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Deetjen's Big Sur InnvsCypress Inn
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Cypress Inn is the choice of most writers compared to Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Cypress Inn comes in at #17 in Central California Coast with endorsements from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Gayot.
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
Cypress Inn
Oyster Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet
Lincoln and seventh, POBox Y, Carmel, CA 93921
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Set in a lovely Mission Revival building dating back to 1929, the Cypress Inn is a charming upper-mid-range boutique known for being one of the most dog-friendly hotels in the area." Full review
Gayot "Historic hotel featuring classic accommodations near the beach in Carmel."
Forbes Travel Guide "Cypress Inn is a quaint and historic boutique hotel located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Done up in Spanish Colonial style, this 1929 inn is co-owned by movie star Doris Day." Full review
