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Castle Inn

Stay at Castle Inn, a 4.4-star oceanfront hotel in Cambria offering free Wi-Fi, heated outdoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, and easy access to Moonstone Beach Boardwalk.

6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428, United States View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 471 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Outdoor pool Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable oceanfront stay with friendly service

Guests appreciate the clean, quiet rooms and convenient beach access, along with helpful and welcoming staff. While the motel offers excellent value and relaxing outdoor amenities, some note limited housekeeping and simple breakfast options.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, comfortable rooms with some featuring ocean or sunset views
  • Friendly, attentive staff providing helpful service and easy check-in
  • Convenient location just across from the beach and near the boardwalk
  • Relaxing outdoor pool, heated spa, and fire pit area with coastal views
  • Quiet atmosphere suitable for restful stays

Worth knowing

  • Most rooms face the parking lot or pool rather than the ocean
  • Housekeeping may be limited during the stay (e.g. no daily towel or bed service)
  • Breakfast is simple and self-serve, without hot cooked options
  • No on-site restaurant or fitness center available
  • Accessibility features and pet-friendly policies are offered

Best for

  • Travelers seeking an affordable, casual oceanfront motel experience
  • Guests wanting easy beach and boardwalk access for walks and sightseeing
  • Couples or solo travelers who value quiet and relaxed surroundings
  • Visitors interested in nearby attractions like Hearst Castle and nature trails
  • Families looking for kid-friendly, pet-welcoming accommodations with parking
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About this property

Welcome to Castle Inn

Located on Moonstone Beach Drive in Cambria, Castle Inn offers a low-rise oceanfront setting just across the street from Leffingwell Cove. Its proximity to the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk and Highway 1 provides convenient access to coastal walks and local attractions. The property combines motel and lodge characteristics with straightforward, casual accommodations suited for travelers seeking a laid-back beach experience.

Rooms are described as clean and comfortable, with recent updates including air conditioning and basic in-room amenities such as mini refrigerators and microwaves. While some rooms face the parking lot or pool, several offer partial ocean and sunset views. Guest feedback highlights the quiet atmosphere and reliable cleanliness, though housekeeping services may be more limited than expected for a traditional hotel experience.

Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fire pit area, creating inviting spaces for relaxation. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking add practical convenience. The inn is smoke-free, pet-friendly, and accessible, catering to a variety of guests including families and those traveling with pets. Breakfast is simple and self-served, focusing on basics rather than full-service dining, and there is no on-site restaurant or fitness center.

Guests appreciate the peaceful environment and the ease of beach access, making it a good option for visitors who prioritize location and affordability over extensive hotel amenities. Nearby attractions like Hearst Castle, the Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve offer further exploration opportunities within a short drive. For travelers arriving by air, SLO County Airport can be reached in under an hour by car.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Pet-friendly
Beach access
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Business center
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DC
Dustin Creason Mar 13, 2026
10

This hotel was reasonably priced (for the area) and nice. Our room was clean and comfortable and even had an electric fireplace (not all of them do). The staff was great--helped us carry our luggage upstairs and even mailed me my backup glasses that I left in the room. It is across the street from the ocean, but several of the rooms have a partial ocean and sunset view. Most of them looked out on the parking lot and pool but were very quiet and may have had a little view. The free breakfast had pancakes, toast, muffins, coffee, and juice and was good. We would stay there again.

GD
Gustavo Diaz Mar 05, 2026
10

This is an excellent place situated directly across the street from the beach. It offers a quiet atmosphere and is both affordable and impeccably clean, ensuring a comfortable stay.

ET
Efrain Torres Feb 21, 2026
10

Great place to stay in Cambria California. Rooms are clean and recently remodeled. They also have air conditioning which is a big plus. Hotel is right across the street from the beach and there’s a wooden walkway between the street and the beach that is about a mile long which is nice to walk anytime of the day.

CW
Chiara Wehinger Feb 17, 2026
10

Great stay. It's clean, modern and quiet. The bathroom is a bit on the smaller side but overall it was a great experience.

AT
Aaron Tran Feb 09, 2026
10

A last minute trip plan which led me to Castle Inn, but it became a core memory for me. Check in was easy, and the staff were friendly + welcoming, starting the stay off great. The room is simple, but it was spacious! Loved the amenities they had, and even with one night here I was able to use them all with ease. The pool is heated, and they have heaters around to help warm you up after a swim. Along with a fire pit. If it’s too cold like it was that night, the hot tub is great for soaking and looking up at the stars. In the morning my partner and I took a walk along the boardwalk which is across the road. One of the highlights of my time on the central coast. Missing this stay as I’m writing this review. Will definitely be back!

CS
Chris Seibel Jan 29, 2026
10

So this Inn was really nice. Super super clean! Provided a mini frig, microwave, coffee/tea maker, shampoo/Conditioner bodywash and even cookies! We loved the outdoor spa and the gas fire pit with plenty of relaxing chairs around with beautiful coast views, listening and watching the waves crash on the rocks & shore! The amazing boardwalk through this area along the shore is excellent for exercise and fun or romantic strolls! Very quiet and peaceful! Access is literally a hop and skip across the little road between the Inns and beach! Simple breakfast is served here, but won't be your scrambled eggs, bacon etc. They have a pancake maker, bagels, toast, cereal, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, fruit and juice. All around this place is simple, clean, centrally located and very friendly! Staff was suburb with professionalism! We will stay here again.

CH
Caprica Hollister Dec 31, 2025
8.0

Great location (basically on the water!) and nice amenities: hot tub, pool, fireplace. The only thing is, nobody came in to give us new towels, make the bed, etc. so I didn’t feel like I got the full hotel experience.

MC
Melissa C Dec 24, 2025
10

I just returned from 2 night's here. Great room, staff and view. Shout out to Jack and Tye!! I will definitely be back

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Castle Inn

Cambria, California, USA

Across the street from Leffingwell Cove, this low-rise, oceanfront motor inn is next to both Moonstone Beach Boardwalk and Highway 1.

  • Castle Inn 1 min Walk
  • Moonstone & Fireside Inn 2 min Walk
  • Cambria Beach Lodge 10 min Walk
  • SLO County Airport 49 min Car · 1 hr 45 Transit
  • Santa Maria Airport 1 hr 19 Car · 3 hr 26 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Hearst Castle 13,409 reviews

Hearst Castle

750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States

4.6 · Castle
Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center 706 reviews

Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center

Shops Plaza Del Cavalier, 250 San Simeon Ave Suite 5A, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States

4.7 · Non-profit Organization
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail 1 reviews

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail

Office at 604 Main Street Trail access at 2799, Bluff Trail, Cambria, CA 93428, United States

4.8 · Nature Preserve
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