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Comfort Inn Carmel By The SeavsDeetjen's Big Sur Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Deetjen's Big Sur Inn ranks marginally higher than Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea. Deetjen's Big Sur Inn has a TripExpert Score of 74 with recommendations from 4 sources like Fodor's, Gayot and Afar Magazine.
Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Oyster
Ocean Ave. & Torres Street, Carmel, CA 93921
From $86/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
Budget
"The quaint motel-style building is surrounding by a pretty garden and there's an outdoor patio, plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi throughout. " Full review
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
"This historic 1930s Norwegian-style property is endearingly rustic, especially if you're willing to go with a camplike flow." Full review
"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
"Historic accommodations in the forest near Big Sur."
"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
"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