Post Ranch Inn
PO Box 219 Highway 1 Big Sur, 93920 United States Show on Map
Highlights
High atop the cliffs of Big Sur, 1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, sits Post Ranch Inn, a sanctuary for the soul. Ideal for romance, relaxation, or rejuvenation, Post Ranch is the ultimate destination for a luxurious escape, built sustainably with natural, organic architecture that embraces the coast's dramatic beauty. Private gated entry, the 39 rooms blend rustic elegance, comfort, and privacy with panoramic views of the ocean or surrounding mountains. Rooms are named because of their unique design – Tree House, on 9 ft stilts, Ocean House, with sod roofs, Coast House, a room in circular buildings to resemble a trunks of redwood trees, and Cliff House – cantilevered off the hillside. Each room offers a king-size bed, a wood-burning fireplace, a mini-bar with complimentary snacks and beverages, and a private deck – many with an outdoor deck soaking tub. Post Ranch Inn is a Michelin 3 Key hotel. Sierra Mar Restaurant offers Culinary Excellence in the Sky and is an annual Wine Spectator Grand Award winner. Guests enjoy a farm-driven dining menu that is perfectly complemented by an extensive wine list, as well as an exceptional interior design featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that offer endless, breathtaking Pacific Ocean views. Complimnetary full breakfast menu here for hotel guests only. In the meadow, discover our exquisite Chef's Garden. Our master gardener leads you through the garden to learn more about our unique specialty crops and growing techniques. The award-winning spa offers an inviting array of services, including massages, facials, body treatments, rituals, shamanic sessions, and more. Complimentary amenities include valet parking, a swimming pool, two cliff-top basking pools, yoga, and a fitness room. Daily wellness activities are scheduled, featuring guided nature walks, a history walk, a Sustainability tour, Forest Meditation, and more. Garden, and walking trails on the 100 acres. Not to be missed is the Post Art Gallery. Nearby, Big Sur offers state parks, art galleries, restaurants, and small shops. Picturesque Monterey and Carmel are within an hour's drive on the iconic Highway 1. No Resort Fee.
At a Glance
| Address | PO Box 219 Highway 1 Big Sur, 93920 United States |
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| Rooms | 39 |
| Check-in | 4:00 PM |
| Check-out | 12:00 PM |
| Nearest airport | Monterey, CA (MRY) (30 Miles ) |
| Dining and bars | Sierra Mar |
Service & Amenities
Facilities
- Fitness Center
- Bar
- Wedding Facilities
- Massage Rooms
- Parking
- In-Room Spa Services
- Spa Treatments
- Sun Deck
- Valet Parking
- Yoga
- Massage Treatments
- Non-Smoking Rooms and Suites
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Small Wedding Facilities
- Spa
- Whale Watching
- Computer Station
- Gift Shop
- Infinity Pool
- Outdoor Terrace
- Wine Cellar
- Wildlife Viewing
- Pool
- Special Access Rooms
- Green Areas
- Smoke Free Policy
- Reading Room
- Disabled Person Parking
- Hiking Trails
- Picnic Area
- Ironing Room
- Star Observation Site
Guest Services
- In-Room Spa Services
- Bell Staff
- Concierge
- Doctor On Call
- Massage Service
- Turndown Service
- Front Desk
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Complimentary Health Club Access
- Complimentary Local Phone Calls
- Heated Pool
- Housekeeping
- In-room Massage
- In-room Safe Deposit Box
- Luggage Assistance
- Pet Policy
- Private Dining
- Room Service
- Valet Parking
- VIP Assistance
- Wake Up Service
- Wedding Arrangement
- Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremonies
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Yoga
- Complimentary Incoming Faxes
- Early Morning Coffee
- Escort to Room
- Guest Relations Services
- Hotel and Restaurant Reservations
- Self-parking
- Shipping Services
- Transportation Arrangement
- Evening Turndown Service
- Laundry Service
- Loyalty Program
- Newspaper
- Spa
- Twice-Daily Housekeeping
- Welcome Amenities
- Complimentary Parking
- iPod Docking Stations
- Secure Complimentary Parking
- Coffee Service
- Customized Adventures
- Flower Service
- In-room minibar
- Registration Desk
- Guest Services Team
- Morning Lobby Coffee Service
- Courier Service
- Guest Relation Manager
- In-room Fireplace
- Stargazing
Exclusive Waterways Cruise Perks
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Complimentary Breakfast for Two Daily -
$100 Resort credit per room, per stay (Excludes alcohol, taxes and gratuities) -
Welcome Drink -
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi -
Room & Suite Upgrade at Check-In* -
Early Check-In* -
Late Check-Out*
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Dining
Sierra Mar
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a 180-degree view of the California coast, the award-winning Sierra Mar restaurant pairs world-class cuisine with an awe-inspiring setting. Led by Executive Chef Craig von Foerster, the Big Sur restaurant features innovative cuisine created from organic, seasonal ingredients. The four-course, prix-fixe menu changes daily. To complement the dining experience, Sierra Mar offers wine selections from one of North America’s most extensive cellars, which has garnered the Grand Award from Wine Spectator since the restaurant's inception. Restaurant Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Complimentary gourmet buffet breakfast, for inn guests only. 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Picnic luncheon baskets available for inn guests only. Special take-out lunches may be purchased by the general public. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch and light appetizers are open to the public as well as our extensive wine cellar and bar. Reservations requested. 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Snack menu available to the public, including caviar and oysters, soup of the day, various salads with grilled chicken breasts, and a selection of artisan cheeses. 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Dinner open to the public for the following reserved times: 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:45 p.m., based on availability and subject to change. All other reservations are for inn guests only. Please note reservations are required. The four-course, prix fixe menu changes daily (à la carte option is available).
Rooms & Suites
Cliff House/deck hot tub - Oceanfront
Cliff House - with ocean views Post Ranch’s ultimate privacy accommodations. With a deck suspended over the cliffs of Big Sur, this extraordinary structure seems to soar. Enter through an enclosed garden courtyard into 960 square feet of luxurious space. The secluded, glass-walled bedroom features custom-built furniture, a wood- burning fireplace and radiant-heat floors. Soak in magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean – indoors from the large bathtub and shower or from the outside deck basking hot tub. Accommodations include a daily full breakfast in Sierra Mar, Complimentary valet/self parking, mini-bar with non alcoholic beverages, and scheduled daily guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & 2 basking pools, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Pacific Suites Upper/deck soaking tub with Ocean Views
The curved interior opens onto panoramic ocean views to be enjoyed from four areas – the living room, the glass wall in the bedroom, the window by the oversized bathtub and shower, and expansive deck with private soaking hot tub. The circular two-story Pacific Suite building features two suites with an upper and lower room. Each offers 960 square feet, with private entrance, custom-built furniture, wood-burning fireplace and radiant-heat floors. Accommodations include a daily Breakfast menu in Sierra Mar, Complimentary valet/self parking, mini-bar with non-alcoholic beverages, and scheduled daily guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & 2 infinity basking pools,lap pool, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Pacific Suites Lower - with ocean views
The spacious ground-level guestroom with curved interior opens onto expansive ocean views to be enjoyed from four areas – the living room, the glass wall in the bedroom, the window by the oversized bathtub and shower, and spacious terrace. The circular two-story building features two suites with a king-size bed facing the ocean. Each offers 960 square feet, with private entrance, custom-built furniture, wood-burning fireplace and radiant-heat floors, and a private stainless steel outdoor soaking tub. Accommodations include a gourmet breakfast buffet in Sierra Mar, valet parking, and daily guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & basking pools, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Ocean House Southern room
These Southern oceanfront rooms are unique in design and comfort. Located in a single structure they are recessed into the side of the mountain and feature sod roofs with a soft carpet of grass and wildflowers. They offer panoramic ocean views from the king bed, soaking bathroom tub, window seat and terrace. Double sided fireplace, Accommodations include a full breakfast for two, at Sierra Mar, complimentary valet/self parking, in-room mini-bar,with non-alcoholic beverages, and scheduled daily guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & 2 basking pools, lap pool, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Peak House/deck basking tub.Spectacular mountain views.
This Peak House is the same floor plan as the Cliff House rooms but with incredible views of the San Lucia mountain range. The deck is suspended over the top of the ridge, This 960-square-foot room showcases an unsurpassed and private mountain view. Enter through an enclosed garden courtyard into the secluded, glass-walled bedroom, featuring custom-built furniture, wood-burning fireplace and radiant- heat floors. Soak in the views – indoors from the large bathtub and shower, outdoors in the hot tub overlooking the mountains. Within a short stroll to the hotels main Jade basking pool with ocean and coastal views. King bed, fireplace, Accommodations include a daily full breakfast in Sierra Mar, complimentary valet/self parking, mini-bar with non-alcoholic beverages, and scheduled daily guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & 2 basking pools, lap pool, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Coast Houses Upper - with ocean views
The circular design of the Coast House is inspired by nearby redwood trees. Each guest room in the two-story duplexes has a separate entrance. King bed, small soft leather couch and coffee table in front of a cozy fireplace, mini-bar. bathroom soaking tub, spacious deck. Partial or full views of the ocean and Big Sur coast can be savored from the bed, couch, tub and terrace. Accommodations include a daily full breakfast in Sierra Mar, complimentary valet/self, parking, and scheduled daily guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & 2 basking pools, lap pool, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Coast Houses Lower - with ocean views
The circular design of the Coast House is inspired by nearby redwood trees. Each guest room in the two-story duplexes has a separate entrance. Rooms feature king bed, small soft leather couch and coffee table in front of a cozy fireplace. bathroom soaking tub, spacious deck. Partial or full views of the ocean and Big Sur coast can be savored from the bed, couch, tub and terrace. Accommodations include a daily full breakfast in Sierra Mar, Complimentary valet/self parking, mini-bar with non-alcoholic beverages, and daily scheduled guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & 2 basking pools, lap pool, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Tree Houses - with mountain and tree views
Some of the most popular rooms are the Tree Houses that are single structures, built on stilts nine feet off the forest floor, with a stairway to each entrance. Triangular in shape, each room has a king bed, sky light, window seat, desk and wood-burning fireplace, walk-in shower. Tree Houses have beautiful views of the trees and mountains to enjoy from the windows and terrace. Accommodations include a daily full breakfast in Sierra Mar, Complimentary valet or self parking, mini-bar with non alcoholic beverages, and scheduled daily guest activities/amenities such as yoga, swimming & 2 infinity basking pools, lap pool, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Mountain House - with mountain views
There are only two of these rooms at the resort and they are similar in design Coast House interior circular design. They are inspired by the nearby redwood trees. These two-story duplexes have separate entrances, with king bed, mini-bar, small leather of and coffee table king bed, spacious deck views of the Ventana Peaks and Mountains. Accommodations include a daily full breakfast in Sierra Mar, complimentary valet or self parking, mini-bar, non alcoholic beverages, and daily scheduled guest activities such as yoga, swimming & basking pools, fitness room, hiking and guided nature walks.
Butterfly Rooms - with mountain views
The Butterfly building is three stores, with staircase.. The five-room building is shaped like a butterfly with outstretched wings. Under each wing are three floors, each with a private guest room and separate entrance. All rooms feature king bed, fireplace, private deck with tree mountain views, walk-in bathroom shower. Accommodations include a daily full breakfast at Sierra Mar, complimentary valet or self parking, mini-bar, non alcoholic beverages, daily guest scheduled activities such as yoga, swimming & basking pools, fitness room, guided nature walks.
Nearest Services
Airports
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Monterey, CA (MRY) (30 Miles )
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San Jose, CA (SJC) (104 Miles )
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Los Angeles (LAX) (311 Miles )
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San Francisco (SFO)152 mi
