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!

Great location across from the beach. The guys in the lobby were very friendly and fun to talk to…read more Room was clean, simple and cute. Reasonable priced The room could use some updating, low water pressure, but you get what you pay for. If you're looking for simple and a place to sleep, this is the place. Will definitely be staying again whenever I'm in area.

Can it get better, sure. Spent two nights here and wasn't disappointed. For the price, it's far and…read moreaway the best in the area especially for what you get. Large rooms, amazing views from the second floor, clean. Where is the parking was a bit better but that's because they were doing some construction updates on the building. Sure, I would return in a pinch.

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 was debating whether to stay here or in Cambria for our 1 year anniversary. The $600 price…read moredifference swayed me to come here instead. The pictures are somewhat misleading. In that the ocean view rooms were old and worn. Dirty curtains. Popcorn ceilings. Lots of things patched together. Small rooms and really dark. I was initially disappointed when we got into our first room. It was not at all what the pictures showed. Being initially on the downstairs unit people would walk by our patio while we're sitting there. Basically looking at us and disturbing our peace. Our 2nd unit was upstairs. Which was a lot better. As we had more privacy and a better view of the ocean. But basically the same layout as downstairs. There were alot of things I enjoyed about this resort, which ultimately left me satisfied with my stay here. For example: 1. The grounds was beautiful and expansive. Lots of greenery. They had a sand volleyball court. Multiple fire pits. A giant chess and checkers board. Multiple areas to sit along the cliff. 2. View from the balcony was unmatched. You have a very expansive and view of the ocean. We werent beach front. We were the ocean view balcony rooms. But it was nice too because you were able to see the grounds of the resort leading into the ocean. Rocking chairs and table too were a nice touch on the balcony. 3. Nice beach access and super close too. No street crossing or dodging cars. 4. Front desk. They moved our rooms (to an upstairs room) with no issues. They also have complimentary toiletries at the front desk. 5. Fire place. Our rooms had fire places. With a lot of compressed wood chip bricks. It definitely warmed up the room and made it so much more romantic. 6. Parking. They have parking right infront of your room. So there isnt that much walking from your vehicle to the room. 7. During the weekdays there was no one here!! You literally had the entire resort to yourself which was amazing!! 8. Close proximity to Cambria as well as the elephant seal viewpoint, as well as many other points of interest. Things that could use some improvement: 1. Rooms. They need an update. Their were stains on certain towels, which is disgusting. 2. Room service. We had our room cleaned one day. They didnt throw any of the trash away on the table. They didnt get rid of the used cups. Nor did they empty the trashcans..... 3. Pillows- the pillows tucked! Beds were super comfy. But im sore and my neck and back is tight.... 4. Gym. Again based on the pictures it was this huge thing. But it was extremely small. Served its purpose. But it looked like an after thought. They were also missing handles on their machines. Overall it was a wonderful 5 night stay. The views are unparalleled. I love how much green space is here. After the weekend there was basically no one here. So it was a very relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Maybe a bit pricey but the view is unbeatable! The room was comfortable and the staff at the front…read moredesk is very sweet and helpful, marking everything on a physical map and answering all our questions. The attached breach area is really cool, it's huge, and many different things to enjoy : a cabin, beach, grass, rocks, bonfires, stars. It was fun just waking around and exploring. However the bonfires were very crowded at night. Free coffee is nice though no free breakfast. We went to the attached restaurant for breakfast and it was amazing but also so much food we slipped lunch. I tried to go to the gym in the morning but it only opens at 9... So I watched the beautiful sunrise instead.

Solid 5 star review! They nail it on every front, from check in to check out and everything in…read morebetween. Great rooms, great locale, great morning coffee (brought to your doorstep) great service. I'm giving full credit where credit is do. We will definitely stay again as we travel the central coast. Thanks!

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 is the second time I've stayed at Windrush Inn at the Harbor House, and it continue to exceed…read moremy expectations. Mike is incredibly accommodating, organized, and attentive to every detail. The house is spotless and full stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is absolutely perfect and makes the entire experience even more enjoyable. I truly look forward to coming back again every year.

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!

Overall, I was happy with my stay. Better than average for Quality Inn…read more Friendly manager bakes yummy cookies. Hot breakfast in the morning was great to have though I wish they had real eggs instead of powdered eggs. I didn't try their coffee (made my own that I brought with me). Room was clean and comfortable. Parking was easy. I did have a problem with the television. The remote stopped changing the channel. Got new batteries from the front desk and problem continued. Gave up trying to watch the television. Weird problem. There was a noise issue a few nights from people in the parking lot next door. It seemed some people were sleeping in their cars right on the other side of the fence. One guy was out there at 3:30am banging around repacking his car until 4:15am. Another night some guys were hanging out and the next morning, I saw empty liquor bottles, cigarettes strewn on the ground, a water bottle filled with what looked like urine. Another day, a family with kids were loitering in their vehicle. The Quality Inn manager gave me what he said would be a quiet room, however, due to noise issues next door it wasn't a good room to be in.

Went back again! We have stayed at this hotel before, and…read morewill continue to use it as our hotel base when we return to the area.  The facility is nice, the staff is excellent and helpful, the rooms clean, there is plenty of parking, hot cookies in the afternoon, and an OUTSTANDING breakfast buffet.

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!

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.

Bottom line: a neat local spot with lots of character…read more A couple of times a year I need to take takeoff on my motorcycle and find some solitude. I love my family to the end of the Earth, I just need a break from them sometimes. I used the "hotel tonight" app and it happened to land me here, which was a really neat pleasant surprise. I knew nothing of this place before rolling up and was instantly charmed by it. It's close enough to the ocean that you can walk, it's close enough to food that you can walk, the people that work there are cool and friendly. There's nothing fancy or exotic about the facilities, it's just a neat old place to stay. I enjoyed my short time here very much. It would definitely go back again and may in the next couple of months.

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.

The staff was kind and helpful. The room was clean and pest free. The only downside was the…read moreupstairs Tenants stomping around all night and all morning and the cable not working for half our stay. Other than that, the bed was clean, comfortable and doable.

My husband lost his shoes at the spa jacuzzi and I called and emailed asking if any other quest…read moreturned it in or staff found it after the stay. They responded but never got back to me knowing someone took it which is considered theft. Must have booked the motel at least 5 days in the past and stayed from 10-12. This will be last and final time due to the security issue and disappointment by other guests. The outcome of this negative experience particularly crossed them off our potential list for costal trips.

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.

A wonderful day in one of our favorite places. Everything about it was perfect. Fortunate to be…read moreable to get a King ocean view room with patio on the first floor, so walk right out on the deck and enjoy some wine in the evening or coffee in the morning. They also have a nice community fire pit on the other side of the driveway. The room was incredibly comfortable and spacious; the bathroom was large and beautiful, and the shower was amazing. Lots of nice little touches like a complementary burrito in the morning coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge, blanket for the patio on chilly days. Staff was incredibly friendly. Would definitely love to return!