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Castle Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Moonstone Beach Park

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets
Exterior
Front of property
Beach nearby
Castle Inn, by the beach, offers a comfortable stay with free self-serve breakfast. Relax at the firepit or spa tub, and enjoy ocean views from Moonstone Beach Park. Helpful staff, an electric car charging station, and barbecue grills complete the amenities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, Multiple Beds (Budget)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 Queen Bed (Budget) No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets

1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Ocean View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed Oceanfront View No Pets | Beach/ocean view

1 King Bed Oceanfront View No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Limited View Pets Ok

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds, Limited View Pets Ok

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Cambria, Castle Inn is near the beach. Cambria Center for the Arts and Cambria’s Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hearst Castle and Nitt Witt Ridge. Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding and hiking/biking trails in the area.
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6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Chest & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Castle Inn

Motel near Moonstone Beach Park
At Castle Inn, you can look forward to free self-service breakfast, a firepit and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Castle Inn boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.13, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 28.13 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 18 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

Does Castle Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Inn?

As of 5 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Inn on 25 Sept 2025 start from AU$210.69, 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 Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Castle Inn allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 28.13 per night and a fee of USD 28.13 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Castle Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Castle Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Castle Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Moonstone Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is right across from the beach, the room was nice and the bed was comfortable. The view of the ocean was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable with easy parking and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so convenient to the beach and had comfortable chsird on the lawn to watch the sundet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tushar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great oceanfront location in Cambria, right across the street from the beach boardwalk trail and close to the beach. Quiet but accessible. Clean, updated rooms and interiors and a nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MB

Liked: Amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and would definitely stay if ever in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view. would recommend and stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat traveler; right on the beach with a beautiful boardwalk overlooking the Pacific!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is in a great location with a swimming pool and spa. The view is spectacular and staff was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Castle Inn was perfect for our situation. Have a dog and we were able to order out a pizza that was delivered to our door. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated, rooms are spacious and very clean. All staff especially Jack from Front desk and breakfast attendant were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice breakfast bar. Loved the room and the bed was very comfortable. Very functional and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person Jack was amazing. Professional, kind, funny and informative. Perfect location. Walk to beach and restaurants. Property is beautiful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful, clean, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Great location and views of the ocean. Staff was very friendly and helpful, Adirondack chairs facing the ocean heated pool, fire pit, self serve breakfast. It’s also a very short drive to Hearst Castle. The bed was very comfortable and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old Design Motel with good bones and nice upgrades to rooms including bathrooms. Great pool and firepit. Breakfast is light but coffee is excellent. Great bakery not far away. Boardwalk just across the street. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed strolling the boardwalk across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very short distance to park entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel for price quality property and stag walk across the breach friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

We enjoyed the stay at Castle Inn. We had a beautiful view of the ocean and very clean, inside and outside. Outside fire pit and outside seating to watch sunset was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025