This is an absolutely incredible location. You're driving up towards the Pinnacles National Park…read morefeeling like you're going to the end of the Earth and then, bam! There's the pot at the end of the rainbow. You drive through the gate and along the vineyard roads to arrive at the Inn. Once you get there, the check-in was seamless and Jan and Jon were wonderful. The accommodations are luxurious and the scenery is second to none. Looking at Pinnacles National Park in one direction and the Santa Lucia mountains with the sunset in the other direction. Sitting on the patio, enjoying the hummingbirds at the feeder and then venturing down to the pool for a little wine and cheese social was the icing on the cake. This is a phenomenal location and is definitely a hidden gem in Monterey County. It would be perfect for visiting the national park or just for a nice getaway weekend. We will certainly be back in the near future.

Aw, I love this arc -- from "uh oh, what have we done?" to "okay wait... this is magical." That's…read moresuch a real travel experience. Let me shape your note so it flows beautifully but still feels personal and honest: Arriving at The Pinnacle Inn late in the evening was a bit of an adventure for us. We reached the gate around 8pm in complete darkness, with no network service and no easy way to get in. The winding dirt road lined with grapevines felt a little intimidating in the dark, and I have to admit, we were feeling a bit unsure at first. But once we sorted out the gate and settled in, everything changed. The next morning, we headed out for a hike in the forest, and with the sunrise lighting up the hills, we finally saw just how incredibly beautiful this location truly is. What felt a little scary the night before transformed into rolling countryside, peaceful vineyards, and breathtaking views. When we returned from our hike, I began to fully appreciate and fall in love with the entire property. In the daylight, The Pinnacle Inn feels warm, welcoming, and truly like home. Thank you for creating such a special place. What started as uncertainty turned into a stay we'll always remember.

What a wonderful spot to stay in King City. The property and rooms are well cared for and the…read moreowner/operators are so sweet! They have owned the property for over 20 years and I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the checkin process and large room that had many amenities. The bed and pillows were so comfy! My room was 47 that was upstairs with a big king bed! Great night sleep... And, I left my earrings there and they were so nice to have found them and mailing them back to me. I am so grateful. And, they have the most amazing beautiful plants in their lobby surrounded by memorabilia that warmed my heart for a tired traveler. It's not easy to run a business and property like this. I appreciated my stay very much.

Don't do it! Buckets of problems…read more The ice machines non-operational The hot tub is not maintained nor heated The shower valve distributes an abundance of scalding hot water exclusively no cold in the shower There's a number of walking hazards walking between the room and the office I tripped on a plumbing fixture that's about 9 in vertical off the floor next to the walk way. Keefer's inn is a experience revolving around negative equity

horrible claims wifi either isnt working their having problems or they forgot the password someone…read moreshould sue for false advertising, very clean rooms tho mid service just no wifi or service at all id give 0 stars but im generous

Near the lower end of the Salinas Valley lies the small town of Greenfield. It's a terribly windy…read morespot and unless you work in agriculture/farming there's not much here to inspire a visit. Should you find yourself in need of motel here, there's not much competition. I eventually found Motel Budget Inn, a one story, rambling old-school style motel. But after talking with Keyur at the front desk I was convinced to stay here (also there's not a lot of competition). He was warm and inviting and explained to me that most of their business came from weekly rentals, this makes sense as the Salinas Valley employs a lot of temporary labour. He told me that the owners had created two special nightly rooms on the opposite side of the parking lot and all the other rooms. I checked one of the nightly rooms and it was wonderful. A large room with a solid hardwood floor and lots of extras (mini fridge, microwave, etc). the bed was comfy with some sort of memory foam overlay on it and the water pressure was just fine. The whole place was spotless. My only complaint is the soundproofing. The two nightly rooms are side by side and the wall that separates them is paper thin. I could hear the actual conversations of the people next door as well as the TV. Luckily my neighbours weren't too loud/up too late and I was quite tired so it didn't take long for me to be dreaming of giant heads of lettuce (apparently that's what you dream of in the Salinas Valley). I can't recommend the town of Greenfield, but if you do have to stop for the night, you won't do much better on a budget than Motel Budget Inn. Keyur helped me make the best of an unexpected stop and for that I say, Thank you.

POV: searching for glamping vibes and forest bathing in Big Sur…read more The property is spread across either side of the road. On one side is the lobby directly across the roadhouse restaurant. The other side is gated and has river access. We sat by the campfire and made smores, bought an inflatable donut at the store near the lobby, crossed a bridge, floated along the lazy river, and walked the beautiful lush grounds under the towering redwood trees. If I had stayed longer I would've put one of those yoga mats to good use. Cabins are clean, stocked, and cozy. I highly recommend staying a few nights in this peaceful place.

I truly believe this is one of the most special places to stay in Big Sur. There's a certain…read morefeeling you get when everything is just right--and the little Sur (room N) delivered the perfect setting - peacefulness, romance, and nature. The location of the cabin is right off the creek of their property. Also It had rained the day before, so a small waterfall was flowing directly across from our place. That evening we sat by the fire, roasting marshmallows and sipping champagne while listening to the water and looking up at the redwood trees. It was just so magical. One detail I especially loved was the heated bathroom floors--such a cozy surprise and something I'm definitely not used to! The entire cabin was spotless and beautifully maintained. I'm very particular about cleanliness in hotels so I brought my mattress vacuum cleaner to inspect--the bed and pillows were not dusty, which gave me a peace of mind. Overall, our stay was perfectly the way I want to remember this trip. If I had stayed somewhere else, I don't think I would have had a great of an experience in Big Sur. Ambience and the aesthetics of the property grounds is important to me and it checked off all the boxes. April turned out to be the perfect time to visit: sunny, peaceful, and more affordable than peak season. I loved everything about this stay and we're already planning to come back. Recommendations: the pillows are goose down so it doesn't work for neck support. Bring a pillow you like from home if you have neck issues. Also, in Little Sur, your bed is underneath a window. Turn the blinds upwards so you don't wake up to the light in your eyes:)

Unfortunately for us, Post Ranch Inn was one of our first stops on an eight-day coastal road trip…read more Unfortunate because they set a standard no other property or restaurant was going to match. I knew that going in. It was still starker than I expected. Start with the property. When that is the view off your deck, why go anywhere else? Stunning doesn't cover it. We hiked much of the grounds and every turn delivered something new. The kind of place that makes you slow down without even trying. Then the restaurant. Everything was perfect -- service, quality, execution. Much of the food sourced on property or from the surrounding community. My wife declared the salad the best she'd ever had. High praise for a salad. High praise, full stop. Special shout out to our server Yasmany and bartender Thomas -- both exceptional. What struck me most was how effortless the entire staff made it look. These are people who deal with guests from around the world, all arriving with high expectations of a high-end experience. And yet nothing felt forced. Nobody appeared to be trying to impress us. It was just perfect service, perfectly delivered. That's the rarest thing in hospitality. Highlight of the trip. Hands down. And I suspect, never to be repeated.

PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION -- IT MAY SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS…read more If you are considering booking an ocean-view room at Post Ranch Inn between May, June, July, or August, I strongly encourage you to do extensive research about Big Sur's seasonal coastal fog before spending your money. Based on our experience, I would never book an ocean-view room during these months again. We paid nearly $10,000 for two nights in one of the resort's premium ocean-view accommodations because the breathtaking ocean views shown throughout their website were the main reason we chose this property. Unfortunately, during our entire stay, the ocean view was completely hidden by dense fog. We never saw the spectacular view that was advertised and pictured online. What disappointed us most was the lack of transparency. The website showcases beautiful, clear ocean views but does not adequately prepare guests for the possibility that the view may be completely obstructed for an entire stay during certain times of the year. If guests are paying thousands of dollars specifically for an ocean-view room, they deserve clear information about the seasonal risk of persistent coastal fog so they can make an informed decision. Throughout our stay, we repeatedly asked staff whether the fog would clear. We were consistently told that it would likely clear within a few hours. Unfortunately, that never happened. The fog remained throughout our stay, and we never got to enjoy the ocean view we paid a premium for. What made this even more frustrating was that, after repeatedly being told by multiple staff members that the fog would clear soon, one employee later told us that they were not supposed to tell guests that the weather was expected to remain the same for several days and that these foggy conditions are common during this time of year. According to that employee, this type of weather often persists throughout much of the summer season. I cannot independently verify that statement, but if that information was accurate, it raises serious concerns about transparency. Guests spending thousands of dollars for an ocean-view room deserve honest information about the likelihood of actually seeing the ocean during their stay. The room itself also had maintenance issues. The bar sink was clogged, and the shower valve/faucet was loose and repeatedly fell while being used. We reported both problems, but neither was repaired during our stay. Staff apologized, but no one came to address the issues. For a property charging close to $5,000 per night, I expected much better communication, transparency, maintenance, and overall value. I fully understand that the weather is beyond the hotel's control. However, what is within their control is how honestly they communicate the risk of seasonal fog to potential guests. Had we known there was a realistic possibility of spending our entire stay looking at a wall of fog instead of the Pacific Ocean, we would have chosen different travel dates, a different room category, or a different destination altogether. The property itself is beautiful, but based on our experience, the value did not come close to justifying the cost. If an ocean view is important to you, think very carefully before booking an ocean-view room during the late spring and summer months.

I love it here I want to move here…read moreand steal Sugar Bear and the Candy Cart. Found the Joshua Inn on the CABBI app during our road trip up from Anaheim to San Francisco. A real gem! A very warm welcome, helpful suggestions about where to dine locally, a fantastic room with private shower, a cute candy station with lovely tasty treats for a few pennies while watching TV. Trisha and Greg are wonderful people and really make a weary traveller more than welcome. We were sad to leave after only 1 night would love to have had longer here. For breakfast we were served up the most AMAZING Zucchini and cheese frittata and churro pancakes. Yum! You won't regret staying here in the large comfy beds. A darling porch swing and rocking chair made me want to stay a week. I can't wait to get back

My friend and I came to Hollister on a business trip and thought we'd try out our hand at a B&B…read moreinstead of the local chain hotel. We were so lucky to find the Joshua Inn that by the end of it we didn't want to leave! The owners, Greg and Trish, were so kind and hospitable during our stay. We would wake-up in the morning to the smell of fresh coffee just outside of our bedroom door with a delicious gourmet breakfast in the beautifully decorated dining room, and then end our evenings with a lovely glass, or two, of wine and a handful of goodies from the dessert bar located in one of the sitting rooms. The house if filled with lots of knickknacks that were fun to look at, Trish's little box of essential oils that you may smell, a variety of books you can thumb through while enjoying some time on the outdoor patio, and a television in the living room in case you want to just veg out. Our rooms, the Kuschel Suite and the Captains Quarters, were upstairs and offered a cozy place to lay your head down at night. My room, the Captains Quarters, was themed very much as you might think -sailor-esque -  with a queen sized bed and a small half bath within the room. My friends room, the Kuschel Suite, featured a spacious full bath with a lovely claw foot tub with a great water pressure rain shower. Since I didn't have a shower in my room, the Kuschel Suite and the Captains Quarters shared the use of the shower/tub. One of my favorite parts of our stay was their sweet dog, SUGAR BEAR! I just wanted to pick him up and cuddle him anytime he scurried by. He would come and greet you anytime you walked through the door, which is always nice. Greg and Trish are such wonderful people to sit and talk to. Their hospitality truly made it feel as if we were at home talking with our families around the fireplace. The Joshua Inn has so much character and I loved looking through all the history regarding the home. The name, Joshua Inn,  has so much meaning behind it of itself. It's the attention to detail that makes this place so special. This was my first time staying at a B&B and the Joshua Inn definitely set the bar high for all of the future B&B visits.

It always makes me proud to love the world somehow- hate's so easy compared --…read more Jack Kerouac, Big Sur Having dinner at Treebones will definitely make one love the world just a little bit more. We were staying nearby at Lucia Lodge and needed a better dinner option. I emailed the front desk to see if we could get in (phone service is non existent at times in Big Sur but I did have WiFi at our room). They responded quickly, I got some cell service, and we confirmed our reservation for last seating at 8:30. Sydney at the front desk, great name by the way, also confirmed a $25 corkage fee for the special bottle we wanted to bring. We did the 4 course dinner and it was a pleasant surprise to have so many good choices with each course. I went crudo, soup, steak and panna cotta; the better half went with scallops, wood fired cabbage, steak and chocolate cake. We shared, all was divine :-) Service was on point, friendly and they never rushed us. We also bought a few items from the cute gift shop. The Morlet 2014 Cabernet I brought was incredible and a perfect match. Use lastbottle.com. I got this $300 bottle for under $100, well worth it to pair with this extraordinary meal. A beautiful setting, a beautiful meal, lovely service. They charge you automatic 20% gratuity, we added another 5% in cash. Highly recommended!!!

WONDERFUL. The Big Sur coast is rugged, dynamic, foggy, sunny, and gorgeous. Treebones is an…read moreadded treasure to the crazy california coast ! We loved our yurt, had so much talking to the staff (many of whom stayed through the recent fires!), and the food was GORGEOUS. You must do the sushi. And add on the sake tasting - even if you don't like sake. You'll be a convert. Hiking was spectacular, and we loved waking up to fog and QUIET.

After a long drive from Whittier, California to Hearst Castle, we decided to stay the night in…read moreSalinas so we could visit Monterey the next day. We're so glad we chose Hampton Inn & Suites! From the moment we arrived, the two ladies at the front desk were incredibly personable, respectful, and welcoming--exactly what we needed after a long trip. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well maintained, which made for a relaxing night's rest. In the morning, we had breakfast at the hotel and were pleasantly surprised. The area was spotless and everything was fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a great experience. We definitely recommend this location for anyone traveling through the area!

Doors locked even on the day hours. I asked why, of course it's concerning if its unsafe area and i…read morewill be coming here often for work, and we have rights to know. and the lady in the front desk was dismissive and looked away. The I waited for check in, in a Teams Meeting in the lobby. I did request to talk to someone else and someone else came, and she explained because there are lits of homelesses in the area. But once guests received keys, they can come in and goes by swiping their keys. Free bfast. Love that. Gym and laundry are ok. Laundry coin only. Pool is square so it was a bit challenging to swim for exercise. Location next to fwy, and Starbucks is next door. Lots of construction areas around. Areas surroundings are pretty concerning. I stopped by Vallarta supermarket and love it, i was able to buy food for three days. Room is decent. Its called suite but doesnt have couch. Work space yes, microwave and fridge yes. Coffees in the lobby seemed available 24/7. Monterey is about 30 minutes from here, will try that area next time, or Morro Bay.

I was surprised by this hotel. The room was modern and clean. You can tell everything feels new…read more The air conditioner blows cold. Few reasons I didn't give it 5 stars. 1) no ev charging, 2) requested for a specific floor in advanced and didn't get it even on a Tuesday, 3) no A/c in the elevator or hallways

Great hotel! Two bed suite with a fold out bed, Keurig machine, fridge, and microwave, full…read morebottles of shampoo, hair dryer and clean beds. The check in was weird as no one was at the front desk at 10 PM. Had to wait 15 till someone came back. They had a great breakfast with turkey sausage, bacon, pre-made omelets, pancake machine and hot oatmeal. There's no pool which in the summer would have been nice. The coffee machine was good but one was broken so took 2 min to brew every single cup. Still, it was a great deal for our family and would stay again!

Clean, cramped, recently remodeled bathroom. Single-story, enclosed parking lot…read more We were a little apprehensive about staying here, since there is no marketing, no web page, no posted prices, etc. but as it is higher rated (and deservedly so) than the Soledad hotels and also fairly close to Pinnacles National Park, we wanted to give it a try. If you think about staying here, ask for prices when you call. I called a few days ahead to make a reservation - no problem. We got there about 3 pm, rang the doorbell at the locked office door (quickly answered by the owners), checked in, and left our suitcases and a cooler in the room. Fairly big refrigerator right inside the door. Nicely painted room, two queen beds, not much room to spare around the beds. Didn't explore much before heading off to Pinnacles and dinner. We returned after dark, and chatted with another couple who had stumbled - almost literally - on the place while driving from Arizona to Seattle. They had just exited 101, and drove up Broadway until they found this place. We got into our room, and settled in. No evidence whatsoever of bugs in the room, our main fear. The mattress was comfortable, the A/C worked, the flat-panel TV worked (Spectrum cable). Not an overabundance of free electrical outlets, but we managed to find enough to charge our phones and plug in our laptop. The bathroom had been recently remodeled, with a new sink, new countertop, new mirror, and evidently a newly tiled shower enclosure with 1950s teal and peach colors - cheery! No exhaust fan, but a screened window that opened onto the sidewalk of the street outside, fortunately deserted at 10 pm. The towel hooks look like they came from Temu, though, pretty insubstantial, and won't last long. The internet, as others have mentioned, worked flawlessly, far better than Marriotts we've stayed at. There is an ice machine in a corner of the parking lot. We were charged $100 in August of 2026 for the room. Quite a bargain .

Comfortable, quiet, clean, friendly, and inexpensive. It was the perfect place to stop for the…read morenight on a road trip. It's run by a nice family. I recommend it. The room had a fridge with freezer, great wifi, soap and shampoo, good hot water, microwave, a table and 2 chairs. Nothing fancy, but all good.