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 Big Sur River Inn

46800 Highway One , Big Sur, CA 93920 , United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 149 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.8
Good
149 reviews

staff was exceptional. The location was perfect. No place like it. Will go again next year.

Matt United States of America

We had breakfast before we left. Service was excellent and food was great.

Angelita United States of America

The view was amazing! Our cabin we stayed in was amazing! The whole trip was awesome!

Rebecca United States of America

beautiful location along river, well kept, clean and rustic

Jennifer United States of America

Staff was excellent: helpful, informed and friendly

Charles United States of America

The Murphy Bed was much nicer than a fold out couch for our kids. Loved sitting in the river on the wood chairs, very relaxing. restaurant staff was very nice, attentive even though, due to the pandemic infection precautions and being short staffed. found the description of the local hikes very helpful!

Ann United States of America

Loved the location, setting, and overall feel of the River Inn. It was cold, but the heaters in the cabin (one in main room, bedroom, and bathroom) all worked and kept us warm at night. It was close enough to Pfeiffer State Park that after getting breakfast at the general store we went and hiked a little before having to check out.

Haley United States of America

We loved the location and its proximity to so many wonderful places to visit.

Caprice United States of America

room overlooks Lovely lawn on the river , beautiful trees and landscaping.

Susan United States of America

The staff, the food, the location, the rooms, all perfect!

Lynnie United States of America
7.8
Good
149 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “staff was exceptional. The location was perfect. No place like it. Will go again next year.”
    Matt Matt United States of America United States of America
  • “We had breakfast before we left. Service was excellent and food was great.”
    Angelita Angelita United States of America United States of America
  • “The view was amazing! Our cabin we stayed in was amazing! The whole trip was awesome!”
    Rebecca Rebecca United States of America United States of America
  • “beautiful location along river, well kept, clean and rustic”
    Jennifer Jennifer United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff was excellent: helpful, informed and friendly”
    Charles Charles United States of America United States of America
  • “The Murphy Bed was much nicer than a fold out couch for our kids. Loved sitting in the river on the wood chairs, very relaxing.”
    Ann Ann United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved the location, setting, and overall feel of the River Inn. It was cold, but the heaters in the cabin (one in main room, bedroom, and bathroom) all worked and kept us warm at night.”
    Haley Haley United States of America United States of America
  • “We loved the location and its proximity to so many wonderful places to visit.”
    Caprice Caprice United States of America United States of America
  • “room overlooks Lovely lawn on the river , beautiful trees and landscaping.”
    Susan Susan United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff, the food, the location, the rooms, all perfect!”
    Lynnie Lynnie United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money6.5
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi 5.4
High score for Big Sur

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Big Sur River Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 28, 2012

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Guest reviews

7.8
Good · 149 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money6.5
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi 5.4
High score for Big Sur

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  • Matt
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “staff was exceptional. The location was perfect. No place like it. Will go again next year.”
  • Angelita
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We had breakfast before we left. Service was excellent and food was great.”
  • Rebecca
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The view was amazing! Our cabin we stayed in was amazing! The whole trip was awesome!”
  • Jennifer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “beautiful location along river, well kept, clean and rustic”
  • Charles
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff was excellent: helpful, informed and friendly”
  • Ann
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The Murphy Bed was much nicer than a fold out couch for our kids. Loved sitting in the river on the wood chairs, very relaxing. restaurant staff was very nice, attentive even though, due to the pandemic infection precautions and being short...”
  • Haley
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved the location, setting, and overall feel of the River Inn. It was cold, but the heaters in the cabin (one in main room, bedroom, and bathroom) all worked and kept us warm at night. It was close enough to Pfeiffer State Park that after getting...”
  • Caprice
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We loved the location and its proximity to so many wonderful places to visit.”
  • Susan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “room overlooks Lovely lawn on the river , beautiful trees and landscaping.”
  • L
    Lynnie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff, the food, the location, the rooms, all perfect!”

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Big Sur Bakery
    5 miles
  • Restaurant Nepenthe
    7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Andrew Molera State Park
    3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
    22 miles
How to get to Big Sur River Inn from Mineta San Jose International Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Big Sur River Inn Restaurant

    Food: American

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Big Sur River Inn

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM on site
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • Fenced pool
Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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House rules Big Sur River Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Big Sur River Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Big Sur River Inn

  • Room options at Big Sur River Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Big Sur River Inn by:

    • Car 2h

  • Check-in at Big Sur River Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Big Sur River Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Big Sur River Inn Restaurant

  • Big Sur River Inn is 800 feet from the center of Big Sur.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Big Sur River Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Big Sur River Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Big Sur River Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.