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Castle Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Moonstone Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Reception
Front of property
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, Multiple Beds (Budget)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 Queen Bed (Budget) No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Ocean View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed Oceanfront View No Pets | Beach/ocean view

1 King Bed Oceanfront View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds, Limited View Pets Ok

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leffingwell Landing - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Castle Inn

Motel near Moonstone Beach
Located close to Moonstone Beach Park, Castle Inn provides free self-serve breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Castle Inn have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.13 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Pet fee: USD 28.13 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

Does Castle Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Castle Inn allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 28.13 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Castle Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Castle Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Castle Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach. Cambria State Marine Park and Leffingwell Landing are also within 5 minutes.

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Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place and would definitely stay if ever in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

It was wonderful, clean, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very comfortable and clean hotel in a great location. Rooms were spacious and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice location, easy walk to the board walk, lovely sunset from the room with a very good view of ocean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was excellent and room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Our room was really clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

We have been staying at the castle inn for over 40 years, we love the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff was wonderful beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everything was great, particularly Jennifer who went out of her way to give us a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great setup with a hot tub, fire pit, lots of chairs facing the ocean and a great little breakfast room. Very comfortable and enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We had the best stay and hope to stay here again. It was so nice watching the sun set from right there. A beach is right across the street. We loved going to see the seals north of the hotel. Jack at the front desk was a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful experience at Castle Inn! Such a beautiful place and only a short walk from the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This property was well maintained and decorated very cute. Had nice outdoor firepit area. The hotel is across street from nice boardwalk on the beach. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Meticulously maintained, friendly staff, walk along the ocean is just across the street. Free continental breakfast. No restaurant on site but a good one 500 feet away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful spot by the ocean!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It’s really nice to stay there. Great room, very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

This was by far the best place ive ever stayed at. Only downside is that its far away from lots of things.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was lovely, clean and friendly. Close to the water in a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay in a beautiful, convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025