Room Count: 54 Rooms
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Big Sur, United States
54 Rooms
Big Sur is the jewel of the California coast, one of the most spectacular places in North America, and Alila Ventana Big Sur is Big Sur’s original luxury resort, founded by writer Lawrence A. Spector, using profits from the film Easy Rider. Clearly it doesn’t get much more California than that.
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Ventana Fireplace Room
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Ventanta Guest Room
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Ventana Fireplace Room (ADA)
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Ventana Guest Room (ADA)
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Deluxe Fireplace Room
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Hot Tub Suite
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The Coast House
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Big Sur Spa Suite
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Big Sur Suite
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Big Sur Forest Shower Suite
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Pacific House
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Cottage House
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Big Sur Villa
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Vista Hot Tub Suite
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48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, USA
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Alila Ventana Big Sur
Big Sur, United States
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ig Sur is the jewel of the California coast, one of the most spectacular places in North America, and Alila Ventana Big Sur is Big Sur’s original luxury resort, founded by writer Lawrence A. Spector, using profits from the film Easy Rider. Clearly it doesn’t get much more California than that.Fortunately this is the eminently dignified and respectable face of California, a sort of middle ground, as far from New Age hippie excess as it is from the glitz and materialism of Hollywood. Ventana is clearly a high-luxury resort, specializing in escapism and what is often called ‘pampering’— but Big Sur is the star here, the main event the hallucinatory view of the Pacific a thousand feet below.
A less restrained, less confident resort would feature gleaming, monumental buildings, and would probably pave over the redwoods to construct a grand looping driveway. Here we find a hotel at peace with its surroundings, very much a part of the Big Sur landscape—the hotel itself comprises some ten or more low wooden structures, hidden around the sprawling 243-acre grounds and connected by winding pathways.
But the genius of this place is that beneath its humble surface it delivers all the material comforts of those proud and decadent resorts—from the wood-burning fireplaces, Jacuzzis and high ceilings of the guest suites to the public spaces like the pools, the Japanese bathhouse, and the Spa Alila, offering a selection of treatments so comprehensive as to set the head spinning. And the food, of course, is exquisite as well, the Sur House restaurant serving Big Sur-inspired cuisine, rooted in the unique styles and flavors of California’s Central Coast against the backdrop of the Pacific and the wide blue sky.
Make no mistake: this is the same Big Sur where Henry Miller lived, where Kerouac slept on the beach and Dylan came to study—and it’s also where the likes of Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw, as well as generations of successors, have come for Hollywood-quality luxury without the paparazzi in tow. As such, it’s like nowhere else in California—and as such, it’s not to be missed.
Room Count: 54 Rooms
Ventana Fireplace Room
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Ventanta Guest Room
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Ventana Fireplace Room (ADA)
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Ventana Guest Room (ADA)
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Deluxe Fireplace Room
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Hot Tub Suite
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The Coast House
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Big Sur Spa Suite
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Big Sur Suite
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Big Sur Forest Shower Suite
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Pacific House
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Cottage House
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Big Sur Villa
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Vista Hot Tub Suite
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Services & Amenities
- 24 hour front desk
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Free wi-fi
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
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Need to Know
Check in: 4:00 PM, Check Out 11:00 AM
Enjoy thoughtful indulgence throughout your stay. Every stay at Alila Ventana Big Sur includes meals featuring locally sourced California ingredients, 24-hour access to the fitness center, and complimentary valet parking.
Alila Ventana Big Sur is thoughtfully designed for guests seeking tranquility. To preserve this peaceful atmosphere, guest rooms are limited to a maximum of two occupants.
Location
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, USA
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Overview
Ventana Fireplace Room
Ventanta Guest Room
Ventana Fireplace Room (ADA)
Ventana Guest Room (ADA)
Deluxe Fireplace Room
Hot Tub Suite
The Coast House
Big Sur Spa Suite
Big Sur Suite
Big Sur Forest Shower Suite
Pacific House
Cottage House
Big Sur Villa
Vista Hot Tub Suite
The Story
Big Sur is the jewel of the California coast, one of the most spectacular places in North America, and Alila Ventana Big Sur is Big Sur’s original luxury resort, founded by writer Lawrence A. Spector, using profits from the film Easy Rider. Clearly it doesn’t get much more California than that.
Fortunately this is the eminently dignified and respectable face of California, a sort of middle ground, as far from New Age hippie excess as it is from the glitz and materialism of Hollywood. Ventana is clearly a high-luxury resort, specializing in escapism and what is often called ‘pampering’— but Big Sur is the star here, the main event the hallucinatory view of the Pacific a thousand feet below.
A less restrained, less confident resort would feature gleaming, monumental buildings, and would probably pave over the redwoods to construct a grand looping driveway. Here we find a hotel at peace with its surroundings, very much a part of the Big Sur landscape—the hotel itself comprises some ten or more low wooden structures, hidden around the sprawling 243-acre grounds and connected by winding pathways.
But the genius of this place is that beneath its humble surface it delivers all the material comforts of those proud and decadent resorts—from the wood-burning fireplaces, Jacuzzis and high ceilings of the guest suites to the public spaces like the pools, the Japanese bathhouse, and the Spa Alila, offering a selection of treatments so comprehensive as to set the head spinning. And the food, of course, is exquisite as well, the Sur House restaurant serving Big Sur-inspired cuisine, rooted in the unique styles and flavors of California’s Central Coast against the backdrop of the Pacific and the wide blue sky.
Make no mistake: this is the same Big Sur where Henry Miller lived, where Kerouac slept on the beach and Dylan came to study—and it’s also where the likes of Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw, as well as generations of successors, have come for Hollywood-quality luxury without the paparazzi in tow. As such, it’s like nowhere else in California—and as such, it’s not to be missed.
Fortunately this is the eminently dignified and respectable face of California, a sort of middle ground, as far from New Age hippie excess as it is from the glitz and materialism of Hollywood. Ventana is clearly a high-luxury resort, specializing in escapism and what is often called ‘pampering’— but Big Sur is the star here, the main event the hallucinatory view of the Pacific a thousand feet below.
A less restrained, less confident resort would feature gleaming, monumental buildings, and would probably pave over the redwoods to construct a grand looping driveway. Here we find a hotel at peace with its surroundings, very much a part of the Big Sur landscape—the hotel itself comprises some ten or more low wooden structures, hidden around the sprawling 243-acre grounds and connected by winding pathways.
But the genius of this place is that beneath its humble surface it delivers all the material comforts of those proud and decadent resorts—from the wood-burning fireplaces, Jacuzzis and high ceilings of the guest suites to the public spaces like the pools, the Japanese bathhouse, and the Spa Alila, offering a selection of treatments so comprehensive as to set the head spinning. And the food, of course, is exquisite as well, the Sur House restaurant serving Big Sur-inspired cuisine, rooted in the unique styles and flavors of California’s Central Coast against the backdrop of the Pacific and the wide blue sky.
Make no mistake: this is the same Big Sur where Henry Miller lived, where Kerouac slept on the beach and Dylan came to study—and it’s also where the likes of Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw, as well as generations of successors, have come for Hollywood-quality luxury without the paparazzi in tow. As such, it’s like nowhere else in California—and as such, it’s not to be missed.
Services & Amenities
- 24 hour front desk
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Free wi-fi
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Adults only
- Room service
- Concierge
- Valet parking
- Sauna
- Yoga
- Free parking
- Off street parking
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa treatments (on request)
- 24 hour room service
- Adjoining rooms
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Jacuzzi
- Shuttle service
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Garden
- Wine Cellar
- Multi-lingual staff
- Air conditioning
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Game room
Hotel Policy
Check in: 4:00 PM, Check Out 11:00 AM
Enjoy thoughtful indulgence throughout your stay. Every stay at Alila Ventana Big Sur includes meals featuring locally sourced California ingredients, 24-hour access to the fitness center, and complimentary valet parking.
Alila Ventana Big Sur is thoughtfully designed for guests seeking tranquility. To preserve this peaceful atmosphere, guest rooms are limited to a maximum of two occupants.
Ventana Fireplace Room
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 414 ft²/38 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
Ventanta Guest Room
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 414 ft²/38 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- hairdryer
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
Ventana Fireplace Room (ADA)
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 414 ft²/38 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- stand up shower
- standard television
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
Ventana Guest Room (ADA)
Bedding
This room is approximately 414 ft²/38 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- stand up shower
- standard television
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
Deluxe Fireplace Room
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 480 ft²/44 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- desk
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
- wet bar
Hot Tub Suite
Ocean or forest views.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 499 ft²/46 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- desk
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- hot tub
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- Ocean or forest views.
- patio
- phones
- safe
- soaking tub
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
The Coast House
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 500 ft²/46 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- arm chair
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- jacuzzi tub
- kitchenette
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- separate bedroom
- soaking tub
- sofa
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
- wet bar
Big Sur Spa Suite
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 619 ft²/57 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- arm chair
- bathtub
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- hammock
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- soaking tub
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
- wet bar
Big Sur Suite
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 619 ft²/57 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- hammock
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
- wet bar
Big Sur Forest Shower Suite
Forest view, Outdoor shower.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 620 ft²/57 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- fireplace
- Forest view, Outdoor shower.
- hairdryer
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- phones
- safe
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
Pacific House
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 634 ft²/58 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- hot tub
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- soaking tub
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
Cottage House
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 722 ft²/67 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- arm chair
- bathtub
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- hammock
- hot tub
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- soaking tub
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
- wet bar
Big Sur Villa
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed & 1 Queen Bed and is approximately 930 ft²/86 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- separate living room
- sofa sleeper
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
- wet bar
Vista Hot Tub Suite
Bedding
This room is approximately 1373 ft²/127 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- DVD player
- fireplace
- hairdryer
- hot tub
- iron
- laptop safe
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- phones
- safe
- soaking tub
- stand up shower
- television
- turndown service
- wake up service
- wet bar
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