Pelican Inn & Suites

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach/ocean view
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
$156
$138 nightly
$156 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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6316 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Two Queen Suite with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 5

King Suite with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View And Patio

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Cambria

When you a stay at Pelican Inn & Suites in Cambria, you'll be near the beach, just steps from San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach. .This beach hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cambria State Marine Park.

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pelican Inn & Suites

Beach hotel with outdoor pool
Pelican Inn & Suites offers 49 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 49 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pelican Cambria
Pelican Inn
Pelican Inn Cambria
Pelican Hotel Cambria
Pelican Inn And Suites
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel
Pelican Inn & Suites Cambria
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel Cambria

Pelican Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Racquel, WOODLAND HILLS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant, nice spacious rooms with great views of the ocean. Wish they had breakfast options though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Highland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 108. The staff was very kind, thorough and helpful. We got there super late and they helped us find our room and parking. They also allowed us to check out later which we appreciated because we were exhausted after driving for almost 5 hours. We absolutely loved the bed. It was so soft. We slept soundly. The fireplace was pretty and it was nice to enjoy it. I loved the room because it was so spacious and you could hear the ocean because it literally is across the street. This place was worth every dime and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

For an expensive stay, the air conditioning didn’t work. It was so hot even at night. Beautiful area, but would rather stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dianna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not impressed at all for the cost and the bathroom drain was broke and they never even came to look at it, sorry but I won’t be staying here again for the price, it’s just not worth it. Out dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean quiet comfortable, steps from the ocean and fast and easy check and out. Also Cambrias Main St is minutes away with boutique shops and dining b will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beach view was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Micaella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Ocean view from the balcony is great. The property is dated without an AC system. Wouldn’t be able to stay in summers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Part was under construction - but can't help that. Didn't let us know about the parking and having to move our car. Hot Tub was broken. The rooms were great. Very spacious and clean. Some of the trees blocked the ocean view, but all in all - was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like that it's right across from the beach and not that far from shopping and dinning . We didn't like that our TV didn't work the first night . bored !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very well kept place but I do not go there for a nice room. I go there for the central coast experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrzej, Santa Clarita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lodging at Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sam, who checked us in, was excellent, helpful, and friendly. The facility is superior and I highly recommend this Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just Ok but the sunsets makes it all

Best location ever! We've been there many times and always choose a room with the patio. The rooms are just Ok. Somewhat outdated. Bathrooms are hideous! Some extra cleaning would also help. However, the beds are comfy! There are fireplaces which are amazing during colder weather. We had some warm nights and the fan was great. Overall- just Ok! We return because we love the area, love the spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryedith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the coast road, great beach access and walkable boardwalk. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves! Nice staff and just a short walk to a great restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025