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Deetjen's Big Sur Inn vs The Lodge at Pebble Beach

The Lodge at Pebble Beach and Deetjen's Big Sur Inn are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Lodge at Pebble Beach ranks significantly higher than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. The Lodge at Pebble Beach comes in at #11 in Central California Coast with accolades from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and Gayot.

Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn
7 / 10
48865 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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  • 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
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
7 / 10
1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"-room resort best known for the caliber of its on-site golf course. Two-night minimum required to play Pebble Beach Golf Links." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Distinguished by its impressive architecture and spectacular ocean side setting, The Lodge at Pebble Beach is the jewel in the crown of the world-class Pebble Beach resort." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A golfer's dream come true: historic lodging on Pebble Beach."
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
97.0
"Distinguished resort with glorious views of Carmel Bay and the 18th green of the famed Pebble Beach links, a short drive from Carmel." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The luxurious Lodge at Pebble Beach embraces a spa and designer shops where the most demanding of tastes are catered to." Full review