Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Hotels
8.5 (1668 reviews)
6700 Moonstone Beach Drive , Cambria , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Heating
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Limited amenities
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Some reviews mentioned dirty showers and floors, indicating cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.55
Multiple reviews praised the helpful staff and quick responses to issues.
Location
9.59
Several reviews highlighted the great location near the beach.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, though some had minor issues.
Amenities
7.57
Limited amenities available, with complaints about lack of food options.
Value for Money
8.03
Some guests felt the rates were too high for the amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Several guests noted dissatisfaction with breakfast options and overall food offerings.
Overall Experience
9.05
Despite some issues, many guests had a positive experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:01

Property Description

Beachfront Relaxation
Experience a serene getaway at Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach, just 4.8 km from Cambria town center. Unwind in our spacious rooms with in-room fireplaces and enjoy the convenience of free WiFi.

Outdoor Pool Oasis
Take a dip in our outdoor heated pool or stroll along the beautiful Moonstone Beach just steps away. Our 24-hour reception and gift shop ensure all your needs are met throughout your stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like Harmony Cellars Winery, Hearst Castle, and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, all just a short drive away from our beachfront hotel.

Ready to escape to Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach? Book your stay now for a relaxing coastal retreat.

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

8.5
Based on 1668 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
J
James N. • couple • us
9
An ocean front room with a fireplace on Moonstone Beach is the Best way to enjoy Cambria.
Pros:

A room with a fireplace next to the sliding glass door to our own outdoor “box”, snuggled in seaside fauna and flora, where we could enjoy a drink or coffee, and gaze beyond Moonstone Beach Drive to a majestic cypress at the sea cliffs edge, and the beautiful, almighty Pacific Ocean beyond. One morning foggy and moody, by noon, deep ultramarine blue, surrounded by sunlit nature. A short walk to the nearby restaurant / bar for good take-out and lunch. A delightful walk on the boardwalk along all of Moonstone Beach. Topped off with a perfect birthday dinner and dessert at the always-amazing Sea Chest Oyster Bar!

Cons:

What’s not to like?

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • couple • us
8
Lovely location, rooms and amenities. Service could be improved.
Pros:

Great location. Rooms were nicely decorated, modern and very clean. Nice amenities in the bathroom. Room included a mini fridge and coffeemaker with Starbucks coffee and mini-moo creamers (not powdered). Nice gas fireplace in room.

Cons:

The property and location were great. They had a nice bonus room by the pool with a fireplace, where they served coffee, fruit and coffee cake in the morning. On the first morning there was no coffee cake left, and no decaf coffee. On the 2nd morning, the lobby and coffee room were scheduled to open at 7am. We waited until 7:30, a there was no staff to open the lobby or breakfast room, or check us out. We went into town for coffee, and came back about 8am to heck out, and there was still no staff. We were sent a check-out email link that did not work. We left the keys in the room and left.
I followed up with a phone call about 10:30 am to make sure we were checked out. They offered no explanation as to why no one was available in the morning.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
A
Arailym • extended_group • kz
10
Pros:

Очень уютное место

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
8
Perfect location, perfect view, noisy doors
Pros:

The location is perfect, parking is easy next to your room, and the rooms were comfortable inside. The pool was warm, and there were various lounge spaces throughout the hotel, which were nice to use to enjoy the view.

Cons:

The doors slam very hard, and I found them disrtuptive in the morning when others on the hall would wake up and leave, waking us up. I highly suggest the hotel make the doors more gently closing. "Breakfast" is included, but it's more like a light snack. I would suggest the hotel invest in at least greek yogurt and some cereal boxes to consider this a breakfast.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Sebastien • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jueshang • couple • cn
8
挺不錯
Pros:

位置好,面向海邊,隔音不錯,免費停車

Cons:

清潔方面可以加強一下

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
G
Gerald • solo_traveller • us
8
Staff was friendly and efficient at both checkin and checkout
Pros:

Great view and access to the beach

Cons:

Parking was a bit tight

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
W
WIDELL • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Staff,especially the cleaning help were very,very nice.Everything was clean and location was exceptional.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Candice • couple • nz
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Tim • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Location and atmosphere was great. The gas fire and location by the beach/ board walk.

Wish I had a few days tho stay.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little cramped.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gil • couple • de
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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donna • couple • us
9
We have stayed in many of the Moonstone Hotels and this is among the nicer ones. We will definitely book here again.
Pros:

Location on Moonstone Beach is excellent. Our room was very large, clean, and comfortable. Pool area is very nice. Lots of cable stations, not always the case in Cambria.

Cons:

Our only complaint was problem with cellphone service from our room. This is not unusual in Cambria, where cell service can vary within a few yards on the actual coastal sections. WiFi worked fine, but could not sweats use the phone from our room.

The breakfast was okay. Coffee cake, muffins, cereals, nutrition bars and coffee. But it could get picked over quickly. Nice hospitality room, complete with fireplace. The breakfast hours go later than many places, but you still had to get in there to be h if getting what you want. That said, the coffee cake and muffins were good.🤗

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
Z
z • couple • cn
3
Cons:

The room itself was generally fine, but the service we received at check-in left a very poor first impression and put a damper on our vacation.

We arrived at around 3 p.m., but nobody was at the front desk. We waited approximately 20 minutes, during which other guests arrived and waited as well. When the staff member, an older woman, finally appeared, she offered neither an explanation nor an apology.

We were first in line. After asking for our name, she requested our booking confirmation number. I had not prepared it beforehand, as previous hotels had usually checked us in using our names or passports. It took me less than 30 seconds to find it on my phone, but she was already telling us to step aside so she could check in other guests.

The more concerning issue was her response when we asked about the credit card charge. I understood that our Booking.com reservation had already been paid in full, so I wanted to clarify whether the requested payment was a deposit or another charge. English is not our first language, and we politely tried to confirm the details. Instead of helping us understand, she repeatedly said she did not understand what we meant and abruptly ended the interaction without providing a clear explanation.

Questions about payments deserve a clear, courteous answer. Having other guests waiting does not justify making us feel rushed or dismissed, especially after we had already waited for an unattended front desk.

Our interaction with a different staff member the following day was much better, so this complaint specifically concerns the woman who checked us in. I hope management addresses her conduct. Based on this experience, I would hesitate to stay here again, particularly if I needed assistance or clarification at check-in.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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LWMNash • NONE • Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
8
Right next to the ocean.
Pros:

Rooms are bigger than at most motels. Boardwalk along the bluffs easy to access. You can walk to the nearby restaurants. Pricey but you are paying for easy access to the shoreline. Fully worth it for that!

2026-08-08 • via Tripadvisor
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D7460QQthomase • NONE • Indio, Greater Palm Springs, California
10
Nice lodging at Moonstone beach
Pros:

Cambria is a nice little town. It's very convenient to Hearst Castle which is a must see. The Fireside inn is comfortable and steps from the beach.

2026-08-06 • via Tripadvisor
J
jennymE8265HH • Couples
2
Given Downgraded Room and Gaslit
Pros:

We were very disappointed with this hotel. We booked king size room and were given a queen size bed. While checking in, they couldn’t find the key to our room and kept asking if we were part of “Amber’s party”. We assume they gave our room to other people who wanted to be next to each other. Upon my husband going to the office to tell them we were not in the room we booked, they insisted the bed in the room was a king and would not do anything about it. There was no apology for putting us in the wrong room. We have a king size bed at home for reference. Later that evening, we found a tape measurer and confirmed the bed was in fact a queen.

The next day, my husband went back to the office (next door to the queen size room we were given) and was told we would receive a $50 refund per night for the incorrect room and they couldn’t give us the correct room because they were fully booked up. Later that afternoon, I received a knock on the door to tell me that they couldn’t refund us at all because we book through American Express. We were given a $30 bottle of wine and a postcard for our troubles.

Additionally, the included breakfast (pastries) was completely gone by 8:30am both days we visiting.

Not worth almost $800 for a weekend. I would not recommend staying here unless you enjoy being gaslit by poor customer service representatives.

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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helencV1145BO • NONE
10
Perfect Experience!
Pros:

Wonderful facility. Clean and well-furnished. Great location! Right at the beach! Watch the ocean while drinking coffee on your patio! Friendly and helpful staff!

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
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patriciabK9485MT • NONE
6
Nice Enough, But Not Great
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff but not worth the high price. Breakfast starts late, no protein options and coffee is not a priority. The beach boardwalk across the street is phenomenal.

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
K
Koulla • extended_group • gb
8
Wonderful setting, location, accommodation. Recommend
Pros:

The bedrooms are beautiful

Cons:

Poor breakfast offering - not continental at all. Disappointing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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cachristophe • Family • Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
The perfect stay in Cambria
Pros:

This is the perfect place to stay in Cambria. Right on the water allowing us to explore the rugged coastline. Clean, quiet, and nice continental breakfast. We will return.

2026-07-22 • via Tripadvisor