,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-121.79876,36.2629)/-121.77956007421017,36.24602428503295,11.41806605988681/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort vs Glen Oaks Big Sur
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort ranks significantly better than Glen Oaks Big Sur. Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort scores 84 with praise from 7 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Wallpaper
Hideaway Report
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
Show All Reviews
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $1,150 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Hundreds of celebrities, from Oprah Winfrey to Sir Anthony Hopkins, have escaped to Ventana, a romantic resort on 243 tranquil acres 1,200 feet above the Pacific."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If hammocks, afternoon wine and cheese receptions, and guided “Discovery Walks” appeal to you, this cozy, adults-only retreat is just your ticket. "
Full review
Lonely Planet
"Almost at odds with Big Sur’s hippie-alternative vibe, Ventana injects a little soul into its deluxe digs."
Full review
Gayot
"A romantic and relaxing getaway in a cliffside coastal setting."
Jetsetter
"Romantic and restorative clifftop escape amid the redwoods and overlooking the pounding surf."
Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Perched above Big Sur’s breath-taking sea cliffs and surrounded by its giant redwoods, Ventana Inn & Spa hotel is an oasis among some of the most beautiful natural surroundings on earth."
Full review
Wallpaper
"A favoured hideout for reclusive movie stars as much for its incomparable location on the Pacific coastline, as for its 160-acre property bristling with ancient redwoods, oak trees, and meadows."
Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Contemporary coastal inn facing the Pacific Ocean, artfully blended into 160 acres of meadows, canyons and redwood groves."
Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Big Sur is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth and Ventana's mission is to spotlight and champion its setting."
Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Like the majestic redwoods growing in California’s Central Coast region, Alila Ventana Big Sur is a marvel to the eyes."
Full review
Glen Oaks Big Sur
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $475 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Board games / puzzles
- Refrigerator
- Private balcony
- Picnic area
Fodor's
"At this rustic-modern cluster of adobe-and-redwood buildings, you can choose between motel-style rooms, cabins, and cottages in the woods."
Full review
i
At this rustic-modern cluster of adobe-and-redwood buildings, you can choose between motel-style rooms, cabins, and cottages in the woods.
Lonely Planet
"At this 1950s redwood-and-adobe motor lodge, rustic rooms and cabins seem effortlessly chic."
Full review
Gayot
"A romantic Big Sur hotel and cabins with a ‘50s vibe."
Afar Magazine
"Retro furniture, bright textiles, and in-room yoga mats characterize the Glen Oaks motel."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Just off California's most dramatic stretch of coast, this recently expanded cluster of cabins and lodge rooms was made for sybaritic nature lovers."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"There's also Glen Oaks Big Sur, a laid-back accommodation made up of cabins, cottages, and a motor lodge"
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
