Welcome to Alila Ventana Big Sur (Adults Only) - Your Luxury Hotel in Big Sur

The resort offers spacious guest rooms with a window seat, a private balcony or patio overlooking the forest, ocean, meadow, or canyon. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and sound system, a coffee machine, a minibar, and an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub with plush bathrobes. Select units include a hot tub on the deck or a fireplace, and every room comes stocked with binoculars, umbrellas, lanterns, and walking sticks.

Guests dine at the on-site restaurant The Sur House and sip cocktails at The Sur House Terrace and Bar while overlooking the ocean. The resort provides all-inclusive meal packages that include gourmet dining options at the restaurant and room service. Afternoon wine tasting and a wine and cheese social hour are available as part of the inclusive programming.

The resort features a bathhouse with Japanese-inspired baths, plus a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Complimentary movement classes such as yoga and guided hikes are offered daily, along with access to a fitness centre with Peloton bikes. The spa provides services including massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures/pedicures, with a spa lounge and relaxation area.

Guests can borrow excursion gear-such as hiking poles, binoculars, and walking sticks-for outdoor adventures without extra charge. On-site activities include hiking trails, billiards, a games room, bike tours, and temporary art galleries at the Glass House Gallery. Evening entertainment features s'mores by the fire pit, and the resort offers happy hour with complimentary beverages from 4-5 pm.

The resort welcomes pets with pet baskets and pet bowls, and provides designated areas for dogs. Set on 160 secluded acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Santa Lucia Mountains, the property is near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Point Lobos State Reserve, and Hearst Castle. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary shuttle service within the property and access to electric vehicle charging stations.

Adults-Only: Serene environment with no children under 18

Japanese Hot Bath: Two heated pools adjoined by a Japanese hot bath

All-Inclusive Dining: Gourmet meals at The Sur House with wine and cheese social hour

Complimentary Gear: Hiking poles, binoculars, umbrellas, and walking sticks for excursions

Awards: TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice

Pet-Friendly: Pet baskets and bowls provided on-site