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Pelican Inn & Suites

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Moonstone Beach Park

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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6316 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cambria

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Moonstone Beach and a 5-minute walk from San Simeon State Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Moonstone Beach Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leffingwell Landing - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nitt Witt Ridge - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Chest & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pelican Inn & Suites

3-star beach hotel near Moonstone Beach Park
Pelican Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Pelican Inn & Suites also features gift shops/newsstands, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cambria hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Pelican Inn & Suites offers 49 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Pelican Cambria
Pelican Inn
Pelican Inn Cambria
Pelican Hotel Cambria
Pelican Inn And Suites
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel
Pelican Inn & Suites Cambria
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel Cambria

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pelican Inn & Suites to the airport?

Pelican Inn & Suites is 38.7 mi (54-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 Pelican Inn & Suites?

As of Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican Inn & Suites on Sep 9, 2025 start from $185.6, excluding 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 Pelican Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pelican Inn & Suites.

How close is Pelican Inn & Suites to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 6.6 mi (9-min drive) from William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pelican Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Pelican Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pelican Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Pelican Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Pelican Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Pelican Inn & Suites have a pool?

Pelican Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool.

Does Pelican Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Pelican Inn & Suites to downtown Cambria?

Pelican Inn & Suites is 1.9 mi away from Cambria.

Pelican Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel ocean front. Really almost perfect in our opinion. The property is gorgeously manicured with succulent gardens that are beyond description. Pool and hot tub areas clean and very nice. Our room was just lovely. Bed super comfortable, nice gas fireplace, ceiling fans, mini fridge, microwave and Starbucks coffee station. The balcony was cozy with decent ocean views. The bathroom needs an update but nice except the shower head which is so water saving that you end up spending more time in it trying to wash and rinse off. We really loved this hotel!
Ocean view balcony room
View from balcony
Balcony view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bessie Roselle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, but couldn’t see out of some windows. Pool was awesome. Hot tub only at 86 degrees. Asked to borrow some wine glasses, but not allowed? Bed comfortable and loved the fireplace. Great to have a fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its right next to the beach and our little patio was adorable! Super comfy bed and appreciated the big mini fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jammee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice spacious room and very clean. Loved this place and the patio, only problem was a little bit of a funky smell in the bathroom, but i will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple getaway

Had a wonderful time and enjoyed our time here! Next time will have to add an extra day or two for a nice getaway.. Service was great from the front desk to the Maintenance. Property is very nice and a very short distance across the beach … Enjoyed the boardwalk and the views are amazing and the Sunset on one night .. Will be staying again sometime soon .. Highly recommend…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rocio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View was great but the patio was full of mud and leaves. The whole patio appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. The patio door wouldn’t lock and only had a flimsy bar to keep the door secure. The fireplace which is the only heat source was broke. Told the front desk about the door and fireplace. Someone came to fix the fireplace but it would not shutoff completely. This hotel is in a dead zone from one end of the street to the end of it, for cell phone service. You can use the hotel WiFi when you’re at the hotel but can’t enjoy the beach with no service. Front desk was having issues with there computers so check-in was a little hectic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating from the 80’s
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane, Northridge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely view. Would have loved a complimentary breakfast. Nothing really close by.. We were biking and returned 4 minutes after 11 and locked our of our room! Never happened in all our extensive travels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
If you get a downstairs room, be prepared for all the upstairs noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at Pelican Inn. They were fantastic! I will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Outdated and worn down

Property is in great location with good views, but it is very outdated and way past the need for update. Even worse, poor service and dirty/lack of maintenance and care. Sad to see the property in this condition
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and staff - Just the wifi not good too slow.. They should improve that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful coastal hotel. Quiet, clean, comfortable beds. A beautiful balcony with an ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessaca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025