About this property

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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food and hospitality of the River Inn. Located just across the road from the rooms, the restaurant offers delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner at very reasonable prices. We ended up eating all of our breakfasts and dinners at the restaurant...
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable and clean, nice homely country style
  • Christiane
    Germany Germany
    Nice room with rustic charm, and a small porch. Clean and comfortable. Easy access to good hikes. Food was very good, and the restaurant staff very friendly and helpful, especially the lady responsible for the bar.
  • 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.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, lovely rustic feel, comfortable rooms
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very clean and comfortable and more spacious than I imagined. We enjoyed our time here and the bar and restaurant were excellent!
  • Mary
    United States United States
    The room was clean and comfortable. I really liked the little patio out front to enjoy the cool night air. Sitting in the chairs in the river was also pretty awesome.
  • Kirti
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location - right by the river and the restaurant

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

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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
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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.