Pros : Location location and location, serenity, isolation, away from all the hustle and bustle, no cell phone/internet/tv, the 1930s beautiful rooms. Cons: somewhat expensive, only their restaurant is the source of food, experience very different if staying in the less expensive cabins [which are actually just rooms]. more

I totally agree with those who say that Lucia Lodge is totally overpriced, rip-off, beyond basic and - although our cabin appeared to be clean - it's difficult to know what was lurking under the bed or indeed in it. My husband's fork at dinner was dirty, he sent it back but i don't think it saw any washing action... more

Avoid the Lucia Lodge!! We read all of the negative reviews but decided to go ahead and give it a try because the view looked so spectacular!! The view is incredible...it was a beautiful clear summer day and the view could not have been better!!! The gorgeous view however does not begin to offset the dreadful experience we had during... more

I was hesitant after reading a bunch of the reviews on here, but we found Lucia Lodge to be a great place to stay. We were warmly welcomed and treated nicely each time we were in the store or had contact with the staff. We stayed in cabin 10 and the view was absolutely amazing. --Of course the food is... more

I'm not sure I'm going to say anything that hasn't yet been said, but I can add some details. The man who checked us in was actually the nicest person we encountered during our 2 night stay. Unfortunately, we never saw him again. He took time to tell us about the grounds and surrounding area, hours of the store and... more

Definitely one of my favourite hotels. The setting is gorgeous, on a peak overlooking the beautiful Big Sur cost and ocean. The most amazing views are from the dining room and the most expensive rooms. As compared to other lodges in the area, the quality/ price ratio is really high (do not expect any particular frill neither here nor in... more

My husband and I had a wonderful trip to Big Sur area- kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, and relaxing. We stayed in cabin 9 at Lucia Lodge all 3 nights. While we loved our trip, I wanted to give a sort of pros and cons list on Lucia Lodge, because I feel that there are some glaring points for both. Pros:... more

Stay only for the location. We stayed in cabin 3, arriving fairly late in the day. Partial ocean view but dirty windows... quickly stopped moaning and cleaned them. Then sat back and enjoyed the view for a bit. Had read the restaurant isn't a great option so brought a lovely picnic and headed up the hill. We enjoyed a great... more

Yes, it was the most beautiful view from our cabin(#9), the food (fish & chips) was definitely not worth the price, the breakfast was good, and we slept well. One night, though, for the price, is enough. more