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The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to San Simeon State Park

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Located near San Simeon State Park, The Morgan Hotel San Simeon offers a peaceful setting with a garden and outdoor pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a morning continental breakfast, and helpful multilingual staff praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Oceanside

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Oceanside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
9135 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Hearst Castle - 26 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Hotel near San Simeon State Park
Located close to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay and Moonstone Beach Park, The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle provides free continental breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, limited housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (28 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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

Hotel Morgan
Hotel Morgan San Simeon
Hotel San Simeon
Morgan Hotel
Morgan Hotel San Simeon
Morgan San Simeon
San Simeon Morgan Hotel
The Morgan Simeon Simeon
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon Hotel
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon San Simeon
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon Hotel San Simeon

Frequently asked questions

Does The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle have a pool?

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

Is The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. 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 The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from San Simeon State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Moonstone Beach Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Hearst Castle is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) away.

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The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1254 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lauriellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious, nice complementary breakfast – good coffee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff Easy location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ramond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice to have warm breakfasts, such as eggs, sausage patties, hash browns.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Nice place. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed Or Debbie

Great Stay

Great place to stay. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very cute and close to Hearst castle and various vista points
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place at a wonderful location. Staff was courteous. Rooms are really nice. Very good beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly hotel. The building is older and the outside doors and windows don't lock, but it was very clean and our room was nice. The breakfast was very well stocked and the coffee was delicious .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel only offered bread items to toast. The hotel room itself is run down, paint peeling, door peeling from bottom, very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect location filled with many amenities. Really enjoyed the rooms, the breakfast & the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Wei-Lin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to visit. Clean and private, nice staff. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for a night or 2 with reasonable rates. Interior is a bit dated but everything appeared to be clean and well kept. Great location and very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely would stay there agian

The hotel was great it was right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here. We had an ocean view which was stunning. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, the breakfast should include hot food (eggs at least) and the wifi should be more reliable. Helpful staff and a nice beach within walking distance made the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisbet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were phenomenal. Room was clean and cozy. I really enjoyed my visit to your property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy to access nearby beaches and sights.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay. Close to hearst Castle. Quiet area with close access to the Shore. Friendly Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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