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Hotel PacificvsVentana Big Sur, An Alila Resort
Hotel Pacific and Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Pacific. Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort is ranked #3 in Central California Coast with praise from 7 reviews including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Hideaway Report.
Hotel Pacific
Jetsetter
Gayot
Oyster
Frommer's
300 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "All-suite, Spanish-style sleep in downtown Monterey with in-room fireplaces and patios or balconies." Full review
Gayot "Cozy accommodations near attractions of Old Monterey."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range boutique Hotel Pacific has a convenient location on the edge of downtown Monterey." Full review
Frommer's "Each room has its own outdoor space, either a walled patio or a balcony, though many guests prefer to hang out in the hotel's lushly planted courtyard, with its little fountain and chairs. " Full review
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The only downside to staying here is street noise, so ask for a room that faces away from the busy road out front.
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 Report93.0
"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
