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Post Ranch InnvsDeetjen's Big Sur Inn
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Post Ranch Inn scores significantly better than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Post Ranch Inn comes in at #1 in Central California Coast with recommendations from 10 sources including Gayot, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Post Ranch Inn
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
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
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
