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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
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
9.0
Free Wifi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tina
    United States of America United States of America
    Location excellent and grounds are beautiful and carefully tended. Staff great. Bed comfy. Loved friendliness of staff & other guests. Suite had plenty of space.
  • Pam
    United States of America United States of America
    Chairs in the river! Dinner outside on the deck overlooking the river! Food was delicious! Employees were extra nice!
  • Eileen
    United States of America United States of America
    Bed and pillows were comfortable. Provided lotion. Appreciated the card security gate to the room.
  • Bruce
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything about the property was as advertised, the river flowing with the chairs in there 50 feet from our room, the green lawn leading up to the river, the layout was like a small town with a restaurant, general store, even a swimming pool,...
  • 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.
  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    So kind and friendly. Restaurant fantastic! Owned and run by a family who obviously have a passion for it. Beautiful riverside view
  • Frank
    United States of America United States of America
    Memories of earlier visits, historical location, and the restaurant were the major draws for us... The suite in which we stayed was comfortable and appropriately rustic...
  • Ralph
    United States of America United States of America
    We got an upgrade because tv didn't work. They didn't have to do that but it was appreciated.

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
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • 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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 fees may apply.
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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

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

  • Big Sur River Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Big Sur River Inn Restaurant

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

    • Hiking
    • Swimming pool

  • 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.

  • 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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