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Glen Oaks Big Sur

Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Big Sur
4.5 of 5 stars 326 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Fire pits(14)
  • Gas fireplace(12)
  • Duplex cabin(12)
  • Very nice(10)
  • Heated floor(7)
  • Motel room(7)
  • State park(6)
  • Coffee maker(6)
  • Good value(5)
  • Post Ranch Inn(5)
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dbh1960
Los Angeles
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

First off, our stay coincided with the closure of the highway just north of Big Sur, so our perceptions may be somewhat different than others. We stayed in one of the "motel" rooms just off the highway, but there was little traffic, so our room was very quiet-except for the fact that we were next door to the office. I'd... More

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Patricia S
Ridgefield, Connecticut
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

We stayed in one of the Redwood Grove cabins and it was a fantastic experience. Our cabin was the perfect blend of a rustic and modern styling set among mature redwoods with the sounds of the nearby river finishing off the effect. The cabin was well appointed with comfortable bedding, standard towels, and was very clean. Fire pits were set... More

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Georgia F
Kunming, China
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

I took my husband here for his 30th birthday. We'd stayed at some of the fancier places in Big Sur previously, so we had high expectations, and this did not disappoint. The room was chic and cozy and romantic, and we even had an enclosed deck of our own for coffee in the morning. The only thing I could have... More

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rytanak
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

We stayed two nights in the small duplex cabins after looking at the rooms in the motor lodge. The rooms are nice, bigger, & nearer to the highway & office but the cabins were just up the road and near the river in a wooded area. It was a perfect combination of being in the forest & having excellent accomodations... More

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mandyfever
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
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We had the pleasure of spending two nights at the Glen Oaks just before Christmas, and it was one of the best hotel stays I have ever had. We ended up getting to Big Sur a night early, with no booking, and the staff at the Glen Oaks could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. They didn't have any... More

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DorsetKezzer
Weymouth, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

On our journey up Pacific Coast Highway we wanted to spend a couple of nights at Big Sur and intentionally didn't book in advance so that we could sus out some of the options when we arrived. Well I have to say that the first place we looked at in the resort next to Glenn Oaks filled us with a... More

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bettywiggens
los angeles
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
1
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We stayed in Forrest View, one of Glen Oak's delightful duplex cabins. Stylishly decorated (it really is madmen in the woods!) and thoughtfully appointed with cool glassware, dishes and such...it's those subtle touches that really elevate the cabin experience. So often your choice is only some basic/bland accommodation or over the top fancy, but Glen Woods hit the perfect balance... More

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CANDVD
Toronto, Canada
Contributor
17 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

We stayed in the "last cabin" - the Big Sur Cabin. Nice location, as there is nobody else nearby or driving by. Two fire pits, the one off of the bedroom is awesome. We downloaded a tv episode and enjoyed that on our ipad while sitting by the fire one of our nights. Also nice to just sit and enjoy... More

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NicolaandChris
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Lovely cabins in a beautiful location. We only stayed one night but made the most of the fire pit and local area. The bathrooms have heated floors and there were enough utensils for what we needed. Only minor negative is there are limited amenities such as restaurants and stores in nearby so it's worth getting food and drink before you... More

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cmwlbs
Brooklyn, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

we just returned from our first trip to big sur and stayed at glen oaks. the place was perfect, clean, hip and cozy with beautiful succulent gardens around each room- we absoultely loved coming back to it each evening. it was a great change from the deetjens place everyone said to check out, which was very cute but a little... More

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Address: Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

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