Adjacent to the Big Sur River, this California hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Pfeiffer Day Use Beach is a 10 minute drive away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms. A private entrance, free toiletries and a private bathroom are featured 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 from Andrew Molera State Park. Big Sur River Inn Restaurant offers American fare on site. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a complete meal from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, 7 days a week. San Francisco International Airport is 130 miles from Big Sur River Inn.

Couples in particular 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 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king 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:

  • B
    Bekir
    United States of America United States of America
    In general, it was a nice and quiet place. We liked it very much and are thinking of going again.
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    The location on the river was beautiful and tranquil. The grounds were kept up very nicely and we were very happy with all our spacious suite had to offer.
  • Teri
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The surroundings and nature. Staff super friendly.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM 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
  • Fenced pool
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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

  • The prices at Big Sur River Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Big Sur River Inn is 800 feet from the center of Big Sur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Swimming pool

  • Big Sur River Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Big Sur River Inn Restaurant

  • Room options at Big Sur River Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Big Sur River Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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