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6620 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, CA 93428
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013
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Lake Forest, California, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

I again went back to this hotel for a one night stay on the way back from SFO. Booked 2 rooms with 2 queen beds. While checking in, Patty the staff at front desk recognized me from last visit and upgraded me to 2 King rooms on the first floor, which were at much higher price. She also remembered my... More

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Laguna Niguel, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

One of the least expensive places on this beautiful beach, the Castle Inn is clean, the staff is friendly, the breakfast is good and the views are lovely. Strongly recommend you consider this Inn and location on your next trip

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

We were in Cambria for a wedding. Chose Castle Inn based on Trip Advisor comments. It was fine - nothing special except for the location - right across the road from the beach. Harbor seals were all over the rocks and the tide pools were fun even if not heavily populated. We sprang for an ocean view room which was... More

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MarkEads, General Manager at Castle Inn, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

Castle Inn was one of the first motels on Moonstone Beach. We have updated and renovated and continued to refresh the rooms over the past year since we acquired the property. This property is very budget friendly and the pool is a wonderful addition for families traveling with children. Thank you so much for your lovely review of our newest... More

Fortuna, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

We stayed one night here and overall, we had a pleasant experience. We stayed in Room 2, upstairs overlooking the ocean. Positives: friendly check-in person, great view and location, safe feeling, clean room, basic continental breakfast, pretty flowers outside, nice Adirondack chairs. Drawbacks: sound traveled through door from stairs and walkway outside to a large degree, mattress very uncomfortable as... More

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MarkEads, General Manager at Castle Inn, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

Thank you for your review of Castle Inn. We are pleased that you are happy with our staff and the cleanliness of our hotel...we value customer service and our guests' happiness. This is one of the very first motels built on Moonstone Beach Drive and we have been busy doing renovations and upgrades since recently acquiring this property. For affordability... More

Topanga, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Stayed here last weekend and had a great time. The room was very clean and the beds comfy. Kids loved the pool and hot tub. The hotel is right next to the beach access. Room rate was very fair. I looked at a couple of other places online before booking that were much more expensive, but very glad I chose... More

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MarkEads, General Manager at Castle Inn, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

We are glad you chose Castle Inn, too. Families really enjoy the pool and being so close to the tide pools and the ocean is a wonderful learning experience for children and adults. Castle Inn is very budget friendly and family oriented. It is also one of the first motels ever built along Moonstone Beach and our newest addition to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the Castle Inn for one night to break up the journey from LA to San Francisco. It was such a great place. The room was large and comfortable. The reception staff were very helpful. We went for dinner at the local fish restaurant which was lovely! The views were stunning of the sea. We would definately stay... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013 via mobile

We stayed 2 nights in ocean view king room. Linens and towels were crisp and fluffy. Room was good size for value though not updated in recent years. Reception staff, especially Diana, very helpful and friendly. Loved the Adirondack chairs and spent a few hours listening to ocean while reading our Nooks. Boardwalk is directly across a low level travel... More

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MarkEads, General Manager at Castle Inn, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Our staff does a wonderful job keeping our guests happy and it is always nice to hear such stories. Castle Inn is one of the best deals you will find on Moonstone Beach Drive and we have a pool to keep the kids entertained. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We stayed for just one night during our drive up from Los Angeles to San Francisco . The Inn certainly matched our expectations after reading the hotel's website and the guest reviews. The lady on reception was very helpful . The room was on the basic side but large and very clean .The breakfast was adequate for our needs .... More

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MarkEads, General Manager at Castle Inn, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

We thank you for your great review of Castle Inn. We are so pleased we met your expectations and that you enjoyed the trip to Cambria. The coastal road trip is a beautiful experience and we are happy to have provided you a comfortable stop on your journey. We are pleased to provide a great value for those staying on... More

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9 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights while visiting Cambria. Reception staff were very helpful and pleasant at all times. Our room which had an ocean view was upstairs and was a good size. The shower room was very small but everything was clean. The breakfast room was quite small with only 3 tables but it appeared that most people came... More

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MarkEads, General Manager at Castle Inn, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

Thank you for your review of Castle Inn. Providing a budget friendly option for travelers wanting to stay on Moonstone Beach, this is one of the original motels built. Clean and comfortable and a great place for families traveling to Cambria, this motel even has a heated pool. Of course, we love hearing that our staff was helpful and that... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

This hotel was cheaper than some of the others I looked at in Cambria. The check in was excellent and Dawn was extremely helpful advising us on where to go for food etc. The hotel itself was like a motel with the rooms off the parking lot. We stayed in an upstairs room with an ocean view. I would say... More

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MarkEads, General Manager at Castle Inn, responded to this review
May 25, 2013

Castle Inn is the affordable choice on Moonstone Beach Drive. And it is actually one of the very first motels built here. We acquired it recently and have been renovating and remodeling to bring it up to our standards. Clean, comfortable, and budget friendly, this is a wonderful choice for families. We thank you for your review and look for... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Castle Inn By The Sea Hotel
Castle Inn By The Sea Hotel Cambria
Castle Hotel Cambria
Castle Motel Cambria
Address: 6620 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, CA 93428
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Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > Cambria
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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#1 Best Value Hotels in Cambria
#4 On the Beach Hotels in Cambria
#8 Family Hotels in Cambria
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