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Our top choices for Big Sur 4-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.
A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Anca
£193
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.
A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.

2. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
United States
Humberto J
£222
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

3. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
marie
£289
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.

4. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
Katherine
£185
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table with books, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

5. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Blaine
£294
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.
A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

6. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
United States
hengameh
£259
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Quail
An outdoor swimming pool with a view of trees and distant hills.
A spacious lounge area with a long sofa, multiple tables, and a bar area with stools.
A wooden deck with a swing, a seating area with cushions, and a hot tub.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse.

7. Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel
United States
James
£502
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, wooden balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A modern bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a large mirror, a framed photograph, and a coffee machine.

8. Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel
Northwest Carmel
United States
Daniel
£410
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stilwell Hotel
A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

9. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
United States
Luis
£178
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.
A hot tub with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.
A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, stone wall, and a view of the ocean.

10. Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt
Carmel Highlands
United States
Brendan
£357
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt
A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a scenic ocean view.
A coastal property with a stone house, a staircase, and a view of the sea.
A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony.
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

11. Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
Carmel Highlands
United States
Mher
£317
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
A garden with a variety of flowers and plants, a building with arches and a balcony with potted plants.
A garden with a chessboard, a pool, and a gazebo.
A couple walking on a beach with a fire pit in the foreground.

12. La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel
Golden Rectangle
United States
James
£616
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
La Playa Hotel
Bar (on property)
A modern building with a white exterior, large windows, and a stone staircase leading to a wooden door.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and potted plants.
A wooden interior with a central archway leading to a staircase. Shelves on either side hold various decorative items and books.

13. Villa Mara Carmel

Villa Mara Carmel
Carmel Point
United States
Raymond
£512
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Villa Mara Carmel
A patio area with a stone pillar, wicker chairs, a bicycle, and potted plants.
A cozy seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with curtains, and a wooden ceiling.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with a glass jar, striped sofas, and wicker chairs.
A cozy living room with a central sofa set, a stone fireplace, and a chandelier.

14. Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
Downtown Carmel
United States
monica
£352
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
An outdoor seating area with striped umbrellas, wooden chairs, and tables.
A bar area with multiple shelves of wine bottles, a variety of glasses, and a decorative lamp.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a round table, two chairs, a wicker side table, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.
A round wooden table with a tray of appetizers, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle of champagne in a metal bucket.

15. Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
Downtown Carmel
United States
Bethany
£294
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
A courtyard with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a flag.
A white building with a wooden door, green window shutters, and a sign reading "LAUBERGE CARMEL HOTEL & RESTAURANT".
A traditional living room with a piano, a clock, and a floral arrangement.
A dining area with a long table set for four, surrounded by wine racks filled with bottles.

16. L Auberge Carmel

L Auberge Carmel
Downtown Carmel
United States
Emerito
£455
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
L Auberge Carmel
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a chair, and a decorative lamp.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a view of the sea through a window with floral curtains.
A room with a large arched window, a wooden chair, a small table with a lamp, and a floor lamp.

17. Martine Inn

Martine Inn
Retreat
United States
Helen
£204
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Martine Inn
A couple in a hot tub with a potted plant and a candle in the background.
A stone staircase leading to a building with a large, decorative light fixture above the entrance.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and lanterns.
A stone pathway leading through a garden with a view of a distant hill.

18. Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Carmel Valley
United States
James
£543
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.
A long dining table set with tea cups, saucers, and a teapot, with a menu sign in the center.
A traditional living room with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a red lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a mirror.

19. Hotel 1110 - Adults Only

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
Oak Grove
United States
Wilfrid
£131
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
A wooden pergola with steps leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.
A forested campsite with a yellow tent, a fire pit, and a picnic table.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, wooden beams, and a modern chandelier.

20. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts
United States
Christopher G
£1,580
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Alila Ventana Big Sur
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