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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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alexander
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
“Very comfortable and clean, nice homely country style” - Christiane
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
“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
“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
“Fantastic location, a great lodge next to the river and amazing food in the restaurant. We highly recommend a stop over.” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Good location, lovely rustic feel, comfortable rooms” - Lee
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
“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
“The location - right by the river and the restaurant”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Big Sur River Inn Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.