Lucia LodgevsTradewinds Carmel
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Tradewinds Carmel ranks significantly better than Lucia Lodge. Tradewinds Carmel scores 80 with endorsements from 4 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Lucia Lodge
62400 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Travel + Leisure
"A white picket fence and a 300-foot cliff are the only things that come between guests of Lucia Lodge and the Pacific Ocean." Full review
Gayot
"A historic lodge overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur."
Lonely Planet
"Vertiginous clifftop views from an ocean-view deck, and cozy 1930s-era cabin rooms." Full review
Tradewinds Carmel
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
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Tradewinds Carmel has been owned and operated by the Catlin family since it was built in 1959." Full review
Jetsetter
"Vintage 1950s-inspired digs upgraded in contemporary Cal-Asian style with downtown Carmel’s spiffiest rooms." Full review
Oyster
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
Gayot
"A soothing, Asian-inspired retreat in a fun, artsy beach town."