I needed some R&R and wanted to stay in a hotel where I could hear the ocean, but did not cost an arm and a leg. I stayed two nights and was not disappointed. I read the reviews here and some people did not like that the door opens to the outside like a motel, rather than to a hallway. That's actually what I liked about it. I had an oceanview room on the 2nd floor and loved that when I opened the door, I was staring at the beautiful ocean! I liked that there are vents in the room that allow you to listen to the ocean waves crashing to the shore. That was SOOooo relaxing and I slept very peacefully. Loved sitting on the private beach watching the sunset...that was the most relaxing thing! Finally, the staff was very courteous and accomodating. I will definitely return there when I need to relax again. I loved the price, location, and the service.

My mother and I stayed here the night before we were going to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We were pleasantly surprised when we entered the lobby. Very pretty with an elaborate water feature wall. The front desk clerk was very friendly and personable.

The room is lovely. When you first walk in the room, the smell of new carpet hits you. They must have just been replaced. Very soft and lovely carpet. The beds were very comfortable as well. High quality sheets. So comfy!! The sink is outside of a separate room with the toilet and the shower. Our room did not have a bathtub which was a little bit of a let down. We had a small balcony, but it was too chilly to spend any time out there.

The breakfast was okay. Donuts, cinammon rolls, toast, cereal. You are served by an attendant. The baskets are right in front of you, but you have to ask the attendant to get whatever you would like. There was a big sign that said tips are encouraged. This bothered me. I can't see tipping for something that I could have easily done myself. Seemed greedy on the hotel's part.

If you need a good place for dinner, head to the nearby Rosine's. It was recommended by the hotel and was very good. We both had fettucini alfredo and the cost was reasonable. It was a Friday night and they were packed!!

I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in BWMI mid April. It looked like there were some renovations in progress for the summer season that we weren't made aware of at time of booking. Our room had a sea view on the second floor but due to renovations the door had no weather stripping, as such there was howling gale blowing in throught the door. We were moved to a larger room and given a discount to compensate but we chose to spend the second night in a very cute motel in Carmel for half the price with breakfast included...!

If you are going to spend time in Carmel and drive Big sur then I recommend staying in Carmel. If you are going to stay in BWMI I recommend the beach view side of the hotel but get a King bedroom (or bigger) on the 1st floor. You will be much more shielded from the elements and will appreciate the extra space.

OK value but not near much of anything by foot. "Heated swimming pool" turned out to be an outdoor one and was locked. Continental breakfast was unspectacular but more than adequate.