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Deetjen's Big Sur InnvsColton Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Colton Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Colton Inn scores 75 with accolades from 2 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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
Colton Inn
Frommer's Lonely Planet
707 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940
From $81/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Frommer's "Coloton Inn's best lure is its unusually nice and helpful staff. Rooms are cookie cutter motel, and a bit dark, but they've chosen bright colors and do have cheery, if mass-produced, art on the walls." Full review
Lonely Planet "Downtown, this dated two-story motel prides itself on cleanliness and friendliness." Full review
