Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn, a luxury hotel on the cliffs of Big Sur

Post Ranch Inn is a luxury retreat set high atop the cliffs of Big Sur, about 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean, along California's Highway 1. The property presents itself as a refuge for rest, with architecture integrated into the coastal landscape and panoramic views of the sea or the mountains. It occupies land that the Post family worked for generations, first as a homestead and later as a farm, and it retains much of that original character.

Accommodations: 40 rooms and private homes

The resort has 40 rooms and private homes, spread across different room types. The Cliff House is designed for those who want to immerse themselves in the expansiveness of the coast, with Pacific views from inside, a private deck, and a soaking tub. The Pacific Suite offers a curved interior with ocean views from the bedroom, living room, shower, and soaking tub. The Ocean House are freestanding rooms with curved living roofs covered in grass and wildflowers; the southern rooms include an indoor spa tub, while the northern rooms feature an outdoor soaking tub and a walk-in shower. The Peak House lets you wake up to mountain views and relax in an outdoor stainless steel soaking tub on a private deck suspended over the ridge. The Coast House, with a circular design inspired by the redwoods, offers an indoor fireplace and a deck with views of the ocean and the forest. The Tree House are freestanding triangular spaces with a window seat and a skylight above the bed. The Mountain House follows the redwood inspiration with a circular design and surroundings of trees and mountains. Butterfly is a building with distinctive architecture shaped like a butterfly with outstretched wings. The Castro House is a one-bedroom suite on the southern cliffs, for greater privacy and exclusivity. The Post House is a home with views along the coast and maximum privacy.

Sierra Mar restaurant and dining offerings

The Sierra Mar restaurant sits high atop the cliffs of Big Sur and offers panoramic views along with refined cuisine and a wine list honored with the Wine Spectator Grand Award. The dining program is rounded out by a culinary team, a wine cellar, and a chef's garden with a tour. The restaurant has received a MICHELIN Green Star, a recognition that places it among a select group of kitchens for their vision and commitment to the future of gastronomy; according to the property's information, it is one of just three California restaurants distinguished that year.

Spa, wellness, and activities

The Post Ranch Spa has been reimagined and expanded from the ground up. It features five treatment spaces framed by the redwood forest, an expanded treatment menu, and the new Redwood Sanctuary wellness suite. The stay includes access to heated infinity pools, guided nature walks, yoga, meditation, falconry, and other activities, many of them at no additional cost. The spa presents itself as a space for holistic wellness, relaxation, and balance.

Experiences, art, and surroundings

The hotel offers experiences tied to the Big Sur environment, with activities and destinations in the surrounding area. The property integrates sculpture, photography, and architecture, in addition to the natural landscape. For celebrations, Big Sur presents itself as a setting for weddings and vow renewals. The ranch maintains a sustainability focus and has sister hotels and global partners.

Recognition

Post Ranch has received the Three Keys distinction in the MICHELIN Guide for the second consecutive year, a recognition of the world's most outstanding hotels; according to published information, it is one of just 16 hotels in the United States and the only one in Monterey County to earn it. It was also voted the #1 Top Hideaway in the U.S. in Andrew Harper's 2025 Members' Choice Awards, for the second consecutive year. The Sierra Mar restaurant holds a MICHELIN Green Star.

Offers and additional services

The site shows a limited-time offer for September travel, with a $500 resort credit for stays of two or more nights and $250 for one-night stays. Highway 1 is now fully open from both Northern and Southern California. The hotel offers gift certificates redeemable for stays, spa treatments, meals at Sierra Mar, and shopping at the property's Mercantile shop. It also has a shop and gallery.

Location and contact

47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920, United States · Phone: +1 (800) 527-2200 · Email: reservations@postranchinn.com · Hours: Monday to Sunday: 09:00-17:00