Located adjacent to the Big Sur River, this California hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Pfeiffer Day Use Beach is 10 minutes’ drive away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms. A private entrance, free toiletries and an en suite bathroom are provided in each room at Big Sur River Inn. Rooms provide wood accents, white linens and artwork inspired by nature. After a day at the beach, guests can relax in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool. On-site shopping opportunities available at River Inn Big Sur. Hiking trails through the Redwoods are 3 miles away from Andrew Molera State Park. Big Sur River Inn Restaurant offers American fare onsite. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a complete meal 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week. San Francisco International Airport is 130 miles away from Big Sur River Inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Big Sur
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Louis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, plenty of walking trails nearby. The onsite general store and restaurant are also very convenient. Fuel pumps were also very useful if you’re road tripping.
  • Miguel
    United States United States
    We appreciated their accommodation of our late arrival, providing us with a key easily accessible despite the rainstorm. Exploring this new location was a delightful experience, as it felt like being in a welcoming community. The rooms and the...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, a great lodge next to the river and amazing food in the restaurant. We highly recommend a stop over.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Big Sur River Inn Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Big Sur River Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Fence around pool
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Big Sur River Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Big Sur River Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Big Sur River Inn

  • Yes, Big Sur River Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Big Sur River Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Big Sur River Inn is 250 yards from the centre of Big Sur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Big Sur River Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Big Sur River Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • The prices at Big Sur River Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Big Sur River Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Big Sur River Inn Restaurant