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Castle Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by the firepit after exploring Moonstone Beach Park or unwind at the outdoor pool where ocean views create a perfect coastal retreat

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Castle Inn, by the beach, offers a comfortable stay with free self-serve breakfast. Relax at the firepit or spa tub, and enjoy ocean views from Moonstone Beach Park. Helpful staff, an electric car charging station, and barbecue grills complete the amenities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Single Room, Multiple Beds (Budget)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed (Budget) No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Budget) No Pets

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Ocean View No Pets

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Queen Beds, Limited View No Pets

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds, Limited View Pets Ok

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cambria, Castle Inn is near the beach. Cambria Center for the Arts and Cambria’s Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hearst Castle and Nitt Witt Ridge. Cambria State Marine Park and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay 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

  • If you have never seen wild seals before, great spot with tons of harbor seals and elephant seals basking in the sun. I found it to be delightful
    San Simeon State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • aerial view of surf at Moonstone Beach at sunset, Cambria, California
    Moonstone Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beach, Leffingwell Landing
    Leffingwell Landing
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park which includes a sandy beach and a park
    Moonstone Beach Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cambria State Marine Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Castle Inn

Motel near a boardwalk/promenade
At Castle Inn, you can look forward to 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 along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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

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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 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

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 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 steps from San Simeon State Park and Cambria State Marine Park. Moonstone Beach and Leffingwell Landing are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Castle Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 832 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1074 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and courteous staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient, the room very clean, and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and super clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had encounters with with the check-in staffs, the location is very pleasant, and the property is well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent facilities and lots of seating outside with fire pit. View is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Srila

The room and property is decent; however, the view and proximity to the ocean is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ortencia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a couple times, Clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

valeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room , nice location , perfect for relax
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean upon check in and we were also recommended restaurants and some tips about getting around from the front desk. Really enjoyed the stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the renovations to the pool, the rooms, and the fire pit. We will be back.
The view from our room upstairs
The fire pit at the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, beautiful view, friendly staff, affordable, great self-serve breakfast, and we loved the outdoor fire pit and seating. We didn't try the pool or hot tub, but were told by guests that it was heated and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large remodeled room, ocean view was wonderful, spectacularly clean property and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muwafaq

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes jack in the front desk is great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were VERY happy with our room. Sparkling clean. Nice and relaxing look. Comfortable chairs and table included. We were delighted that we were so close to the boardwalk and the ocean. And could walk to our restaurant. We look forward to staying there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Wonderful place to stay, The staff are great and keep everything clean and tidy. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was great. The room was spacious and clean. We had cookies in the room which was a very nice gesture!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xu

Very comfortable and easy to charge your EV.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and new, and the mattress is really soft and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room beach view breakfast was fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Quick, friendly and helpful check-in. Room was extremely clean with a beautiful view. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, very clean and well maintained. Jack greeted us upon arrival and gave a tremendous referral to a local restaurant. I would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel appears to be newly renovated. Everything is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025