Alila Ventana Big Sur

Great stay overall! Wonderful customer service and amenities. Sur House food was delicious and the staff throughout the property went above and beyond.

Over the top luxury at a remote and beautiful destination. I’d give it 6 stars if I could. Everything was wonderful! The room was perfect…we stayed in a Pacific house suit, and were surrounded by gorgeous trees and had an ocean view. The room was spacious and well appointed, and housekeeping did a great job. Pro tip….don’t close the shades at night…the stars were amazing…we saw the Milky Way. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. There is a nice walking trail all around the resort. The pools and tubs are nice and clean and the views spectacular, but we also had our own hot tub on our deck. The food was AMAZING. Great selections and everything was delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared and served. All our servers were friendly, efficient and made us feel welcome. We had a special and memorable time, and this resort is definitely well managed. Highly recommended! Another tip…there are a couple local walks that were beautiful…Pfeiffer Beach is lovely, and Partington Cove trail takes you right down to the water where it breaks on all kinds of rugged rocks.

We had tried for a few years to book a trip to Alila Ventana Big Sur as it came highly recommended by a family member that is a travel consultant. We were finally able to get a reservation in July 2026. We were astounded by the beauty of the property and the surrounding red woods, genuinely lovely staff that were always kind and pleasant and the food was over the top fantastic! Each meal we enjoyed was better than the last. Quality, taste and presentation all 5 star. The spa team was incredible and our massages were some of the best we've had. We highly recommend this property and sincerely hope they continue doing what they are doing because they have it figured out! Kudos to all staff and management, well done! We miss Alila Ventana Big Sur already and hope we have the opportunity to visit again!

My wife and I chose Alila Ventana Big Sur to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and a milestone birthday, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the staff treated us like family, anticipating our needs and adding thoughtful touches throughout our stay. Sebastian, the GM was such as gracious host. Both Juan, Carmen and the entire meal staff were so kind, warm and hospitable. The setting is pure magic — redwoods, ocean views, and a sense of total escape from the everyday. The food was outstanding at every turn, and the amenities felt truly world-class without ever being stuffy or overdone. Every detail, from the service to the little in-room surprises, made this milestone feel as special as it should. We loved it so much we've already booked our return trip for next year. If you're looking for a place to celebrate something meaningful, this is it.

If you want to spend thousands of dollars a day in search of beauty, solitude and peace and quiet only to listen to chain saws cutting trees all day - a relentless cacophony - by all means, throw your money away here. I will bot be back.