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Our top choices for Big Sur 3-star hotels

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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
3.5 star property
San Simeon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,998 reviews)
"Very nice location and the restaurant had great food!"
United States
Beverly
The price is RM700
RM789 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,785 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Janine
The price is RM896
RM1,056 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Carmel Mission Inn
Front of property

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,702 reviews)
"Great for price and location"
United States
Andrew
The price is RM585
RM667 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Monterey Hotel
Terrace/patio

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,676 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!"
United States
Jocelyn
The price is RM762
RM893 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hotel Pacific
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Coast Riders Inn

Coast Riders Inn
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay and view all the scenic views in the area."
United States
Mark
The price is RM537
RM605 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Coast Riders Inn
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FogCatcher Inn

FogCatcher Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, nice staff. Will definitely come back."
United States
Kaitlynn
The price is RM1,018
RM1,147 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
FogCatcher Inn
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
3.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,072 reviews)
"Great short stay I had with my husband."
United States
Monica
The price is RM438
RM528 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Aura Inn Monterey
Dinner served

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,794 reviews)
"Lovely place that is well located with a nice restaurant."
United States
Penny
The price is RM806
RM938 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,512 reviews)
"Loved the location and the layout was amazing the staff was friendly and the rooms were kept up very clean I would stay there again and again if u see an availability jump on it."
United States
Michael
The price is RM769
RM876 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Mariposa Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,411 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious, in addition the cook and hostess are so delightful!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is RM740
RM841 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Lobby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
3.5 star property
Seaside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,486 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Aireen
The price is RM935
RM1,152 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
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Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Loved the location."
United States
Willie
The price is RM1,141
RM1,451 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Monterey Marriott
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Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn
3.5 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful property and location! Loved the corner room! "
United States
Gayle
The price is RM1,373
RM1,583 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Spindrift Inn
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice stay."
Australia
Katrina
The price is RM977
RM1,099 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
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Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,133 reviews)
"Great Stay and perfect location !"
United States
Rahul
The price is RM998
RM1,122 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Sand Pebbles Inn
Front of property

Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,545 reviews)
"Would absolutely stay again!"
Canada
Shailey
The price is RM879
RM1,001 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Victorian Inn
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,104 reviews)
"Good size room, comfy beds, great breakfast boxes available!"
Australia
Lisa
The price is RM540
RM616 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Olympia Lodge
Front of property

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
3.0 star property
Cambria
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"A fairly clean, affordable hotel in a wonderful location."
United States
Ofeliya
The price is RM888
RM1,001 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
3.0 star property
Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Loved our stay here close to everything and very clean!"
United States
Emily
The price is RM800
RM932 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
Beach nearby

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,137 reviews)
"Wonderful place and accommodation are great ! Clean facilities!"
United States
MAY
The price is RM834
RM938 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Castle Inn
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is RM1,063 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
RM1,063
RM1,258 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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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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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"Pro: Good clean rooms. Friendly staff. Cons: Bathtub slippery as hell, need mats or something. No in room refrigerator. Lots of homeless in area."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Monterey Hotel

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