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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 star property
On beach with 2 outdoor pools for sandy fun near San Simeon State Park

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Located close to San Simeon State Park and San Simeon Pier, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(138 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | View from room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Tub | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Tub

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Tub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Coastal View)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Coastal View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • Cambria State Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Simeon State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Hearst Castle - 25 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Hotel near San Simeon State Park
Located close to San Simeon Pier, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a computer station, and a vending machine
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 90 individually furnished rooms have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 7.50 to 13 for adults and USD 4.50 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Heated pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2,800 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.50 to 13.00 for adults, and USD 4.50 to 7.00 for children

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
Air conditioning is not provided

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cavalier Oceanfront Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Cavalier Oceanfront Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cavalier Oceanfront Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cavalier Oceanfront Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cavalier Oceanfront Resort located?

This San Simeon hotel is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from San Simeon State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Simeon Pier and Moonstone Beach. Hearst Ranch Winery and Moonstone Beach Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1126 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1775 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having the fireplace in the room, beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, and staff was very helpful. Great ocean views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ALICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort! I’ll stay here again!
My service dog, enjoying the views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, great views and fun games to place! i loved the fire place and the restaurant had wonderful food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice weekend getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bingheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, the rooms are spacious and the views are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stop on Big Sur
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay at the Cavalier Resort especially our room with its fireplace, patio and ocean view. The staff was friendly and attentive, and we liked the convenience of a restaurant at the property. The surrounding area is serenely beautiful, and we will be look forward to our next stay at the Cavalier Resort in San Simeon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Great place for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Claims to be a resort, is really an average motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel J

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love Cavilier Hotel!
Sunset at beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and location will definitely visit again Enjoyed the fire pit at Sunset
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly! Great location! Weather unpredictable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a marvelous place to stay., right by the ocean. You can walk to the beach too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The sound of the ocean was wonderful. Nice clean place to overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

meet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very scenic and quiet; great location and ocean-front view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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