Lucia Lodge

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Dayne

View is amazing, breathtaking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Gary

Grace, who runs this property, was extremely friendly and very helpful. I arrived a few hours earlier, which enabled me to enjoy the property without having to wait until 4:00 to check in. This property is very special and I had a great time just staying put and relaxing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Patricia

The location was amazing! Fantastic view!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

einar

“Mountain View” means you have a view of the parking lot. The other cabins looked so cute but the Mountain View cabin has a tiny window onto the parking lot, the whole place is painted a drab brown, the bed is very small (Full) and for the price we were very disappointed. The view from the parking lot is stunning. The breakfast looks like Costco muffins, hard boiled eggs and boxed juice. Breakfast is at least 30 minutes either way

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Jeanne

On the edge of a cliff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Christie

The room was super clean. Very small, not a size you would spend the day in. This is a respite stop rather than a destination. Only 4 rooms have a direct unobstructed view, 4 have a view over the parking lot and 2 have no view. It’s easy to miss coming south on Highway 1. There is no Wi-Fi nor cell reception on the property. If you need WiFi cross HWY 1 to the open pullout. They do have a grab and go breakfast, hard boiled eggs, muffins and juice also some seasonal fruit. Keurig machines in the wardrobe of each room. No refrigeration. Windows open to cool down the rooms and there is a heater if needed. This was 5 minutes from Limekiln State Park. It’s a drive to any restaurant. There was a taco truck Friday and Saturday at the pull out with the WiFi. The view is incredible and we had a full moon. The hostess is there in the mornings. Instructions with your access code are on the door when you arrive, there is a board next to the food/ice shed that has the room assignments.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Arlene

The property is in a fantastic location in Big Sur. Photos viewed when making reservations was obviously when the lodge was in excellent conditions. It is run down not just rustic, plywood walls and ceiling with scrws/nails run through; carpet has large spill stains; no heat or air conditioning available during our stay. In the day, the room was a sauna and at night, it was an ice box. So, needs tender love and care for it to worth the price we paid, totally disappointed. Again, staff were friendly, provided direction, and room was clean.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

KH

Amazing view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Darlene

Beautiful weather was perfect
Had a little hick and saw dear

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Joseph

Receive the excellent welcome from the hostess had a great time

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Tymon

Wonderful location, clean and easy check in and check out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Jasmin

The location is beautiful. We did not stay for the breakfast. No staff onsite.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Dave

Overpriced, poorly maintained property. Didn’t realize that property was 20 miles (1 hour) south of Big Sur defeating our objective to have easy access to Big Sur. It was more remote and no closer than amenity rich Carmel to the north while similarly priced. The touted views were no more spectacular than the myriad free views at scenic overlooks along the way. We arrived tired and hungry after a 5 hour drive only to discover no dining nearby, a shabby building, a mandated online check in process with no wifi and no staff available to correct the problem. We were denied a refund based on a late cancellation clause that didn’t even apply to being unable to check in. The property was of subpar quality for an Expedia listing, but Expedia supported the refund denial defense anyway.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Qiuju

Nice location with a great view

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Rory

Clean, comfortable rooms and a fantastic location overlooking the water. Highly recommended

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Marianne

View is beautiful. Very remote. Disappointed at the exterior. No staff. Self check-in. No amenities. The room was clean. Bathroom was very nice. No breakfast. Over priced. Suggest getting food before you get there.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Paul

Muffin and Dark hard boiled eggs. No WiFi. Silverfish roaches in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Gary

Clean place with a great view.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Claudia

The rooms overlooking the ocean make this property a find. If you are staying in one of the other rooms like we did that face the parking lot with no ocean view nor space to sit outside your room, then paying $360 for a mid-week night was not worth it. Our room was dated and the window did not lock (the mechanism to
close the window was missing). We didn’t stay for the continental breakfast served out of a small shed in the morning. Our room could have used a few more lights. Parking & Wifi included but in our room no fridge.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Martin

Did not like breakfast at all

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Mohammad

The location is absolutely outstanding.
The rooms and breakfast is very basic.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Joseph Tzuder

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4/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Haley N Dickerson

This hotel is only so expensive because it’s one of few in the area. In any big city it would’ve been $60 a night and considered a motel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Alison

This place is really lovely and quiet. The views are amazing! Despite the loss of their restaurant they did provide some fruit, blueberry bread, boiled eggs and some other items for breakfast. It's a long drive in either direction for food so be prepared with snacks as the only way to cook is with a small microwave oven. The staff were very nice and provided us with additional coffee when asked. I can't wait to get back to Lucia Lodge, it is a special place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Marlon

Amazing location!! A must see!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Thomas

Seamless check-in procedure, rooms, very clean by Julia

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Jean

Good parking, lovely location, comfy bed and very clean… the shower was wonderful…. Hot and strong….breakfast was as expected.

the grounds are looking a little tattered tho over the years but have the potential to be beautiful!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Nancy

The name is misleading as there is no lodge or restaurant. It is a single story structure with about 10 rooms. The unit interior was fine and very clean, the exterior of the building and grounds were in poor condition. The view is great but not worth the cost of the stay. There are better options available in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Fred

Quiet, clean , simple and remote w/ great views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Aidan

Truly amazing location.. And easy parking outside.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Shanda

This is the most beautiful location I've ever seen. The view out our front door was breathtaking. Two Adirondack chairs in front of the unit made it the perfect spot to read a book or have a glass of wine. The rooms were very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The only issue is the lack of food options near the property. There are no restaurants or convenient stores to get drinks or snacks within 20 minutes...and be prepared to pay hefty prices for everything! Also no fridge. However, the Lodge makes that clear in its description of the amenities. And the location and view make it worth the inconvenience. We just bought a large water jug and non-perishable snacks in Carmel before the drive up the coast. We would definitely stay there again!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Francisco

Room was confi and great, no staff was a bummer

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Deborah

An amazing stay. Clean room, comfy bed, clean bathroom. Thin walls. Good breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Magdalena

This property has a spectacular ocean view. The room is small, good for max 2 people. Breakfast is basic, orange juice, eggs & bread. Parking is perfect right in front of the rooms. There's no staff on site, just the housekeeper.It's just 30 mins away from Nepenthe Restaurant.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Gayle

A worthwhile lodge for your Big Sur visit. The bathroom looked freshly renovated with nice tile and marble, and was very clean, the bedroom felt older but clean and the bed comfortable. The views were lovely. We appreciated the table and chairs in the room for eating the food we brought with us. The breakfast offered was hard boiled eggs, mandarin oranges, juice, and a sweet loaf (that looked good but we didn’t eat). Parking was easy although the short driveway off Route 1 was rather steep and unpaved. The staff was very friendly and helpful, but they weren’t there at check-in; they come by in the morning to bring breakfast and prepare the rooms. It’s not a destination resort, but if your destination is Big Sur, Lucia Lodge is a decent place to stay and we would return. (A cabin we had booked in Big Sur last year was so dirty we left immediately, returning home rather than staying in the area. In comparison, Lucia Lodge though less expensive was much nicer with better views.)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Kevin

Great view of sunset. Take trail behind hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Miranda

The best experience. Views and peace!!!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2026

David

Lucia is VERY REMOTE- fifteen miles from restaurant or grocery and the room was tiny. The coastline is breathtaking below the property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Tengyu

Everything is good; fantastic view. The only thing is that the address on the map is the closed restaurant. It took us 15 minutes in the dark to find out the location (which is very close to the address on the map but in the dark it’s really hard to see)

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Herbert

Everything was wonderful! Perfect for a weekend getaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Rachel

Beautiful location! Serene, quiet and at night all the stars are out for you to see!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Erin

Could not ask for a better view!

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Arlena

While the view was beautiful, that was really the only thing. WiFi hardly works. Don't provide real hygiene products for the shower (bare minimum). Walls are insanely thin and the neighbors kept us up until 3am. The closest general store is in an extremely rough area. Not ideal, we were most happy upon leaving.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

nelson

Nice room. Parking convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Nancy

Great location and views..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Norman

Beautiful view. Nice to stay in quaint older lodge. No contact checkin and checkout. The ocean view rooms were sold out, but they looked really nice with chairs outside to soak in the view. So I would try to book earlier and get one of those next time. Easy parking, Tasty blueberry bread, eggs and juice and coffee available for breakfast. A great stop between Pinnacles NP and Channel Islands if you are touring National Parks.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2026

Tim

No staff..no cell service to contact anyone. Had to drive an hr north to get ahold of anyone to get directions on how to get in. The Expedia website did not properly display the property or lack of amenties. Not a good experience. The positive is the room was clean when we finally got in.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Christian

Room was clean, nice with more amenities than I thought, it was quiet and the checkin instructions arrived on time and were clear. The grounds are beautiful. It was wonderful to come after a long day of hiking and have an actually comfy clean bed. I was able to read and have some wine we had bought earlier to unwind and enjoy the evening. Wonderful place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Mark

Small but clean and comfortable room. The location and views were unmatched.

Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Jan 2026

Karyn

I realize that this business has had devastating setbacks with the Highway 1 closure and fire in 2021, but if they want to stay in business they need to up their game or sell to someone who can.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Rachel

Views > anything else

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Vonda

We loved our stay at this gorgeous lodge. Checking in and out was easy, The room was clean, and the cleaning staff were on top of any of our needs. The bed was comfortable with nice sheets/comforter. We appreciated the breakfast, ice, WIFI, bottled water, coffee/tea, and a very aggressive hot shower head. We did avail ourselves of any of the toiletries, but it was a nice addition.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Kimberly

So isn’t a beautiful place clean wonderful experience

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

Hamideh

The views

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Jonathan

This place really holds a special significance for my partner and me, for a lot of different reasons. But recently, I unfortunately left my wedding ring there, and they were incredibly understanding and even went above and beyond to ship it right back to me safely. Because of this, I will always be deeply grateful for the kindness and flexibility they demonstrated.But besides that, it's also a beautiful view and the cottage are perfect and private

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Elisa

Great stay! Clean room, BEAUTIFUL view, very pleasant staff. The continental breakfast could have been better, but due to a recent fire, it was understandable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Paxton

Quiet,beautiful, clean & tidy..great sunrise and sunsets

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Margaret

Amazing views

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Brandy

This was worth the drive. Amazing views and cute little cabins with contactless check in. The bed was very comfortable and it was quiet. Be prepared to bring your own food, because the restaurant was lost to fire. The only drawbacks were that there were only two bath towels and the tiniest sliver of soap (with nowhere to put it in the shower). And the bed was only queen sized, for those of us who have gotten used to having more room. Overall, it was beautiful and peaceful. It felt like we were at the end of the Earth and it was awesome.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Carmy

The view is unparalleled
No close restaurants
Not close to main shopping
But I’d live there

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

Brian

No TV is ok, but at least have a small refrigerator - it is especially necessary- especially given that the location is cut off from so many services by the landslide.
The continental breakfast was a very frugal repast.
Ocean view this time of year had to be imagined mostly due to the fog, but it is a lovely location. We are glad we took the trip, but were expecting 4 post beds and got a starter bed with no headboard.
I would go back, but at 2/3 the price.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Graham

I was expecting a remote and simple living experience with pleasant coastal views. With the highway closed to traffic just two miles to the north and therefore no through traffic, it certainly was isolated. The cabin was well maintained and comfortable, but it is the views that sell the place. They are breathtaking.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Douglas

Spectacular view

The lodge itself was not what I expected. For what I paid I expected a larger room with more amenities although everything in the room was clean and nice. It was unusual to have the microwave and breakfast bar outside in a little shed. With that said, I would come again because the view was absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!!!! my wife and I spent several hours outside just enjoying the view.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Monica

Great location, cozy, clean. The only drawback is having to drive at least 12 miles to get a meal, other than that, wonderful experience! Always wanted to go to Big Sur and i’m so glad we stayed at Lucia Lodge.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Barbara

Views incredible !!! Room wonderful. Great bedding & towels!!! I’d recommend liquid soap for the shower or at least a larger bar of bath soap . Coffee maker in room and continental breakfast nice touch. Fireplace, stove, charming, and no TV welcomed. !!! Internet appreciated however. LOVED our stay!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Cristian

Beautiful and relaxing place with ocean view
Everything was just breathtaking. Very romantic.
We'll be definitely back.

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Emily

Quaint Spot overlooking Bug Sur coastline

We went for an overnight stay, beautiful views the room was very nice. Entry from outside and view of the ocean. We left the windows open and could hear the surf all night. Lovely

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Tara

Stunning views! Truly spectacular experience!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Amarjit

Very quiet and romantic place to get away from the everyday life and unwind with your special someone

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Christina

Amazing view. The drive is worth the view and the simple quaint cabin was ideal. No TV or fluff. Just sound of the ocean waves and the birds singing. Simple yet beautiful peacefulness. I would stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

thomas

Staff seemed indifferent to customers

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Nicole

There is no staff on the property. If you have an issue, like we did getting locked out of our room, there is no cell service for help.
There is no tv.
Breakfast is a joke, left in a cabinet outside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Lilly

Really good view - not a lot to do in the area besides hiking. If you’re into quiet and being outdoors it is perfect. Make sure you bring food for the room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Daniel

Tranquility Point

The room was immaculate, and the views unparalleled. There are different locations to view the cliffs and the ocean, and you can hear the waves breaking throughout the day. It's tempting just to stay-put and absorb the quietude. There is no restaurant on the premises, so I brought my food and was provided a toaster and an ice chest. Lots of hiking locations nearby.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Vijay

Amazing views, great service