Pelican Inn & Suites

Hotels
8.6 (866 reviews)
6316 Moonstone Beach Drive , Cambria , US
+1 805-927-1500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Amazing views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues reported
Facilities issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.36
The bathroom was filthy; the toilet had a ring and mold around jets.
Service
9.33
The staff was accommodating and provided amazing service.
Location
9.87
Great location with amazing views of the ocean and close walk to the beach.
Room Quality
8.82
Lovely room with great views; some rooms need updates.
Amenities
8.35
Toiletries were not well-stocked, but overall good amenities.
Value for Money
8.31
Room quality was not clean; felt overpriced for the issues faced.
Food and Beverage
8.86
No specific mentions; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.93
Mixed feelings due to cleanliness, but enjoyed location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:46

Property Description

Oceanfront Views and Unique Decor

Pelican Inn & Suites offers stunning views of the North Pacific Ocean and is conveniently located steps away from Moonstone Beach. Each guest room is uniquely decorated, providing a charming and cozy atmosphere for your stay.

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy the convenience of having a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee facilities in every room. Stay connected with free WiFi and unwind by the fireplace in all rooms. The seasonal outdoor pool and spa pool are perfect for relaxation during your stay.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the beauty of San Simeon State Park just 2 miles away or take a short 7-minute drive to visit the iconic Hearst Castle. With concierge services and a 24-hour front desk, your stay at Pelican Inn & Suites will be both comfortable and memorable.

Book now for an unforgettable coastal getaway at Pelican Inn & Suites!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 866 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Kim • couple • gb
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Mera • couple • us
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
10
The room was as described and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Excellent location!

Cons:

Be aware that there is no elevator for the second floor.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
7
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Herbert • solo_traveller • de
6
Ok
Pros:

Lage schön

Cons:

Schon etwas ältlich

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Rita • couple • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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timothy • couple • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Novella • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Vinicius • couple • br
10
Amazing experience, couldn't recommend more!
Pros:

The location couldn't be better: it is exactly in front of the sea; you just cross the street and you're on the beach. By the way, the sunset at Cambria's beach is just a priceless experience.
The room was huge with a fantastic setup: two showers in the stall, a fireplace with wall-mounted temperature control, king-size bed, Starbucks coffee, etc. But what impressed us most was the care and support from the front desk staff, especially Irma. We urgently needed to get to the SLO Amtrak station and couldn’t find a rideshare, so she promptly helped by calling drivers and taxi contacts she knew until she found someone available to take us. Irma saved our train and the rest of our trip — thank you so much!!”

Cons:

Nothing related to the hotel, but with Cambria itself: if you're not by car, it gets very difficult to move from the hotel to the West and East Villages - where the "town" really is. Especially, because it's almost impossible to get Uber/Lyft rides there and the villages are not walking distance.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • us
7
Nice room with a great view but disappointed in the overall experience.
Pros:

The price was very good for an ocean view room. The landscaping looks nice. The room was clean but not well maintained as far as mechanical things.

Cons:

Breakfast isn't much but wasn't expecting anything so no complaint there. The room had a great view but that was it. The bathroom fan made too much noise to use, the fireplace is the only heat in the room and it didn't work (we didn't need it luckily). and the bed was so soft that it gave me a sore back. I know some people like a soft bed; I do not. The office seemed poorly staffed and I was surprised that when their coffee machine broke they just didn't have coffee. Most places would do what is needed to provide coffee, not just say "sorry" no coffee, machine is broke. That's about it. We have stayed at many places over the 44 years that we have been going to Cambria and Pelican has been the biggest disappointment.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Luca • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

Posizione fantastica sul lungomare di Cambria. Wine Tasting californiano incluso nel prezzo.

Cons:

L'offerta della colazione, solo da portare via, non era assolutamente all'altezza dell'hotel

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
8
Enjoyed ourselves immensely. Lived the scarecrows all over town!
Pros:

The location was perfect

Cons:

Lack of parking.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Dudley • couple • gb
8
Very pleasurable stay, fantastic location for a PCH stopover!
Pros:

Friendly staff, great wine options from nearby vineyard, large rooms and good parking.

Cons:

Rooms need a bit of an upgrade but overall we’re fine. Hot tub was closed which was a shame.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • couple • gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

Location was great, right on the sea front and walkable to a few restaurants. The rooms were good size and clean.

Cons:

A few days prior I had received a link via email to check in but it didn’t work, so I messaged via booking.com saying the link isn’t working but will arrive after 17:30. When we got to the hotel around 18:30 after a full day of travel, we walked towards the lobby where a staff member was locking up the front door and walked away from us leaving a note saying will be back in 45 minutes and there’ll be no staff during that time. So we were unable to check in to our hotel until after 19:15. It’s frustrating as I don’t believe 18:30 is an unreasonable time to check in and there should be staff there during this time. The man locking up also would have seen us approaching with our cases and could have explained the situation. I was disappointed that we had to linger for 45 minutes so went to dinner but would have liked to have showered after a long day of travel.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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cheryl • couple • us
10
Wonderful room
Pros:

Great place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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kathy • couple • us
8
Cons:

Breakfast

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • us
8
We got an incredible price that we booked through Booking.com, and were very happy with our choice!
Pros:

The breakfast was a “Grab and Go” but was really good!

Cons:

We had a room upstairs that was difficult to navigate for our age - I should have asked for a different one but did not - my mistake. Otherwise the room was very nice, clean and comfortable.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee