Big Sur River Inn
46800 Highway One , Big Sur, CA 93920 , United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 240 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great having a good restaurant on site. Exceptional service, everything very clean with an eye for detail. Really cool sitting in the wooden chairs in the Big Sur river having a drink!!

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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
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See what guests loved the most:
- Mark
United States of America
“Great having a good restaurant on site. Exceptional service, everything very clean with an eye for detail. Really cool sitting in the wooden chairs in the Big Sur river having a drink!!” - Jason
United States of America
“The Adirondack Chairs in the creek was what drew me here, but the rest of the property is also wonderful. The beds were soft and comfy, the restaurant food was good, and the breakfast burritos were huge!” - BBrian
United States of America
“We arrived by bicycle from Carmel. We sent a box forward with our evening attire. The staff was very helpful in receiving the box. We shipped the box home when we left. They were awesome. The kids name at the desk was Gabe really helpful.” - Emily
United States of America
“room was as described. close to local attractions.” - Mai
United States of America
“The location is great. The room is clean and comfortable. The grounds and river are beautiful. Great breakfast at the River Inn restaurant. The staff is very friendly and helpful.” - Rachele
United States of America
“The location of the room we stayed in was amazing beautiful! The restaurant staff was very kind and professional, especially Sergio. Great customer service.” - Kristen
United States of America
“The location was incredible and we loved the restaurant overlooking the river. The kids played in the river after dinner and we enjoyed the chairs in the river.” - BBetty
United States of America
“The room was very clean and cute. We had an outdoor patio with a bench and table. There was free wifi. Everything was expected as pictured. Will definitely stay again.” - Sarah
Canada
“Really nice location for a motel just on the side of the road, comfortable cabins, nice restaurant” - Daniel
United States of America
“Newly refurbished rooms maintained the seaside cabin vibe. Great off-season value. Very quiet.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hello is the swimming pool heated please ?
Heated during the SummerAnswered on 13 May 2023Are small dogs ok
Unfortunately, we only allow service animals, however, Riverside Campgrounds down the road from us might have some availability.Answered on 21 December 2021We are travelling with our three children. Is it possible to have an extra bed / roll-away bed in the suite?
Unfortunately we can not put an extra bed in the SuitesAnswered on 13 May 2023is your property dog friendly. small dog
No, we are not a pet friendly hotelAnswered on 13 May 2023Are small dogs still not allowed?
Unfortunately Yes, dogs are not allowed at the hotelAnswered on 13 May 2023
Area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Big Sur River Inn Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Big Sur River Inn
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Hiking
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- ATM on site
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Seasonal
- Fenced pool
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
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.
Big Sur River Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Big Sur River Inn
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Yes, Big Sur River Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.
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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.
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Check-in at Big Sur River Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Big Sur River Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Big Sur River Inn Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Big Sur River Inn include:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
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Big Sur River Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Swimming pool
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Big Sur River Inn is 800 feet from the center of Big Sur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.