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Castle Inn

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, wicker chairs, a television, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A kitchen with a brick fireplace, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a view of the outdoors.
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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Explore the area

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6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, wicker chairs, a television, and a view of the ocean.

1 King Bed Oceanfront View No Pets

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a view of the outdoors.

1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a round table, two chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a small table, two wicker chairs, and a window with a view of the beach and trees.

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, a television, and a window with curtains.

1 Queen Bed (Budget) No Pets

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a TV, a kitchen area, and a view of the outdoors.

1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a view of the outdoors.

2 Queen Beds, Limited View Pets Ok

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a red door, a window with curtains, and a view of trees and a balcony.

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a view of greenery outside, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cambria

At Castle Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Moonstone Beach and within 15 minutes of Moonstone Beach Park. Highlights at this motel include free self-service breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cambria motel, you'll be 20.5 km (12.7 mi) from Hearst Castle.
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What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Pines Lodge Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Madeline's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Castle Inn

Castle Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. Castle Inn also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cambria motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Castle Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cambria motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Blue Dolphin Inn - 6470 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 28.13 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 28.13 per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 28.13 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 28.13 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Castle Inn Sea
Castle Inn Sea Cambria
Castle Sea Cambria
Castle Inn Cambria
Castle Cambria
Castle Inn Motel
Castle Inn Cambria
Castle Inn Motel Cambria

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Castle Inn?

Castle Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Inn?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Inn on 8 Dec 2026 start from NZ$241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Castle Inn?

Yep, Castle Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Castle Inn?

Yep, Castle Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Moonstone Beach.

Does Castle Inn have a pool?

Castle Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Castle Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Castle Inn.

Does Castle Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free self-service breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Castle Inn?

No, Castle Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Castle Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Castle Inn?

Furry friends are welcome at Castle Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet.

Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 970 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1244 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, good room and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our view and the breakfast was a nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a beautiful room and excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant staff. Location is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room very clean comfortable everything was great great location quiet very pleased would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We were so lucky to get a week at this inn across from boardwalk and gorgeous beach. Staff was great, rooms were awesome, and breakfast was super!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was wonderful - location was perfect, you get a direct view of the ocean - room was exactly what we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Is a small beautiful hotel, lovely views and super peaceful atmosphere, definitely I’m coming back with my husband
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location and proximity to the ocean was fantastic. The rooms had everything we needed. The breakfast was nice and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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good cafe and breakfast,very clean bathroom and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Large clean room, comfortable bed, good morning coffee, across from beachfront boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a beautiful hotel while staying a short time. We loved the fire place at night and the cookies were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a clean motel. From the pools to the room everything was immaculate.
Hot tub area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and the pool and spa were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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free parking, working AC, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is our favorite place to stay when we stay in Cambria each year. The rooms were all upgraded a few years ago…always nest & clean and nice amenities in room. And location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very enjoyable stay! Our room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed sitting around the firepit and meeting new people. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location and place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved it! The staff were amazing with our guide dog puppy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place to stop when driving down the PCH. Great location overlooking the sea. Good rooms inc parking. Good pool and fire pit nice touch. The only thing I would say it could improve on is the breakfast. Overall I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel, across the street from Moonstone Beach, which is lovely. The room was fine and had been recently redecorated, but the beds weren't the comfiest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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A very clean room, pool, and breakfast setup. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has a beautiful ocean view. The staff was very friendly, rooms were clean. The pool and jacuzzi have ocean view. You can walk Moonstone Beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026