Post Ranch Inn

Monterey, California Coast

Ocean House
Sierra Mar Restaurant
Cliff House
Tree House
Mountain House
Meditation Pool
Sierra Mar Restaurant
Peak House
Ocean House
Sierra Mar Restaurant
Cliff House
Tree House
Mountain House
Meditation Pool
Sierra Mar Restaurant
Peak House

The hotel

Extraordinary location, extraordinary architecture, this Inn offers luxurious, stylish accommodations set within a relaxing compound. Guests can indulge in early morning yoga, visit the spa, soak in the infinity pool 1,200ft up and dine at the architecturally striking Sierra Mar restaurant. The Post Ranch Inn is a perfect add-on for stays in San Francisco.

Amenities

  • Romantic
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Honeymoon
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Anniversary and special occasions
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Perched on top of the cliffs, 1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, this Big Sur resort is situated on the most picturesque stretch of highway in the USA. Transfer time from San Francisco airport: 3 hours.

Hotel information

39 rooms. All rooms with private deck with ocean or mountain views, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar stocked with complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (replenished daily), iron and board, hairdryer, complimentary daily newspaper, and walking stick. Butterfly Rooms - Six-room building shaped like a butterfly with outstretched wings. Under each wing are three floors, each with a private guest room and separate entrance. Lower and Middle Butterfly Rooms are located on the lower and middle floors of the triplex unit with mountain views, fireplace and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults. Upper Butterfly Rooms are also available at a supplement. Middle and Upper Butterfly Rooms have a indoor spa tub.

Mountain Houses - Circular designed two-story duplex. Each room with separate entrance, mountain views, fireplace, indoor soaking tub, terrace and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.

Tree Houses - Triangular in shape these rooms are suspended on timber stilts each with a window seat, desk, fireplace, indoor soaking tub, skylight and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.

Coast House - Circular designed rooms in a two-story duplex, each with a private entrance, fireplace, indoor soaking tub, terrace and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.

Peak House - 960sq ft room with private mountain view rooms through a glass-walled bedroom, fireplace, heated floors and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.

Ocean House - These single standing ocean front structures have a curved, beamed roof covered with a carpet of grass and wildflowers, offering panoromaic ocean views, private deck, double sided fireplace, fireplace, indoor soaking tub and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.

Pacific Suites - Circular two-story building offering 960sq ft suites with ocean views, private entrance, fireplace, heated floors, outdoor hot tub, private deck and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.

Cliff House - 960sq ft free-standing structure with a deck suspended over the cliff, garden courtyard, glass-walled bedroom, fireplace, heated floors, outdoor hot tub and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.

Sierra Mar restaurant (fine dining). Wine Cellar. Heated swimming pool, 2 infinity basking pools, fitness centre. Full service spa*. Library. Complimentary activities including guided nature hikes, yoga classes and star gazing.

2 night minimum stay required for Friday and Saturday arrivals.

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: No guests allowed under the age of 18.

Should a guest decide to depart earlier than their check-out, a penalty of one night room and tax will apply unless there are extenuating circumstances at which time the General Manager will decide if the penalty will apply.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1054)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best hotel ever

Jul 15, 2019 A5713GJdanh Corona del Mar, California

Can’t say enough great things about this property. The staff, service, design, location, commitment to the environment, peacefulness, beauty...... My wife and I had a wonderful stay. Our room and the view overlooking the Pacific was one of the most dramatic ever. All of the staff, but particularly Anthony in the Sierra Mar restaurant, were… Read more
Can’t say enough great things about this property. The staff, service, design, location, commitment to the environment, peacefulness, beauty...... My wife and I had a wonderful stay. Our room and the view overlooking the Pacific was one of the most dramatic ever. All of the staff, but particularly Anthony in the Sierra Mar restaurant, were friendly, helpful and great. The food was fantastic. Big Sur is one of the most special places on the planet and the Post Ranch Inn was designed to enhance the setting and protect the environment. You must stay here if you have the chance. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating World class resort

Jul 6, 2019 mike4152016 San Francisco, California

This place is amazing. Service was top notch and the property was one of the best I’ve ever seen,. We went for a romantic getaway and it was a experience like no other. I highly encourage you to give it a try for your next special occasion.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Mixed bag at the Post Ranch

Jul 4, 2019 kenhF3479EH New York City, New York

First the good. I thought the service and everyone we encountered were terrific. Anything you needed was provided quickly. The views are stunning and the property is whisper quiet. We spent 4 nights and definitely enjoyed ourselves. However, the property is ridiculously overpriced for the simple reason that on Big Sur it’s them and the… Read more
First the good. I thought the service and everyone we encountered were terrific. Anything you needed was provided quickly. The views are stunning and the property is whisper quiet. We spent 4 nights and definitely enjoyed ourselves. However, the property is ridiculously overpriced for the simple reason that on Big Sur it’s them and the ventana and that’s it. For almost 2000 a night the rooms (Upper coast) are average at best. You need to be a gymnast to take a shower so be forewarned. How is there no easy entry into the tub? They have 2 beautiful small infinity pools overlooking the pacific but for some ridiculous reason they are both at hot tub temperatures. Why isn’t one cooler and refreshing, especially during the day? There are only a few restaurants in Big Sur so you have to really eat on property once or twice. We had two terrific meals albeit roughly 30% overpriced. The bottom line is Big Sur is a beautiful place to experience and Post ranch is exclusive and quiet and allows you to take in beautiful views of the pacific. For that privilege you are however grossly overpaying for what you get. I am happy to have experienced it once but not much reason to return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overpriced and overrated.

Jun 11, 2019 Peony2 Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Spent a night at Post Ranch Inn. We were so looking forward to it but it just didn’t live up to our expectations and the marketing hype. For a place where rooms start at over $1000 a night, you expect things to be exceptional. Our room was just mediocre - of minimalist design with simple furniture and a lack of comfort. The setting is peaceful and… Read more
Spent a night at Post Ranch Inn. We were so looking forward to it but it just didn’t live up to our expectations and the marketing hype. For a place where rooms start at over $1000 a night, you expect things to be exceptional. Our room was just mediocre - of minimalist design with simple furniture and a lack of comfort. The setting is peaceful and scenic but there were a number of other public spaces along the coast that were far more spectacular and where you could properly view the sunset. We stayed in more charming and memorable places during our road trip for a fraction of the Post Ranch Inn price. Disappointing. Read less
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Jun 9, 2019 Y8053RTgregw Scottsdale, Arizona

My wife and I had the privilege of staying an entire week in one of Post Ranch’s Peak houses. Where does one begin? The location, high on a ridge along the coast, provides stunning views when the fog clears. Additionally, the property settles in a quiet valley punctuated with redwoods groves that offer exquisite serenity. The ‘room’ was a… Read more
My wife and I had the privilege of staying an entire week in one of Post Ranch’s Peak houses. Where does one begin? The location, high on a ridge along the coast, provides stunning views when the fog clears. Additionally, the property settles in a quiet valley punctuated with redwoods groves that offer exquisite serenity. The ‘room’ was a stand-alone 900 square foot ‘bungalow’ that offered incredible views towards the mountains. The privacy was unsurpassed. There’s even a private soaking tub. First class service at every turn. The restaurant provides epic views, when clear. Great wine selection. Spa experience was fantastic. Definitely will return. Read less