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Lobby
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1965)
"Nice hotel close to wharf for dining. Libby is beautiful!Restaurant has yummy breakfast! Beds seem old not very comfortable! Balcony isn’t really a balcony very tiny can’t fit even a chair on it. Bathrooms old plumbing noisy needs to be updated! Room is nice looking though. Nice we can bring our dog hotel very dog friendly!"
The price is $219
$259 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Exterior
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1355)
"Beautiful property with a great hotel. Wonderful staff and amazing rooms. Definitely staying here again. "
The price is $199
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Beach nearby
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (625)
"We had the most amazing views of the ocean from our balcony. The only downside was that they said online that rollaway beds were available, but didn't have any when we requested. Rest everything was great."
The price is $347
$421 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
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Bar (on property)
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1347)
"Nice"
The price is $323
$372 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Terrace/patio
La Playa Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Gorgeous, historic property with comfortable rooms. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. A daily breakfast buffet that offers something for everyone in a beautiful setting. Gardens are the best Carmel has to offer. Two features that need improvement: please offer “real” in room coffee - not instant powdered stuff!! And please provide instruction in operation of in room temperature controls - hard to use this! Thanks for a lovely stay in a sublime hotel."
The price is $349
$458 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
La Playa Hotel
Exterior
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Brought our 9 month old baby here for her first over night trip, everyone was very accommodating snd friendly. Highly recommend dining at their restaurant for breakfast the next morning! They were also able to allow us to check in super early which was great for the baby to take naps in between going to the aquarium and other activities. "
The price is $251
$290 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (713)
"Good place especially for families with kids. However, the restaurant service is poor--slow, tables not ready for reservation time (even when few people, they had us wait in the lobby and then after leading us to the table they combined them in front of us while we waited in between diners/other tables). Room Service had to come twice because they 'forgot' part of the order. Basically, the kitchen needs work! The maintenance of the room balcony areas were not clean. The buildings needed...
The price is $425
$544 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Lobby
The Quail Lodge
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Excellent property, will return again!"
The price is $276
$345 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
The Quail Lodge
Restaurant
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (14)
"This property was beautiful. The views- amazing. The staff was friendly at every turn. The check in process was lovely with a glass of Champagne. Would absolutely stay again. "
The price is $469
$554 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn
Food and drink
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (121)
"Outstanding experience, staff were excellent will be coming back soon! "
The price is $253
$331 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Outdoor spa tub
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (579)
"A great getaway. I very much enjoyed my stay and my massage at the spa. Beautiful property. The staff were courteous and warm.I plan to be back. "
The price is $495
$632 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Lobby sitting area
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (55)
"Such a cute place! We loved the friendly staff and joy wish we could have stayed longer!"
The price is $320
$405 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Courtyard
L Auberge Carmel
4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (478)
"This is a hidden gem in Carmel-by-the-sea!"
The price is $452
$551 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
L Auberge Carmel
Beach/ocean view
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"This hotel is a quaint little gem. From the moment we walked in, we were instantly comfortable and knew we were in a special place. The website says each room is thoughtfully curated - you can choose your unique room when you book online. Our room was cozy chic with a comfy bed, pillows, a Dyson fan, heated floors in the bathroom - other than being a bit small, the room was great. We were lucky enough to have dinner on the rooftop the evening we arrived and the included breakfast the following...
The price is $149
$191 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Villa Mara Carmel
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96)
"This is an amazing location, It's very quiet and beautiful peaceful. Top shelf service. The staff is very friendly and professional. Amazing breakfast. I wouldn't stay anywhere else. The staff Robert, Rocky, Olivia and Gabby will make your stay memorable. I highly recommend this Hotel. "
The price is $559
$725 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Villa Mara Carmel
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Martine Inn
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (323)
"This place was absolutely beautiful! It was clean and very pleasant. The staff was informative and very nice. I will be back to this location next time we visit the area. I highly recommended the stay here "
The price is $205
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Martine Inn
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (332)
"I loved everything from the time we arrived to the time we left, and the staff was so polite. We will definitely be visiting again."
The price is $2,175
$2,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only
Courtyard
The Vagabond's House
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"It was a comfortable stay but for the price point I expected more. The breakfast was mediocre and the service folks were not friendly. Will not be staying here again. "
The price is $383
$430 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
The Vagabond's House
House, Multiple Beds (LX47: Pebble Garden Retreat Home With) | Property grounds
Lx47: Pebble Garden Retreat Home With Modern Kitchen
4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"I can simply say, my expectations were exceeded! The property was perfect in every respect."
Lx47: Pebble Garden Retreat Home With Modern Kitchen
House, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Cozy Oaks
4.0 star property
Cozy Oaks

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Hotels as Charming as Big Sur

Big Sur saw its fair share of visitors in the last year. Our comment section contains comments to help you choose which accommodation is the perfect fit for your trip. When you reserve a 4-star hotel you can rest easy knowing that these properties are designed to satisfy your every need. These hotels strive to make the grounds and facilities pleasing during your visit. You won't have to search for to keep up with your workout routine, an energizing swim, or tasty lunch.

Rooms have been fashioned to keep your utmost comfort in mind, with amenities like premium bedding, designer bathroom products, and in-room tea or coffee. So, sit back and relax. Moreover, if you find that you are need of something else, you can rest assured the staff will do their best to ensure you stay happy during your time. These hotels are so nice that you'll regret the day you have to check-out.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 4-star hotels in Big Sur?
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Recent reviews of Big Sur hotels
Expedia verified reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

5/5 Excellent
One night stay at Monterey
"Hotel is modern, clean, and comfortable. Staff is very friendly. Excellent location, walking distance to Old Fisherman Wharf and Cannery Row."
A verified traveler stayed at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Posted 1 day ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel

5/5 Excellent
"Gorgeous, historic property with comfortable rooms. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. A daily breakfast buffet that offers something for everyone in a beautiful setting. Gardens are the best Carmel has to offer. Two features that need improvement: please offer “real” in room coffee - not instant powdered stuff!! And please provide instruction in operation of in room temperature controls - hard to use this! Thanks for a lovely stay in a sublime hotel."
A verified traveler stayed at La Playa Hotel
Posted 2 days ago
La Playa Hotel