Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only

This is our 3rd year in a row that we have stayed here on points. I am a globalist, and this is one of the top properties we have stayed at. The staff is fantastic, and they remember us from past visits. The food is exceptional, and the activities are awesome too.

Plse work out a better food system at sur house & variety and portion dont need to be sooo big- so much waste of food and not delicate fancy - all cheaply put together food- flavor inconsistent and temperature of food serve cold and not properly heat lamp or staff delivered not promptly

Spending Thanksgiving week at Big Sur has made me grateful, once again, for being a Californian for most of my adult life. (I'm also grateful that the resort's policy is no tipping and no children). Alila Ventana Big Sur is a cross between The White Lotus and Restoration Hardware. Only 54 suites on 243 acres, with guests (from Hollywood & Silicon Valley) shuttled around in electric carts. It was built in 1975 with money from "Easy Rider" by producer Lawrence Spector, and it's been a coastal favorite ever since.

The hotel is the destination. There are a few things to do around Big Sur, but if you are staying here you're likely to spend most of your time in the resort. What's great? The staff, the rooms and the views are all amazing. The food is good. Why not 5 stars? The woodpeckers drove us nuts. The staff tried to shoo them away, but if you are offered room 58, think twice. The room design is awesome, but some rooms lack the absolute privacy that is expected in this price range. We've also stayed in the Post Ranch Inn across the street, and we both preferred the PRI. That said, I recommend this hotel also.

This hotel is gorgeous. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Big Sur, it’s a luxury adults only all inclusive that is definitely worth the experience. The service was amazing and the food one of the best for an all inclusive. Many activities were included as well. The Japanese bath house and infinity hot tub are very relaxing. Happy hour and meals at the Sur House with a gorgeous view during sunset were something to look forward to every day of our stay. Highly recommend!