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Quality Inn near Hearst Castle, hotel in San Simeon

The Quality Inn hotel is just 2 miles from Hearst Castle, a Moorish castle with 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, furnished with Spanish and Italian antiques and art.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,628 reviews
Price from$80.96per night
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort, hotel in San Simeon

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

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
1,118 reviews
Price from$209per night
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon, hotel in San Simeon

Located 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.

7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
1,213 reviews
Price from$119per night
Motel 6-San Simeon, CA - Hearst Castle Area, hotel in San Simeon

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

7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
1,449 reviews
Price from$89per night
Coast Riders Inn, hotel in San Simeon

Located in San Simeon, a 6-minute walk from Arroyo del padre juan, Coast Riders Inn features views of the pool. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and a shared lounge.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
933 reviews
Price from$119.97per 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.

7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
1,889 reviews
Price from$119per 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.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,000 reviews
Price from$89per night
Sands by the Sea Motel, hotel in San Simeon

Located 2.8 mi 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.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,429 reviews
Price from$99per night
Pacific Coast Roadhouse - SureStay Collection by Best Western, hotel in San Simeon

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

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
786 reviews
Price from$99per night
Silver Surf Motel, hotel in San Simeon

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

7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,283 reviews
Price from$79per 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 of America
  • 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 of America
  • 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 of America
  • 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 of America
  • 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 $139.77 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,213 reviews
    We love this wonderful old hotel. We stay here at least 2 times a year. The architecture is lovely and Julia Morgan has drafts of Hearst castle adorning the wall. The pipes make noise, no air conditioning, bathrooms are dark. We love every nuance of this place. The location if perfect. We are near the castle and Cambria. The beaches below the hotel are very nice! We are local and love San Simeon ❤️. Staying at the hotel is like going back in time. Even though we live only 45 minutes south, the unobstructed view of the ocean is marvelous!
    Paul
    United States of America
  • From $135.21 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 933 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 $88.88 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,889 reviews
    We enjoyed our recent stay in San Simeon, the accommodation was very good and met all of our needs. The onsite facilities including the restaurant were excellent. The location was ideal for our planned visit to Hearst castle. We spent two nights at the lodge and ate in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast, the food was very good and the service excellent.
    Dave
    United Kingdom
  • From $105.75 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 787 reviews
    Fantastic customer service. Neal and his staff go above and beyond expectations. Newly remodeled rooms are awesome. The free breakfast was delicious, and a balcony and ocean view for under $150 is insane. Used to stay at The Morgan when staying in San Simeon, but the Pacific Coast Roadhouse is our new stay, just fantastic.
    Ernest
    United States of America
  • From $111.38 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,000 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 $100.13 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,283 reviews
    Comfortable bed and clean room. Great covered walkways and view of sunset. I like the large open grassy courtyard. Armando was friendly. Quiet neighbors. Beautiful area with a close restaurant with great food. 4 miles from Cambria and next to San Simeon State Park. I recommend.
    David
    United States of America
  • From $89.05 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,449 reviews
    Pros: 1.) This Motel 6 is located in a good spot between San Simeon and Cambria. 2.) Lots of beaches and parks to go to from here. 3.) The staff was nice and there was plenty of parking. 4.) The price is also great too compared to the other options in the area.
    Steven
    United States of America
  • From $88.88 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,889 reviews
    We made a reservation for one night and didn’t really have any big expectation. The location was great. We had a nice view of the ocean from our room. Breakfast in the restaurant was very good; it was a 10% discount for hotel guests.
    Sylwia
    United States of America
  • From $100.13 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,283 reviews
    Rooms had recently been renovated and everything was in great condition. All staff were super friendly and helpful. Location is great and it’s great value for money. I’d definitely return and recommend to anyone going to San Simeon.
    Lauren
    Australia
  • From $224.27 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,118 reviews
    Gorgious location and scenery. Patio seating. Outdoo fire pits and game area. Restraunt. Deluxe King Suite was super nice. Staff was very helpful and nice. Pet friendly was important to us even though we found a pet sitter in time.
    kathryn
    United States of America
  • From $111.57 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,429 reviews
    Spacious clean room, great location. Everything was OK Breakfast in the restaurant in another hotel (next to ours) - coffee or juice with toast or muffin (or voucher worths 5USD to use in this elegant restautant)
    Monika
    Poland
  • From $224.27 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,118 reviews
    The warm welcome, large room, and pool facilities were all great in spite of 100% rain! So we did not see the hotel's facilities at their best on the 14th March! But the weather is beyond everyone's control.
    Patsy
    United Kingdom
  • From $111.57 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,429 reviews
    I liked that our room was so close to the beach and that we had 2 pools to chose from, also that it is pet friendly, we took our dog and the room was perfect on the first floor.
    cke438
    United States of America
  • From $135.21 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 933 reviews
    Sweet staff and cute property in the greatest spot in San Simeon. Walk across the highway, to the beach, great restaurant next door and numerous others, also walking distance.
    April
    United States of America
  • From $89.05 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,449 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 $105.75 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 787 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 $110.36 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,628 reviews
    Convienent location near Hearst Castle. Great self-served breakfast with plenty of choices.
    Wai Kan
    Canada
  • From $110.36 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,628 reviews
    Nice breakfast including bacon and waffles. Pool and Fire spot. Very good Hotel!
    Marco
    Austria
  • From $111.38 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,000 reviews
    Great hotel in San Simeon! Close to driftwood beach and near restaurants
    LuAnn
    United States of America
  • From $139.77 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,213 reviews
    The room was clean but the hotel is very old.
    Cristiana
    Italy

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