What’s included with your room — and what costs extra
Room rates at Post Ranch Inn include complimentary daily breakfast, valet parking, access to the pools and 24-hour fitness center, select resort activities, an in-room mini‑bar, use of Lexus vehicles, and free Wi‑Fi. Many other services — spa treatments, restaurant à la carte items beyond breakfast, specialty experiences, and some guided excursions — are charged extra.
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What’s included with every room
All overnight guests receive complimentary daily breakfast at Sierra Mar, free Wi‑Fi, valet parking, access to the three outdoor pools (including two heated cliffside 'basking' pools), and the 24‑hour Fitness Center with Peloton bikes.
The room rate also includes resort activities such as morning yoga, guided nature walks, forest meditation, birdwatching (binoculars provided), chef's garden tours, and access to Billy’s Trail on the property.
- Daily breakfast at Sierra Mar (exclusive to overnight guests)
- Valet parking and porter service
- Access to three outdoor pools 24 hours/day
- 24‑hour Fitness Center (Peloton bikes, weights)
- Complimentary resort activities (yoga, hikes, garden tours)
- In‑room mini‑bar included
Rooms, occupancy and what to expect in-room
Every guestroom and suite at Post Ranch Inn has a single king bed and is limited to two persons per room. Room types include names such as Upper Pacific Suite, Lower Pacific Suite, Ocean House Northern, Tree House, Upper Butterfly Room, and Castro Room, among others.
Guestrooms do not include televisions or alarm clocks, and all rooms are non‑smoking. Many rooms have private decks or terraces with ocean or forest views; some suites include private outdoor soaking tubs.
- Single king bed in each room; two‑person occupancy limit
- No TVs or alarm clocks in rooms
- Non‑smoking indoors (smoking may be allowed on decks per property policy)
| Room examples | Feature |
|---|---|
| Upper Pacific Suite | Ocean view, private terrace (suite-level amenities vary) |
| Tree House | Forest‑facing, elevated among redwoods |
| Ocean House Northern | Cliffside cottage with ocean terrace and soaking tub options |
Dining: what’s included and what costs extra
Complimentary full breakfast is included for overnight guests and served at Sierra Mar from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. That breakfast is reserved for registered guests only.
Lunch and dinner at Sierra Mar are available for an additional charge; lunch runs midday and dinner is served nightly as a multi‑course prix fixe or tasting menu. Sierra Mar is open to non‑hotel guests for lunch and dinner (reservations required for dinner).
- Included: Full breakfast (7:30–10:30 AM) at Sierra Mar for overnight guests
- Extra cost: Lunch (midday) and dinner (evening) — prix fixe and tasting menus
- Bar and cocktails, specialty wine and tasting menus are charged separately
| Meal | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Sierra Mar) | Yes — complimentary for overnight guests |
| Lunch (Sierra Mar) | No — charged à la carte / prix fixe |
| Dinner (Sierra Mar) | No — charged; reservations required for dinner |
Spa and wellness: what’s usually charged
The Post Ranch Spa is a separate, full‑service facility open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Treatments include the Post Ranch Signature Massage, Couples Massage, Sound Healing Journey, and other therapies; most spa services are charged in addition to room rates.
Many treatments can be booked in‑suite or on private decks; some in‑room treatments may be available without an extra location fee, but spa services themselves are billed separately. Spa reservations are recommended in advance.
- Spa is billed separately from room rate (appointments required)
- Some treatments can be provided in‑suite or on private decks
- Spa hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; reservations via the spa phone
Special experiences and activities — which are extra
Complimentary resort activities are included with your stay, but some specialty experiences carry additional fees. For example, the Falconry Experience is a scheduled specialty program led by a master falconer and is charged per guest.
Other off‑property guided trips and some private or specialty workshops may also incur extra fees; check with Concierge or reservations for current availability and costs.
- Complimentary: morning yoga, guided nature walks, garden tour, birdwatching
- Extra cost: Falconry Experience (documented fee applies per guest)
- Extra cost: private guided day trips, private classes, and some specialty sessions
| Experience | Typical charge |
|---|---|
| Falconry Experience | Charged per guest (operator price referenced by the property) |
| Private guided day trips or excursions | Charged separately — check concierge |
| Private workshops or in‑room special requests | Usually charged separately |
Pools, fitness center and other access details
Guests have 24‑hour access to all three outdoor pools: two cliffside heated ‘basking’ infinity pools and a separate lap/swimming pool in a meadow. The two cliffside pools are kept at approximately 104°F according to property descriptions.
The Fitness Center is open 24 hours and includes Peloton bikes, cardio machines and weights. Pool and fitness access are included in the room rate.
- Three outdoor pools accessible 24 hours/day
- Two cliffside 'basking' pools heated near 104°F; separate lap pool in meadow
- 24‑hour Fitness Center included with stay
| Facility | Included? |
|---|---|
| Cliffside heated pools | Yes |
| Meadow lap pool | Yes |
| Fitness Center (Peloton, weights) | Yes |
Booking, taxes, payments and house policies
Post Ranch Inn does not charge a separate resort fee, but standard occupancy and local taxes apply. Published tax items include a nightly occupancy tax, a California Tourism Assessment, and a daily Monterey County Tourism Tax — check your reservation folio for the exact amounts applied to your stay.
Rooms may be guaranteed by major credit cards and the remaining balance is charged to the card on file 14 days prior to arrival. Check‑in begins at 4:00 PM and check‑out is 12:00 noon. The property enforces an adults‑only policy: minimum age to check in is 18 and all rooms are limited to two persons.
- No separate resort fee, but occupancy and local/tourism taxes apply
- Balance charged to card on file 14 days before arrival
- Check‑in: 4:00 PM; Check‑out: 12:00 noon
- Minimum check‑in age 18; two‑person max per room
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 to check into a room |
| Occupancy per room | Two guests (one king bed) |
| Check‑in / Check‑out | 4:00 PM / 12:00 noon (Pacific Time) |
