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Pelican Inn & Suites

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach/ocean view
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$193
$171 nightly
$193 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 5 - May 6

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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
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Queen Suite with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 5

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Suite with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 stay at Pelican Inn & Suites in Cambria, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Moonstone Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Moonstone Beach Park. .This beach hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Simeon State 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 - 2 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
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Pelican Inn & Suites

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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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, a fire extinguisher, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Hoffman Estates

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, exactly as presented in the photos and a super comfortable bed. Great location right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, great staff and wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes, KINGSBURG

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay, from the views to comfortable beds and fireplace area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was hair from a previous guest on our bathroom towels and a used shower cap in the bathtub. The mattress would sink at the head and was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

crystal

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodger

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative was that the room did not have a closet to hang clothes in....but the staff were awesome.Sam at the front desk helped with something important to me, concerning a phone charger. He jelped me so my children could contact me ...my charfer broke in the traveling. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and kind to our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi, Castaic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, great property with wine tasting room on site. Walking distance to restaurants and other tasting rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cambria is one of my favorite spots along the CA coast. Nice hotel, well located along the beach walkway. Many amenities within walking distance or a short drive into Cambria.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and the room was comfortable. Staff was friendly and so nice that it's right next to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful one night stay. Clean, comfortable, and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

April, Coronado

Nice location, clean, good breakfast, dog friendly and courteous and efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Breanna

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place but pics can be misleading. The place is not as updated or renovated as the pictures look. I’m being biased here because I’m really picky when it comes to rooms and I know this is an Inn and not a hotel, but for the price, I felt like we were expecting a newer and updated room. Everything inside the room was old, worn out, and somewhat ugly. It felt like a motel 6 inside. Our sink barely spit out any water from it being so old. Overall nice place outside and great location but don’t think it’s with $250+ per night when I felt like our room was at a motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, friendly staff; enjoyed the wine bar. Room was poorly maintained—peeling paint, broken tiles, and too warm to sleep with no A/C. Ceiling fan was loose and unusable. We paid $85 upgrade, which was not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria - Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property...we will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Room clean, but ageing Staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My husband and I stayed at The Pelican Inn and were extremely disappointed, especially given the $300+ nightly rate. When we arrived, the hallway was lined with bags of dirty bedding and trash. Our first room was unbearably hot even though it was cool outside, and the ceiling fan did not work at all. Two maintenance workers came in, had my husband troubleshoot the fan for them, and incorrectly insisted the fan switch was for the fireplace. The whole exchange felt unprofessional and dismissive. We were given a new room, but right outside the door was a large bag of garbage that smelled terrible. After moving it, it left a puddle of foul liquid that was still there the next morning when we checked out. This second room was also overheated, and the fireplace was warm to the touch even when turned off. The “partial ocean view” patio was shared with other rooms and surrounded by dry rotted wood. That night, the bed frame squeaked loudly with every movement, making for an uncomfortable stay. We later read reviews and saw many guests reporting the same issues with maintenance, housekeeping, and outdated rooms. Friends staying at a sister property experienced similar problems, suggesting a wider issue across the company. The only highlight of our stay was the Ancient Peaks pop up tasting room, which was the main reason we booked here in the first place. For the price, this hotel simply does not deliver. Until meaningful improvements are made, I cannot recommend The Pelican Inn or
Stained carpet
Outside our door at check in
Trash and puddle of smelly liquid
Dry rot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025