San Simeon Lodge

2.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Property grounds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
$78
$69 nightly
$78 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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9520 Castillo Drive, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(76 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Simeon

With a stay at San Simeon Lodge in San Simeon, you'll be by the sea, just a 2-minute walk from Cambria State Marine Park and 11 minutes by foot from San Simeon State Park. .This motel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Hearst Castle and 2 mi (3.3 km) from San Simeon Nature Preserve.

What's nearby

  • Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Simeon State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Hearst Castle - 25 min drive - 8.6 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
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

San Simeon Lodge

Motel in San Simeon with a fitness center and an outdoor pool
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
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

Reviews

San Simeon Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here often. The beds are comfortable, the rooms are clean, the staff is awesome. Definitely recommend San Simeon Lodge for an affordable getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
needs a/c rooms are stuffy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shalini

Traveled with family
Nice location, close to beach and Hearst castle. No Air conditioner, no microwave in the rooms. Property is dated but fairly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JONG

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Hanford

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant food was poor; the toilet flapper (room 225) needed replacing. Location good; lovely view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

phyllis, oakhurst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is old but reasonably well maintained. The room was small but comfortable. Bed was very comfortable, the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, restaurant and bar on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

We have stayed several times at the San Simeon Lodge because of the location and easy care for our small dog. There is a lot of grass out front of rooms and rock areas around property. Great for the dog and view of the ocean. The hotel is set way back off the main street so it is pretty quiet too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of this hotel. The staff was very friendly as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer, Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine. Just really old and the room was run down and smelled very musty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Great for 2 nights to visit Hearst Castle, hike and chill. Clean, quiet and easy to drive to and from what we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this motel. There is not any included breakfast. The room we chose did not have a view toward the ocean, those were more expensive, and we wanted to do things and not stay in our room. Only one Ice machine on the property, and the late arrival that parked near our open window wasn't informed to keep quiet. There was a warm, cool to swim in that has a clear plastic fence, but no jacuzzi. The restaurant at the motel was a high class, and pricy. We enjoyed our room. A couple issues only. The cord on the room's coffee machine was too short, and we had to try different spot to plug in, and the exhaust fan in the bathroom was dead. No safe in the room. No AC needed for that area. Non in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not that bad .

Nice quiet stay ! Very basic accommodations with 1990 gym and limited access to open restaurant. But still a nice stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

COBY, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Farouk

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
San simeon lodge ☆ Helpful front desk Good location Microwave and ice machines quite a distance overall. Rooms thin walls You can hear people talking outside and room next door You can hear doors/windows slamming and people heavy footsteps using stairs . Noisy feet trudging on 2nd floor. Phone didn't work. Rooms need upgrade. No air-conditioning . No feeling of comfort in rooms. Very dated. Overall veey noisy old hotel. That's why it's a 2 star hotel. Front desk 4 stars hotel 1 star. You get what you pay for. I would totally avoid this hotel, seriously. This is an HONEST AND TRUE REVIEW. Believe me !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025