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Castle Inn

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Moonstone Beach

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

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

1 King Bed Oceanfront View No Pets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

1 King Bed, Ocean View No Pets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed (Budget) No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds, Limited View Pets Ok

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, Multiple Beds (Budget)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬5 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 Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Inn on Apr 12, 2026 start from $173, 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. 850 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1097 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel appears to be newly renovated. Everything is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large remodeled room, ocean view was wonderful, spectacularly clean property and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timur

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great room super clean great amenities breakfast was great all the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Check in was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. Clean, beautiful surroundings, fire pit, hot tub and pool, breakfast, comfortable bed, and warm, friendly and helpful employees!! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable bed, good location. Nice continental breakfast. The only disappointment was one of the two rooms booked didn’t have any ocean view, even after booking very early.
This was the view from the room with a view. Our 2nd room we booked looked out onto a weed filled backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Page

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful front desk staff. Great location and value. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

henedine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, Good coffee and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty or Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This inn is amazing very clean,The room is awesome and view of the ocean was amazing. I would definitely be returning and will recommend to family and friends.
View from room 30
View of ocean
Path that is across the street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025