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Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the perfect blend of nature and convenience at this Atascadero retreat, sipping wine on the terrace or relaxing by the lobby fireplace.

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The Carlton Hotel offers a peaceful base near Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo. Guests can enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, browse the library collection, or explore nearby wineries while staying connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Balcony Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Classic King

  • Sleeps 3

Courtyard Patio King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Balcony King

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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About the area

Located in Atascadero, Carlton Hotel is in the historical district. Wild Horse Winery and Firestone Walker Brewing are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Atascadero Lake Park and Morro Strand State Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Charles Paddock Zoo. Practise your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails. Visit our Atascadero travel guide
Map
6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422

What's nearby

  • Fall at Atascadero lake
    Atascadero Lake Park
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Vino + Therapy Studio
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunken Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero City Hall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero Historical Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station
    12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Circle K
    14 min walk
  • La Parrilla Taqueria
    11 min walk
  • Cielo
    2 min walk
  • Wild Fields Brewhouse
    8 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Hotel near Atascadero Lake Park
Located close to Charles Paddock Zoo and Wild Horse Winery, Carlton Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Sip and savour at this hotel, which boasts winery tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a lift and a nature reserve
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and hairdryers
  • 29-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Cots/infant beds, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,001 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 13 January 2026 to 1 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Carlton Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Hotel Atascadero

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35.00 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 at Carlton Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Carlton Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Atascadero Lake Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Charles Paddock Zoo. Wild Horse Winery and Firestone Walker Brewing are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Carlton Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location of the views will be nice and staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy with our stay!! Coziest linens and pillows after a long road trip, love the decor and location was prime!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was beautiful, I will definitely visit again! And the area was nice as well. We only stayed one night but next time we’ll definitely stay for much more
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and the staff was very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bro very clean and very nice and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Great location. Room was very large and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in experience was stupendous. The location of the Carlton in Atascadero is perfect for those that like to walk around and explore. The restaurants are walking distance and the free parking experience was a plus. Now the rooms were outstanding and super clean. I would recommend this hotel to any family member of close friend. You won't regret your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel! The location is perfect—nice, safe area and super convenient. The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Everything exceeded my expectations, and the stay was so relaxing. I would 100% stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely. They are making renovations to the hotel, but we did not hear any noise over the weekend we were there. The only "issue" we had was the room was not cleaned during our stay. We had to secure additional towels with the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, clean and just recently remodeled. The bed was comfortable, we had a great stay. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , new and clean lobby and rooms. Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Atmosphere and ideal location to fun bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel in a great area for going out and getting something to eat or drink! I will say you can hear the air conditioner turned on and off quite loudly throughout the night, which did continue to wake me up and while the bed is very comfortable, the bedding is extremely heavy and feels like it’s designed for somewhere very cold. Also, garbage can start getting cleaned up around 6:30 and it goes on for a good half an hour and it’s quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was very helpful with everything. Absolutely a wonderful place to stay and relax. Beautiful.....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were so nice and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the jacuzzi tub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

don

Liked: Cleanliness
Place is still under construction but it didn’t bother us. Clean and beautiful. Excellent staff and great coffeehouse connected. Beautiful vintage hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Lobby was all dolled up for the holidays. Room was huge. Currently under construction in some areas but easily a high rating once they have their restaurant open
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fraire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at one of my favorite hotels. Been staying here whenever I drive thru dating back 10+ years. The staff is always friendly and helpful. My room is always clean and bed is super comfortable. Recommended to all my friends as place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Great Hotel

Third time staying at The Carlton. Great "Old" hotel with friendly staff located in a great part of Atascadero.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, great staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TingTing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent and spacious room. Friendly front desk staff. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent while checking-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming softest beds I’ve ever stayed in at a hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and furnished well. I love the decor and aesthetics of the hotel, bed was extremely comfortable, place was quiet and right in the middle of downtown. There’s a cool outdoor brewery across the street, some small local cafes and food options. Place is currently renovating but didn’t affect us, was pretty quiet (we were there on a weekend)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025