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Our top choices for Big Sur motels

Beach nearby

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,140 reviews)
"Wonderful place and accommodation are great ! Clean facilities!"
United States
MAY
The price is S$311
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Castle Inn
Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The grounds were so beautiful! Loved the dog friendly cottages with fenced porches. Would stay again for sure."
United States
Sheila
The price is S$328
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Property grounds

Sea Breeze Inn

Sea Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice very clean Motel for a stopover πŸ‘ would srop there anytime again πŸ™πŸ€"
Switzerland
Daniel
The price is S$144
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Sea Breeze Inn
Dining

Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (957 reviews)
"Nice quite stay please with our stay"
United States
MILADY
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
Property map

Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,462 reviews)
"Great place to stay on your trip."
United States
David
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Silver Surf Motel
Beach

Sands by The Sea

Sands by The Sea
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Tania
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Sands by The Sea
Lobby lounge

San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
2.5 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
United States
Britney
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
San Simeon Lodge
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Coast Riders Inn

Coast Riders Inn
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay and view all the scenic views in the area."
United States
Mark
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Coast Riders Inn
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
2.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (781 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay, close to east side town, walking distance to restaurants and shoppings, we will be back next time "
United States
Jeff
The price is S$186
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Creekside Inn
Beach nearby

Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Vyacheslav
The price is S$208
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Deer Haven Inn
Property entrance

Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (288 reviews)
"It was very good I had a good time thanks so much"
United States
Adriana
The price is S$268
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Contenta Inn
Free self-parking

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria
2.5 star property
San Simeon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (703 reviews)
"The hotel was nice and quiet, the breakfast was ok, the staff was friendly"
United States
STACY
The price is S$177
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria
Outdoor dining

Cambria Palms Motel

Cambria Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Cambria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (809 reviews)
"This property was so cute! It was perfect for my boyfriend and Iβ€˜s anniversary trip. The bed was superduper comfortable and the location was amazing. If you’re looking for a quick, cute place to stay then this is it!"
United States
Bryce
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Cambria Palms Motel
Lobby

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,135 reviews)
"very clean and nice room and helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay there."
United States
Mehran
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Sand Castle Inn
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,050 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay! Check-in was easy & the room was clean."
United States
Kimberly
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient, close to the beach and food, shopping etc."
United States
Kyle
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Seaside Inn
Spa

Keefer's Inn

Keefer's Inn
2.0 star property
King City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"We have stayed in the past and the staff remembered us which was nice."
United States
Josh
The price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Keefer's Inn
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,729 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
United States
James
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Pacific Inn
Outdoor pool

Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to visit. I stay there every month."
United States
Craig
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stage Coach Lodge
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alex
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Padre Oaks
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great stay, pillows were a bit dirty but otherwise it was good"
Alberto 3-night trip
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Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Find out more about Big Sur

Big Sur Motels information

Number of reviews
20,082
Accommodation
65 Motels
Lowest Price
S$124
Highest Price
S$328

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 1013 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. Lovers Point Inn: Central Big Sur is 25.6 mi (41.2 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as heating. Lone Oak Lodge: 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the business centre, 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 16Β°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11Β°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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