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Post Ranch Inn

5.0 of 5
Highway 1, PO Box 219, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 319 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Sierra Mar(15)
  • Infinity pool(8)
  • Pacific Ocean(7)
  • Hot tub(7)
  • Room service(6)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Yoga classes(5)
  • Most beautiful(5)
  • San Francisco(4)
  • Complimentary wine(4)
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urbanphil
brooklyn, ny
Contributor
15 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

This is not a hotel not a resort...it is an experience that you will ALWAYS remember. the setting is magnificant, the attention to details impeccable and the service is extraordinary. Really there are no words to adequately describe this near visit to heaven... More

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SWKA
Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
45 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

We spent two nights at the Post Ranch Inn as part of our our drive along the Pacific Coast Highway. The Inn and the coast line around Big Sur (from Carmel to Morro Bay) were the highlights of our trip. Post Ranch Inn is one of the best and most unique places we have ever stayed at. From the moment... More

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perfectbrilliant
Orlando, FL
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8 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

This is the best resort I have ever stayed at. The service is excellent, the food is 5 star, the accommodations are beautiful and rustically elegant, the massage was amazing, the setting - out of the this world. The attention to detail, quality and aesthetic here, along with the stunning natural beauty of the setting, imbues the visitor with a... More

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ibeastonthem23
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

I recently stayed at the Post Ranch Inn; along with my wife. We were celebrating our 2 year anniversary. This resort is located magnifisanly above the Pacific Ocean along the Big Sur coast. During our stay we used one of the Lexus Convertibles that the resort lends to their in house guests (what a delight must I say). We took... More

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togozo
uk
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

My wife & I stayed at the Post Ranch Inn at the end of a Round-the-World trip shortly after I retired. It was a birthday surprise for my wife & made a great impression on her. Everything about this property is top quality; it is a very special place indeed. Whilst not inexpensive, it is very good value for money... More

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travelresearcher22
Dixon CA
Contributor
13 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

From the moment we drove up to the guard station entering the resort, we had nothing but a perfect experience at Post Ranch. The attention to detail and the impeccable service is really the highlight to this magical place. We opted for the Coast House Room for our stay and now can't imagine staying here without getting a unit with... More

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mmm303
USA
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
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My husband and I stayed here to celebrate a milestone birthday over Labor Day. Its expensive no doubt, but I almost want to dare you to find a hotel that delivers more than Post Ranch. Its spectacular in every way. Everything, especially the scenery is MAGICAL. You wont be disappointed. More

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Jenni2012
London
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10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Even though we only stayed there one night this is one of those hotels that put you in a completely different frame of mind from the second you arrive. It is so calming and special - and truly unique- somewhere everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime! Such a huge contrast from the one just across the road... More

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jmrmd
New York City, New York
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11 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I am a big fan of the Aman resorts. However when we went to Big Sur for our post wedding trip, I was pleasantly surprised that I don't need to look for an Aman resort in Big Sur. Nestled in the mountains high above the clouds, Post Ranch Inn seems to have been part of the natural landscape. It blends... More

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TunaSlayer
Avila Beach, California
Top Contributor
57 reviews
45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011
1
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This is an awesome place. It is set high on the ocean cliffs with an expansive, private view of the ocean. There are only a few quiet places at the "Ranch" but every aspect of your stay is first class all the way. We had a great wood burning fireplace in our room that was always prepared and ready to... More

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Address: Highway 1, PO Box 219, Big Sur, CA 93920

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