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Castle Inn

6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, US
4.7Excellent
Hotel amenities
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Free Parking
Non-Smoking
Free Breakfast

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About this property

Castle Inn is an independent 3-star motel located in Cambria, CA, just steps from the Pacific Coast. A 3-minute walk brings you to Moonstone Beach, while Moonstone Beach Park is a 12-minute walk away. The property sits 0.1 miles from San Simeon State Park and 12.7 miles from Hearst Castle, making it an ideal base for exploring the Central Coast's natural and historic attractions.

The motel offers 30 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a pillowtop bed, microwave, flat-screen television, and free wireless internet. Private bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.6 out of 5 stars, and cable programming is available for in-room entertainment.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property features an outdoor pool and hot tub for guest recreation, along with a picnic area and barbecue grills for dining outdoors. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the motel, and additional amenities include a garden and fire pit. The property is smoke-free and offers free parking. Nearby activities include golfing, hiking, biking trails, and horse riding.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The motel welcomes pets up to 40 pounds, with a maximum of two pets per room; service animals are exempt from fees. Guests with mobility needs will find wheelchair-accessible parking, pathways, and facilities available.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Castle Inn in Cambria, you'll be near the beach, a 3-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Moonstone Beach Park. This motel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Simeon State Park.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

San Simeon State Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cambria State Marine Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Moonstone Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Leffingwell Landing - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Moonstone Beach Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
San Simeon Nature Preserve - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Nitt Witt Ridge - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Cambria Center for the Arts - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Cambria’s Historical Museum - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Cambria Dog Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
William Randolph Hearst State Park - 8.9 km / 5.6 mi
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi

The nearest major airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 62.8 km / 39 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • 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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets are welcome.

Fees & policies

  • Pet deposit: $28.13 per night Pet fee: $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.

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Castle Inn?

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle Inn located?

Castle Inn is located at 6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, US.

What attractions are near Castle Inn?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. San Simeon State Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Cambria State Marine Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Moonstone Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Leffingwell Landing - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Moonstone Beach Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi San Simeon Nature Preserve - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Nitt Witt Ridge - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 km / 1.9 mi Cambria Center for the Arts - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Cambria’s Historical Museum - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi Cambria Dog Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi William Randolph Hearst State Park - 8.9 km / 5.6 mi William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi The nearest major airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 62.8 km / 39 mi

How do I get to Castle Inn?

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at Castle Inn?

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What amenities does Castle Inn offer?

Castle Inn features amenities such as Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Free Parking, Non-Smoking, Free Breakfast.

What are the rooms like at Castle Inn?

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Is Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Castle Inn is pet-friendly.

What fees should I know about at Castle Inn?

Pet deposit: $28.13 per night Pet fee: $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.

What should I know before staying at Castle Inn?

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.