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Castle Inn

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Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park are located near Castle Inn, which provides free self-serve breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

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(5 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 2
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a patterned rug, and a view of the beach.

2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

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Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cambria, Castle Inn is near the beach. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Cambria Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and horse riding in the area. Visit our Cambria travel guide
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6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with several sea lions resting on the shore.
    San Simeon State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto rocks, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a mountain range in the background.
    Moonstone Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a cliff with sparse vegetation.
    Leffingwell Landing
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear turquoise waters and grassy areas.
    Moonstone Beach Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Main Street Grill
    2 min drive
  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
    3 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
    2 min walk
  • Mojo’s Village Bean
    5 min drive
  • Big Sur Restaurant
    5 min drive

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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 on-site 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.13 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 28.13 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

Food and water bowls are available

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 deposit: USD 28.13 per night
  • 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

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 deposit of USD 28.13 per night and a fee of USD 28.13 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Castle Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 931 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1193 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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My wife and I had an excellent time. Our room was clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Daisy

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Really nice hotel. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool is an absolute bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leeann

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The location and ocean view was wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable with nice convenient touches. Breakfast included was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Deborah

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The room was very clean and the price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our view and the breakfast was a nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Immaculate hotel.. our room was darling with a full ocean view, fireplace and updated bathroom. Restaurants close by on Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

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Room very clean, the staff was awesome, I loved the front desk guy, he was funny and helpful. Breakfast was a nice treat, unfortunately the hot tub was on the fritz, it was warm but not super hot, however I still used and enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so lucky to get a week at this inn across from boardwalk and gorgeous beach. Staff was great, rooms were awesome, and breakfast was super!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful - location was perfect, you get a direct view of the ocean - room was exactly what we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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This was a beautiful hotel while staying a short time. We loved the fire place at night and the cookies were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

TANYA

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The hot tub was nice! Breakfast was satisfactory. Clean room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

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The place has a beautiful ocean view. The staff was very friendly, rooms were clean. The pool and jacuzzi have ocean view. You can walk Moonstone Beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shalise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and met all of our needs. The amenities are so easy to use and the staff were amazing and helped with all of our needs. The fire pit is awesome, the lounge chairs and corn hole made it a perfect setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained property with completely helpful staff. The complimentary breakfast featured good coffee but not much you could consider healthy. Our second story room had a glorious view of Moonstone Beach. We highly recommend The Castle Inn. place. We shall return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a recently renovated interior. It is in a quiet area, and there are a couple of nice restaurants nearby, plus the ocean. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool, the spa, the firepit areas were excellent. We could have stayed forever. Beautiful trails and beautiful views. The breakfast wasn't that great, but it was good enough to get back on the road We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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The hotel is in a great location and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and accommodation are great ! Clean facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and the room is so clean! Staff are so friendly and helpful, it’s close to the restaurants and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Qianqian

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very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, reliable WiFi and decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and breakfast was good. Fireplace outside was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and nice. Sitting out in the yard in the comfortable chairs and with the ocean view was amazing. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property. Great location and renovated rooms. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, clean room. Simple but nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026