lodge – 4.5

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Finding cheap hotels in Big Sur: FAQs

Can I cancel or amend my hotel reservation last minute if I need to?

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Big Sur with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Can I get a last-minute Big Sur hotel deal?

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 3 810 kr per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 7 708 kr per night.

Is it more expensive to stay in Big Sur hotels on weekends?

The average price of a hotel during the week is 24 957 kr per night, and the average price on weekends is 22 259 kr. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Big Sur could be Friday.

What airports are the closest to the centre of Big Sur?

The nearest airport to Big Sur is Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 35.6km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

San Jose International Airport, which is 145.0km from the city centre.
San Francisco International Airport, which is 241.0km from the city centre.

What day is cheapest to stay in hotels in Big Sur?

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Big Sur. And the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday

How much do 3-star hotels cost in Big Sur?

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around 4 944 kr per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 3 531 kr per night.

How much do 5-star luxury hotels cost in Big Sur?

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around 28 738 kr per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 24 514 kr per night.

When is the best time to stay in a hotel in Big Sur?

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Big Sur is February, with an average price of 2 099 kr per night. The most expensive month is May, when the average room rate can rise to 24 396 kr per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.