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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn vs Carmel River Inn

Carmel River Inn and Deetjen's Big Sur Inn are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Carmel River Inn scores marginally higher than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Carmel River Inn has a TripExpert Score of 74 with recommendations from 2 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Oyster.

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
7 / 10
48865 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0 /night
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This historic 1930s Norwegian-style property is endearingly rustic, especially if you're willing to go with a camplike flow." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Nestled among redwoods and wisteria, this creekside conglomeration of rustic, thin-walled rooms and cottages was built by Norwegian immigrant Helmuth Deetjen in the 1930s." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Historic accommodations in the forest near Big Sur."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It's a ramshackle but romantic historic inn on the mountain side of the highway nestled in a forest glen. Cabins and rooms have fireplaces, cozy blanket-heavy beds, and no TVs." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Another option is Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, a historic inn built in 1937 that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places"
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
Carmel River Inn
Carmel River Inn
7 / 10
26600 Oliver Road, Highway 1 At Carmel River Bridge, Carmel, CA 93922
From $129 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"When I have that rare day to myself, I typically head, camera in tow and windows down, to Carmel-By-The-Sea." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Carmel River Inn is a delightful, small rustic inn overlooking the Carmel River, a five-minute drive from Carmel Beach." Full review