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Our top choices for Big Sur 3-star hotels

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
S$288
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

2. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Cindy
S$227
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.

3. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Li hua
S$230
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Pacific
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

4. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Lisa
S$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Monterey Hotel
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.

5. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Andrzej
S$273
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

6. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Fabian
S$291
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A reception desk with a wave pattern design, a fire alarm, and a small plant on the counter.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.

7. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Carlos
S$198
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mariposa Inn & Suites
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.

8. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
Sandy
S$309
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Victorian Inn
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.
A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.

9. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dave
S$238
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Abrego
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a round table with chairs, a large window with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.
A room with a large bay window overlooking a scenic view, a round table with chairs, and a sofa with striped cushions.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a TV, and a dining area with a tray of breakfast.

10. Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn
New Monterey
United States
Paul
S$421
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Spindrift Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.
A golf course with bunkers, a wooden fence, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Briana
S$166
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Olympia Lodge
A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.
A two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

12. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
United States
Joanne
S$290
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sand Pebbles Inn
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

13. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
Melissa
S$168
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of the ocean.
A buffet table with various food items and a window view.
A room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Stephanie
S$248
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Pelican Inn & Suites
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring long wooden tables and wicker chairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

15. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
Diana
S$167
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
An outdoor patio area with a central fire feature surrounded by tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A room with a view of a tree and a body of water through large windows.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by a garden with white flowers and a mountainous backdrop.
A rocky coastal landscape with waves crashing against the shore, a clear sky, and a distant view of the ocean.

16. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
San Simeon
United States
Cory
S$253
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.
A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

17. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
United States
Keven
S$384
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Monterey Bay Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.

18. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
Juana
S$309
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Wave Street Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent glass facade and a sign reading "EMBASSY SUITES".
A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A hotel room with a sofa, TV, dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
Yi
S$322
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.
A window with a view of the beach and ocean, a chessboard, a book titled "The Chopper," and a rolled-up towel on a wooden ledge.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
United States
Andrea
S$272
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Cambria Beach Lodge
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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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