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Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort vs Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa and Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort are both praised by writers. On balance, Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort comes in at 84 with endorsements from 7 publications including Fodor's, Hideaway Report and Wallpaper.

Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort
Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort
8 / 10
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $1,150 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Hundreds of celebrities, from Oprah Winfrey to Sir Anthony Hopkins, have escaped to Ventana, a romantic resort on 243 tranquil acres 1,200 feet above the Pacific." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"If hammocks, afternoon wine and cheese receptions, and guided “Discovery Walks” appeal to you, this cozy, adults-only retreat is just your ticket. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Almost at odds with Big Sur’s hippie-alternative vibe, Ventana injects a little soul into its deluxe digs." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A romantic and relaxing getaway in a cliffside coastal setting."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Romantic and restorative clifftop escape amid the redwoods and overlooking the pounding surf." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Perched above Big Sur’s breath-taking sea cliffs and surrounded by its giant redwoods, Ventana Inn & Spa hotel is an oasis among some of the most beautiful natural surroundings on earth." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"A favoured hideout for reclusive movie stars as much for its incomparable location on the Pacific coastline, as for its 160-acre property bristling with ancient redwoods, oak trees, and meadows." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
93.0
"Contemporary coastal inn facing the Pacific Ocean, artfully blended into 160 acres of meadows, canyons and redwood groves." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Big Sur is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth and Ventana's mission is to spotlight and champion its setting." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Like the majestic redwoods growing in California’s Central Coast region, Alila Ventana Big Sur is a marvel to the eyes." Full review
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Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
7 / 10
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
From $101 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The ivy and flower-covered exterior is pretty, as is the modern lobby with a stone fireplace and cozy leather chairs." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A hacienda-inspired hotel and day spa in downtown Monterey."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Built around an adobe hacienda once owned by a 19th-century Spanish colonial don, chic modern rooms come with lofty beds and some gas fireplaces, all inside two-story motel-esque buildings." Full review