King Room with Fireplace and Roll-in Shower
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 420 sq ft · regular
The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Where the forest meets the sea along Big Sur's untamed coast
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Alila Ventana Big Sur
20 Total Rooms
17 Room Types
3.7 (7 Reviews)
The road narrows and the world falls away. Somewhere between the last reliable cell signal and the edge of the continent, a weathered wooden gate opens into 160 acres of canyon and coast that feel less like a hotel and more like a secret kept between the redwoods and the Pacific. Alila Ventana Big Sur sits on a ridgeline above the ocean, its cedar-sided buildings scattered through old-growth forest in a way that suggests they grew there rather than were built. The architecture is deliberately understated, Japanese-inflected in its reverence for natural materials and negative space, with post-and-beam construction that frames the surrounding landscape as both backdrop and protagonist.
Accommodations range from freestanding suites and glamping tents to multi-room houses, each positioned to balance privacy with immersion in the surrounding terrain. Many feature fireplaces, soaking tubs, and private decks that look out through layers of redwood canopy toward the ocean beyond. The property's two pools occupy distinctly different moods. The lower pool sits among the meadow grasses with panoramic coastline views, while the upper pool is tucked into the forest, warmer and more secluded, clothing-optional and framed by towering trees. The spa draws on the property's natural setting with outdoor treatment spaces and Japanese-style hot baths nestled among the woods, creating a wellness experience shaped as much by geography as technique.
Dining at The Sur House anchors the culinary experience, set within a warm, timber-framed room where floor-to-ceiling windows pull the forest inside. The menu leans into the surrounding landscape and California's coastal bounty, with ingredients sourced from the property's own gardens and nearby producers. For something more casual, the property offers lighter fare and cocktails in settings that encourage lingering as the fog rolls in and the afternoon light softens through the trees. Throughout the grounds, fire pits become gathering points after dark, their glow drawing guests out of their rooms and into quiet, unhurried conversation under canopies of stars that benefit from Big Sur's near-total absence of light pollution.
The surrounding stretch of Highway 1 is among the most storied in the world, with McWay Falls, Pfeiffer Beach, and the trails of the Ventana Wilderness all within reach. But the property's acreage and programming are designed so that leaving feels entirely optional. Guided hikes, forest bathing, sound healing sessions, beekeeping demonstrations, and morning yoga create a rhythm that fills the days without crowding them. Alila Ventana Big Sur operates on a frequency that the California coast has always promised but rarely delivers with this much intention. It is a place where the grandeur is geological, the luxury is spatial, and the lasting impression is the particular quiet that settles in when you are surrounded by more trees than people.
The road narrows and the world falls away. Somewhere between the last reliable cell signal and the edge of the continent, a weathered wooden gate opens into 160 acres of canyon and coast that feel less like a hotel and more like a secret kept between the redwoods and the Pacific. Alila Ventana Big Sur sits on a ridgeline above the ocean, its cedar-sided buildings scattered through old-growth forest in a way that suggests they grew there rather than were built. The architecture is deliberately understated, Japanese-inflected in its reverence for natural materials and negative space, with post-and-beam construction that frames the surrounding landscape as both backdrop and protagonist.
Accommodations range from freestanding suites and glamping tents to multi-room houses, each positioned to balance privacy with immersion in the surrounding terrain. Many feature fireplaces, soaking tubs, and private decks that look out through layers of redwood canopy toward the ocean beyond. The property's two pools occupy distinctly different moods. The lower pool sits among the meadow grasses with panoramic coastline views, while the upper pool is tucked into the forest, warmer and more secluded, clothing-optional and framed by towering trees. The spa draws on the property's natural setting with outdoor treatment spaces and Japanese-style hot baths nestled among the woods, creating a wellness experience shaped as much by geography as technique.
Dining at The Sur House anchors the culinary experience, set within a warm, timber-framed room where floor-to-ceiling windows pull the forest inside. The menu leans into the surrounding landscape and California's coastal bounty, with ingredients sourced from the property's own gardens and nearby producers. For something more casual, the property offers lighter fare and cocktails in settings that encourage lingering as the fog rolls in and the afternoon light softens through the trees. Throughout the grounds, fire pits become gathering points after dark, their glow drawing guests out of their rooms and into quiet, unhurried conversation under canopies of stars that benefit from Big Sur's near-total absence of light pollution.
What we love about this stay
There's a particular quality to a place that sits high above the Pacific, wrapped in forest, where the air carries both salt and redwood — it doesn't just feel remote, it feels earned. Ventana operates on a frequency that rewards stillness. The rooms don't compete with the landscape; they frame it, with binoculars left on the sill as a quiet invitation to pay closer attention. The Japanese hot baths offer something rare — not a spa moment, but an actual ritual of slowing down. And the dining at Sur House feels rooted rather than performative, shaped by what the coast provides. This is a place for travelers who don't need to be entertained, who find restoration in the weight of fog and the sound of nothing in particular.
Member rates
Public rate vs published member rate
Alila Ventana Big Sur in Big Sur, CA publishes distinct room types below. The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Journey members get member-only rates and unique custom benefits at Alliance properties. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- What is the public rate vs the member rate at Alila Ventana Big Sur?
- The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- Is the member rate at Alila Ventana Big Sur a personalized quote?
- No. Before you connect or sign in, Journey only shows the published entry-tier member rate for this stay. It is a catalog offer, not a personalized quote.
- How do I unlock the member rate at Alila Ventana Big Sur?
- Join on journey.com, then check dates on this hotel page to book a room.
Room types
Catalog room types at this hotel. Choose dates below for the public rate and the published entry-tier member rate. Those dated totals are not a personalized quote.
Deluxe King Room with Fireplace
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 484 sq ft · regular
The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 635 sq ft · regular
The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Villa
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 1001 sq ft · regular
Boasting a balcony with garden views, this villa also features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Cottage
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 721 sq ft · regular
The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
House, 1 King Bed (Pacific)
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · regular
1 King Bed Features a private patio Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service, and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking
King Room
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 409 sq ft · regular
The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Spa Suite
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 624 sq ft · regular
The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Suite (Big Sur Forest Shower)
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · 624 sq ft · regular
Mist curls through the canopy as sunlight traces golden paths across 619 square feet of serene refuge at Glen Oaks Big Sur. The signature forest shower immerses you beneath ancient redwoods—warm water and eucalyptus-scented air dissolving every barrier between you and the wilderness. A crackling fireplace anchors the interior in quiet warmth, while premium bedding invites lingering mornings with espresso in hand. Step onto your private patio and let the rolling Big Sur hillside still your mind completely. This is a stay that takes root in your soul.
King Room with Fireplace
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 484 sq ft · regular
The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Fireplace and Accessible Tub
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 484 sq ft · regular
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite with Hot Tub
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 495 sq ft · regular
This suite has air conditioning, a mini-bar, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite with Hot Tub and View
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 775 sq ft · regular
The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite, 1 King Bed (Big Sur)
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · 624 sq ft · regular
Fog curls through the redwood canopy like a whispered secret, and from your private patio at Big Sur, the Pacific's rhythm becomes your only clock. This 619-square-foot suite nestles where the Santa Lucia Mountains plunge into the sea—a king bed swathed in premium linens, a fireplace painting the walls in amber, and an espresso maker inviting unhurried mornings. Plush robes await after a steaming shower, while turndown service transforms dusk into ceremony. Along this legendary coastline, every breath feels earned and every silence speaks volumes.
Suite, 1 King Bed (Coast House)
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · regular
Salt-kissed air drifts through your private patio as the fireplace casts a golden glow across the suite's refined interior. At Coast House, this king-bedded retreat wraps you in premium linens and quiet sophistication—a kitchenette with an espresso maker for unhurried mornings, plush bathrobes awaiting after a steaming shower, and turndown service that transforms evenings into ritual. Step outside to breathe in the coastal stillness, then return to the warmth of flickering flames and soft light. This is where the rhythm of the shore becomes your own.
Suite, Bathtub (vista Hot Tub)
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · 775 sq ft · regular
Steam rises from a private hot tub perched against an ever-shifting canvas of sky, valley, and golden light—your first breath here feels like a revelation. This 773-square-foot king suite at Suite, Bathtub (vista Hot Tub) enfolds you in quiet sophistication: sumptuous bedding turned down at dusk, the hum of an espresso maker greeting your mornings, and a deep soaking tub where tension surrenders completely. Step barefoot onto the sun-warmed patio and let the panorama arrest you—rolling terrain stretching to the horizon, colors deepening as afternoon fades. This is the room that follows you home.
Villa, 1 King Bed (Big Sur)
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · 926 sq ft · regular
Salt air curls through the open patio doors as morning sun traces golden lines across 930 square feet of coastal refuge, perched where ancient redwoods yield to the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur. Here at Ventana Big Sur, your king-bedded villa enfolds you in hushed luxury—premium linens impossibly soft against bare skin, espresso steaming beside ocean-tumbled light. Step outside and the Pacific stretches infinite, its rhythm dissolving every urgency you carried in. This is California's wildest coastline, offering its quietest truths to those who stay long enough to hear.
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Where you'll be staying
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, US
Hear it from other travelers
Guest
JAN 2026Alila Ventana Big Sur is everything I hoped for, and more. I really enjoyed how relaxed I was and how calm and quiet the atmosphere was. The staff were great and friendly and everything was eager to help and please. Time slowed down there and it was quite the retreat from a busy life. I felt genuinely rested and at peace with the short time I was there. I wish I could’ve spent longer but I want to make this an annual trip. The location was amazing from proximity to Los Angeles and San Francisco so most guests can roadtrip from one of those cities. I also appreciated how I could continue using the resort amenities and facilities prior to check-in, and post checkout so it was great for those who have shorter trip because they can still easily enjoy the property.
Guest
JAN 2026Surpassed all expectations. Stayed 2 nights and never left the property. Plenty to eat. Water fill stations. Great hiking right from our door. Amazing experience
Guest
JAN 2026One of the most relaxing stays that I’ve ever experienced. The check-in / check-out was so easy and fast, the customer service was impeccable (everyone was responsive, friendly, efficient, and effective), and the amenities were great. I loved all the pools and water features. The rooms were wonderfully clean and comfortable. Yet it’s also dog-friendly! (All the guests were responsible and considerate as well.) And the spa was just what I needed. Overall, this property is so beautiful and peaceful, I highly recommmend it to solo travelers and couples seeking an adults-only getaway. Looking forward to coming back in December!
Guest
JAN 2026Love this place- beautiful, top notch service, peaceful. We have visited Ventana on a number of occasions and always look forward to our next visit.
Guest
AUG 2025The resort and grounds are absolutely stunning — the perfect place to relax and reset with a peaceful, restorative atmosphere. Most of the staff were a pleasure and made our stay feel special, though we did have 1–2 interactions where it felt like we were a bother for asking for anything. That’s disappointing anywhere, but especially on a $3k+ per night trip. When booking, I chose a suite specifically for its forest view. We came to Big Sur to be surrounded by giant trees. At check-in, we were told we’d been “upgraded” to a Pacific view suite. While well-intentioned, it wasn’t what we came for. From the suite we couldn’t see the water, the outdoor furniture wasn’t comfortable enough to enjoy, and it lacked the lounge chairs/hammock the original suite had advertised. We asked to move back to our booked room but were told the property was fully committed. I understand that happens, but it was frustrating to have our experience shifted by a change we didn’t request. Overall, Alila Ventana Big Sur is a breathtaking property with (mostly) a wonderful team. But if you’re going for a specific experience — like the forest views we wanted — make sure your reservation is honored as booked. At this level, the details really matter.
What you need to know
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