Pelican Inn & Suites

Hotels
8.6 (689 reviews)
6316 Moonstone Beach Drive , Cambria , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 689 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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Onnie solo_traveller us
5
Beautiful view, staff was friendly, but lacking a few things in the room.
Pros:

The view was nice. The room was large enough. Cambria is a beautiful area but don't forget to check out the little towns around it, Cayucos and San Simeon. Moonstone Beach has a lovely boardwalkway. The area is pet friendly but you need a leash. Cayucos has wonderful pier to walk on. Lots of cute shops, and restaurants.

Cons:

No AC or even a ceiling fan, It can get hot even at the beach ..The chairs were uncomfortable. Parking wasn't terrible but not great either, especially when other guests take two spots because of their lack of courtesy. The bathroom hand soap and lotion smelled old. The shampoo and body wash were fine. The showers need hand held fixtures. No information in the rooms at all for dining or things to do in the area. The room was clean but the common areas needed dusting and sweeping. The Internet was terrible, I think you can pay $14.99 a day for upgraded Internet service. phone service in the area isn't the best.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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isobel family_with_children gb
10
A top notch fantastic place, brilliant value, and gorgeous location
Pros:

What a gem! Didn’t expect to find such a fantastic place late at night after a long drive. The staff were super helpful and friendly (reception was still open at 10pm when other places were closed.) The room was massive and had a fireplace. I assume it has been recently renovated - the quality was very high standard and unlike other establishments that choose the cheapest and quickest options, they obviously invested thought, time and money to do it up properly. The bed and linen were as good as or far superior to some 5 star places we’ve stayed in - the pillows were so luxurious I’m going to source them for home! We fell asleep to the sound of waves on Moonstone Beach and in the morning we had a quick dip in the sea and a warm up in the hotel’s hot tube/spa. The cake and cookies at breakfast were delicious and homemade, not commercial rubbish that so many places give you. The gardens are beautiful and expertly maintained. All the staff were fantastic and very well trained as you might expect in a top notch hotel in London. Cambria is a darling town and much better than the overrated Carmel. All in all, a very memorable stay, even though we arrived late, and I’ve already recommended this place to friends. We really appreciated the location, the quality of accommodation, the leadership team/owners and the staff. Thank you for a fantastic stay and I’d make it a must stop next time we are in the area.

Cons:

It was all absolutely perfect and high standard.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Florian solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Perfect location. Great value. A little piece of heaven.

Cons:

Don't call it 'Free Breakfast' when it's only coffee and a few pastries. It really is misleading. Especially for European travelers.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple us
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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beatriz couple us
8
Looking forward to going back!
Pros:

Amazing location, very comfortable room.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Kurtenbach family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Location was great, staff was very prompt and helpful. The room was nice as well.

Cons:

Parking was an issue, we ended up parking down the street one of the two nights we were there because there were no available spots in any of the parking lots. We also had to ask for hand soap for the bathroom as there was none. Two of the three times we went to get coffee/hot water for tea, they were out.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Marjorie couple us
7
Won’t be back.
Pros:

Landscape and location

Cons:

Furniture smelled old and dirty. Mold and mildew growing in soap holder in tub and railing on sliding glass door was filthy.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth A family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The closeness to boardwalk and an easy drive to town.

Cons:

The parking was tight

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Z1356QOdonw Couples
10
We will return!
Pros:

The location, the staff and the room were great. Walking distance to really good restaurants. A great walkway down the coast right across from the Inn.
Highly recommended or I wouldn’t have taken the time to write this.
We’ll definitely be back.

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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Enrico solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Very friendly staff, nice fireplace,very close to the sea

Cons:

Close to a loud road,like probably most hotels of this area

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Victor couple us
10
Beautiful room and beautiful location. You won’t be disappointed.
Pros:

Beautiful room, loved the fact that it had a separate area with a couch and a chair. Very spacious. Bed was so comfy that I hated to get up in the morning.

Cons:

My only complaint is that we a had a ground floor room with a nice patio, and the people above us were quite noisy. Next visit I will request a second story room. They did offer to change our room but we declined because we had already unpacked.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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D490XKconniec Couples
10
Pelican Inn -Beautiful beach front hotel
Pros:

Pelican Inn was the perfect hotel, the location is unbelievable, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The hotel is extremely well taken care of, both inside and out. I loved how clean and maintained the hotel is.

The staff were beyond helpful and extremely friendly! I would highly recommend.

2026-03-08 via Tripadvisor
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Ron couple us
8
Stat was very relaxing and nice
Pros:

Great view, quiet, Location easy to drive to and adventure from. Good size room.
Enough space to set up 2 luggage rack and open. Nice and simple decorations. Plenty of lights.

Cons:

I would have rated hotel excellent except for the furniture in sitting area. Sofa so saggy and uncomfortable. Two side chairs very stiff and small as well as not comfortable. A coffee table would have been handy

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Roberts couple gb
7
Pros:

Great location, nice hot tub. Helpful recommendations from the staff.

Cons:

On checking in had a slightly awkward exchange with the receptionist who assumed we’d incorrectly booked a double bed and asked if we wanted a twin room instead. Although well intentioned as a gay traveler/couple this does make you feel a little on edge.

The room was nice however cleaning was poor - there appeared to be pet food on the floor and some areas of the floor were damaged.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Maureen couple us
7
The view was amazing and walking distance to nice restaurants.
Pros:

Location. Our room had a patio that looked out on to ocean which was across the street. The patio furniture could be a bit more updated. The king bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

The bathroom was outdated and the tub had a ring around it and mold. When we checked in the closet doors were off the rails as was the sliding screen door to patio. The maintenance guy was very nice but it took him an hour of our time to fix it. Beware there is a $5 charge for the lovely water bottles beckoning you. My husband can't read small print and drank away thinking they were complimentary. There was no breakfast but coffee/ tea available and pound cake that was gone by 8 am!

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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akawamura2003 Couples Long Beach, California
10
Beautiful get away
Pros:

Friendly service, clean room with extremely comfortable bed. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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A9273TZdougs Couples
10
We love it!
Pros:

Great location, helpful staff, clean rooms. Who could ask for more?

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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bridgetbiggs NONE California
10
Moonstone Beach/Pelican Inn Delivers 5 stars again!!!
Pros:

The location and staff at your hotel are truly exceptional! From making the reservation through checking out when we were ready to leave, the entire experience was seamless and so very positive. We were particularly pleased with being able to bring our dog as he was a bit over the weight limitation, that bit of personalized service meant so much to us!!!

Moonstone beach access and the amazing sunsets we viewed from our balcony, combined with the beautiful, clean and comfy room made this one of our favorite getaways!!! We will definitely be back...and we encourage anyone who loves the central coast of CA to stay at the Pelican Inn & Suites!!!

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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ANITA couple us
10
Shirt getaway that exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be back
Pros:

Very Clean, friendly staff and comfortable bed. Beautiful view

Cons:

The view, comfort and friendliness of staff

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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L8559NEmichaell Family
4
Hot room
Pros:

The staff was great. The scenery was beautiful and so was the motel, but the room had no AC and it was extremely hot. I never thought in a million years that I would have to find out if there was going to be an AC. 99.9% of all the motels I've ever booked have ACS. I had to sleep with the ceiling fan over me and a floor fan that they gave me. They were supposed to fix the other ceiling fan but they never came to do it. We were so hot and it was so humid. I'm not great with sleeping under a fan at night because I get sick. Well I woke up sick and the rest of my trip was ruined. I had another Suite that I had booked but I canceled it because this one looked better. The other sweet that I had booked had an AC but this one didn't.

2026-03-03 via Tripadvisor