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Highest-rated hotelPost Ranch Inn – 4.5
Cheapest month to bookAugust
Average 4-star hotel priceC$2,099 per night
Average 5-star hotel priceC$2,565 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Big Sur, California

Make the most of your time in Big Sur by booking a hotel that suits your style. We’ve collected some of the city’s best hotels, from luxurious to modest.

Best time to visit Big Sur

Big Sur is an interesting place to visit, but before booking your vacation, be sure to take into account what you're looking for (or hoping to avoid) in terms of things like weather and price. Low and high season in Big Sur

Busiest month(s): Big Sur experiences its busy season in September, resulting in an average nightly rate of $505. Those planning to travel during this time frame can expect increased costs compared to the less busy times of year, when average nightly prices dip to $490.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to travel is July, when the average cost per night is $490, which will save you more money than the busy season.

September is the most expensive month to stay in Big Sur, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you should be ready to spend an average of $505 per night on a room. Prices are usually highest on Tuesday. No matter the time of year, Thursday is generally the cheapest day to make a reservation.

Where to stay in Big Sur, California

The go-to hotels are well-liked for a reason, and Skyscanner helps you secure the right room at the best price. The best-rated hotels in Big Sur

If only the best will do for you, book a room in one of the top-rated hotels in the city.

The Post Ranch Inn is a great place to stay, with its 5-star rating and excellent services. This hotel provides an excellent stay in the center of Big Sur, and you can enjoy the hotel's breakfast, fitness center, swimming pool, and free parking.

Popular hotels in Big Sur

The Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort is a 4-star hotel that has plenty to offer. You can take advantage of the amenities provided, such as a pool, Free breakfast, fitness center, and free parking.

The Big Sur Lodge is a 3-star hotel that offers a modern and comfortable design, along with amenities like a pool, fitness center, free parking, and free Wi-Fi.

Things to do in Big Sur

In the center of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. If you're a food lover, you'll find a lot of great restaurants, like Sierra Mar, The Sur House, Big Sur Bakery, Big Sur River Inn Restaurant, and Nepenthe.

Finding cheap hotels in Big Sur: FAQs

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.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is C$208 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for C$250 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is C$960 per night, and the average price on weekends is C$816. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Big Sur could be Saturday.
The nearest airport to Big Sur is Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 35.6km from the city center.

Other airports include:

San Jose International Airport, which is 145.0km from the city center.
San Francisco International Airport, which is 241.0km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Big Sur, and the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around C$2,307 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is C$2,097 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around C$2,807 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is C$2,376 per night.
Get your morning laps at Big Sur River Inn and Big Sur Lodge.