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Highest rated hotelPost Ranch Inn – 4.7
Cheapest month to bookMay
Average 4 star hotel price$3,486 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$4,050 per night

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

Make the most of your time in Big Sur by staying at a hotel that fits your style. We’ve gathered some of the best hotels in the city, from luxury to modest.

Best time to visit Big Sur

The best time of year to visit Big Sur depends on what you’re looking for (or hoping to avoid) during your travels in terms of things like weather and price. Low and high season in Big Sur

Busiest month(s): July sees the largest number of tourists to Big Sur, resulting in an average nightly rate of $674. If you are booking during this period, budget for relatively higher prices compared to the less busy seasons, where average prices drop to $540 per night.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to visit is generally September, when the average room rate per night is $540. Compared with the busy season, enjoy great savings.

The most expensive month to stay in Big Sur is July, when you should be prepared to spend an average of $674 on hotels. Throughout the year, weekend rates hover around $778 per night, and peak on Sunday. On weekdays, you’ll spend on average $594 for a night’s stay, while Thursday is usually the cheapest day of the week to book a room.

Where to stay in Big Sur, California

With Skyscanner, it's easy to find the best Big Sur hotels at a price you want. The best-rated hotels in Big Sur

If nothing but the best will do for you, book one of the top-rated hotels in the city.

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

Popular hotels in Big Sur

The Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort, a 4-star hotel, offers you with a list of amenities, such as a pool, Free breakfast, fitness center, and free parking.

Offering a modern and comfortable design, the Big Sur Lodge is a 3-star hotel that provides pool, fitness center, free parking, and free Wi-Fi.

Things to do in Big Sur

In the middle of the city, you can find well-known attractions and things to do like the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. If you love food, you'll find a wide array of great places to eat, 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 $409 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $409 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $1,498 per night, and the average price on weekends is $1,869. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Big Sur could be Friday.
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.
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 Sunday
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around $3,446 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $3,221 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Big Sur is currently around $3,819 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $3,171 per night.
Get your morning laps in at Big Sur River Inn.