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Quality Inn near Hearst Castle, hotel in San Simeon

The Quality Inn hotel is located just two miles from Hearst Castle, a Moorish castle with 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, furnished with Spanish and Italian antiques and art.

Perfect location for an overnight stay when driving the Pacific Highway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
2,708 reviews
Price from
£71.44
per night
Castle Inn, hotel in San Simeon

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Cambria inn is across the street from Moonstone Beach, Moonstone Boardwalk and sea life sightings at the tide pools. Hearst Castle is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Excellent location. Literally in front of the sea, great for walking around the coast line and observe lots of animals living there. Also breakfast was good and staff was very kind. Our room was huge and nicely decorated, as well as clean.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,044 reviews
Price from
£122.25
per night
Sea Otter Inn, hotel in San Simeon

Situated off Highway 1, this Cambria, California hotel offers a year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub surrounded by lush gardens. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes’ drive away from the hotel.

Heated pool, jacuzzi, breakfast service and PCH location.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
865 reviews
Price from
£143.47
per night
Sand Pebbles Inn, hotel in San Simeon

Rooms at this beachfront inn offer a fireplace and free WiFi. Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is adjacent to the property.

VERY comfortable bed in a spacious room with a nice bath and friendly staff! We slept very well in the bed. However, especially the first night some noises were a bit disturbing from the washing machines in the next room and the ice machine in the hallway. This was probably because the lady at the reception was so kind to offer us a new room when we were not happy with the smell of the previous occupants of the room we were originally given.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
940 reviews
Price from
£173.19
per night
Blue Dolphin Inn, hotel in San Simeon

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Moonstone Beach, this inn is 10 minutes’ drive to Hearst Castle. A fireplace and bathrobes are provided in all rooms. Moonstone Boardwalk is 100 feet away.

Right on the beach and boardwalk, nice restaurant next door, weather wasn't great whilst we were there, so it was a quick visit.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
456 reviews
Price from
£173.19
per night
Bluebird Inn, hotel in San Simeon

Located along the shops and cafes of Main Street, this Cambria, California inn is 5 minutes’ drive from Moonstone Beach Park. Free WiFi is featured in all rooms. Hearst Castle is 14 miles away.

Friendly staff and clean, comfortable accommodation. Cambria is a lovely little town with nice restaurants too.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,458 reviews
Price from
£98.74
per night
Cambria Beach Lodge, hotel in San Simeon

Located across the street from Moonstone Beach, off Highway 1, this Cambria hotel offers free WiFi and serves a daily continental breakfast. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Fantastic location - the upper decking to watch the sunset was an added bonus. Breakfast was a small snack of cake and hot drink, very pleasant. Staff were super helpful and informative. Rooms and facilities were great, just missed out on a fridge in the room (although we appreciated the silence!)
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
636 reviews
Price from
£152.23
per night
Creekside Inn Downtown, hotel in San Simeon

Located on Main Street, this hotel is just a 5-minute walk from downtown Cambria. The Creekside Inn Downtown boasts a colorful garden and every accommodation includes free Wi-Fi.

Clean, roomy, good value, close to town.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
919 reviews
Price from
£92.54
per night
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Inns that guests love in San Simeon

  • Avg. price/night: £84.05
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,709 reviews
    The Quality Inn was great! We were upgraded to a bigger room with four beds which made our stay extra comfortable. They have cookies at all hours of the day - kids were super happy about that. Located close to everything. We were there to go to Hearst Castle and that was very convenient and they were accomodating about check out time as well.
    T
    Tamar
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £84.05
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,709 reviews
    Very good continental breakfast; clean and comfy room; very friendly and helpful staff; nice pool; delicious dinner restaurant
    NJK3
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £67.07
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,836 reviews
    Enjoyed having dinner out in the front of the hotel while watching the sun set. Proximity to town is great. All guests were respectful of each other.
    Darrel Castro Jr
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £67.07
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,237 reviews
    Excellent location on highway one. The beach with a beautiful view is walking distance, and Hurst castle and other things next to HW1 just a short drive away. They have a swimming pool and a jacuzzi - they're somewhat rundown but excellent after a long day of driving / hiking. There's a restaurant with breakfast and dinner at the property. The staff was very kind and accommodated our late arrival (for which we are super thankful). All in all, AMAZING value for the price.
    Kateryna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £84.05
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,709 reviews
    This hotel was phenomenal, room was large, clean, had everything you could want. Nice pool area with Jacuzzi and a firepit. Cookies and coffee/tea/hot chocolate were always available in the lobby. The breakfast was included and had a great variety of hot and cold options, staff kept topping up the servery so the food was hot!! I recommend the Quality Inn in San Simeon!
    Henny Rosemary
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £152.23
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,146 reviews
    The view was spectacular! Bed so comfortable and having the seats by the fireplace was so nice. We had dinner and breakfast at the restaurant which was really good.
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £104.23
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,238 reviews
    Coast Riders Inn was absolutely great. Staff were very friendly, rooms were very clean. Location was wonderful across the street from the sea and next door to a nice restaurant. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay there again.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £104.23
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,238 reviews
    Inn does a great job (good fun!) with its "Coast Riders", i.e. Car Theme, with the Room and lobby decor, EV chargers, and a vintage BMW parked out front. Clean, quiet and even a sneak peak at the ocean and sunsets from the upstairs rooms.
    John
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £92.70
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,450 reviews
    Access to the beachfront walkways, fire pits, gathering areas of the Cavalier Resort next door (its sister property). Enjoyed sitting watching the waves after dinner. Good budget option for visiting Hearst Castle-10 minute drive & San Simeon. Clean accommodation-comfy bed and hot shower. Loved having the Cavalier Restaurant next door for breakfast and supper. Food was great! Hotel staff w were friendly! Overall great option!
    Erin
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £109.71
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,082 reviews
    The staff was very friendly and very helpful. There is no elevator, so they made sure that we had help getting to the 2nd floor to room 261. The room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. It was my husband's birthday. Every time they saw him they wished him Happy Birthday. They also made restaurant suggestions for his dinner celebration.
    Mcsweeney
    Young couple
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