When you choose Alila Ventana Big Sur, you are choosing a fascinating resort on California's beautiful Pacific coast. Part of the Hyatt brand, this luxury hotel is a place of unparalleled beauty and tranquility, surrounded by 65 hectares of unspoiled nature. Cozy rooms, suites, and villas in a rustic forest cabin style await you, as does a luxurious campground where you can hear the call of the wilderness even more clearly. The hotel's holistic offerings include yoga classes, hiking, bike tours, kayaking, diving, surfing, wine and cheese tastings, Japanese hot springs, two heated outdoor pools, a beautiful spa, and authentic Californian cuisine with stunning ocean views.
The hotel's two heated outdoor pools are a highlight, pampering you with sea views, sun loungers, and parasols. The Mountain Pool also offers direct access to the Japanese-inspired hot springs. At the Alila Spa, you can relax with Asian-inspired massages or even enjoy astrological readings and meditation sessions. The 24-hour fitness center has a range of modern cardio and strength training equipment and offers free yoga classes every day. Be sure to visit the Glass House Gallery, the hotel's own art gallery, which offers sweeping views of the forest and the sea. Popular activities in the magnificent natural surroundings include hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, surfing, and diving.
Decide whether you want to stay in the main area of the hotel or venture out on a little outdoor adventure at the "glamping site." The hotel section offers cozy rooms, suites, and villas, all housed in low wooden buildings with furnished outdoor areas. The interior design is consistently chic and cabin-like, with wood paneling, carpets on tile floors, and soft lighting. Leather and wood accents give the rooms a warm atmosphere, while the earth-toned color palette creates an elegant and cozy feel. Some suites also feature outdoor showers and Jacuzzis. The campground offers high-quality tents with fire pits, USB ports, and heated blankets.
The cozy Sur House is the main restaurant at Alila Ventana Big Sur. Local dishes, refreshing drinks, and cocktails are served in a rustic dining room with stunning views and a spacious terrace. The wine list is surprisingly extensive and offers several local options. The Big Sur Smokehouse is an equally casual barbecue restaurant with a Californian touch, where you can sample house-smoked meats with homemade sauces, salads, and side dishes made from fresh farm ingredients. For private dinners, the spectacular Glass House is available, where you can enjoy your meal while looking out over the ocean through a huge glass front.
The adults-only Alila Ventana Big Sur welcomes you to a nearly 65-acre property nestled among dense redwood forests right by the ocean. From the outside, the hotel looks like a charming forest cabin, but a closer look reveals a world of impressive facilities, luxurious accommodations, and a unique glamping site that literally invites you to "glamorous camping." The chic rooms feature wood and leather accents, upscale bathrooms with separate walk-in showers and bathtubs, and high-quality amenities. All units have spacious balconies or terraces with views, and many have fireplaces, adding to the rustic forest cabin atmosphere. The glamping facilities offer high-quality tents and luxurious shared showers with underfloor heating and fire pits.
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