Motel Fernwood Resort

47200 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920, United States of America – Great location - show map

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7.6
Good
256 reviews

Separate rooms, gorgeous grounds. Very friendly staff, location

Karry United States of America

It was right in Big Sur. The window in the bathroom opened out to trees. Beautiful Tiffany lamp in the room. Comfortable bed.

Monica United States of America

Nice room with comfy bed, fireplace, and patio with spa (not all rooms have the spa). Was a beautiful spot in the trees. Nice restaurant on site for lunch and dinner.

Bonnie United States of America

love the location and the restaurant. we love hanging out down at the river .

Rhonda United States of America

Location is great but on a busy road. We were not bothered by road noise during the night.

Judy Mali

The room was perfectly clean, comfortable and charming. More charming than I had expected.

Betsy United States of America

The beds and linens were comfortable! We had great food at the on-site restaurant. The grounds are fascinating and secluded.

Marie United States of America

I loved the super friendly staff! Very helpful, happy, friendly and accommodating!

Kelly United States of America

The proximity to the beach and Pfeiffer state park. They had vegetarian options as well!

Ninoska United States of America

Our room had 3 beds for 3 men. Beds were very comfortable. Heater worked great/was quiet.

Tom United States of America
7.6
Good
256 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Separate rooms, gorgeous grounds. Very friendly staff, location”
    Karry Karry United States of America United States of America
  • “It was right in Big Sur. The window in the bathroom opened out to trees. Beautiful Tiffany lamp in the room. Comfortable bed.”
    Monica Monica United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice room with comfy bed, fireplace, and patio with spa (not all rooms have the spa). Was a beautiful spot in the trees. Nice restaurant on site for lunch and dinner.”
    Bonnie Bonnie United States of America United States of America
  • “love the location and the restaurant. we love hanging out down at the river .”
    Rhonda Rhonda United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is great but on a busy road. We were not bothered by road noise during the night.”
    Judy Judy Mali Mali
  • “The room was perfectly clean, comfortable and charming. More charming than I had expected.”
    Betsy Betsy United States of America United States of America
  • “The beds and linens were comfortable! We had great food at the on-site restaurant. The grounds are fascinating and secluded.”
    Marie Marie United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved the super friendly staff! Very helpful, happy, friendly and accommodating!”
    Kelly Kelly United States of America United States of America
  • “The proximity to the beach and Pfeiffer state park. They had vegetarian options as well!”
    Ninoska Ninoska United States of America United States of America
  • “Our room had 3 beds for 3 men. Beds were very comfortable. Heater worked great/was quiet.”
    Tom Tom United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money6.7
  • Location8.7

Fernwood Resort offers rustic accommodation in Big Sur. The motel has a sun terrace and mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Forest views are available from the guest rooms. Select rooms offer a fireplace. There are no phones, TV, or mini fridges in the room. Rooms are rustic and often boast forest views.

There is a cash machine, a shared lounge, gift shop, and shops at the property. Table tennis is also available on the property's back deck.

The bar and grill offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a full American menu. Live music is available on the weekends.

Monterey is 24 miles from Fernwood Resort, while Carmel is 22 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Fernwood Resort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 12, 2017

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

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

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3
Classic Quadruple Room
  • 1 full bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3
Classic Quadruple Room
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 3
Quadruple Room with Bathroom
  • 1 full bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 4
Family Room
  • 2 bunk beds and
  • 1 queen bed and
  • 1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

7.6
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  • Staff8.3
  • Facilities7.5
    WiFi connection
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money6.7
  • Location8.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karry United States of America

    “Separate rooms, gorgeous grounds. Very friendly staff, location ”

  • Monica United States of America

    “It was right in Big Sur. The window in the bathroom opened out to trees. Beautiful Tiffany lamp in the room. Comfortable bed.”

  • Bonnie United States of America

    “Nice room with comfy bed, fireplace, and patio with spa (not all rooms have the spa). Was a beautiful spot in the trees. Nice restaurant on site for lunch and dinner. ”

  • Rhonda United States of America

    “love the location and the restaurant. we love hanging out down at the river .”

  • Judy Mali

    “Location is great but on a busy road. We were not bothered by road noise during the night.”

  • Betsy United States of America

    “The room was perfectly clean, comfortable and charming. More charming than I had expected.”

  • Marie United States of America

    “The beds and linens were comfortable! We had great food at the on-site restaurant. The grounds are fascinating and secluded.”

  • Kelly United States of America

    “I loved the super friendly staff! Very helpful, happy, friendly and accommodating!”

  • Ninoska United States of America

    “The proximity to the beach and Pfeiffer state park. They had vegetarian options as well!”

  • Tom United States of America

    “Our room had 3 beds for 3 men. Beds were very comfortable. Heater worked great/was quiet.”

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  • Hello, i'm planning for a bicycle trip from SF to LA it was supposed to be in march but i had toi cancel it because of this situation. now i'm thinking of doing it in the next weeks. are you guys still open and accepting guest during this covid-19 thing ? Thank you

    Hello, Unfortunately, do not plan on staying in Big Sur, anytime before 6/15/20. I don't see the S.I.P. order being lifted before then.

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    Answered on May 29, 2020
  • Is there a refrigerator?

    Sorry, no refrigerator

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    Asked about: Classic Quadruple Room • Answered on October 28, 2019
  • Does the deluxe double room mean it has only a double size bed? And does it have the private hot tub like in the picture?

    the deluxe double room has a queen bed, bathroom with a shower, a propane gas fireplace and private hot tub on the back deck.

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    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room • Answered on October 30, 2019
  • Are there private bathrooms in the room?

    Yes, each motel room has its own private bathroom with shower

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    Answered on October 30, 2019
  • Are you pet friendly?

    We ask our guests to leave any dogs at home please.

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    Answered on March 9, 2021
  • I booked a room with a hot tub. My question is, I want to make sure that it’s working and available now? That is the main reason for my stay. Thanks!

    Yes, it is working. It is a "fill and drain" style hot tub. You fill it up with fresh hot water when you arrive, it takes about 1/2 hour.

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    Answered on March 24, 2021
  • I was inquiring about staying anytime in March for a couple nights. Hopefully March 13 - 15th?

    we have plenty of availability for those dates. You can contact the resort directly for more information.

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    Answered on November 23, 2021
  • Do you a room with two queen bed

    No. Our rooms with two beds have one queen and one double.

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    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room • Answered on November 23, 2021
  • Are pets allowed? We have one small 9 lb dog. If allowed, is there a pet fee?

    No I am sorry Pets are not allowed. Thank you

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    Answered on February 23, 2020
  • Is there 2 bathrooms. Do any of you rooms with 2 beds havev2 bathrooms

    No, each room only has one bathroom

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    Asked about: Quadruple Room with Bathroom • Answered on October 30, 2019
  • Do you take a pet?

    We do not allow dogs in our motel room.

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    Answered on October 4, 2021
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Pacific Ocean
    15 miles
Closest Airports
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
    22.7 miles
How to get to Fernwood Resort from Mineta San Jose International Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Fernwood Grill

    Food: American

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Fernwood Resort

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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 are considered 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

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.

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The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Fernwood Resort

  • Fernwood Resort is 1 miles from the center of Big Sur.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Fernwood Resort by:

    • Car 2h

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

  • Yes, Fernwood Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Fernwood Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Fernwood Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Live music/Performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Fernwood Resort include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Family

  • Fernwood Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Fernwood Grill

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Fernwood Resort (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking