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Tradewinds CarmelvsDeetjen's Big Sur Inn
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Tradewinds Carmel scores significantly higher than Deetjen's Big Sur Inn. Tradewinds Carmel ranks #7 in Central California Coast with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and Oyster.
Tradewinds Carmel
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
Oyster
Gayot
Mission Street at Third Avenue, PO Box 3403, Carmel, CA 93921
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Recommended
"Tradewinds Carmel has been owned and operated by the Catlin family since it was built in 1959." Full review
"Vintage 1950s-inspired digs upgraded in contemporary Cal-Asian style with downtown Carmel’s spiffiest rooms." Full review
Mid-Range
"Zen vibe throughout the hotel -- from the courtyard, complete with Buddha statues, a small waterfall, and a tranquil fire pit, to the rooms, decorated with Asian prints, stalks of bamboo, and orchids." Full review
"A soothing, Asian-inspired retreat in a fun, artsy beach town."
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
"This historic 1930s Norwegian-style property is endearingly rustic, especially if you're willing to go with a camplike flow." Full review
"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
"Historic accommodations in the forest near Big Sur."
"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
"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