Big Sur

Post Ranch Inn

Rialto Score 10

A Preferred hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

High above the cliffs of Big Sur, you’ll find a luxurious, romantic escape: Post Ranch Inn, known for its award-winning organic architecture. Choose one of the 40 secluded guest rooms, suites, and private houses that blend rustic elegance and comfort with ocean and mountain views. Each room features a wood-burning fireplace, private deck, and complimentary minibar. Enjoy activities like morning yoga, rejuvenating spa treatments, swimming in the heated pool, and ocean-view basking pools, hiking, and nightly stargazing. The celebrated Sierra Mar restaurant, recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, serves organic seasonal fare.

47900 Highway 1, 93920 Big Sur, CA, United States
Post Ranch Inn

About Post Ranch Inn

Insider tip

For the ultimate romantic getaway - book an Upper Pacific Suite with jaw dropping panoramic views of the ocean. and you will be able to sip champage in your deck soaking tub. Katie Lee, Smartflyer

In the hotel’s own words

Nestled high above the cliffs of Big Sur, the acclaimed inn perches 1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean encircled by towering redwoods, majestic mountains and panoramic ocean vistas. Post Ranch Inn, is recognized throughout the world for offering a perfect palette that balances a stunning natural setting with uniquely designed rooms, award-winning dining, and a signature spa experience. Here guests find the ultimate romantic escape for couples - be it romance, relaxation, or rejuvenation. The resort’s organic architecture embraces the dramatic beauty of the Big Sur coastline. From here you can explore all that nature has to offer, or take a short drive to the picturesque towns of Monterey and Carmel. Here, romance & connection thrive.

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Accommodations

Each of the 40 guestrooms and private houses at Post Ranch Inn offer a luxurious, romantic experience. Each accommodation features a unique design, providing either an ocean or mountain view. Many have a private deck and soaking tub. Each room has a king-size bed, wood-burning fireplace, private deck, stereo, digital music system, coffee & tea set-up. Guests enjoy the complimentary stocked mini-bar with snacks, juices, and non-alcoholic beverages, and fresh fruit. All replenished daily. There are no televisions or alarm clocks in the guestrooms. All rooms are non-smoking.

Sierra Mar Restaurant

Renowned its exquisite cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting, Sierra Mar features floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast. Each evening guests are treated to a four-course, prix fixe dinner menu, which showcases local, organic seasonal fare - including many ingredients fresh from the on-site Chef's Garden. Guests can pair their meal with sections from Sierra Mar's exceptional, Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine list, considered one of California's largest. Reservations are required for dinner.

Spa Wellness Programs

While relaxing at Post Ranch Inn, we offer the most luxurious spa treatments to help ease away tension, relax muscles, and pamper you in every way possible. Indulge yourself with a massage on your private deck or in your room... by yourself or with your partner. Relax with a facial using the finest aromatherapy and natural botanicals. Enjoy an early-morning yoga class with a private instructor in our Yurt perched beneath the Ventana Mountains.

Amenities and Activities

Take your pick and relax in any of the three pools at the Post Ranch Inn, two of which offer infinite views of the Pacific Ocean. If you're interested in a workout, the fitness room has aerobic and weight training equipment and has a variety of weight and stair-climbing machines.

Everyday Post Ranch Inn offers scheduled Wellness complimentary activities including yogam guided hikes, forest meditation, chef gardne an art tours. Our activities program is less about being busy, and more about sharing the treasures of Post Ranch and Big Sur.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Rooms and suites

8 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Coast House Upper Level Room
2Coast House Lower Level Room
3Tree House
4Butterfly Room Upper Level
5Butterfly Room Middle Level
6Cliff House Room
Our ultimate ocean front room category. The Cliff Houe Rooms are cantilevered off the side of the cliff, and features a glass railing. An enclosed entry courtyard beckons for a secluded glass walled bedroom and out to a terrace suspended 1200 feet above the sea.
Suites
7Pacific Suite Upper Level Room
8Pacific Suite Lower Level Room

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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