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
Feb 4, 2021, 11:35 pm
#781
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 7
The food menu is completely changed from before the shutdown, most of the premium options are going to be cut and I've heard they will start strictly enforcing the all-inclusive ordering limits.
Also they've had tons of service struggles opening up last year, and I hear that a decent % of their staff isn't returning so I expect to see the service issues continue for a few months while they get back into a rhythm.
Also they've had tons of service struggles opening up last year, and I hear that a decent % of their staff isn't returning so I expect to see the service issues continue for a few months while they get back into a rhythm.
Feb 5, 2021, 12:32 am
#782
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Posts: 4,916
Feb 5, 2021, 3:18 pm
#783
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 7
Feb 5, 2021, 3:54 pm
#784
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SJC/BUR
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Starwood Gold
Posts: 1,089
I noticed a new option at $80 a night for a Ventana campground. Does anyone have a guess as to whether this would count as an elite qualifying night?
Feb 5, 2021, 6:40 pm
#785
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,546
Feb 5, 2021, 6:57 pm
#786
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,948
Just book a night a few weeks out so you can cancel for free. Then check the booking confirmation to see if it’s eligible. I would guess it is.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thepoin...r-camping/amp/
Feb 5, 2021, 7:23 pm
#787
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: UA GS, AS 75K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 302
Quick update - New menus (others have noted as well), infinity hot tub (the one closest to the main pool) is open for 4 people, Japanese baths are open for 3 groups of 2 at a time. Didn’t check re picnic. Prosecco served at check-in and a paid happy hour available at Big Sur House. Gorgeous weekend here and almost booked full.
Feb 6, 2021, 6:10 pm
#788
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: UA 1k, AA EXPLT, NZ GE, VA PLT Hyatt Diam, Marr Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 3,445
Spa open for massages. Fitness center closed, but a couple of stationary bikes placed on its little outdoor patio. Building on others’ comments: both pools open. Don’t believe reservations are employed for the “Japanese” hot tubs—appears first come first served. Weather this weekend? Spectacular!!!
Feb 6, 2021, 7:48 pm
#789
Join Date: Nov 2020
Programs: WOH Globalist
Posts: 230
Spa open for massages. Fitness center closed, but a couple of stationary bikes placed on its little outdoor patio. Building on others’ comments: both pools open. Don’t believe reservations are employed for the “Japanese” hot tubs—appears first come first served. Weather this weekend? Spectacular!!!
Feb 7, 2021, 12:36 am
#790
Join Date: Jan 2000
Programs: UA 1k, AA EXPLT, NZ GE, VA PLT Hyatt Diam, Marr Plat, HH Diam
Posts: 3,445
Correct. For dinner, it’s a 3 course meal. For breakfast and poolside lunch, the portions are small-medium in size—I don’t know if there’s an official policy on the number of items that can be ordered, but a couple per person I assume would be fine. We did 3 items for the 2 of us without fuss for breakfast and lunch (plus a couple of desserts). Through the course of the day, you won’t go hungry.
Feb 7, 2021, 8:14 am
#793
Join Date: Sep 2020
Programs: AA EXP, BA Gold, VS Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,948
Feb 7, 2021, 9:14 am
#794
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
Regardless, for 30K points it's an amazing redemption.
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