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Alila Ventana Big Sur

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

1,367 guest reviews analysed

48123 Highway One, Big Sur, California 93920

Part of theAlilaCollection

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

83.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 1,367 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Booking.com.

Most noted: noise.

Best for

  • couples
  • honeymoon
  • wellness
  • design lovers

About Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur is an EMPTYJET property in Big Sur, United States. The hotel is part of the Alila brand and is a member of Virtuoso. It appears in the MICHELIN Guide with Two Keys and holds a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. The property is included in American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts and received the World Travel Awards title of California's Most Romantic Resort in 2024.

Guest feedback is reflected in an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 83/100, and Forbes Travel Guide lists it as Four-Star for 2026. The collection affiliation and industry recognitions are highlighted features of the hotel’s profile.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists this property for its Alila affiliation, EMPTYJET status, MICHELIN Guide Two Keys and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star recognition, plus membership in Virtuoso and inclusion in Fine Hotels + Resorts.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Brand
Alila

Awards & affiliations

  • MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · California's Most Romantic Resort2024
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

36.1075, -121.6258 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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