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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

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A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit. - Cavalier Oceanfront Resort (San Simeon)
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water. - Cavalier Oceanfront Resort (San Simeon)
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing. - Cavalier Oceanfront Resort (San Simeon)
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors. - Cavalier Oceanfront Resort (San Simeon)
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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(159 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a minibar, a small refrigerator, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two rocking chairs on a balcony overlooking a beach with a sunset.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and four framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, two bedside lamps, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Tub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Tub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Coastal View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Simeon, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is on the beach. Elephant Seal Vista Point and Hearst Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach. San Simeon Pier and Hearst Ranch Winery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our San Simeon travel guide
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9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • A beach with sea lions resting on the sand and rocky outcrops in the distance.
    San Simeon State Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto rocks, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a mountain range in the background.
    Moonstone Beach
    5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear turquoise waters and grassy areas.
    Moonstone Beach Park
    6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • A historic building with two towers, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.
    Hearst Castle
    36 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    163 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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
  • 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 on-site 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 satellite premium 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

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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

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).

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

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1395 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 2147 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Regina

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It was the perfect place to stay and had beautiful sunsets
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very responsive staff and loved the nightly beach bonfires.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

richard

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Place was clean, loved fire pits at night, restaurant exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robbie

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Great place to stay . It’s next to the water . Clean rooms and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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Staff was friendly with great customer service and the location on the beach was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yunping

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Good place to rest beside the sea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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Loved the fire pits with ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront, Quiet, Fire pits at night. Located close to Moon Stone Beach, Cambria, Morro Bay and Hearst Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, comfortable, clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and unwind, staff and service was amazing, wonderful views of the ocean, room very nice and clean we were pleasantly surprised how nice this hotel was. Worth the trip to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peppery is right on the beach , beautiful setting. Room was large and comfortable with a fireplace for cold nights. Highly, recommend and will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shakeb

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The location by the ocean was the highlight of this stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

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Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, nice comfortable room and friendly staff. Would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

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From the moment we walked in the staff was super friendly. Our check-in was easy and they gave valid directions and also what was available to us, I will definitely recommend staying here and we will definitely be back to stay here again very nice view beautiful scenery. Get the upgraded room! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

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Staff is great location is amazing they bring there A game every time we love it here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liliana

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Excellent place to relax. Great views and beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, beautiful ocean front view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

patricia

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Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. The location is spectacular, the rooms are clean and well maintained, and the staff are terrific. We're repeat customers who always use the Cavalier!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view from our room was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cavalier hotel is a very good hotel, the staff was very helpful and friendly. We loved the ocean view and fresh air, clean environment and nice room. We plan to come back next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

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A little outdated but a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and the restaurant had great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed the breathtaking oceanfront views and the stunning sunset, with vibrant colors painting the sky and the soothing sound of waves in the background.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026