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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn vs Hofsas House Hotel

Hofsas House Hotel and Deetjen's Big Sur Inn are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hofsas House Hotel ranks marginally higher than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Hofsas House Hotel is ranked #25 in Central California Coast with approval from 3 publications like Gayot, Oyster and Afar Magazine.

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
7 / 10
48865 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0 /night
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
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Fodor's 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 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 Gayot
"Historic accommodations in the forest near Big Sur."
Afar Magazine 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 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
Hofsas House Hotel
Hofsas House Hotel
7 / 10
Between 3rd and 4th Avenues on San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA 93921
From $128 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Oyster Oyster
Budget
"This 38-room German-chalet-style boutique hotel is unique for multiple reasons." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A European-style inn overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Carmel-by-the-Sea."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"In the heart of Carmel-By-The-Sea, built into a hill side overlooking the mighty Pacific, family owned and operated Hofsas House Hotel offers magnificent sunset views from their 4th floor deck area." Full review