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LGBTQIA Welcoming Hotels near Pfeiffer Beach

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Pfeiffer Beach on Hotels.com. These LGBTQIA Welcoming Hotels close to Pfeiffer Beach consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 12, 2026.
A rustic lodge with a sign reading "BIG SUR LODGE" and a signboard advertising beer flights and rotating craft.
A long dining table set for a meal in a spacious room with wooden flooring and white pillars.
A hotel room with a bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, a window with blinds, and a framed picture above the bed.
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.

1. Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge
Big Sur
Big Sur Lodge
A wooden pergola with steps leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.
A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A multi-story wooden building with outdoor seating areas and a landscaped garden.
A forested campsite with a yellow tent, a fire pit, and a picnic table.

2. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Posts
CNY13,114
CNY15,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Alila Ventana Big Sur
An outdoor deck with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A pool area with a fenced deck, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling light, a large mirror, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

3. Hidden Valley Inn

Hidden Valley Inn
Carmel Valley
CNY855
CNY956 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hidden Valley Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.
A hotel sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a covered outdoor area and a parking lot.
A spacious kitchen with a white countertop, recessed ceiling lights, and a door leading outside.

4. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
CNY504
CNY624 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Aura Inn Monterey
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A kitchen area with a coffee machine, toaster, and bread display.
A Best Western Park Crest Inn sign with a yellow building and a landscaped garden in front.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer and a payment terminal.

5. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn
Alta Mesa
CNY900
CNY1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Best Western Park Crest Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The Stevenson Monterey."
A motel with a two-story structure, a neon sign, and a clear entrance.
A reception desk with framed pictures, a clock, and a plant.

6. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
Downtown Monterey
CNY610
CNY700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Stevenson Monterey
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool, chairs, and a railing.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables and chairs, hanging plants, and a spiral light fixture.

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
Casanova Oak Knoll
CNY658
CNY760 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.
A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

8. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
CNY1,706
CNY2,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A building entrance with a check-in desk, a door marked 'OFFICE,' and potted plants.
A window with white shutters, offering a view of a brick roof and trees.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

9. Carmel Wayfarer Inn

Carmel Wayfarer Inn
Northwest Carmel
CNY1,058
CNY1,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Carmel Wayfarer Inn
A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.
A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

10. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
CNY1,792
CNY2,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.
A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina
Marina
CNY2,395
CNY2,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.

12. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
CNY1,456
CNY1,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A palm tree-lined street with a sidewalk, a fire hydrant, and a building with green and white trim.
A two-story motel with a green and white exterior, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a television, and a decorative wall piece.

13. Monterey Pines Inn

Monterey Pines Inn
Monterey Vista
CNY502
CNY631 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Monterey Pines Inn
A modern interior with a long corridor lined with wooden chairs, framed artwork, and hanging plants.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a stone-tiled floor.

14. Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG
New Monterey
CNY1,402
CNY1,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.

15. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
CNY1,444
CNY1,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Wave Street Inn
A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.
A spacious room with a large window overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and elegant furniture.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat with a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and a chair.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

16. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Retreat
CNY1,644
CNY1,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door leading to another room.
A framed black and white photograph of California with the Capitol building, located in a hotel lobby with a carpeted floor and a reception desk.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted above the counter.
A patio with a wooden fence, white plastic chairs, and small potted plants.

17. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
Pelican Inn Monterey
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and string lights.
A sign for Villa Franca Inn with a parking lot in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a painting, a television, and a desk.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet paper holder, and a white door.

18. Villa Franca Inn

Villa Franca Inn
Monterey Vista
CNY549
CNY630 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Villa Franca Inn
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

19. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
CNY1,201
CNY1,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Victorian Inn
A patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a desk, and a window with blinds.
A room with a white door, a bulletin board, two chairs, a small table, a cabinet, and a window with a view of a building.
A building with a sign for 'Carmel Oaks Inn & Suites' and a pathway leading to it.

20. Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn

Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
Downtown Carmel
CNY1,165
CNY1,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Clarion Collection Carmel Oaks Inn
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Other landmarks near Pfeiffer Beach

A coastal landscape with a prominent hill featuring a lighthouse and a beach.

Big Sur Station

9.2/10 (75 reviews)
Big Sur Station is worth a visit, located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from central Big Sur.
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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

9.4/10 (835 reviews)
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from central Big Sur, why not stop by during your stay.
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Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach

Keyhole Arch at Pfeiffer Beach is just one of the landmarks located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Big Sur, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.
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Wreck Beach

If being by the water is a major draw, Wreck Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central Big Sur. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Pfeiffer Beach.
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Big Sur River Inn

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Big Sur River Inn— just one of the monuments in Big Sur Village.
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Big Sur Spirit Garden

8.0/10 (1 review)
Big Sur Spirit Garden is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Big Sur, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Big Sur Spirit Garden, you'll love Point Sur State Historic Park and Partington Cove, both just a short drive away.
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The Henry Miller Memorial Library

The Henry Miller Memorial Library is worth a pic or two when discovering Posts.
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Molera Ranch House Museum

Molera Ranch House Museum is just one of the landmarks located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Big Sur, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Big Sur has to offer, head to Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer Beach, and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Pfeiffer Beach?

  • Guests enjoy staying at Alila Ventana Big Sur, which is a resort close to Pfeiffer Beach.
  • Another highly rated resort is Bernardus Lodge & Spa, which is in the larger area.
  • In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 1,261 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Pfeiffer Beach?

You can review prices on Hotels.com by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Remember that rates vary based on where and when you plan to go.

  • Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY502

Can I find hotels close to Pfeiffer Beach that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

What are the best romantic hotels near Pfeiffer Beach?

  • For a romantic stay, Post Ranch Inn offers an ocean-view restaurant, 3 outdoor pools, and couples/private dining. It's near Pfeiffer Beach.
  • Alila Ventana Big Sur is another great choice, and it's in the larger area.

What are the best hotels close to Pfeiffer Beach with free breakfast?

  • Begin your day with a free continental breakfast at L Auberge Carmel, which is within reach of Pfeiffer Beach.
  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave is also a recommended place to stay with a free continental breakfast, and it's located in the larger area.

Which hotels near Pfeiffer Beach have rooms with great views?

  • Travelers can enjoy rooms with ocean or mountain views at Alila Ventana Big Sur, which is within reach of Pfeiffer Beach.
  • Another great choice nearby is Bernardus Lodge & Spa, which has rooms with mountain or vineyard views.

What are the best family hotels close to Pfeiffer Beach?

What are the best luxury hotels near Pfeiffer Beach?

  • Pamper yourself with a stay at Post Ranch Inn, which is near Pfeiffer Beach. This hotel features a restaurant called Sierra Mar Restaurant, and offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.
  • A second luxurious choice is Alila Ventana Big Sur, which is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Pfeiffer Beach with free parking?

  • Drive and park with ease when you stay at Alila Ventana Big Sur, which offers free valet parking. You'll be within reach of Pfeiffer Beach.
  • L Auberge Carmel also has free parking and is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Pfeiffer Beach with a pool?

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Pfeiffer Beach?

  • You can spend the day relaxing by the water at Pfeiffer Beach, though you might also want to see nearby sights like Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, and Point Sur Lighthouse.
  • Big Sur River Inn is another place to visit in the area.

What are the best lodges close to Pfeiffer Beach?

What are the best cabins close to Pfeiffer Beach?

  • Big Sur Cozy Cabin: Enjoy peace and quiet when you stay at this cabin, which is located within reach of Pfeiffer Beach.
  • The Little Gem in Big Sur w/Private Hiking & Views: Here's another cozy cabin to consider, which is in the larger area.

What are the best campsites near Pfeiffer Beach?

  • COCON Van Life | Free Aquarium Tix • Laguna Seca Racing • Fort Ord Hiking Trail: Experience the quiet of a rural setting when you stay within reach of Pfeiffer Beach. This campsite offers guests a fireplace.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Pfeiffer Beach?

About the destination

Where is Pfeiffer Beach?

Big Sur is home to Pfeiffer Beach. Big Sur is a romantic city liked for its hiking and seaside. If you'd like to find things to do in the area, you may want to check out Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Things to See and Do near Pfeiffer Beach

What to See near Pfeiffer Beach

  • Los Padres National Forest
  • Big Sur Station
  • Big Sur River Inn
  • Point Sur State Historic Park
  • Point Sur Lighthouse

How to Get to Pfeiffer Beach

Flights to Big Sur

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from central Big Sur
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from central Big Sur

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