9390 Castillo Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States
#6 of 10 hotels in San Simeon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 924 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 April 2024
Dawn
United StatesNothing
We loved the friendly check in experience and the King room with a balcony.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
David
United StatesStaff is very friendly, property very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Leah
United StatesUnfortunately, the motel has very bright outdoor lights that stay on all night and no black out curtains. The window treatments screen out much of the light but if you need total darkness to sleep, bring sleep masks.
The motel is an older facility right off Hwy 1. The rooms are old but are comfortable and clean and generally well cared for. The room refrigerator is generously sized and there were adequate outlets for our CPAPs. For those that don't need fancy and prefer not to pay top dollar for a place to sleep for a night, the Silver Surf motel fits the bill. This was actually our second stay at the hotel on trips up Hwy 1. It is conveniently located several miles south of Hearst Castle and the elephant seal nursery beach.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Rosa
United StatesToo much light at night no blackout curtains no opinion to cover up the light
The peacefulness
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Chelsea
AustraliaLost power to the property at 8:30/9pm and was not restored until 2am. Staff at the property told us the power outage would last around an hour.
Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Property was walking distance to restaurants and beaches
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Kevin
United StatesNothing
Great location, great price and great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Ciangbs146
United StatesPoor customer service front desk
Location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Candie
United Statesneeded to arrive by 10 pm for check in i was traveling from San Diego with a specific time for night tour at Hearst i met the check in time but was pretty close to not making it i have stayed at many hotels and never need to arrive at or by a specific time
room was clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
J
United StatesGreat staff, comfy rooms.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Brady
United StatesN/A
Great location, great staff and great it has an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi,
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Kurt
United StatesThe indoor pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Lorri
United StatesWalls kinda thin, next door can be heard snoring. Staff not real friendly. A woman asked a question, and when they responded to her, made her feel bad for asking.
It was quiet, clean and bed although high lol is comfortable. Like having a microwave n frig.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Robert
United StatesEasy check in and check out.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Lecompte
United StatesN/A
Quiet and staff are wonderful. Also heated pool and spa. Rooms clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Johnboy27
United StatesTo be honest, there was nothing I didn't like.
We love the fireplace room with the privacy of our own balcony. The view was awesome and was able to see the sun set both nights. We will be staying there again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Graham
United StatesEarlier check in
Great price across the street from the ocean
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Gregory
United StatesNothing
Well lit. Clean. Staff was great!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Sonja
NetherlandsWrong side of the road, had to walk a bit to cross the street to go to the beach.
Nice staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Lorri
United StatesWe arrived, to a sign, Be back in 15 min. Even though the lady saw us waiting and another couple walked away. After the wait, we were told room won't be ready for a hour after the check in time, room wasn't ready. If you want quiet, don't get room #106, it's right near stairs, and sleep is not going to happen. We saw took pics of stains on lower part of walls, remember dogs are allowed on this floor. For me, personally, I would have liked a step stool to get up on the bed, it's kind of high lol for me.
For a downstairs room, it was ok. We didn't have a pet, so we tried to understand why we were downstairs. Location is good, near the beach. Glad room didn't smell like smoke. But being a Genius reward with Booking.com doesn't matter, because it didn't have any upgrades lol
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Evelyne
United StatesNo hair dryer, no ironing equipment
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Pardue
United StatesBeds are a bit noisy
Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Steve
United StatesThe people next to us. Just a king room but they had an army in there
Nice room. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Michael
United StatesWalls were really thin. I could hear the jangle of the neighbor's dog's tags when it shook itself.
Bed was good.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Bernard
United StatesThe ice maker wasn’t working properly and people were reaching hands in. $25 a day for a small pet is overpriced for an economy motel.
It’s a short walk to the beach and convenience stores are nearby. Close to Cambria and San Simeon. We liked that it had a microwave, coffee pot and fridge.
Stayed in August 2023
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