We absolutely love Ventana, and we'll continue to stay there for the rest of our lives, I'm sure. This was our fourth or fifth time staying there, but the first time since the new ownership showed some changes. The service throughout the whole property was fantastic. The restaurant was as divine as ever. The two elements I was not happy... more

We stayed at the Ventana because we had a reservation at Esalen to use the hot springs from 1 - 3 AM (the only time they open the springs to the public). The springs at Esalen were really the highlight of our trip - don't let the weird hour deter you. It's really an unbelievable experience! The Ventana was quite... more

Ventana is a beautiful and relaxing place to get away. The spa amenities are wonderful and the entire ambiance of the resort is peaceful and friendly. My only very minor complaints are room service is very slow, should you choose to dine in your room in favor of visiting the amazingly excellent restaurant in person. Also, if you have a... more

We hosted our destination wedding at the Ventana restaurant terraces. The site itself was just magical - gorgeous ocean views, great lounge type seating, and beautiful landscape surroundings. It is the perfect blend of Big Sur rusticity and 5 star luxury. The day couldn't have been better, and all of our guests raved about the venue, food, and staff. The... more

We only stayed one night, a bit of a waste in a gorgeous restful place such as this. Upgraded to a suite as they weren't really busy: private, beautiful high ceilings, deck, magic bed, etc etc!!! Views onto the surrounding hills, great outdoor areas to relax, pools. Avril at reception was very helpful and friendly, while maintaining complete professionalism. The... more

Almost don't want to share how great this place is. You can stay at the resort or camp down by the river and then dine at the 5 star restaurant. Brilliant - stunning - amazing!!. more

We had heard so much about Ventana and we were looking forward to staying there. We were not disappointed - the location is amazing, in the middle of the woods with an ocean view. The restaurant has reopened and was terrific - if you sit outside, you have an ocean view. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and wonderful walking... more

OK I have to admit I would NEVER stay at a resort like this because of the price. We used AMEX points so the weekend was "free". I think for the price I would give this 4.5 stars overall. I am a camper at heart and I felt like everyone here was a bit stodgy and a lot older than... more

My husband and I stayed at the Ventana Inn for 2 nights to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We were very fortunate that a law firm came the same weekend for a retreat and as a result, the other guests who had reserved standard rooms were upgraded. We had a gorgeous, almost brand new room in the Pacific building with... more