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Castle Inn

Property class: 3
3-star motel near Moonstone Beach

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Property entrance
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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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
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Queen Bed (Budget) No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Sleeps 4
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2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

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Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Cambria

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Moonstone Beach and San Simeon State Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Leffingwell Landing are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leffingwell Landing - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Castle Inn

3-star motel near Moonstone Beach
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 feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 alternate 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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

How close is Castle Inn to the airport?

Castle Inn is 39 mi (55-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Inn?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Inn on Apr 12, 2026 start from $162, 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.

Does Castle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Castle Inn.

How close is Castle Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 6.3 mi (9-min drive) from William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castle Inn offer free breakfast?

Castle Inn offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Castle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Castle Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Castle Inn have a pool?

Castle Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Castle Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Castle Inn to downtown Cambria?

Castle Inn is 2.1 mi away from Cambria.

Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

JI Young, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Castle Inn multiple times and have always given it 4-5 stars. It’s budget friendly, the rooms are clean and most of them are spacious. This time however, I had to give it 3. I stayed in room 30 which is one of the rooms with a direct view (albeit from a distance) of the ocean. The room was spacious, clean and perfect for 1-2 persons. The reason I am giving it a 3 this time is the mattress was awful. It is absolutely time for a new mattress in room 30. I could not find a spot on the bed anywhere that wasn’t lumpy or supportive for my back. Also, I have never noticed how noisy the ac/heating unit was before; maybe I have never used it before. They don’t have central air so the air unit is the old school one that sticks out of the wall and the vent part is on the outside of the room. what was super crazy was that I could hear the sound of my next door neighbor’s unit all night!!! It was like having a car engine running next to my room; I had a very hard time sleeping. Not only that, the people running the heating/ac unit all night, talked loudly until well past midnight. Whew. It was rough few nights of sleep. I feel I will probably stay at Castle Inn again as the price is usually cheaper than the other inns along the beach, the breakfast is decent and what are the chances I will get another noisy neighbor?? I am hoping the mattress gets replaced in room 30 soon as I loved the view from room 30.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamar, San Bernardino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had encounters with with the check-in staffs, the location is very pleasant, and the property is well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muwafaq

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes jack in the front desk is great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and super clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed here on our way to So Cal. Loved this place and will definitely return. We have stayed at a few places on Moonstone Beach Drive and the Castle Inn has been one of our favorites! Loved the view, the staff and the fire pit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Genelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little motelish, but ocean view was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xu, Fremont

Very comfortable and easy to charge your EV.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay at the Castle Inn in Cayucos. We arrived early and they let us check early since our room was clean. The room was extremely spacious and very clean. We thought the adorable origami towels shaped like swans was a perfect touch. And the best part was the price. It was very reasonable. If we get a chance, we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, beautiful view, friendly staff, affordable, great self-serve breakfast, and we loved the outdoor fire pit and seating. We didn't try the pool or hot tub, but were told by guests that it was heated and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay! This was our second time staying at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chenxi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They charged $308 for a lousy room and truly terrible breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Quick, friendly and helpful check-in. Room was extremely clean with a beautiful view. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Usama

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and new, and the mattress is really soft and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

valeri

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room , nice location , perfect for relax
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was great. The room was spacious and clean. We had cookies in the room which was a very nice gesture!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

reshma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean upon check in and we were also recommended restaurants and some tips about getting around from the front desk. Really enjoyed the stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, very clean and well maintained. Jack greeted us upon arrival and gave a tremendous referral to a local restaurant. I would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025