Name: Big Sur River Inn
Address: 46800 Highway One , Big Sur, CA 93920 , United States of America, 46800 Highway One, California, CA 93920, USA
Rating: 8.2

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Big Sur River Inn

46800 Highway One , Big Sur, CA 93920 , United States of America –

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8.2

Very Good

311 reviews

Facilities

8.0
Cleanliness

8.8
Comfort

8.3
Value for money

7.1
Location

8.9
Free WiFi

6.1
Total

8.2

Peaceful, relaxing, rustic. a charming stop on pacific highway.

Osher

Israel

Great location - beautiful wooded spot on the river. Quaint, but nice. We enjoyed it. Rooms basic, but fine. Check in staff pleasant, with helpful suggestions.

Lawrence

United States of America

Excellent location for going into Big Sur and the more southerly hiking trails. Restaurant has a nice location on the river, although the rooms are on the street side and face Hwy 1.

Elaine

United States of America

Cutest room ever. Comfy bed. Loved the chairs in the river.

Jennifer

United States of America

We stayed here years ago when it was on the funky side and needed some updating. Well, it's now updated and we enjoyed it very much. Beautiful location, across from the Big Sur River. Loved it!

Laura

United States of America

The staff was excellent, friendly, extremely helpful. The unit we stayed in was very clean and accommodating, as well as it's location, which was next to the river and close to the general store and restaurant. We do not have any complainst and I usually do not fill in surveys. This was an exception.

Frederick

United States of America

That I was able to at least walk all the way to the creek.

Sevag

United States of America

It was so cute! And convenient because it had everything we needed. We got there a few hours early and the guy at the front desk let us check in early which really helped us get more sightseeing in.

Alaina

United States of America

The bed was comfortable. The room and bathroom were clean. The hamburger was delicious! The fireplace at breakfast was nice. Surrounded by trees and next to the river. Relaxing to sit on the front deck.

Mary

United States of America

Location, being on the river, I liked the patio, and the restaurant.

Worldtraveler

United States of America

Great location!

8.9

Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood

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Big Sur River Inn

8.2

Very Good

311 reviews

8.9

Great location!
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood
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What guests loved the most:
“Peaceful, relaxing, rustic. a charming stop on pacific highway.”

Osher Israel
“Great location - beautiful wooded spot on the river. Quaint, but nice. We enjoyed it. Rooms basic, but fine. Check in staff pleasant, with helpful suggestions.”

Lawrence United States of America
“Excellent location for going into Big Sur and the more southerly hiking trails. Restaurant has a nice location on the river, although the rooms are on the street side and face Hwy 1.”

Elaine United States of America
“Cutest room ever. Comfy bed. Loved the chairs in the river.”

Jennifer United States of America
“We stayed here years ago when it was on the funky side and needed some updating. Well, it's now updated and we enjoyed it very much. Beautiful location, across from the Big Sur River. Loved it!”

Laura United States of America
“The staff was excellent, friendly, extremely helpful. The unit we stayed in was very clean and accommodating, as well as it's location, which was next to the river and close to the general store...”

Frederick United States of America
“That I was able to at least walk all the way to the creek.”

Sevag United States of America
“It was so cute! And convenient because it had everything we needed. We got there a few hours early and the guy at the front desk let us check in early which really helped us get more sightseeing in.”

Alaina United States of America
“The bed was comfortable. The room and bathroom were clean. The hamburger was delicious! The fireplace at breakfast was nice. Surrounded by trees and next to the river.”

Mary United States of America
“Location, being on the river, I liked the patio, and the restaurant.”

Worldtraveler United States of America

Adjacent to the Big Sur River, this California hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Pfeiffer Day Use Beach is a 10 minute drive away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.

A private entrance, free toiletries and a private bathroom are featured in each room at Big Sur River Inn. Rooms provide wood accents, white linens and artwork inspired by nature.

After a day at the beach, guests can relax in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool. On-site shopping opportunities available at River Inn Big Sur. Hiking trails through the Redwoods are 3 miles from Andrew Molera State Park.

Big Sur River Inn Restaurant offers American fare on site. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a complete meal from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, 7 days a week.

San Francisco International Airport is 130 miles from Big Sur River Inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Big Sur Bakery Restaurant
5 miles
Nepenthe Restaurant
7 miles

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Andrew Molera State Park Ocean/Sea
3 miles

Closest Airports *

Monterey Peninsula Airport
22 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Loved the location and the style of the hotel ”

Sue

United Kingdom

8.3

“Quite expensive, but as expected due to the location and lack of other accomodation. Excellently situated, but close to traffic and not very attractive setting ...”

United States of America

8.3

“Beautiful location and very comfy and clean rooms”

Louisa

United Kingdom

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Big Sur River Inn Restaurant

Food: American

Menu: À la carte

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4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

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8.2 Very Good 311 reviews

Awesome: 9+

124
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48
Poor: 3 – 5

8
Very Poor: 1 – 3

1

Staff8.4
Facilities8.0
Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.3

Value for money7.1
Location8.9
Free WiFi 6.1

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“Great location - beautiful wooded spot on the river. Quaint, but nice. We enjoyed it. Rooms basic, but fine. Check in staff pleasant, with helpful suggestions.”

“Excellent location for going into Big Sur and the more southerly hiking trails. Restaurant has a nice location on the river, although the rooms are on the street side and face Hwy 1.”

“We stayed here years ago when it was on the funky side and needed some updating. Well, it's now updated and we enjoyed it very much. Beautiful location, across from the Big Sur River. Loved it!”

“The staff was excellent, friendly, extremely helpful. The unit we stayed in was very clean and accommodating, as well as it's location, which was next to the river and close to the general store and restaurant. We do not have any complainst and I usually do not fill in surveys. This was an exception.”

“It was so cute! And convenient because it had everything we needed. We got there a few hours early and the guy at the front desk let us check in early which really helped us get more sightseeing in.”

“The bed was comfortable. The room and bathroom were clean. The hamburger was delicious! The fireplace at breakfast was nice. Surrounded by trees and next to the river. Relaxing to sit on the front deck.”

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Newest Reviews for Big Sur River Inn

Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Osher
Israel
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Riverside Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water system is noisy.
Peaceful, relaxing, rustic. a charming stop on pacific highway.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
5.8

“For the price, the rooms should have been nicer and breakfast included.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Riverside Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
For the price, the rooms should have been nicer and breakfast included.
There was none included.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Maaike
Netherlands

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Very nice place next to the river! Don’t wanna leave.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Riverside Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Leaving.
The sound of the river.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 1, 2019

Shaun
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Riverside Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can't beat location right by the river, but very high price for the quality of room.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

A
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Great for a short stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Riverside Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
Some serious "water hammer" in the wall of our room wasn't very pleasant.
The staff, the food, the river, the pool

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Suite ADA
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only complaint, need a better pullout couch.
Everything else! Restaurant was fantastic. Rooms were clean. The view was beautiful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

Louisa
United Kingdom
9.6

“Beautiful but you pay for it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite ADA
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is very expensive as is the restaurant but it is beautiful
Beautiful location and very comfy and clean rooms

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Cat
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pricey for what it is but you are paying for the location. For 275$ per night for 2 I think breakfast could have been provided. Luckily the Big Sur bakery is very close and The Roadside restaurant offers value breakfast up the road. Some water in the room I think is pretty standard but was also lacking.
Clean rooms and comfortable. Great location.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Lawrence
United States of America
9.2

“I would recommend River Inn. Location is great, close to hiking trails, sea overlooks, etc.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Great location - beautiful wooded spot on the river. Quaint, but nice. We enjoyed it. Rooms basic, but fine. Check in staff pleasant, with helpful suggestions.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Elaine
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are small and the prices here are very high for the facilities - you are definitely paying for location.
Excellent location for going into Big Sur and the more southerly hiking trails. Restaurant has a nice location on the river, although the rooms are on the street side and face Hwy 1.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 15, 2019

Jennifer
United States of America
10

“Cutest place ever!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not having the greatest internet connection but was also kind of nice to be disconnected.
Cutest room ever. Comfy bed. Loved the chairs in the river.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Veronica
United States of America
9.6

“Relaxing, Majestic.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Wifi but it was also nice to be unreachable.
Everything was Great!!!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Charlotte
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
6.7

“Beautiful and quaint. Great breakfast. Only share a room if it's adults and kids, not adults only!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Suite ADA
- • Stayed 1 night
4 of us adults shared a room (as it was all that was left). The sofa beds are only good for kids, definitely not adult sized!
Beautiful lodge, especially the communal areas, garden and the restaurant. We had an amazing breakfast in the morning on site.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 9, 2019

Laura
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Would stay again in a heartbeat.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We stayed here years ago when it was on the funky side and needed some updating. Well, it's now updated and we enjoyed it very much. Beautiful location, across from the Big Sur River. Loved it!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“I would recommend this place to any traveler that wants the Big Sur nature”
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Riverside Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had a wonderful breakfast out on the patio with the fresh air. We stayed in the updated rooms apparently and the bed was very comfortable with nice amenities

Stayed in May 2019

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