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Post Ranch Inn

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel in Big Sur with 3 outdoor pools and spa

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Winner of the Conde Nast Gold List award in 2021, Post Ranch Inn promises a premium experience and a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Reception fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Furnished balcony
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
The current price is RM10,163
RM11,282 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept

Why we love this property

Oceanside dining
Ocean-view dining and free full breakfast await. Private picnics, couples dining, and in-room champagne elevate every meal.
Spa serenity
A full-service spa offers body treatments, massages, and aromatherapy in couples treatment rooms. A 24-hour gym, yoga classes, and garden complete this haven.
Dreamy sleep experience
Sink into plush pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding. Indulge in in-room massages, champagne service, and cosy up to a crackling fireplace.

Room options

View all photos for Upper Pacific Suite

A modern building with a balcony overlooking the ocean at dusk.

Upper Pacific Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Lower Pacific Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A coastal property with a paved driveway, wooden cabins, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean House Northern

  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Upper Coast House Full Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a fireplace, a large window with a view of the ocean, and wooden paneling.

Upper Coast House Full Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Lower Coast House Full Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a leather sofa, and a view of the ocean.

Lower Coast House Full Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Tree House

A wooden treehouse with a deck, surrounded by tall trees.

Tree House

  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Upper Butterfly Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a view of trees through a window.

Upper Butterfly Room

  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Middle Butterfly Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a large window.

Middle Butterfly Room

  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Upper Coast House Tree & Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a fireplace, a large bed, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Upper Coast House Tree & Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean House Southern

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean House Southern

  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Peak House

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a view of mountains.

Peak House

  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Peak House Accessible

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a view of mountains.

Peak House Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Post House

A stone-clad building with a patio and outdoor seating area, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

Post House

  • Ocean view
  • 307 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Lower Mountain House

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a large window offering a mountain view.

Lower Mountain House

  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Lower Coast House Tree & Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a leather sofa, and a view of the ocean.

Lower Coast House Tree & Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cliff House

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Cliff House

  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Castro

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a view of the ocean.

Castro

  • Ocean view
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Upper Mountain House

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a large window offering a mountain view.

Upper Mountain House

  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lower Butterfly Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920

What's nearby

  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Sur Station - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Henry Miller Memorial Library - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • McWay Falls - 17 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Sur River Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nepenthe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Coast Gallery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Taphouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fernwood Resort Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Post Ranch Inn

  • Winner of the Conde Nast Gold List award in 2021, Post Ranch Inn promises a premium experience and a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness centre.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free uncovered on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Yoga classes

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 31 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1992
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace at reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Wet bar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony
  • Fireplace
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Sierra Mar Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Beyond Green. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Post Ranch Inn is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 12 August 2026 to 1 September 2026 (dates subject to change).

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24 hours
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses some solar energy. Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Post Ranch Inn Hotel
Post Ranch Inn Big Sur
Post Ranch Inn Hotel Big Sur

Frequently asked questions

Is Post Ranch Inn currently open?

This property is closed from 12 August 2026 to 1 September 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Post Ranch Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Post Ranch Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Post Ranch Inn?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Post Ranch Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Post Ranch Inn?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Post Ranch Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Post Ranch Inn and nearby?

On-site recreation at Post Ranch Inn includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Post Ranch Inn also has a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Post Ranch Inn?

Yes, Sierra Mar Restaurant offers ocean views.

Does Post Ranch Inn have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

Does Post Ranch Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Post Ranch Inn like?

Post Ranch Inn is a short 15-minute walk from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 10 minutes' walk from Los Padres National Forest.

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