Castle Inn

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Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park are located near Castle Inn, which provides free self-serve breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cambria, Castle Inn is near the beach. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Cambria Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Practice 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. Visit our Cambria travel guide
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6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • A beach with numerous sea lions resting on the sand.
    San Simeon State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto rocks, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a mountain range in the background.
    Moonstone Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a cliff with sparse vegetation.
    Leffingwell Landing
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and a view of the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.
    Moonstone Beach Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A beach with sea lions resting on the sand and rocky cliffs in the background.
    San Simeon Nature Preserve
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Main Street Grill
    2 min drive
  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
    3 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
    2 min walk
  • Mojo’s Village Bean
    5 min drive
  • Big Sur Restaurant
    5 min drive

About this property

Castle Inn

  • Motel near Moonstone Beach
  • Located close to Moonstone Beach Park, Castle Inn provides free self-serve 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, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
    • Barbecue grills
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Castle Inn have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Frequently asked questions

Does Castle Inn have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Inn?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Inn on Nov 18, 2026 start from $172, 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 40 lbs 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Castle Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach. Cambria State Marine Park and Leffingwell Landing are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Castle Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 953 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1222 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Helpful staff, great location, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and staff was super helpful and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay the staff everyone was very friendly and helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the view of the water and easy access to the boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice room, across the street from the beach . The staff were very helpful and the cleaning crew was excellent. The breakfast was adequate, it was the basics,but the coffee was very good. The room had good a/c, showers were very clean,and excellent hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My wife and I had an excellent time. Our room was clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cute and clean room and property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the layout of the property. Pool and hot tub towards the front lawn. The fire pit was a great chance to meet other patrons. The people at the front desk were all really really nice and helpful!!!!! Just a great 4day getaway !!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Really nice hotel. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool is an absolute bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was very clean and the price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location and ocean view was wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable with nice convenient touches. Breakfast included was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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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Clean facilities and room. Very comfortable bed. Enjoyed the pool, fire pit and hot tub at sunset. Very convenient boardwalk, beach access, surrounded by natural beauty and wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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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Immaculate hotel.. our room was darling with a full ocean view, fireplace and updated bathroom. Restaurants close by on Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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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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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Room very clean, the staff was awesome, I loved the front desk guy, he was funny and helpful. Breakfast was a nice treat, unfortunately the hot tub was on the fritz, it was warm but not super hot, however I still used and enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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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6/10 Okay

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they bed was comfortable and the view, didnt like smell in the room and room was very hot at night even air didnt work well and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hot tub was nice! Breakfast was satisfactory. Clean room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel just across the beach! Helpful staff during breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026