Jun 30, 2023, 9:42 pm
Last edit by: SanDiego1K
Dinner reservations and activities: email [email protected]
Big Sur Smokehouse is closed at least thru end of July 2023.
Your stay includes all meals, whether in-room 24 hours a day, lunch on the Sur House Terrace from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or dinner at The Sur House—our award-winning restaurant that is open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Please see our dining menus here.
Signature experiences:
· Morning Movement (Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, Big SurCus Poi Dance)
· Coast Ridge Hike
· Bees and Big Sur
Falconry
· Foragers Hike
· Redwood Hike
· Sur House Social
· S'mores
· Astronomy
July 2023 activity schedule:
https://www.ventanabigsur.com/pdf/JU..._AtAGlance.pdf
Big Sur Smokehouse is closed at least thru end of July 2023.
Your stay includes all meals, whether in-room 24 hours a day, lunch on the Sur House Terrace from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or dinner at The Sur House—our award-winning restaurant that is open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Please see our dining menus here.
Signature experiences:
· Morning Movement (Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation, Big SurCus Poi Dance)
· Coast Ridge Hike
· Bees and Big Sur
Falconry
· Foragers Hike
· Redwood Hike
· Sur House Social
· S'mores
· Astronomy
July 2023 activity schedule:
https://www.ventanabigsur.com/pdf/JU..._AtAGlance.pdf
Ventana Big Sur- Alila - REVIEW MASTER THREAD
Nov 16, 2021, 7:00 pm
#1666
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Yes. I highly recommend arriving at least that early. Have lunch at the pool and walk around or swim or do anything else you want to do.
Nov 16, 2021, 10:50 pm
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But I do see the value in having lunch there by the pool, at least if the weather is nice.
Nov 17, 2021, 7:57 am
#1668
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Or lunch at the smokehouse if you have a room number but not yet a key.
Nov 19, 2021, 8:30 am
#1671
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Nov 19, 2021, 8:33 am
#1672
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Nov 19, 2021, 8:59 am
#1673
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Hyatt's web site indicates in multiple places that this is likely an oversight in the rate rules. For example, the reservations page states "Each resort booking now features an array of inclusive offerings including all meals." and the hotel's sites say "Each Ventana booking now features the following inclusive offerings: Dining in-room (all meals), poolside on your dedicated chaise lounge (lunch), or at The Sur House (breakfast and dinner)." and "Our new inclusive model enhances the experience even further; meals are included with your stay, and upgraded options such as alcoholic beverages are available for separate purchase."
If you're at all concerned though, it wouldn't hurt to send the property an email and get written confirmation that this rate includes the same benefits as the "Inclusive Offer" rate.
Nov 19, 2021, 7:47 pm
#1674
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Interesting that this hotel is participating in this offer ...
Hyatt's web site indicates in multiple places that this is likely an oversight in the rate rules. For example, the reservations page states "Each resort booking now features an array of inclusive offerings including all meals." and the hotel's sites say "Each Ventana booking now features the following inclusive offerings: Dining in-room (all meals), poolside on your dedicated chaise lounge (lunch), or at The Sur House (breakfast and dinner)." and "Our new inclusive model enhances the experience even further; meals are included with your stay, and upgraded options such as alcoholic beverages are available for separate purchase."
If you're at all concerned though, it wouldn't hurt to send the property an email and get written confirmation that this rate includes the same benefits as the "Inclusive Offer" rate.
Hyatt's web site indicates in multiple places that this is likely an oversight in the rate rules. For example, the reservations page states "Each resort booking now features an array of inclusive offerings including all meals." and the hotel's sites say "Each Ventana booking now features the following inclusive offerings: Dining in-room (all meals), poolside on your dedicated chaise lounge (lunch), or at The Sur House (breakfast and dinner)." and "Our new inclusive model enhances the experience even further; meals are included with your stay, and upgraded options such as alcoholic beverages are available for separate purchase."
If you're at all concerned though, it wouldn't hurt to send the property an email and get written confirmation that this rate includes the same benefits as the "Inclusive Offer" rate.
Nov 19, 2021, 10:41 pm
#1676
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I'm also staying here a few nights in January. I asked Hyatt about it and they told me all rates including award stays are all-inclusive.
Nov 20, 2021, 5:38 am
#1677
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"Each resort booking now features an array of inclusive offerings including all meals. Check here to view inclusions."
Here's the full list from the web site ...
"Each Ventana booking now features the following inclusive offerings:
- Dining in-room (all meals), poolside on your dedicated chaise lounge (lunch), or at The Sur House (breakfast and dinner)—which has a spacious new seating plan and is now reserved exclusively for resort guests.
- Convenient, healthy, and inspiring snacks to take on the day’s adventures, along with complimentary keepsake reusable water bottles.
- Access to the resort’s Signature Experiences such as Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, and daily hikes.
- Access to fitness center.
- Volvo chauffeur service within a three-mile radius
- The Excursion Outpost, featuring complimentary items for your use on hikes and more.
- New outdoor lounging nooks across the grounds, perfect for couples.
Please note that spa services, retail, Alila Experiences, upgraded food offerings and alcoholic beverages—including our award-winning cocktails and wines from our 10,000-bottle cellar—are available for a supplementary charge."
Nov 23, 2021, 6:00 pm
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Just returned - we both liked it
Looking at next November, when I put in 2 nights the nightly rate is 35k
I then put in one night (same days) it comes up 53k, I assume this means they are now requiring a 2 night stay to book 35k?
Looking at next November, when I put in 2 nights the nightly rate is 35k
I then put in one night (same days) it comes up 53k, I assume this means they are now requiring a 2 night stay to book 35k?
Nov 23, 2021, 6:16 pm
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Exactly. Two nights is as low as they go on minimum stay except possibly the day before.
Nov 23, 2021, 7:59 pm
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OK
I only have 30k left so would have to spend around $700 to buy 40k, probably still do it
I did ask the front desk person how many rooms were in service (around 50) and what percentage were award stays (around 50/75%).
I only have 30k left so would have to spend around $700 to buy 40k, probably still do it
I did ask the front desk person how many rooms were in service (around 50) and what percentage were award stays (around 50/75%).