Rooms & Rates
Rooms at Deetjen’s are romantic and rustic, decorated with treasures from the past. Our quality beds feature linens as often found in fine European hotels. Rooms look out onto lush redwood forest in the front canyon as well as the Inn’s well-tended gardens.
The Inn is a time-honored spot for honeymoons, anniversaries, and intimate gatherings of family and friends. Our hope is that, to quote a journal entry from a guest in 1955, that you "arrive here as a stranger but depart as a friend."
We maintain this peaceful environment miles away from the energy of modern life. Please know that we have no televisions, internet access nor telephones in the rooms, and no cell phone coverage on the property.
Our historic buildings have single-wall construction and are far from soundproof. Five of our most historic rooms in the Hayloft Hostel (built in the 1930’s) share two bathrooms. All other rooms have private bathrooms.
Deetjen's Guidelines:
Please email or call us to begin booking your stay, by calling (831) 667-2377.
A reminder that Deetjen's is a rustic, historic Inn, with a small, dedicated staff, available from 11am to 4pm to assist you in finding the best room for your stay.
Our mission is to preserve, rehabilitate, and revitalize historic Deetjen's Big Sur Inn and to maintain the original character of the Inn’s architecture, the grounds, and the unique experience for generations to come; and to protect the Inn's designation on the National Register of Historic Places; and to provide deep and meaningful work for residents in and around Big Sur. In keeping with our mission, Deetjen's is suitable for individuals, couples, and small family gatherings. Our apologies that we do not offer destination wedding services nor elopements. An incidental fee of $150/room-night may be charged for groups that book as individuals.
Please review our full Policies and Restrictions here before your arrival.
Payment
Payment is taken in-full at the time of booking. If you cancel at least fourteen (14) days before your arrival the payment is refundable or transferable and a 10% processing fee is applied. If you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival your payment is non-refundable.
COVID-19
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 and cannot travel you may change the date of your stay for no additional charge. If you request a refund the 10% processing fee is applied.
Deetjen’s Inc, is committed to the preservation of the Inn’s buildings and the representation of a Big Sur lifestyle that serves the community-at-large.
- Check-in time is 4 pm and checkout time is 12 noon.
- All rooms are non-smoking.
- We require a two-night minimum stay on weekends and holidays.
- Rooms are subject Monterey County taxes.
- To ensure a tranquil stay for all of our guests, we ask that everyone be quiet after 10pm and before 8am.
- We do not have rollaway beds.
- If there are more than 2 guests per room, we charge a $25 housekeeping fee for each additional guest. By order of the Fire Marshal over occupying a room is prohibited by law.
Room Details
- Room Details with Weekday/Weekend Room Rates
- Room rates are per-night and subject to Monterey County Taxes and Fees.
Hayloft Hostel (Five rooms share two bathrooms)
- Van Gogh | 130/160
- Two Single Beds, Shared Bath
- Small and sweet, recalls the famous painter's bedroom at Arles.
- Little Room | 130/160
- Double Bed, Shared Bath
- A simple, romantic bedroom.
- Petite Cuisine | 100/120
- One Single Bed, Shared Bath, Sink and Counter
- For one person only; a tiny room meant to inspire introspection.
- Honeymoon | 275/340
- Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Wood-burning Stove, Private Garden
- A gracious room with a lovely private garden. A favorite of our repeat guests!
- Fireplace | 275/340
- Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Wood-burning Stove and Deck
- In the north corner of the Hayloft building, Fireplace has a sun-splashed deck overlooking the Inn.
The Franklin House
- Chateau Fiasco (Upstairs) | 325/385
- Queen Bed, Private Bath and Deck
- A light-filled room with beautiful windows and a small, vine covered deck.
- Edy's | 250/310
- Queen Bed, Private Bath, Garden View
- Small and sweet, nestled behind the canopy of the magnolia.
- Franklin | 325/385
- Queen Bed, Private Bath and Fireplace
- The quintessential Deetjen’s experience.
The Row
- Grandpa’s Room | 360/420
- Queen Bed, Single Bed (In an Alcove), Wood-burning Stove, Private Bath
- The former home of the Inn's founder Grandpa Deetjen, this room has special magic, and Grandpa's "vinyl" aka record collection.
- Top Antique | 300/375
- Queen Bed, Single Bed (In an Alcove), Private Bath
- An upstairs room with sloping roofs and view of the Inn and the front canyon.
- 13th Room | 360/420
- Queen Bed, Single Bed, Wood-burning Stove, Private Bath
- Enjoy reading or writing a book in the window seat overlooking the front canyon.
- Antique Apartment | 360/420
- Queen Bed, Single Bed, Wood-burning Stove, Private Bath
- This was the Inn's antique store in the 1950's.
- New Room | 360/420
- Queen Bed, Private Bath and Wood-burning Stove.
- Relax in the quiet energy of New Room, built in 1951.
- Champagne | 360/420
- Queen Bed, Wood-burning Stove, Private Bath
- Built in 1941, this charming room has a peaceful forest view.
- Chalet (Upstairs Room) | 360/420
- Queen Bed, Two Single Beds, Private Bath
Castro Cabin
- Castro Cabin | 325/385
- Double Bed, Private Bath and Deck overlooking the creek.
- Our only standalone cabin sits under the redwoods next to Castro Creek.
Creek House
- Upper Creek (Upstairs Room) | 375/435
- Queen Bed, Private Bath, Large Balcony/Deck.
- Enjoy the view of the front canyon from the deck of this simple upstairs room.
- Lower Creek | 375/435
- Queen Bed, Single Bed and Private Bath
- One of our most comfortable rooms, French doors step onto the trail and with a view of the creek at the edge of the forest.
The Stokes Building
- Stokes | 375/435
- Queen Bed, Updated Private Bath, Sofa Bed, and Picture Window
- Romantic Stokes offers an insulated wall between the rooms for a more peaceful and quiet stay.
- Faraway | 375/435
- Queen Bed, Updated Private Bath and private enclosed deck
- Farthest away from our restaurant, Faraway is private and inviting.
