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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort, hotel in San Simeon

Located 3 miles away from Hearst Castle Information Center, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort boasts 2 heated outdoor pool and hot tub. It features a restaurant and all guest rooms offer free WiFi.

great view, nice rooms, great facilities, and a very helpful stuff. also the restaurant was very good
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
1,134 reviews
Price from€ 165.85per night
Motel 6-San Simeon, CA - Hearst Castle Area, hotel in San Simeon

Across the street from the ocean, this 100% non-smoking San Simeon offers on-site dining and an outdoor pool. All air-conditioned rooms feature cable TV with extended channels.

It was close to Hearst Castle and elephant seal colony. Staff very helpful and welcoming
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
1,456 reviews
Price from€ 92.33per night
Coast Riders Inn, hotel in San Simeon

Set in San Simeon, 500 metres from Arroyo del padre juan, Coast Riders Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and a shared lounge....

Management and staff are both friendly & efficient. Functional room.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
995 reviews
Price from€ 124.44per night
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon, hotel in San Simeon

Situated along California's majestic coastline in the charming town of San Simeon, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations in a spectacular location, perfect for a relaxing weekend or holiday.

Great value hotel in a convenient location and helpful staff.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
1,216 reviews
Price from€ 120.45per night
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.

Very clean, nice staff and great breakfast and heated pool. Would definitely go back!
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,674 reviews
Price from€ 113.54per night
San Simeon Lodge, hotel in San Simeon

Surrounded by gardens and palm trees, the San Simeon Lodge has an outdoor heated pool and deck seating, along with rooms with a view of the Pacific Ocean one block away.

Great place to stay before driving Big Sur. Staff very friendly & helpful. It was great to have the bar/restaurant on site.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
1,888 reviews
Price from€ 102.51per night
Sands by the Sea Motel, hotel in San Simeon

Located 4.5 km away from Hearst Castle, Sands by the Sea Motel offers a heated indoor pool. All guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi. Free guest parking is also offered.

Location close to Hearst castle and next to sea. Good restaurant in sister resort.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,436 reviews
Price from€ 97.56per night
Silver Surf Motel, hotel in San Simeon

Located within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean and beaches, this San Simeon motel features a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Guest rooms offer cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

Good value. Great location if you plan to do pacific highway 1 to Big Sur. Nearby attraction elephant seal vista point. Accidentally visited and loved it. Warm welcome by the front desk. Comfortable pillow + mattress. Well maintained garden. Water pressure a bit slow but is fine.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,276 reviews
Price from€ 92.15per night
Sea Breeze Inn - San Simeon, hotel in San Simeon

This Sam Simeon, California hotel is located by the Pacific Ocean and is a 5-minute drive to Hearst Castle. It offers an outdoor pool and spacious rooms with free WiFi.

Spacious clean room , plenty of towels , coffee machine, sea view.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
992 reviews
Price from€ 92.15per night
Pacific Coast Roadhouse Hotel, hotel in San Simeon

Situated along the San Simeon Bay coast, Pacific Coast Roadhouse Hotel; SureStay Collection by Best Western is only 10 minutes' drive to Hearst Castle.

Quiet and peaceful along Highway 1.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
822 reviews
Price from€ 112.86per night
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What guests said about San Simeon:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    This location is perfect for trips to Cambra/ Morro Bay..

    This location is perfect for trips to Cambra/ Morro Bay.. And a little longer to Pismo beach…. The staff is exceptional .. And the breakfast is perfect for a day starter..Oh! And you can have your furry friend w/ NO EXTRA COST A BIG PLUS…🐶🐶
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    San Simeon is a great spot for quiet relaxation.

    San Simeon is a great spot for quiet relaxation. It's right by the ocean and has several restaurants. It's also just a few minutes drive to Cambria if you want to go for a nice walk on the Moonstone Beach walkway right by the ocean, and then another short drive to Cambria's cute little town.
    Maria
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The ocean was beautiful.

    The ocean was beautiful. It was great seeing the elephant seals, and all their babies, lots and lots of babies everywhere. Every female seem to have a baby was happy to see the her castle from afar could not take my puppies, so I could not go on the tour. Next time I will go on the tour I will find a pet sitter.
    Betty Aparicio
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    San Simeon is just one of those cool places that are not...

    San Simeon is just one of those cool places that are not over crowded by people and businesses. Different places to stop and explore along this part of the coastline. Besides having Hearst Castle, you can check out the elephant sea lions area and a lighthouse. Just south of San Simeon you have a quick drive over the Moonstone Beach and another 20 min south you have Morro Bay. I think it is a great place to stay when you don't want to be in one of the bigger beach towns, its a more down to earth place when you want to just be in one of the small cozy towns.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    San Simeon state Beach is perfect for families.

    San Simeon state Beach is perfect for families. It's not crowded like Pismo or windy like Avila. Perfect for families. Affordable restaurant options are limited for large families. None really unless you eat at the mini mart.
    Kristin Edmiaston
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We are from Southern California, so other than being cooler...

    We are from Southern California, so other than being cooler than expected and overcast in the morning in August, the weather was great. The scenery is picturesque and there is tons to do. The hotel gave us a guidebook/map of the area and it listed so many fun activities, way more than you can do in a weekend vacation. Of course, Hearst Castle is the star. We did not get to see the lighthouse due to odd hours. We couldn't even park nearby to just take pictures. Cambria is only five miles away for shopping and dining and Harmony is just another five miles south for ice cream, photos, and gift shopping.
    A
    Anonymous
    China

Explore guest reviews of hotels in San Simeon

  • From € 124.44 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 995 reviews
    The attitude from staff was exceptional. During our trip to US we had 5 stays in different hotels, but I didn't feel so good attitude from hotel staff even with my platinum level in IHG hotel chain compared to exceptional treatment at Coast Riders Inn where we arrived late in the evening after bad luck with accommodation at Big Sur. On the way we had an accident with wild animal and hotel staff was ready to help with repair of the car if that would be necessary.
    Eriks
    Latvia
  • From € 133.83 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,216 reviews
    Nice large comfortable clean room, with a large comfy bed. Large TV lots of Chanel’s Great location near Hearst castle and Coll town of Cambria , few local restaurants near by with great food. Good self service breakfast in the morning. Nice swimming pool. Place would be made brilliant with a little bar and possible on site good ?
    NICK
    United Kingdom
  • From € 92.15 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 992 reviews
    We wanted just a sleepover place, nothing spectacular, so we were positively surprised by nice reviews and also low price of this place. It is really value for money - spacious clean room with big bed and good location if you want to explore San Simeon and other interesting places nearby.
    Jan
    Czech Republic
  • From € 92.15 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,276 reviews
    I've stayed at this hotel for a few weeks at a time for business trips, and I have found it consistently Clean, and comfortable. I've come to love the staff at this hotel. If you run in to a issue, I feel confident they will work something out, and I have trust in this hotel.
    Matt
    United States
  • From € 102.69 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,436 reviews
    The walking area along the beach looks good, the area where the hotel placed is conviniet for tourists travelling from SF to LA using the first highway and want to stay for one night in the middle of the way. They have bonfires along the beach which creates nice atmosphere
    Darya
    Germany
  • From € 196.05 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,136 reviews
    The location was great, the staff were wonderful. If you want to be one of the first to get to Hearst Castle in the morning, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is a great place to stay. Beds were comfortable, and rooms were spacious.
    Paul
    New Zealand
  • From € 102.51 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,888 reviews
    The hotel is far from new, and despite being well-kept it will show its age. The facilities are good, the service is good, the lawns are manicured and the comfort level is actually quite good despite the place looking dated.
    Jean-Philippe
    Canada
  • From € 124.44 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 995 reviews
    Good enough self service breakfast, nice big pool and whirlpool, friendly staff, located centrally in San Simeon, partial sea view, OK price for it being a holiday weekend, rooms new and clean with nice color scheme
    Nathalie
    Germany
  • From € 123.22 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,677 reviews
    Hotel has no air conditioning. Difficult to sleep on a hot day. They only clean the room if you stay 3 days,I think both events make it quite a low end place which charges more than it should for what they provide
    Valerie
    Canada
  • From € 112.86 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 822 reviews
    Breakfast was great. Location is beautiful. Staff are so nice and friendly. This is one of my favorite spots for San simeon.. beach is across what more can you want. Very relaxing. Perfect!!!
    Stephanie Serra
    United States
  • From € 102.69 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,436 reviews
    Just a great hotel and very accommodating. Being a pet parent, I especially love that it is so pet friendly. That is such a comfort when we want to travel with our animal companions. 🐶🐈
    Hartford
    United States
  • From € 92.33 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,456 reviews
    The hotel is OK if you're on a budget and wish to stay near Cambria, where prices are much higher. Also, very close to Hearst Castle, wich is a great place to visit.
    Andres
    Argentina
  • From € 112.86 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 822 reviews
    Very comfortable bed. Hotel is in the middle of a renovation but minimise the impact on guests. Provided a decent grab and go breakfast.
    Laura
    United Kingdom
  • From € 92.33 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,456 reviews
    This Motel 6 is very near Hearst Castle and conveniently located. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure was great.
    Elizabeth
    United States
  • From € 133.83 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,216 reviews
    It is a pet friendly facility. That is a very good thing. It is in an excellent location to local attractions.
    Tom
    United States
  • From € 123.22 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,677 reviews
    pet friendly, great staff, good breakfast, comfortable and clean rooms. great location for us
    Sandra
    United States
  • From € 196.05 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,136 reviews
    ocean front location, pet friendly, and generally a quiet and secluded hotel.
    Suzi
    United States
  • From € 92.15 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 992 reviews
    Great hotel in San Simeon! Close to driftwood beach and near restaurants
    LuAnn
    United States
  • From € 102.51 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,888 reviews
    San Simeon is beautiful. Great for relaxation and sightseeing.
    Jeremy
    United States
  • From € 92.15 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,276 reviews
    I liked how it was pet friendly and the room was clean.
    Vieanna
    United States