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Ventana Big Sur, An Alila ResortvsL'Auberge Carmel
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort scores slightly better than L'Auberge Carmel. Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Wallpaper and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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
L'Auberge Carmel Travel + Leisure Forbes Travel Guide
Oyster Gayot Hideaway Report
Monte Verde Street at Seventh Avenue, Carmel, CA 93920
From $314/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "The whitewashed interiors of this 1929 luxury hotel channel a Greek Island hideaway, despite the hotel’s location in California’s Carmel-by-the-Sea, a posh, oceanfront town along the Pacific." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The striking white stucco of L’Auberge Carmel has a pedigree dating back to 1929." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Coming to a charming place like Carmel usually calls for a quaint inn experience, and the luxurious L'Auberge Carmel -- housed in a white stucco building dating to 1929 -- does not disappoint." Full review
Gayot "A quaint luxury inn dedicated to good food and wine."
Hideaway Report92.0
"Gourmet retreat surrounding a tranquil tiled courtyard, just a few blocks from Ocean Avenue and the beach." Full review
