Riverwalk hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a coffee shop
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Big Sur Lodge offers 61 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Big Sur Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Homestead Restaurant
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Amenities include a conference center, a gift shop, and a multilingual staff
Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
Steps from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 15 minutes by foot from Big Sur Station
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Big Sur Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Big Sur hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Homestead Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Espresso House - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Espresso House
Homestead Restaurant
Things to do
Books
Games
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Seasonal outdoor pool
Table tennis
Family friendly
Seasonal outdoor pool
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Conference centre
Outdoors
Firepit
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
On the riverwalk
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 floor
19 buildings
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Access via exterior corridors
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property does not provide Wi-Fi, televisions, and air conditioning. Cell phone service is limited on property and in the Big Sur area.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Guests will receive key retrieval information. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Barbecues are not permitted on guestroom balconies.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Big Sur Lodge Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1005 reviews
10 - Excellent
542
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1005 reviews
8 - Good
247
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1005 reviews
6 - Okay
116
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1005 reviews
4 - Poor
62
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews
2 - Terrible
38
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Abena
Travelled with family
25 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely quiet stay with clean but dated and tired accomodation. Smelled stuffy and of firewood. Great for those that love outdoors and hiking.
Abena
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Grant
25 Jul 2025
Grant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Being so close to hiking was incredible. We were able to hike to the Pfeiffer Falls with our 2 kids (6 and 10 years old) without having to drive anywhere. The absolute picturesque place you would want to stay in Big Sur.
Heather
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah
Travelled with family
23 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had 2 lodges. One was obviously newly refurbished and the other needed a bit of TLC. It is a lovely place to stay though. The restaurant deck is nice, the reception / lounge is cosy and we liked being in the woodlands. Food was tasty but pretty expensive
Our cabin was fabulous, the in room coffee was sparse and weak and staff is difficult to find to ask for more coffee for our cabin. Not being able to communicate to staff (phone) is a pain in the neck. The front desk staff has NO knowledge about anything in the camp and was not able to answer any questions about anything. We had questions about the campfire talk that takes place at 8:30 pm on Saturday nights and if we could park in the day use area for this event but front desk staff knew nothing about it nor about if the day use parking would be open at that time. Upon arrival on Thursday, there was no parking due to an event happening at the lodge - when we asked if we could park up by the cabins or the pool until check-in we were told we were not allowed to do so.
We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. The front desk was fantastic! So informative and incredibly nice. The room was nice, it could use a new coat of paint to freshen it up. The only issue I had is the portable AC unit. It was so loud! We would have just left the windows open but the screens were torn and we didn't want bugs in the room. Everything else was great! Would stay again!
The lodge came with 3 passes to the state parks nearby which was a plus so you didn’t have to pay for parking.
Ka
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Barbara
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Big Sur is beautiful. The Lodge is nice.
What I did not care for was the lack of internet in the cabin. Only one bar of connection. Some couldn’t use it.
Also the owners only give water for the first night, not subsequent nights.
For the price of the lodge, these two services were expected.
Great stay at Big Sur Lodge! The room was convenient for our family of 4 to have space and sleep comfortably.
We only had one night, so appreciated the rest located to the park and trails. Free access into the park was a nice touch as well!
Restaurant was amazing - both the food and location above the river were great. We enjoyed the rib eye, salmon pasta, and the beet salad. We enjoyed a little river walk after dinner.
Will be back!
Great lodging in a state park. Said there was WiFi in our rooms which there was not. Had to hang out at the conference center to get any service. Pool was nice. Restaurant was very slow and out of most things we tried to order.
Nice that place was quiet and had skylight in room to wake one up at the beginning of dawn. Close to hiking to see redwoods! Dining was good and staff overall was friendly and communicative. One issue is the access road which is narrow and has large trees with only a couple of pullover spots for if another car is on the 300 to 400 foot road. Would had been nicer/safer if there was another spot or two built on this road to help with this!
James
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Margaret, Great Neck
Travelled with partner
15 Jul 2025
No telephone nor internet in our room. The front desk is only open from 8am to 8 pm. During closures we need to drive to the Conference Center to call for help, making it extremely inconvenient for us. The employees gave incomplete and sometimes wrong information . 😡