Deetjen's Big Sur InnvsMonterey Bay Lodge
Both Monterey Bay Lodge and Deetjen's Big Sur Inn are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Monterey Bay Lodge ranks marginally better than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Monterey Bay Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 75 with approval from 3 sources like Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
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
Monterey Bay Lodge
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA 93940
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
Travel + Leisure
"Convenient and family friendly, the lodge is just steps from the beach and a 10-minute walk to Cannery Row." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"A heated outdoor pool and hot tub are guest favorites at the Monterey Bay Lodge, a pleasant value motel that sits across from a small lake and park and is a three-minute walk to the beach." Full review
Gayot
"A family-friendly lodge in downtown Monterey."