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Post Ranch Inn

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47900 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920 United States

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Subscriber Benefits

Subscriber Benefits
  • The best available non-restricted rates
  • An upgrade, when available at check-in
  • For stays of two nights or longer, a 50 USD spa credit and 50 USD food and beverage credit per room.

From Andrew Harper

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Unique coastal resort set along a bluff directly above the Pacific in Big Sur, 45 minutes south of Carmel. Thirty-nine contemporary guest lodgings include Cliff House, with a deck suspended over the cliffs; the circular Pacific Suites; Ocean Houses, recessed into a ridge; plus Coast Houses — all with views of the ocean. Spacious interiors feature natural wood and stone trims, fireplaces and spa tubs, but no TVs. The Sierra Mar restaurant is backed by an impressive wine cellar. Clifftop basking pool/ lap pool, spa services, guided nature hikes. No children under age 18.

Rates

Coast House, from $1,225; Pacific Suite, from $1,885.

Standard Inclusions:

Rates include daily buffet breakfast served at the restaurant or in room, non-alcoholic minibar, snacks, daily newspaper, Wi-Fi, valet parking and use of facilities.

These published rates, in US dollars, serve only as a guideline for travel planning and may vary based on season, currency exchange rates and other factors. The latest rates, including preferred Andrew Harper rates, are available to our subscribers booking online, directly with the hotels or through the Andrew Harper Travel Office. When booking direct, always provide your Andrew Harper subscriber number. Subscriber benefits are available only in conjunction with Andrew Harper rates.

From our Readers

Kmll November 14, 2012 | 22:13:21
Just returned from 3 night stay in "Upper Coast House" (#121 "F. Post"), with "filtered" ocean view. Our first visit. Extremely beautiful, serene, setting. Property was completely full, so no Harper upgrade available at check-in. Our unit surrounded by fragrant redwoods but still with view of the Pacific. Very friendly staff, and service was almost completely unobtrusive and well coordinated. The included breakfast buffet was excellent. Lunch and Dinner are 4 course prix fix ($40 lunch, $110 dinner pp w/o beverage), and in this remote location there are no alternatives (with the exception of Ventana across Highway 1 which we did not try). While the food was excellent, the dinner menu offered only 4 entrees, and only 1 entree changed each evening. The complementary in-room 'mini-bar' was sparse, mainly coffee, fresh fruit, a few snacks, and one bottle of wine. The room was very private and comfortable except that the combination shower and whirlpool tub was not separate (no door) from the remainder of the room. The management is proud that there are no TVs and NO clocks in the rooms, by design. If you don't want to rely on a wake-up call to avoid missing a flight, take along your own alarm clock. Overall a wonderful peaceful experience. (reminded us of the "old" Blackberry Farm, in the days when children were not allowed) We look forward to returning.
Courtney_491 July 2, 2012 | 16:37:34
The Post Ranch Inn lived up to all the hype. Amazing setting, delicious food, attentive but barely noticeable staff. I hope to return someday!
From Our Members June 5, 2012 | 17:47:00
No wonder you rated this #1! It was perfect in every way. We chose to eat at the restaurant there 3 out of 4 nights because of the food, service and ambiance. Wonderful, friendly staff; beautiful grounds. It doesn’t get any better than this--we will definitely tell friends and can't wait to return. A+++
From Our Members February 16, 2012 | 15:40:58
Post Ranch Inn continues to be one of my favorite US hotels. The service is incredible from start to finish, the food is excellent, the rooms are very nice and the setting is so beautiful and peaceful that I'm always reluctant to leave.
Reuben S January 12, 2012 | 17:31:50
We've been to PRI at least 20 times! PRI is a "state of mind" engaing the senses: sight/unparalled views, smell/scents planted around you, sound/quiet but for the wind, taste/Sierra Mar. True, the rooms are small (but cozy) and the expansion has eroded some quietude. Nothing is perfect, but PRI is as good as it gets!
From Our Members September 26, 2011 | 16:06:39
"Post Ranch Inn was unbelievable. Was debating between Post Ranch and Ventana and Patty at Harper suggested I try Post Ranch. After staying at Post Ranch and visiting Ventana and having dinner over at Ventana too, I would add our two cents that the two weren't even close in comparison and so glad Patty leaned towards Post Ranch - just magical and one of the best places ever." August 2011
Jsevangelis September 8, 2011 | 15:20:34
I just returned from Post Ranch Inn a couple weeks ago, and I was a bit disappointed in the hotel. I was in a Coast House, and while the setting and view were beautiful, the room was rather small and plain and extremely expensive. Service was excellent, and food at the restaurant was very good -- both for breakfast and dinner. I stayed at better hotels on my California trip for half the price, including Auberge's Calistoga Inn.
From Our Members July 26, 2011 | 13:05:59
The folks at PRI have never been friendlier or more helpful. I'd like to hope that they are always that way, but I'm sure that being a client of AH helped. June 2011
Mikejennings June 6, 2011 | 10:45:37
Sierra Mar restaurant is one of my favorite in the world. Everything they do is equisite.
Andrew Harper Member March 16, 2010 | 12:44:40

I have been to both, and am planning to return to the region.  Just wonder what other travelers think of the two properties.  Obviously Post Ranch is more expensive.  I think it's worth it, given the location, uniqueness of the rooms etc., and think the food is great, but am curious if others agree.  I haven't been back to either since the fires.

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Subscriber Benefits

Subscriber Benefits
  • The best available non-restricted rates
  • An upgrade, when available at check-in
  • For stays of two nights or longer, a 50 USD spa credit and 50 USD food and beverage credit per room.

Amenities

Air-Conditioning
Bar
Bedside Reading Lamp
Coffeemaker
Concierge
DVD Player
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Game Room
Hair Dryer
Handicapped Accessible Bathrooms
Handicapped Accessible Public Areas
Hiking
Hot Tub
Housekeeping Daily
iPod Docking Station/MP3 Player
Massage
Minibar with Refrigerator
Non-Smoking Public Areas
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Heated
Parking, Complimentary
Parking, Valet
Readers' Choice 2008
Readers' Choice 2009
Readers' Choice 2010
Readers' Choice 2011
Readers' Choice 2012
Restaurant
Robes
Room Service
Safe
Spa
Spa Treatment
Sundry Shop/Boutique
Telephone
Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet in Public Areas
Wireless Internet, Complimentary

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