When you stay at San Simeon Lodge in San Simeon, you'll be by the sea, a 5-minute drive from Moonstone Beach Park and 5 minutes from Moonstone Beach. .This motel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cambria State Marine Park.
Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
San Simeon State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Moonstone Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
Moonstone Beach Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
Hearst Castle - 36 min drive - 11.7 miles
Getting around
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - 6 min drive
Main Street Grill - 5 min drive
Mojo’s Village Bean - 8 min drive
Fireside Lounge - 8 min drive
Luigi’s Pizza - 7 min drive
About this property
San Simeon Lodge
San Simeon Lodge offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Beach Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Beach Bar and Grill - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Beach Bar and Grill
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In a state park
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
No elevator
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 15 per person
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
San Simeon Lodge
San Simeon Lodge Inn
San Simeon Lodge Motel
San Simeon Lodge San Simeon
San Simeon Lodge Motel San Simeon
San Simeon Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
444
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
280
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
155
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
74
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
47
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
phyllis, coarsegold
Traveled with partner
Jan 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff are all very friendly
The room was comfortable and had a great view of the ocean
It was OK but an older hotel. The photos posted on the web site are misleading - for example the workout room is a tiny gray box and does not look over the ocean as shown online.
Brenda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
michael
Jan 20, 2026
michael
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Colleen
Jan 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Husband and I decided on a last minute overnight getaway. This was a delightful place to stay. Wonderful staff, very friendly. We watched the 49er game in the bar restaurant. Food was wonderful, service was great. We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our room. Rooms are a bit dated but still very clean. Pillows were kind of small, but the bed was comfy and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Colleen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Greg
Jan 16, 2026
Greg
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Tera, El Cerrito
Jan 13, 2026
Tera
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Hansheng
Jan 13, 2026
Hansheng
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Joy
Jan 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a fantastic and wonderful team! Good food, great bar, awesome staff!
I was assigned Room 131...the WORST. The overwhelming mildew/musty smell was atrocious. Had to open doors and windows until bedtime for some relief ... making the room cold with no real heating options.
Additionally, people going up n down stairs next to room all night was VERY loud.
I was told no other rooms were available..."we are very busy"... was going to book 3 nights, sooooo glad I did not. Went to another hotel for 3rd night...much better ending to my visit.
Hotel is what you can expect from a 2 start ratings. Basic bed & bath with parking. Bed was very saggy & bedding you can see throughout. Not very clean either. Its convenient because of the location- close to several attractions in the area. We had stayed in other hotel nearby with about same rates & there's much difference. Selected this one because of the ratings (misleading).
There's a restaurant on site but didn't go, therefore cannot give an opinion
Marcela
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
James
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No ac in room, but temp dropped once sun went down. Perfect for sunsets.
Happy hour was fun and good deals on drinks. The food and service was fine but on the expensive side for an older place showing it's age. We did love the free EV charging so kudos to them for providing that!!
Elisabeth
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
Dec 30, 2025
David
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Karen
Traveled with partner
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice place to stay and the proximity to the beach was a great perk!