Paradise on the Pacific Ocean. Experience the best of Big Sur at the Post Ranch Inn. As soon as you drive on to the property you realize it is special. Check in includes champagne and a Lexus drive to your exquisite room. There are less than 30 and except for the views they are pretty much the same. The tree houses are a good in between choice. The property includes red wood trees, pool facilities and hot tubs overlooking the Pacific with some of the best star gazing in the world at night. Dinner at the Sierra Mar is another opportunity to watch day move to sunset and on to star gazing. Special side trips include a secluded beach just south of the Ranch and the Jules Pfeiffer Beach with a waterfall into the Pacific about 30 minutes south of Big Sur. Great place for a great time.

Stayed during the first week of January for 3 nights. This was my second stay at the Post Rach Inn. My wife and I drove along the beautiful coastline in the morning from San Francisco. Upon arrival we were comfortly welcomed and greeted at the small kiosk. Check-in went very smoothly, as I was our second stay at the Inn.

The weather was spectacular during our entire stay. On day one we went to beautiful Pfiffer Sate Beach, and hard and incredible time walking along the shore. Day 2, we went out to Julia Pfiffer Burns park to enjoy the beautiful waterfall (strongly recommend it). Day 3, we just relaxed at the Meditation hot tub and wnjoyed the pure air and beauty this amazing resort has to offer. I stongly recommend the Post Ranch and I'm definitely returning next year as soon as I save up enough money.

It's difficult to decide which stunning feature of this resort to describe first: the accommodations, the scenery, the service, the restaurant. All are exceptional.

My husband and I have been coming here for years and the experience has always been superlative. The only change has been a new chef who is in charge of the dining room, Sierra Mar. We've eaten all over the world, inclduing Paris,and I can honestly say that both lunch and dinner here were among the best meals we've eaten anywhere.

There are infinity pools, well heated, overlooking the pacific and surrounded by lavender and other flowers in bloom (in February). The property is situated high above the ocean and may have the best situation in all of big sur.

The staff is attentive without being effusive. The rooms all have fireplaces which are prepped for your use every day, and refrigerators which are kept well stocked and whose contents are included in the price of the room. All rooms have a nicely sized deck for relaxing. Bathrooms are well appointed with large jacuzzi tubs and open onto the decks.

The price is higher than some resorts, but has always been a good value. Even if you can afford one or two nights, it's worth the experience.

Our visit to the Post Ranch Inn was one that we will forever treasure! We had the most beautiful and unique rooms I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. The view was breathtaking and frankly I didn't want to leave. My spa treatment was fantastic and I felt one with nature and at peace. The restaurant was marvellous, with spectacular views. We dined there for breakfast each morning and enjoyed dinner there a few nights as well. We also had a fantastic meal at Deetjens. The staff at Post Ranch are very gifted in making you feel at home and welcomed. They greet you with a glass of bubbly and whisk you away in their Lexus SUVs to your amazing chalet (or treehouse). I hope to return in the near future!