Deetjen's Big Sur InnvsThe Inn at Spanish Bay
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, The Inn at Spanish Bay ranks slightly higher than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. The Inn at Spanish Bay has a TripExpert Score of 78 with recommendations from 4 reviews including Forbes Travel Guide, 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
The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"The 269-room inn is located amidst Monterey pines, next to the famed golf course, The Links at Spanish Bay." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Access to the revered links at Pebble Beach makes The Inn at Spanish Bay popular with golfers, while the splendid natural setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Spanish Bay has universal appeal." Full review
Gayot
"Scenery and service come together in luxury golf course lodging."
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Appealing sister resort of the nearby Lodge at Pebble Beach, set among the Monterey pine groves of Del Monte Forest, Scottish-inspired golf links and the Pacific Ocean." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The luxurious Inn at Spanish Bay is the largest resort in the Pebble Beach complex, and offers a laundry list of impressive property features, including a lap pool, spa, and five restaurants" Full review