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Big Sur River Inn


Highway 1 at Pheneger Creek, Big Sur, CA 93920

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69% Do not recommend
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3 of 5 stars
Gilroy, CA
27 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I read several of the reviews about the Big Sur River Inn before deciding to make a reservation for a one night stay. There aren't that many hotel options in the area and, I figured, how bad could it be for one night? So, we went without high expectations. We had a room across the road from the main inn.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Norway
25 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at the Big Sur River Inn for one night in May. We were driving down PCHWY 1 and it started getting dark. We stopped at Big Sur River Inn and thought it looked like a nice place. The room was average, but just what we needed for the night. Their restaurant was very cosy and the sweet potato... more

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3 of 5 stars
Atlanta
4 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

I stayed two nights there with my spouse and pre-teen child in the middle of the week. We first tried to book at Deetjen's but they seemed very reluctant to have a kid staying there and had no rooms large enough for 3. At BSR inn, we had a large double room with comfortable clean beds and linens, an updated... more

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5 of 5 stars
Monterey Peninsula
23 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We spent a fabulous night in one of the suites overlooking the river. For those looking for tv and lots of modern activity, this is not the place. It is for those who will love the serenity, a beautiful river where you can sit in sturdy bentwood chairs in the river or alongside it, surrounded by redwoods and beautiful scenery.... more

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1 of 5 stars
Ventura County
22 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My wife booked a Wednesday night with this hotel a week and a half before. I sat next to my wife when she booked by phone and confirmed that we would be there on a Wednesday. The Tuesday before the night we were to stay my wife called by cell phone to ask for directions as there is no address... more

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1 of 5 stars
California
12 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Unfortunately, we were misled by the name and website. The motel is right on the highway. Cars pass by continuously and only 30 feet from your door. The rooms are depressing. The sheets and bedspread were stained. When we opened the door to the room we were greeted with the smell of Pine Sol and mold. The room had absolutely... more

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3 of 5 stars
Atlanta, Georgia
10 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I stayed in this hotel for one night in early June. The room was very clean, but definitely not worth the money they charged for it. The staff was nice and the Inn's Restaurant was very good. I love Big Sur and we basically just needed a place to sleep for the night, but next time I visit, I will... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Francisco Bay Area
2 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

Never, Never, NEVER stay here!!! We phoned the inn on our way to Big Sur to see if there was any availability. We asked many questions about the accommodations to be sure we understood what to expect upon our arrival. We were misled by the Big Sur River Inn staff. When we got there, we were completely surprised by the... more

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1 of 5 stars
Silicon Valley, CA
1 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I had called ahead and asked if, per the website, the two queen room was still $150.00. I was told no, it's $160.00. So we went ahead and booked it (and, of course, they charge the full price that day). When we arrived the next week, we walked into a tiny room with one queen size bed. For four adults!... more

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2 of 5 stars
california
15 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family

When I called in the gentleman who took my reservation was very nice. I asked if there ws a possiblility of an early check in and was told to call back the morning of my arrival. When i called back the morning of my arrival i was told that there would be no early check-ins. i was told 5 people... more

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Highway 1 at Pheneger Creek, Big Sur, CA 93920
Big Sur B&Bs / Inns Big Sur River Inn
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