Fireside links lodge
Daily life centers on the Scottish-style links, ending at dusk when a lone bagpiper plays to guests gathered around terrace fire pits.
“It has a gorgeous setting. We especially enjoyed the bagpiper, who roams the course playing the pipes as the sun dips into the Pacific.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Italian marble bathrooms and complimentary two-hour Lexus test drives along 17-Mile Drive.
Remarkable
Championship Scottish links and duneside wooden boardwalks running to Spanish Bay Beach.
Notable
An eight-court tennis pavilion, fitness club, and shuttle access to Pebble Beach's spa.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Light and airy, the rooms bring in the vistas of the water and The Links at Spanish Bay.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Wooden boardwalks lead through coastal dunes to Spanish Bay Beach, right off 17-Mile Drive.
The rooms
Rooms have gas-burning fireplaces and marble bathrooms, and most open onto balconies looking out across the dunes or pine forest.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa & gym
At the table
Stave Wine Cellar pours rare vintages beside a stone hearth, and Roy's prepares Hawaiian fusion overlooking the water.
Pebble Beach
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.