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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn vs Carmel Valley Ranch the Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Carmel Valley Ranch and Deetjen's Big Sur Inn are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Carmel Valley Ranch is the choice of most writers compared to Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Carmel Valley Ranch scores 74 with accolades from 4 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Jetsetter.
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
48865 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0 /night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"This historic 1930s Norwegian-style property is endearingly rustic, especially if you're willing to go with a camplike flow."
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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."
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Gayot
"Historic accommodations in the forest near Big Sur."
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."
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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 Valley Ranch the Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Zagat
Oyster
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA 93923
From $233 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Emphasis falls on outdoorsy diversions like beekeeping, organic gardening, and open-air yoga. Guided nature walks wind through the 450-acre scrub-oak-studded property and into the wilderness beyond."
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Jetsetter
"Sprawling 500-acre resort where golf, tennis, yoga and spa-ing is fueled by farm-fresh fare and local wines."
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Gayot
"A beautiful playground with its own vineyard and golf course."
Afar Magazine
"The chicken coop is nearly as popular as the spa at this family-friendly resort in the foothills of California’s Santa Lucia Mountains."
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Zagat
"Posh suites with private decks & fireplaces, plus a sleek restaurant, outdoor pools & a spa."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Carmel Valley Ranch is a 500-acre property offering modern luxury in a rustic, bucolic setting, with tall oak trees, organic gardens, and rolling vineyards."
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