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Top Big Sur 3 Star hotels

Carmel Mission Inn
"The $30 parking fee was not disclosed on expedia and is not in line with local parking fees at a hotel of this price point ($200/night). That left me feeling scammed that i was charged an additional 15% for parking. The property was close to restaurants and shopping centers but it is not walkable ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Hotel Pacific
"I stayed here on several visits in the past and was given clean rooms. For some reason room 318 was filthy and I can hear children running inside in the room above at 2 am in the morning. Couldn’t get any sleep."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
"This place was amazing had a ocean view balcony, fireplace inside the unit which was very nice to use, comfortable bed, very clean, only complaint is bathroom does not have a fan just a window that needs to stay open."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Convenient"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"This is the second time we are staying at this hotel. The general environment is very nice and the in-room fire place is great. The only disappointment was that we asked the front desk if it’s possible to get a room on the second floor as our ground floor room is super dark and looks out to a concrete ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

FogCatcher Inn
"The pool was closed when we arrived which we was not aware of when we booked using a 3rd party booking app. We left behind a pair of swim shorts when we phoned the hotel directly (which took a long time to get and several attempts) and hotel said they would look into and contact me back but never ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
"Stayed for 1 night, pleasant stay would use again. Good sized room and nice with having a kitchenette"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
"The staff were nice and helpful. The room was nice and clean. The rooms do not have AC, but the staff did provide an oscillated fan. I do wish the pillows on the bed were a little bigger, on the small side for me. Ample amount of available free parking on the premises. The location was great it was ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Mariposa Inn & Suites
"Stayed here for a Monterey/Big Sur weekend with my boyfriend, his sister, and her husband. Pros: It was fairly affordable overall, the hotel is very cute. We liked the property. The pool is heated and the hot tub is roomy. Rooms are cute with skylights! Great location. Reasonable pet fees. Free water. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
"Great"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
3 Star Hotels Big Sur
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You can find 3 star hotels in Big Sur that keep you close to all the great sightseeing and activities around the area, or even book a place that’s a bit more secluded, if that’s what you prefer. No matter what you’re looking for—whether you’re all about the location or are invested in on-site perks--Travelocity will help you find the accommodation that works best for you.
When it comes to options, you’ll have them. The Big Sur 3 star hotels give you plenty of choices as far as access to the best areas, and many also offer a breakfast buffet, as well as plenty of other amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site pool or spa.
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Recent Big Sur hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
"This place was amazing had a ocean view balcony, fireplace inside the unit which was very nice to use, comfortable bed, very clean, only complaint is bathroom does not have a fan just a window that needs to stay open."





