Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort

“One of the best Hyatt properties in the world, bar none.”

We've stayed at this property several times over the past few years and I can definitively say that a stay here should be on everyone's bucket list. The service is as spectacular as the pacific ocean views. There are hiking and other excursions to fill your day, or you can simply hang out in a... more

We've stayed at this property several times over the past few years and I can definitively say that a stay here should be on everyone's bucket list. The service is as spectacular as the pacific ocean views. There are hiking and other excursions to fill your day, or you can simply hang out in a hammock and do nothing. The meals are incredible and staff aim to please, regardless of the request. There isn't a bad room on the property so do yourself a favor and book a few nights.

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“Wonderful, luxury experience. Amazing value with points.”

We use our Hyatt points and globalist benefits so our review on value may be skewed as we've never paid in cash for our stays, points only. We LOVE this property and have gone 3 years in a row always to celebrate a special occasion. Property is beautiful, relaxing, quiet and adults only. Luxury... more

We use our Hyatt points and globalist benefits so our review on value may be skewed as we've never paid in cash for our stays, points only. We LOVE this property and have gone 3 years in a row always to celebrate a special occasion. Property is beautiful, relaxing, quiet and adults only. Luxury experience from start to finish. Staff is all friendly, helpful and always accommodated all our requests. The last 2 years getting lunch to go on our departure always took longer than planned but that is my only complaint about our experience. Everything else was wonderful. We usually stay 3-4 nights in the spa suite and will go off property for 1 meal (the Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn). Hardest thing is planning all your meals and ensuring you're hungry enough when the next meal comes around :) We try to plan it so we can even order from the late-night menu but were only able to do that once. We love all the food and drinks. We live near the beach so appreciate being amongst all the trees in Big Sur. We love walking to the restaurant as you get to wind through nature, bird watch, see deer, etc. If you cannot walk or don't want to, they have a cart to take you door to door. Extra paid activities we enjoyed: Falconry ($$$), Axe throwing ($), Cocktail making ($). We LOVE birds so getting up close and personal with some and learning about them was a real treat. Was afraid of axe throwing but turned out to be really fun and we were good at it too :-D We learned a lot about honey, herbs and the surrounding area during the cocktail making class. I don't have much to add that others have not said, but I highly recommend this property, you need at least 2 nights, 3-4 if you have points or can afford it.

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