Alila Ventana Big Sur (Adults Only) Hotel

$$$$||View on mapBig Sur, United States of America48123 California 1, Big Sur, California, United States of America, 93920|
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Alila Ventana Big Sur (Adults Only) Hotel
48123 California 1, Big Sur, California, United States of America, 93920·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Comfort9.7
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples78%
Families11%
Groups5%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Comfort9.7
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples78%
Families11%
Groups5%
Solo5%

Adults-only resort on 160 secluded acres overlooking the Pacific in Big Sur

Amenities & Activities

Ventana Big Sur offers two heated outdoor swimming pools adjoined by a Japanese hot bath. Guests can take complimentary yoga classes, guided property tours, and afternoon wine tasting. The Glass House Gallery displays works by California Central Coast artists.

Dining

The on-site restaurant, The Sur House, serves meals with ocean views from its terrace and bar. A complimentary wine and cheese social hour is offered daily. All meals are included in the room rate, with gratuities covered.

Rooms & Suites

Every guest room has a private balcony or patio with views of the forest, ocean, meadow, or canyon. Rooms include binoculars, umbrellas, lanterns, walking sticks, and a record player with Bluetooth speaker. Select suites offer a hot tub on the deck or a wood-burning fireplace.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel's bathhouse facility features Japanese-inspired baths and a sauna. A fitness centre with two Peloton bikes is available, along with complimentary movement classes. Spa Alila offers couples massage and body treatments with ocean views.

Location & Nearby

Alila Ventana Big Sur sits between Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Point Lobos State Reserve. Guests can use complimentary excursion equipment rentals for hiking, bike tours, and walking tours. Guided hikes and whale-watching excursions are easily accessible from the property.

  • Location: 160 secluded acres between redwoods and Pacific coastline
  • Rooms: Suites with private hot tubs, fireplaces, and forest or ocean views
  • Dining: All-inclusive gourmet meals at The Sur House with daily wine social
  • Wellness: Japanese hot baths, sauna, and couples massage at Spa Alila
  • Activities: Complimentary yoga, guided hikes, bike tours, and wine tasting
  • Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with pet bowls, baskets, and amenities for four-legged guests
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a continental breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of rooms:60
Former name
Ventana Inn and Spa
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Rooms and availability

Villa
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Board games

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Pool tables
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Hot spring bath
  • Public Bath
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Alila Ventana Big Sur (Adults Only) Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 2300 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 35.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Monterey Peninsula, MRY

Location

48123 California 1, Big Sur, California, United States of America, 93920
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48123 California 1, Big Sur, California, United States of America, 93920
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