Treebones ResortvsHotel Carmel
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Treebones Resort ranks slightly higher than Hotel Carmel. Treebones Resort comes in at #21 in Central California Coast with recommendations from 5 sources such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Treebones Resort
71895 Highway #1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"Perched on a hilltop, surrounded by national forest and stunning, unobstructed ocean views, this yurt resort provides a stellar back-to-nature experience along with creature comforts." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nearly every Mongolian-esque yurt at this eco-resort has ocean views from the redwood decks and Adirondack chairs, but without the thread count or plumbing." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A unique woven 'human nest' and canvas-sided yurts with polished pine floors, quilt-covered beds, sink vanities and redwood decks are more like glamping, with little privacy." Full review
Gayot
"Yurts and campsites along a deserted stretch of Big Sur coast."
Afar Magazine
"The off-the-grid property offers 16 signature yurts as well as oceanfront campsites, a tipi-like tent, and the "human nest"...a spherical dwelling woven from tree branches by local artist Jayson Fann." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Another glamping option is Treebones Resort, an eco-resort that has a mix of pre-built tents and yurts, along with campsites"
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
Hotel Carmel
Corner of 4th & San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA 93923
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Afar Magazine
"The cottage-style Hotel Carmel takes its design inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty of Big Sur." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range, 27-room Hotel Carmel offers a homey, country-chic ambiance in what feels like a hybrid between a boutique motel and bed-and-breakfast." Full review