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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, (1,115 reviews)
"Wonderful location and place to stay "
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Castle Inn
Property grounds

Sea Breeze Inn

Sea Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The Seabreeze Inn is clean quiet and the bed was comfortable We have stayed here several times Great view of the sea"
United States
Jack
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June
Sea Breeze Inn
Dining

Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (926 reviews)
"very clean and well maintained good vibe and good location for easy access to restaurants and freeway"
United States
tae
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June
Motel 6 Soledad, CA
Beach

Sands by The Sea

Sands by The Sea
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent stay !!"
United States
Tania
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Sands by The Sea
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, (1,016 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
United States
Vincent
The price is NZ$417
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Carmel River Inn & Cottages
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Coast Riders Inn

Coast Riders Inn
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,019 reviews)
"Would stay here again."
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Coast Riders Inn
Property map

Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,394 reviews)
"Great place to stay on your trip."
United States
David
The price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Silver Surf Motel
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Garden View

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
2.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (745 reviews)
"We love this place! Clean, comfortable, cozy. Easy walk to restaurants. One of our favorite stays when we drive to Los Angeles to visit family."
United States
Thomas
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Creekside Inn
Lobby lounge

San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
2.5 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast is available at the restaurant "
United States
phyllis
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
San Simeon Lodge
Outdoor dining

Cambria Palms Motel

Cambria Palms Motel
2.0 star property
Cambria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (802 reviews)
"Can’t say enough. Perfect beds. Clean rooms. The owners were wonderful!! We will be back."
United States
Mary
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Cambria Palms Motel
Spa

Keefer's Inn

Keefer's Inn
2.0 star property
King City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Parking was easy and secure"
United States
Dao
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Keefer's 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, (670 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very helpful. Will stay again"
United States
Brian
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria
Reception

Motel 6 King City, CA

Motel 6 King City, CA
2.0 star property
King City
6.6 out of 10, (814 reviews)
"Decent and safe for a road trip stop-over."
United States
STEVEN
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Motel 6 King City, CA
Property entrance

Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (279 reviews)
"It was very good I had a good time thanks so much"
United States
Adriana
The price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Contenta Inn
Beach nearby

Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"One of our favorite places to visit "
United States
Judith
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Deer Haven Inn
Exterior

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria
2.0 star property
San Simeon
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great economical stay."
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,106 reviews)
"Loved how spacious and clean the room was and the staff was just amazing during our 3 night stay! "
United States
Santa
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Sand Castle Inn
Property grounds

Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The place was nice and cute. Close to the beach and quiet at night "
United States
Ivan
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Outdoor pool

Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Janet
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stage Coach Lodge
Garden view

Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alex
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Padre Oaks
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Top Big Sur Hotel Reviews

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"Beautiful hotel in downtown setting. We got lucky and stayed the night of farmers market which was a plus."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Monterey Hotel

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Big Sur Motels information

Number of reviews
18,896
Accommodation
66 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$136
Highest Price
NZ$417

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 1022 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. Lone Oak Lodge is located 37.2 km from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the business centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. El Castell Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Central Big Sur is 23 mi (37 km) away. Stargazer Hotel: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 23 mi (37 km) from the heart of Big Sur. The Stevenson Monterey: Central Big Sur is 23.3 mi (37.4 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Lovers Point Inn: 25.6 mi (41.2 km) from the heart of Big Sur. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, 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, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Limekiln 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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