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Carmel River InnvsGlen Oaks Big Sur
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Glen Oaks Big Sur scores slightly better than Carmel River Inn. Glen Oaks Big Sur has a TripExpert Score of 76 with endorsements from 5 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Carmel River Inn
Afar Magazine
Oyster
26600 Oliver Road, Highway 1 At Carmel River Bridge, Carmel, CA 93922
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
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
OysterBudget
"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
Glen Oaks Big Sur
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Gayot Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $475/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Board games / puzzles
- Refrigerator
- Private balcony
- Picnic area
Fodor's "At this rustic-modern cluster of adobe-and-redwood buildings, you can choose between motel-style rooms, cabins, and cottages in the woods." Full review
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At this rustic-modern cluster of adobe-and-redwood buildings, you can choose between motel-style rooms, cabins, and cottages in the woods.
Lonely Planet "At this 1950s redwood-and-adobe motor lodge, rustic rooms and cabins seem effortlessly chic." Full review
Gayot "A romantic Big Sur hotel and cabins with a ‘50s vibe."
Afar Magazine "Retro furniture, bright textiles, and in-room yoga mats characterize the Glen Oaks motel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just off California's most dramatic stretch of coast, this recently expanded cluster of cabins and lodge rooms was made for sybaritic nature lovers." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There's also Glen Oaks Big Sur, a laid-back accommodation made up of cabins, cottages, and a motor lodge"
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
