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7 Aug - 9 Aug
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14 Aug - 16 Aug
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28 Aug - 30 Aug
In two months
25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Big Sur motels

Studio Cottage with Wet Bar

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, good location."
United States
Carolina
The price is AU$411
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Property entrance

Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (293 reviews)
"My 2nd time at this hotel. Love the private patios. Great location. Would definitely come back."
United States
Martine
The price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Contenta Inn
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"it is a very beautiful place to stay very clean bed very comfortable same as the pillows all excellent"
United States
Luisa Veronica
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Padre Oaks
Outdoor pool

Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"The room was clean and a comfortable bed"
United States
Roger
The price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stage Coach Lodge
Room, 1 King Bed

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,752 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Check in staff was very helpful."
United States
Maria Agnes
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Pacific Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Easy to check in, rooms were very clean and well kept"
United States
Gladys
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Seaside Inn
Lobby

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,146 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. We were very happy with our stay."
United States
Karla
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Sand Castle Inn
Dining

Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (974 reviews)
"Had a good experience, easy check in, clean, quiet , and extremely friendly!"
United States
Claudia
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
Lobby

Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Better parking"
United States
Miguel
The price is AU$374
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Carmel Inn And Suites
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,113 reviews)
"Great location & very nice motel."
United States
Kristen
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
El Castell Motel
Boating

Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean and beds were sooooo comfy!"
United States
Chelsea
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Lone Oak Lodge
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,079 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Mildred
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (104 reviews)
"Very good motel"
Canada
Volodymyr
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Pelican Inn Monterey
Beach nearby

Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Vyacheslav
The price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Deer Haven Inn
Property grounds

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"We love this place. We stay at this place 3-4 times a year and we love that our dog can join us as well. The staff is always friendly, my cottage is always clean, and we love that this place is within walking distance to Asilomar Beach."
United States
Kristine
The price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Fisherman's Cove Inn

Fisherman's Cove Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (204 reviews)
"The place was old, but acceptable."
United States
Paul
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Fisherman's Cove Inn
Front of property

Discovery Inn

Discovery Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (381 reviews)
"Beautiful little inn!"
United States
Yvonne
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Discovery Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Monterey

Vagabond Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,022 reviews)
"Property was just okay, the surrounding area was nice besides the close cvs. rooms seemed nice and remodeled. for sure would stay here again just because it was worth the price. pool is not heated but that was not an issue for me as there were so many other things to do nearby. close proximity to many areas and also good free parking!"
United States
hayden
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Vagabond Inn Monterey
Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sand Dollar Inn

Sand Dollar Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,020 reviews)
"Very clean and helpful staff 👌 recommended"
United States
Refugio rolando
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Sand Dollar Inn
Interior entrance

Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The parking was super convinient, clean roomm."
United States
Alma
The price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Carmel Resort Inn
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn

8/10 Good
"We only stayed one night after six days of camping, but overall we had a good experience. The room was clean, comfortable, and we had no issues with it. There was a small problem at check in because, somehow, my reservation was made for two rooms instead of one. The staff resolved it and refunded the extra room, which I appreciated. The only downside was that construction started in a room just one door down from us at 7:00 a.m. If we had been staying longer, that probably would have been an issue. Fortunately, we were already up early packing to leave. On the bright side, it was nice to see they are remodeling and updating the rooms."
Karina 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sand Castle Inn

Find out more about Big Sur

Big Sur Motels information

Number of reviews
12,772
Accommodation
65 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$126
Highest Price
AU$411

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Big Sur?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Big Sur, allow Expedia help you find a motel or similar property from more than 1029 accommodation options in the area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. Motels made their debut in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the weary traveller taking a road trip along America's major roadways.
What are the best motels in Big Sur?
Here you'll find some of our customers' top motels in the larger area. Stargazer Hotel is located 37 km from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Sand Castle Inn: Free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Big Sur is 24.4 mi (39.2 km) away. Pacific Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 23.1 mi (37.1 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay: Central Big Sur is 23 mi (37 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. The Stevenson Monterey: 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Big Sur?
Enjoy the seaside in this romantic, relaxing area while you're sightseeing. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Pfeiffer Beach, McWay Falls and Sand Dollar Beach. To learn more about local history, take some time at Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach and Molera Ranch House Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
What's the weather like in Big Sur?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Big Sur to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Big Sur is 496 mm.
What are my options for getting around Big Sur while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Big Sur to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), which is located 22.7 mi (36.6 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is 29.7 mi (47.8 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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