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Located 3 miles away from Hearst Castle Information Center, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort features 2 heated outdoor pool and hot tub. It features a restaurant and all guest rooms offer free WiFi.

The location is perfect. Very close to Hearst Castle. The Resort itself is lovely. Amazing view from the room. Amenities are great: two pools, hot tubs, a little park with a „life size“-chessboard and other games, fireplaces, access to the beach… And: awesome room service.

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8
Very Good
1,110 reviews
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$159
per night

The Quality Inn hotel is just 2 miles from Hearst Castle, a Moorish castle with 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, furnished with Spanish and Italian antiques and art.

Absolutely friendly staff, cozy rooms and excellent breakfast

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8.4
Very Good
2,542 reviews
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$58.65
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Located in San Simeon, a 6-minute walk from Arroyo del padre juan, Coast Riders Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

The location was by far the best. I also loved the cleanliness of the rooms and and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispenser.

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8.7
Excellent
810 reviews
Price from
$110.67
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Across the street from the ocean, this 100% nonsmoking San Simeon offers on-site dining and an outdoor pool. All air-conditioned rooms feature cable TV with extended channels.

The hotel was clean and the staff was amazing; super friendly and helpful with everything. The food in the adjacent restaurant was delicious as well. The hotel is in a great location, walking distance to the beach and a few minute drive to Hearst castle and elephant seal beach. You can't beat the price and the service. Will stay here again if we're ever back in the area

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7.2
Good
1,457 reviews
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$59
per night

Located along California's majestic coastline in the charming town of San Simeon, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations in a spectacular location, perfect for a relaxing weekend or holiday.

Cereal, bagels, sausage and cheese croissants juice and coffee.

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7.9
Good
1,208 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

This Sam Simeon, California hotel is located by the Pacific Ocean and is a 5-minute drive to Hearst Castle. It offers an outdoor pool and spacious rooms with free WiFi.

Very friendly check in. The location is fabulous.

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8
Very Good
1,017 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

Located 2.8 mi away from Hearst Castle, Sands by the Sea Motel offers a heated indoor pool. All guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi. Free guest parking is also offered.

Facilities around the hotel, swimming pool, breakfast

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7.5
Good
1,378 reviews
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$59
per night

Surrounded by gardens and palm trees, the San Simeon Lodge has an outdoor heated pool and deck seating, along with rooms with a view of the Pacific Ocean one block away.

Free upgrade to a double queen bedroom. thank You! Parking in front of our room. coastal walk

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7.5
Good
1,957 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

Within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean and beaches, this San Simeon motel features a heated indoor pool and hot tub. Guest rooms include cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

big rooms and clean, nice staff and good location and also the pool was great

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7.7
Good
1,301 reviews
Price from
$59
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Located along the San Simeon Bay coast, Pacific Coast Roadhouse; SureStay Collection by Best Western is only 10 minutes' drive to Hearst Castle.

The location of this property is the gateway to Big Sur. The price for what you get is appreciated and an excellent value. The folks that are in charge here really care about the property and are trying to offer you an enjoyable experience. I enjoyed the clean, spacious rooms and very comfortable bed. The coffee in the office is wonderful.

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7.4
Good
733 reviews
Price from
$79
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What Guests Said About San Simeon:

  • 10

    San Simeon is just one of those cool places that are not...

    San Simeon is just one of those cool places that are not over crowded by people and businesses. Different places to stop and explore along this part of the coastline. Besides having Hearst Castle, you can check out the elephant sea lions area and a lighthouse. Just south of San Simeon you have a quick drive over the Moonstone Beach and another 20 min south you have Morro Bay. I think it is a great place to stay when you don't want to be in one of the bigger beach towns, its a more down to earth place when you want to just be in one of the small cozy towns.
    United States of America
  • 8.0

    San Simeon state Beach is perfect for families.

    San Simeon state Beach is perfect for families. It's not crowded like Pismo or windy like Avila. Perfect for families. Affordable restaurant options are limited for large families. None really unless you eat at the mini mart.
    Kristin Edmiaston
    United States of America
  • 10

    We are from Southern California, so other than being cooler...

    We are from Southern California, so other than being cooler than expected and overcast in the morning in August, the weather was great. The scenery is picturesque and there is tons to do. The hotel gave us a guidebook/map of the area and it listed so many fun activities, way more than you can do in a weekend vacation. Of course, Hearst Castle is the star. We did not get to see the lighthouse due to odd hours. We couldn't even park nearby to just take pictures. Cambria is only five miles away for shopping and dining and Harmony is just another five miles south for ice cream, photos, and gift shopping.
    China
  • 6.0

    It was close to Hearst Castle which was good.

    It was close to Hearst Castle which was good. There was no continental breakfast of any kind, along with no hair dryer in the room. There was a horrible smell coming from the sink drain that permeated the room and I had to shut the door. I wouldn't stay there again.
    Karen
    United States of America
  • 2.0

    poor lock system had to cut keys three times to make lock...

    poor lock system had to cut keys three times to make lock work and that did not help delays system outside and inside cleanliness bad and house keeper did not even make our bed left clean towels and left no soap shampoo or conditioner replaced also did not take trash out or empty ice bucket poor housekeeper
    United States of America
  • 10

    One of my favorite places om the Coast, San Simeon is a...

    One of my favorite places om the Coast, San Simeon is a quiet little jewel worth taking some time to visit and enjoy. It will be worth your time to go up the road a ways and check out the Pedra Blancas lighthouse, you'll need to book a tour...
    Johnny
    United States of America

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