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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Single Room, Multiple Beds (Budget)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

1 Queen Bed (Budget) No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Limited View No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Limited View Pets OK

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed Oceanfront View No Pets

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Limited View Pets Ok

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Castle Inn

Motel near a boardwalk
At Castle Inn, you can look forward to free self-service 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, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • Barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Castle Inn boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 alternative 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 are 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 18 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts
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 to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Inn?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Inn on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$222.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Castle Inn allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg 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 at Castle Inn?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Castle Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is steps away from San Simeon State Park and Cambria State Marine Park. Moonstone Beach and Leffingwell Landing are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Castle Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1055 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

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

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

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

Albert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. Clean, beautiful surroundings, fire pit, hot tub and pool, breakfast, comfortable bed, and warm, friendly and helpful employees!! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

liza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and very welcoming staff . The room is very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable bed, good location. Nice continental breakfast. The only disappointment was one of the two rooms booked didn’t have any ocean view, even after booking very early.
This was the view from the room with a view. Our 2nd room we booked looked out onto a weed filled backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Love our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great area, close to the shore and great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and Yes Great view of ocean on second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous and polite especially our check in clerk. He was informative and fun to chat with. Breakfast area was neat and clean and well stocked. Breakfast staff were polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and enjoy the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, location and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

henedine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Castle Inn. One of the cleanest hotels we’ve ever stayed in. We love Moonstone Beach and will definitely stay again.♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated room, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so informative and friendly. Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location! Location! Location! Cleanliness! Adirondack Chairs! Fire Pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room comfortable king bed nice pool and Jacuzzi. Seating to enjoy the ocean from across the street will be back..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the ocean and dining options
Outdoor shower
Nice plants
Beautiful sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Beautiful scenery of the California coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Beach view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025