Post Ranch Inn

Another amazing experience at the Post Ranch Inn! Every detail was perfect. A special thank you to Tim (the GM). He’s laser focused on making sure the guest experience is exceptional in every way. No request was too small or too big. He has built an incredible team. They’re friendly, professional and helpful in every way. The front office (DJ, Jackie, Andreas and others) all went the extra mile to make sure our stay was unforgettable. The restaurant ( Sierra Mar) is fantastic. Great wait staff (Phil, and Trevor) were excellent and the chefs and bartenders were top notch. Also want to thank the rest of the team for a great experience (Abraham, Glen, Juan and many others). A few memorable and recommended activities…Stargazing by the jade pool through a high powered telescope with staff astronomer Sergio was definitely a highlight. Morning yoga with Janelle was the perfect way to start the day. She’s the best! And finally relaxing on the deck or hot tub of our very private room enjoying some wine and watching the ocean can’t be beat. Every room is unique and spectacular. If you’ve never been here do yourself a favor and make the trip. It’s worth every penny.

Our stay at the Post Ranch was entirely unforgettable; from small, curated details, to the offerings of the property and attention of all staff, the Ranch is bespoke without being overwhelming. If you are considering any of the romantic packages, we couldn’t be more pleased; my fiancé and I got engaged over the weekend, and the planning, communication, privacy, and fulsome service provided by Derek truly made the experience as memorable as possible; his perfect timing, kindness, and detail oriented approach made the proposal seamless and the rest of the trip special. Jordon and the rest of the staff were so welcoming and we are already planning our return trip for next year.

If you are reading this and thinking about doing a proposal at Post Ranch Inn, just do it!! Post Ranch was literally the best hotel experience we've ever had, and it made our engagement so special. The property is unreal - I'd made some plans to leave the property over the course of the weekend, and we ended up just not leaving the property because it was so stunning! Derek was exceptional and went above and beyond to make everything feel seamless, thoughtful, and special. He was incredibly helpful throughout the process. (The bench spot for the proposal also works really well - it was secluded and felt like our own private area.) The entire staff was amazing as well - really warm, attentive, and welcoming. Post Ranch is one of those rare places that fully lives up to the hype and then exceeds it. We will definitely be back!!

We had never been to Big Sur and tend to gravitate toward higher-end, couples-oriented resorts. We've stayed at Hermitage Bay in Antigua, Kura in Costa Rica, and Sugar Beach in St. Lucia, and Post Ranch Inn compares extremely favorably to all of them — probably most similar to Hermitage Bay in terms of quality of service and atmosphere. With that being said, my wife and I stayed at Post Ranch Inn for four days in mid-March. It was an exceptional experience. We stayed in one of the Northern Ocean rooms and had complete privacy. It also had 180-degree views of the ocean, which were just incredible. At night, it's so dark you can see the stars perfectly. For activities, we hiked a little but also did yoga a couple of days, the very relaxing myofascial ball program, and the incredibly cool sound experience — sort of a combination of meditation and sound therapy. Absolutely incredible. We ate three nights at the restaurant and the food was always good. I would have liked a slightly larger menu, but everything was excellent. I noticed some people complain about the lack of modernity in the rooms, but they are absolutely perfect for the setting. They blend in naturally, much more so than any newer type of building would. Wi-Fi worked great, and there were no TVs to distract you. We had a soaking tub on our back deck and used it daily to watch for whales and just take in the beautiful ocean views. The staff was incredible and always friendly. Be sure to take advantage of the Lexus loaner program.We used the Lexus convertible for an afternoon and drove to McWay Falls, then to Partington Cove, where we went through the tunnel to see where they loaded ships in the early 1900s. We also went to Pfeiffer Beach, which is absolutely incredible — although the drive on the narrow road back there can be a little harrowing at times. Very much worth it, but be sure to bring a jacket as it's quite windy. Also, be sure to see Julia and take the farm tour. It was really cool, and we had her all to ourselves. We bombarded her with questions and she was great about it. Hearing her vision of what she wants the farm to be was quite cool. Highly recommend, and we will be back. One last thing — the pools were all heated to what seemed like 99 degrees, making it a piece of cake to get in. They were generally deserted, with no more than a couple of people there at a time.

Absolutely incredible experience. Purchased the engagement package and proposed to my fiance on Valentine’s Day on the property. Derek was amazing in helping me work out all the details and even helped with taking a video from his personal cell phone which was not included in the package. The property is beautiful and the entire weekend was magical. Highly recommend!