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Post Ranch Inn vs Carmel Valley Ranch the Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Carmel Valley Ranch and Post Ranch Inn are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Post Ranch Inn scores significantly better than Carmel Valley Ranch. Post Ranch Inn ranks #1 in Central California Coast with approval from 10 sources like Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Post Ranch Inn
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Afar Magazine
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47900 Highway 1, PO Box 219, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This luxurious retreat, designed exclusively for adult getaways, has remarkably environmentally conscious architecture."
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Travel + Leisure
"Wherever you stand you are exposed to the ocean and the sky but unseen by other guests. Even the tiled bath, big enough for two, has a commanding vista."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Perched on a cliff overlooking Big Sur’s rugged coastline, Post Ranch Inn is an ideal romantic getaway."
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Oyster
5.0
"The 39-room Post Ranch Inn is one of the most beautiful hotels in the United States -- if not the entire world -- and offers a romantic, intimate stay amid gorgeous natural surroundings."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The last word in luxurious coastal getaways, the exclusive Post Ranch pampers demanding guests with slate spa tubs, wood-burning fireplaces, private decks and walking sticks for coastal hikes."
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Gayot
"A postmodern ranch for lovers of luxury."
Jetsetter
"Stunning retreat overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur where one can reconnect with nature."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Each of the 39 spacious modules is crafted from recycled redwood and enough paneled glass to let in all the light and views you could want. All offer complete seclusion, with breathtaking views."
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Hideaway Report
99.0
"Unique California resort on the Pacific. With 39 lodgings, it is set along a bluff directly above the ocean in Big Sur, south of Carmel."
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Afar Magazine
"Of the three pools at the Inn, two are very well heated infinity pools overlooking the ocean below. You can soak and watch California Condors soaring on the updrafts."
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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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