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Post Ranch Inn

5.0 of 5
47900 Highway 1, PO Box 219, Big Sur, CA 93920
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

we stayed for 5 nights in the Ocean house located directly on the cliff, 800 feet above the Pacific. Incredible views, Incredible service, and exquisite gourmet dishes coupled with a great wine selection. I would recommend it to anyone who can afford it---very expensive, yet the most romantic hotel in the continuous 48 states!!!!!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 via mobile

There seems to be a common theme running here. We booked the Cliff house SPECIFICALLY three months in advance. Bear in mind that the Post Ranch Inn shows and SPECIFICALLY prices their upper end accommodations - such as the Cliff House. It has a unique and SPECIFIC rate. The confirmation they sent us SPECIFICALLY showed the Cliff House. Upon our... More

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Denver, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The Post Ranch is one of the most expensive hotels that we have ever stayed in. The dinner was over priced & the staff seemed put off because we did not want to spend $250.00 on a bottle of wine. We stayed in a Tree House room & it just didn't work for us. They are a weird design, have... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Spectacular views, we stayed for one night on our way to santa barbara. Extremely pricey but the room was amazing. Room did smell a bit like smoke, but thats to be expected with a fireplace in the room I guess, and it did contribute to the "camping" feel of it. We had a wonderful experience with the staff at the... More

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Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

If you were to read my review of my last stay at Post Ranch you would no doubt have an idea that this hotel was held in high regard by my partner and I. Unfortunately on this occasion I cannot share the same thoughts. With busy schedules we often have to plan such holidays well in advance. This was no... More

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DanPriano, General Manager at Post Ranch Inn, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you for your feedback about your most recent stay. I would like to express my sincere apology and I regret your experience did not live up to your previous visit. We understand this was a very rare situation and for over two decades we have demonstrated our value for every past, current, and potential guest in every opportunity possible.... More

San Francisco, California
1 review
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I reserved the Cliff House at the Post Ranch Inn 3 months in advance of our trip in an attempt to take my wife on a special vacation as we had just finished a hard season of work on our farm.They advertise this as their one of a kind premium accommodation. We had to do a lot of time juggling... More

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Belleview, Florida
1 review
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

My husband of 38 years planned a trip to this hotel as a gift to me. He book the cliff house room. This is suppose to be the best room in the hotel. After confirming this three times over the months leading up to it. Even calling on Saturday June 1st and was told yes everything was fine. Knowing at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This was a HUGE treat and we weren't let down. Despite it being very pricey we really felt we got our money's worth (!) - heavenly infinity hot tubs, roaring fires in the rooms, the softest linen you could imagine, an amazing picnic dinner assembled from the complementary food and drink in the fridge in the room, stunning sunsets with... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

So I can't afford to stay here because its super expensive, but I did go for lunch and just have to say the food is incredible. So incredible that I didn't want to eat for the rest of the day. The view from the restaurant is stunning as it is cantilevered over a cliff looking out at the ocean. We... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We stayed at the Post Ranch Inn for only one night of our three-week California coast trip. We stayed in the 2-bedroom South Coast house (a quick drive or lovely 10 minute stroll from the main property) with our two teenagers. The house is simple but very comfortable, with a kitchen stocked with (complimentary) treats, a laid fire, ready for... More

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What travellers say

  • Sierra Mar(23)
  • Hot tub(11)
  • Ocean views(9)
  • Tree house(8)
  • Most beautiful(6)
  • Infinity pool(5)
  • Pacific Ocean(5)
  • Very good(4)
  • Room service(4)
  • San Francisco(4)

Additional Information about Post Ranch Inn

Address: 47900 Highway 1, PO Box 219, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Region: United States > California > Big Sur
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Big Sur
#1 Onsen Hotels in Big Sur
#2 Romantic Hotels in Big Sur
#3 Family Hotels in Big Sur
Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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