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Monterey MarriottvsDeetjen's Big Sur Inn
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Deetjen's Big Sur Inn scores marginally better than Monterey Marriott. Deetjen's Big Sur Inn comes in at #32 in Central California Coast with recommendations from 4 publications like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Monterey Marriott
Oyster
Gayot
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 319-room hotel is centrally located in Downtown Monterey, connected via sky-bridge to the Convention Center and a few blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf." Full review
Gayot "Sumptuous accommodations with breathtaking ocean views."
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
