Big Sur Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park in Big Sur

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Exterior
Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace
Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage | Private kitchen
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    ā€Ŗ1 min walkā€¬
  • Big Sur Station
    ā€Ŗ15 min walkā€¬
  • Pfeiffer Beach
    ā€Ŗ207 min driveā€¬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ā€Ŗ48 min driveā€¬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Room Queen Kitchen Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Room Queen Cottage with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Big Sur

In state park.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Big Sur Station. Los Padres National Forest and Big Sur Spirit Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Sur Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Andrew Molera State Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • McWay Falls - 22 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖNepenthe - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Sur House - ā€¬4 min drive
  • ā€ŖSierra Mar - ā€¬6 min drive
  • ā€ŖRipplewood Resort - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖCOAST Big Sur - ā€¬8 min drive

About this property

Big Sur Lodge

Hotel near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park in Big Sur
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Big Sur Lodge. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Big Sur hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Big Sur Lodge offers 62 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AMā€“10:30 AM: USD 3-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property does not provide Wi-Fi, televisions, and air conditioning. Cell phone service is limited on property and in the Big Sur area.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.Ā Air conditioning is not provided. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Barbecues are not permitted on guestroom balconies.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Big Sur Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location. Excellent dining. Rooms pristine and spacious!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a treat staying at Big Sur Lodge, located inside a state park where we could enjoy many local hikes, beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

frederick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small space heater, if cold temperatures very problematic. Fireplace is for ambiance only, no good for heat and very smoky. Donā€™t expect much WiFi so print out anything you need
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
Affordable, quaint location in Big Sur - easy access to state parks and local restaurants. Had wifi in conference center and 1 bar of cell service in our cottage (very limited in this area)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient location, nearby several state parks, Big Sur, and Carmel by the sea. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
These cabins are so cute and perfect for getting off the grid for a while. Thereā€™s no WiFi in the cabins, but the facility does have free internet at their centrally located conference center. The cabins themselves are spacious, located in a scenic area of the forest, and just a few minutes walk away from different hiking trails (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). If you have dietary restrictions (eg vegan, dairy free, allergies, etc) you wonā€™t be able to eat much at the lodge restaurant, but there are plenty of allergy/vegan friendly places just down the road (no need to leave the mountain). All in all, a wonderful trip and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, especially for the price. Nice restaurant, nice coffee/desert bar, nice room. Beautiful trails (1/2 mi, 2 mi, 4 mi) starting near the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical atmosphere brought to life by courteous staff who clearly have a passion for their work. Every effort was made to accommodate guests and ensure their satisfaction with the lodging. Despite the cold time of year the heaters and the fireplace ensured we were cozy and comfortable throughout the night. In the morning, several trails were just steps away from us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peiheng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a long room for 4 nights during the Thanksgiving week. The room is simple and clean, the beds are very comfortable. Our room has an old style gas heater, but it kept the room warm. There is a small balcony facing the redwood trees. The only place that has internet is the pool lounge. But we are here for relaxation so it is not an issue. There is a very nice fireplace in the main reception area with game tables. The staff are nice. We had a great stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Significant Issues
It's important to note that due to the closure of PCH, and the other weather issues the area has had to endure, that Big Sur is struggling on a lot of levels. The Lodge was severely understaffed and the staff that was there was surly and defensive when approached. It made the stay difficult to manage. Again, I understand the issues the area is dealing with, however this was one of the busiest weeks of they year so there should've been better prep on the part of the management. Mason was helpful but we are still waiting to hear back from him (or anyone at the lodge) about the adjustment made to the last night of our stay. Please let us know if you read this. Praying that Big Sur recovers fully and we'll continue to visit and support as this is a very special place to my family and I.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pixar Lodge is so conveniently located inside Pfeiffer State Park! Beautiful grounds, great hiking trails lovely staff and overall lovely experience šŸ˜Š
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suharli, San Ramon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location location lication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verlon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just OK
The room was just ok with very dated and dirty bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the heater was really noisy when it clicked on and off. We realized we were better off heating the room and then turning it off to sleep. Which wouldn't have worked if it was really cold all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Staff & service
Extremely poor customer service.
We stayed one night. The hotel was prepaid and booked on Hotels.com. But, we were charged again but the hotel for the room. Three calls to the hotel later and still no return call from the manager regarding the over charge. Very dissatisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visit Big Sur but donā€™t stay in Big Sur
The BigSur Lodge is not a hotel but a collection of connected cabins which are outdated. The heater was not able to heat the cabin. There is only WiFi in the ā€œconference centerā€ which is run down, lacking proper seating. A poor experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024