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Post Ranch InnvsCypress Inn
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Post Ranch Inn scores significantly better than Cypress Inn. Post Ranch Inn comes in at #1 in Central California Coast with endorsements from 10 publications including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Post Ranch Inn
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Perched on a cliff overlooking Big Sur’s rugged coastline, Post Ranch Inn is an ideal romantic getaway." Full review
Oyster5.0
"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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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." Full review
Gayot "A postmodern ranch for lovers of luxury."
Jetsetter "Stunning retreat overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur where one can reconnect with nature." Full review
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." Full review
Hideaway Report99.0
"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." Full review
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." Full review
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
