Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only

4.5 star property
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Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Public bath
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920
  • Big Sur Spirit Garden
    15 min walk
  • Big Sur Station
    3 min drive
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
    7 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    51 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Fireplace)

  • 38 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Big Sur Forest Shower)

  • 58 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Hot Tub)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Big Sur)

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed (Big Sur)

  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Coast House)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa, Big Sur)

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

House, 1 King Bed (Pacific)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Bathtub (vista Hot Tub)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace (Roll-In Shower)

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Big Sur

Located in Big Sur, Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Big Sur Station and 7 minutes from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. .This luxury resort is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Andrew Molera State Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

What's nearby

  • Big Sur Spirit Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Sur Station - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • McWay Falls - 21 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nepenthe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Sur House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sierra Mar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ripplewood Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪COAST Big Sur - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only

Adults-only resort with 2 outdoor pools and 2 spa tubs
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Big Sur resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Spa Alila. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). This service features separate men and women areas.
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private patios. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 spa tubs, and a sauna. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 5.00 mi.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy Regional cuisine at The Sur House Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Big Sur? This resort has facilities measuring 12000 square feet (1115 square meters), including conference space. Free valet parking is available onsite.
The Sur House Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free local area shuttle up to 5.00 mi

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Sur House Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Art gallery
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (12000 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Thai
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Reflexology
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 105 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub

Property is also known as

Ventana Inn Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Ventana Inn Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel Big Sur
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Ventana Inn JdV Hotel Adults Big Sur
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Ventana JdV Adults
Ventana Big Sur Alila Resort Adults
Ventana Alila Resort Adults
Ventana Big Sur Alila Adults
Ventana Alila Adults
Ventana Inn Spa a JdV Hotel – Adults Only
Ventana Big Sur an Alila Resort Adults Only
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Ventana Inn Spa a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
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Alila Ventana Big Sur All Inclusive Adults Only
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only Resort

Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 333 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

sun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything from the time we arrived to the time we left, and the staff was so polite. We will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved every moment
AMAZING!!! 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha N

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow , I was blown away but this resort. From views, to friendly and helpful staff, to cleanliness of the room. Had massage as well and absolutely loved it. The gourmet meals were so delicious and to my surprise they were all included in your stay, breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are looking for a quiet romantic getaway this place is a must! I will definitely come back. I don’t usually write reviews but i was so impressed buy this hotel. Every detail was taught through. Loved it ♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, San Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an incredible setting. The facility itself is beautiful. It is, however, very expensive. The biggest drawback is the food. Very uneven in quality. Breakfasts are good, other food is mediocre. In spite of that, I had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much needed: kinks need to be worked out
Check in took FOREVER. Instructions for reception were unclear. Our room wasn’t ready at check in time, and when we received our key cards, they didn’t work! The key cards would deactivate multiple times during our stay as well, and replacements were needed each time. Stay here for the stunning environment and views, but expect some operational/management issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! The only thing my wife and I can think of is: For the cost of staying at Ventana, plus the Entertainment fee, the food should have been free! No joke!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This resort is fantastic. The accommodations are top notch and the property is absolutely gorgeous. It’s the perfect couples retreat getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the breakfast patio is stupendous. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing property. Needs better device.
The resort is gorgeous. The staff very friendly. But they are short staffed. Calls to room service always got an answering machine. One bartender for full bar waiting on drinks, etc. Service was not at the level you expect for such a top resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

MarK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was complicated as the person operating the gate didn't recognize my name and only after buzzing twice were we allowed in. Property is beautiful but room did not have a fireplace as described and we could hear our neighbors making "noises" (yuck!). The nature walk with Brian is a must! He is a great host and this hike followed by a nice stay in the hot tub was highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So, I don’t like crabby reviewers who nitpick on smaller issues etc. I read the reviews on ventana and they were mixed but I booked anyway. Here’s the deal. The area is expensive. I don’t generally spend 1100 a night on a hotel so when I do, I expect it to be top notch. This was not. I would have paid 500-600 a night no problem and felt like I got my money’s worth. It has beautiful views, nice pools, the room was good. The spa was really a check in place more than a spa. The messages were outdoors and excellent (at 200/piece plus tip).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020