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Treebones Resort vs Carmel River Inn

Both Carmel River Inn and Treebones Resort are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Treebones Resort scores slightly higher than Carmel River Inn. Treebones Resort comes in at #21 in Central California Coast with accolades from 5 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Treebones Resort
Treebones Resort
7 / 10
71895 Highway #1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Perched on a hilltop, surrounded by national forest and stunning, unobstructed ocean views, this yurt resort provides a stellar back-to-nature experience along with creature comforts." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Nearly every Mongolian-esque yurt at this eco-resort has ocean views from the redwood decks and Adirondack chairs, but without the thread count or plumbing." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A unique woven 'human nest' and canvas-sided yurts with polished pine floors, quilt-covered beds, sink vanities and redwood decks are more like glamping, with little privacy." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Yurts and campsites along a deserted stretch of Big Sur coast."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The off-the-grid property offers 16 signature yurts as well as oceanfront campsites, a tipi-like tent, and the "human nest"...a spherical dwelling woven from tree branches by local artist Jayson Fann." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Another glamping option is Treebones Resort, an eco-resort that has a mix of pre-built tents and yurts, along with campsites"
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