Absolutely amazing stay! We love this hotel. Everything was super clean and just recently…read moreremodeled. The vibe is 1960s cool with a lot of cars and motorcycles memorabilia. The manager Joe and Vanessa are lovely and accommodated our late check in. The owner Buddy is an absolute funny riot of a person he made us super duper welcomed! I literally can't think of a better hotel stay than this. Rates are super reasonable and the friendly atmosphere extends to everything that they do. Highly recommend! Please come by and stay here if you are visiting.

While definitely not a five star establishment, they did provide five star service! The owners are…read moreso friendly and welcoming, the place is incredibly clean and well maintained! The location with a full-blown view of the ocean is amazing, and I appreciate the indoor swimming pool as well as the free breakfast that he offers. No frills, but everything you need at a great price! I always love supporting hard-working local businesses like this overall the chain hotels in town. Highly recommend recommended if you are looking for a place in the area!

Such a cute place. A hotel with probably no more than 30 or 40 rooms…read more John checked me in and he could not have been nicer. My dog Louas took to him right away. My room was sweet. I had a sofa and it was roomy. The bathtub was left over from an era gone by when hotels had spa tubs. The tub was still there but the jets did not work anymore. My only complaint about the bathroom is that the oilers are too low and the water level in them Is too high for the bowl. Several times I dipped my hand into dirty water trying to get clean. Uhh!! The hotel is centrally located. Very close to Hearst Castle and the town of Cambria where most of the trade located. I would definitely go back again.

NOTE: THIS HOTEL HAS NO AIR CONDITION, CEILING FAN AND TABLE FANS ONLY…read more We found this hotel listed as a 3 star, just a 5-7 minute drive out of Cambria at a reasonable price. The entrance of the hotel was very promising, but it all came down with the experience that followed. We were standing at the desk for 25 mins, no one came to help us check in. In those 25 mins we kept calling, and we could hear the phone ring, but no one answered. From the same room the receptionist came out after half an hour. He had a foul smell coming from that room, although I dont want to comment on what the smell was. After we were provided the room, the room was dirty, there were soiled towels in the bathroom, bedsheets were soiled, and not replaced. When we mentioned this to the receptionist, he provided a different room on the same floor. The room was facing the parking lot, had ONLY A CEILING FAN, A TABLE FAN, AND NO AIR CONDITIONING. One of the bulbs in the new room was not working either, it was flickering the whole time. The sofa was dirty, and stained, and I didnt feel comfortable using it anyways. The only positive of the room was the pressure of the shower, but the spray modes were not working. Overall a very poor experience.

I do recommend BUT... TO THE OWNERS…read more 1960'S carpet might have been a good idea at the time, however, dog friendly NOT so much. This visit, our room smelled faintly of urine from day one. I'm on my 2nd can of Fabreeze. Not to mention the carpet is really ugly. LAMINATED floor would be a great upgrade and improve the whole experience. The staff here is great. Mark in maintenance is amazing. Step into 2026 and spend the money we are paying to stay. The chairs have to be 1960'S as well. You put covers on them. ??? You must know that most of your clients are over 50. Walk in showers would be a huge improvement and so much safer. I see on YELP that I'm not alone with these thoughts. Maybe read some of them.

I have stayed at the Cavalier Hotel several times over the years, but I think I am going to look at…read moreother options the next time I come to this area. On the positive side, the staff is friendly, personable, and helpful. The ocean-view rooms have great views of the water, and they also have fireplaces. The hotel offers room service, and there is a restaurant on-site. Although it is not the best restaurant, it is nice to have it as an option. The grounds are beautiful and expansive. There are fire pits, multiple benches along the bluff where you can sit and enjoy the view, two pools, a volleyball court, giant chess, and a giant checkerboard. On the not-so-positive side, the hotel could use some serious attention. It felt dated and worn. I also found the pictures to be a bit misleading. The photo of the room I booked showed a seating area with a table, but that was not present in my room. Noise was also an issue. I was on the ground floor, and every time someone in the room above me got up, I could hear every step they took. The bathroom fan in our room sounded like a jet engine. On previous trips, the hotel was fairly empty, so I didn't notice the noise as much. On this trip, however, the hotel was almost full, and I was awakened repeatedly. Overall, there are definitely things I like about the Cavalier, especially the location, views, grounds, and staff. But given the condition of the rooms and the noise issues, I will probably look at other options next time.

We arrive at 6 pm it was a little later than plan. The staff at desk was so welcoming and gave us…read morehints where to eat and places to visit. Are room was perfect two large queen beds that were so comfortable and linens that completed the whole scenario . They have a picnic basket with beach towels and blanket. And at 8:00 in morning they delivered fresh pastries , coffee and orange juice. Very nice touch. Perfect room for the amount of time we were in it. I probably would have got a suite and room to have some more space. But other wise everything was perfect. Also we had waited till last minute to book room and had four of us and dog. Felt very lucky to get such a nice place.

booked a fri + wknd getaway to cambria to honor my furbaby's first heavenly anniversary. i just…read moreneeded to unplug and wanted to reminisce all the memories we shared in a peaceful place. cambria was perfect. it was overwhelming picking an inn to stay at, but white water just kept calling my name. booked a deluxe king room online with the inn directly vs third party site. love that they are pet friendly ($100/stay) . white water is gorgeous. the lobby is so chic. love the greenery. check in was smooth. i was assigned to room 21. i believe in signs and this, all this was meant to be. the room was clean and had everything in it, minus food, def stayed in majority of the time. the boardwalk was directly across the way, just had to cross the street and you're there. the ocean views were perfect. loved the breakfast picnic baskets each morning. made our breakfast and we got to enjoy it on our bench outside our room. parking is not a covered lot, it's open spaces and kinda smaller spots, so if you have a truck or larger suv, def will be going over the line. a few ev charging spots. there are plenty of spots to park along moonstone drive. they also do have mini fridges in the room and no microwave. LOVE the Aesop products in the room!!! a few downside during my stay were: the few times i went to the front desk, the "out of office" sign was up each time. i wanted to rent a bike to bike around the town, no one was around to assist. i waited about 10-15m each time. they have a fire pit that was on the entire time. i heard they provide s'more kits, but we were not provided with any. there isnt really any pet relief area on site. also, all units do not have AC, only fans. i had no service while i was there. i literally was on SOS. i actually loved it. don't worry, there is wifi avail! i would def book white water again!

This place is a hidden gem…read more Windrush Inn operates sort of as a hotel and sort of as an AirBnB. There's no front desk or lobby and room access is via a code. The place changed ownership a few years ago and the new owner is great -- very responsive to text messages and made sure we were taken care of. Rooms are large, clean, and safe. It was a great place to stay with my wife and our dog. There's even a dog towel to wipe sandy paws which Baxter appreciated. Boardwalk access is directly across the street. There are only four rooms and the place is at the north end of Windrush Beach so it's quiet but not isolated. There are not a lot of amenities along the beach, so you definitely need a car to get around. We hope to stay here again when we need pet friendly accommodations.

This "no host" hotel is a gem along Big Sur. The accommodations were clean, stylish, and…read morecomfortable. Made the birthday trip worth the drive. You really need to experience this hidden gem before it's packed all year long!

The hotel itself is a teeny bit dated. Stairs shake and doors creek. But Ed at the front desk was…read morejust AMAZING! He took the time to show the guest in front of me the way to her room, as well as myself. He checked to make sure his cookies weren't burning to boot! Quite the multitasker! There is no A/C which is fine. Even during summer the ocean breeze works in your favor. The breakfast was hot and decent. Plenty of options for picky eaters: waffles, breads, potatoes, bacon, eggs, biscuits, fruit, yogurt, juices. The property is also very close to the castle.

I stayed at the Quality Inn for a couple of nights and had a very positive experience. Making a…read morereservation was easy, the rates were very reasonable, and they even offered a military discount, which I appreciated. The property was clean, quiet, and well maintained. The room felt modern and included a very comfortable bed, a large TV, coffee maker, a good-sized refrigerator, good hot water and water pressure and reliable internet. There's also a nice-sized swimming pool, although I didn't have a chance to use it during my stay. One of the unexpected highlights was the afternoon chocolate chip cookies--they were fresh and delicious. Fresh coffee was also available throughout the day. Breakfast was better than I expected, with eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, a variety of breads and cereals, fruit, yogurt, and other standard breakfast items. They even had a nice waffle iron and the waffles it made were excellent. If I had one criticism, it would be that the walls are a bit thin. I could hear the occupants in the next room at one point (doing the nasty). Fortunately (for me), it wasn't for very long so it didn't significantly impact my stay. Parking was plentiful, and the location was excellent--directly across from the beach and just a short drive to Hearst Castle and Cambria. Overall, I had a great stay and wouldn't hesitate to return the next time I'm in the area.

Traveling with your best fury child can be challenging. This advertised as a dog friendly…read moreaccommodation and it certainly is. And, the best part, is it is located exactly across the road from the beach. Watching the sunset is amazing from the lawn sitting area. Unfortunately, we had to leave early and was unable to partake of their breakfast basket that everyone raves about. My only suggestion, is that if they can provide an early departure bag for those who are leaving early. We will definitely come back the next time we are in the area.

We've been to Cambria many times in the past, but this was our first time staying at Moonstone…read moreCottages. We spent 4 nights in Seascape Cottage, and were SO impressed with the quaint ambiance, comfortable mattress, and close proximity to Moonstone Beach (directly across the road). We left the windows cracked open at night in order to hear the sounds of ocean waves crashing onto the rocks. The breakfasts were amazing, the hosts (located nearby at The Blue Dolphin Inn) were very friendly and accommodating, and the entire experience left us wanting more! We're very much looking forward to our next visit!

Got a room for $130 on Hotel Tonight. For the price, not bad. Good location, heated pool,…read morerestaurant and bar on site. Rooms are old and musty, but the hot water and pressure were good, parking was easy and you can't beat the location right across the street from the beach. With that being said: the mattress had way too much bounce, TV is really tiny, the shower head leaked and as the water hit the shower floor, it sprayed onto the bathroom floor, which after 8-10 hours, caused the entire bathroom floor to be wet. But again, for the price, you really can't go wrong.

Do not book here. Unfortunately this place was extremely unsanitary and there were a few blood…read morespots splattered on the walls from dead mosquitoes.. We obviously didnt book this place for a luxurious experience, just a place to sleep for a night before we head back down the coast, so didnt expect anything extravagant but the 1 star is for the uncleanliness. You're better off paying the extra $60-90 to stay literally anywhere else in the area so you dont wake up itchy and bummed.

Very good stay overall. The room was clean and comfortable, with a nicely upgraded bathroom. The…read morelocation is excellent--very close to the ocean and surrounded by plenty of restaurants and shops. The only downside was that the room did not have AC. Otherwise, a pleasant and convenient place to stay. The server was never there at desk.

Avoid: Capturing Biometric Data for unknown use. Feels like checking into a prison…read more So we pull up to the front desk to check in after a long drive and ready to crash. There is a teenage girl and the front desk who seems like this is her first job but whatever. After provide our ID, credit card, and answer the standard questions about pets/smoking/etc she says, ok now Im going to direct you to this tablet that is going to ask you some questions. The tablet is an AI agent that then asks you the same questions you just answered , and makes you read and sign a long disclaimer. When you hit "Enter", without asking the tablet takes your photo. I told them, "hey I would like to opt out of taking my photo as its biometric data. AI can use that kind of PII data for all sorts of shady, use and that data can be sold or hacked" She said, "Sorry I will not check you in unless we can take your photo" and started giving attitude. I asked if she could tell me why they need to take my picture when I just provided my photo ID, or what program was being used to store my face biometric. She said no. I asked if I could speak to her manager if they could wave the requirement. She refused to try. All with a ton of attitude and a string of the typical "Sir, sir, its our policy sir" diatribe that all the worst corporations have. We went across the street to a different where I kid you not we were greeted with freshly made warm cookies, beachfront view with firepits, friendly staff. Avoid this place, they clearly have a side hustle using your data from dubious purpose and will not check you in unless you hand it over

I was here quite a few years back but the experience staying here left quite the impression. I plan…read moreto return soon. Clean comfortable room with a beautiful view of the ocean and a patio to relax and enjoy. Plenty to explore and experience in the area and nice restaurants in the area.

It is our last night here and we cannot sleep. The office is closed and the neighbors next door are…read moreso loud. There are other issues we will address tomorrow.