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Ventana Big Sur

Hotel · Big Sur, United States

Ventana Big Sur

A redwood and ocean-view resort on California's Highway One, with 54 rooms and suites arranged across a 160-acre property in Big Sur.

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Overview

Alila Ventana Big Sur sits along Highway One, where the Santa Lucia Mountains meet the Pacific coastline. The resort's 54 rooms and suites are grouped in secluded clusters across a 160-acre property of redwoods and meadow, each with a private balcony or patio and, in many cases, a private hot tub or wood-burning fireplace.

Every stay includes dining at The Sur House, an ocean-view restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes built on ingredients from the property's organic garden and Central Coast purveyors. Guests also receive complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, a stocked in-suite minibar, refillable water bottles and complimentary valet parking. The Glass House offers a private, eight-course tasting menu by Chef Andrew Lauer for a minimum of two and a maximum of twelve guests, with wine or non-alcoholic pairing. SurStream, a converted Airstream set among redwood trees, serves pizzas, salads and gelato on Fridays and Saturdays, and is scheduled to reopen in May 2026.

Spa Alila works from outdoor cabanas for couples treatments and welcomes guests aged 18 and over by advance reservation. The property's fitness centre is open 24 hours daily. Complimentary activities include a Forager's Hike, a Forest Bathing session and the Coast Ridge Hike, a two-mile out-and-back climb along the Coast Ridge with views of the Ventana Wilderness. A separate glamping site of tent-only pitches follows Post Creek through a 40-acre redwood canyon.

Rooms
54
Minimum stay
1 night
Check in
15:00
Check out
12:00

Why we like it

  • 54 rooms and suites spread across a 160-acre property in Big Sur
  • Dining at The Sur House is included with every stay
  • Spa Alila offers outdoor cabana treatments for couples
  • The Glass House seats up to twelve guests for an eight-course tasting
  • Glamping sites follow Post Creek through a 40-acre redwood canyon
  • 24-hour access to the fitness centre

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Rooms & suites

Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.

  • Pacific House Suite

    Distant ocean views take center stage, with a private patio and hot tub. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests
    Distant ocean views view

  • Vista Hot Tub Suite

    A private deck and hot tub, a wood-burning fireplace and distant ocean views. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests
    Distant ocean views view

  • Big Sur Forest Shower Suite

    An open-air shower made for two overlooks the Big Sur redwood forest. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests
    Redwood forest view

  • The Coast House

    This suite can be booked as a one or two-bedroom configuration. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests

  • The Cottage House

    A free-standing hideaway with a hot tub, fireplace, and large private deck. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests

  • Big Sur Villa

    A spacious bi-level suite with private decks and a wood-burning fireplace. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests

  • Superior Fireplace Guest Room

    Includes a dining alcove, wet bar, wood-burning fireplace, and large private deck. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests

  • Ventana Guest Room With ADA Tub

    One king bed, a large private deck with forest views, and an accessible shower. Dining at The Sur House is included with the stay.

    Up to 2 guests
    One king bed
    Forest view

Amenities

  • Spa Alila
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Heated pools
  • Sauna
  • The Sur House restaurant
  • The Glass House private dining
  • SurStream Airstream (seasonal)
  • Poolside dining
  • Complimentary in-suite minibar
  • Complimentary valet parking
  • Organic garden
  • Wedding and event spaces
  • Dog-friendly terrace
  • Glamping site

Reserving through us

Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
  • Early check in and late check out on request
  • Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager

Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.

Location

Big Sur, United States

Highway One from San Francisco to Los Angeles, cliff top inns and redwoods to the sea.

About Big Sur & the California Coast

Questions

Is dining included in the room rate?
Yes. Dining at The Sur House is included with every stay for resort guests, and every room and suite listing on the site notes that dining is included.
How many rooms does the resort have?
Ventana's 54 rooms and suites are arranged around a 160-acre property in secluded groupings.
Is the resort dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome outdoors on The Sur House Terrace, weather permitting. For indoor dining, only service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are permitted.
What are The Sur House's opening hours?
The Sur House is open daily for brunch from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, a bar menu from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Reservations are recommended and public guests are welcome based on availability.
Is there a minimum age for the spa?
Spa Alila welcomes guests aged 18 and older, with appointments available by advance reservation only, daily from 9:45am to 5:00pm.

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