9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States of America
#8 of 10 hotels in San Simeon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 910 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.8
Free Wifi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 23, 2024
Gioia
AustraliaVery good breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Chris
United States of AmericaA warm breakfast is not offered!
They let you take your pets!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Milan
Czech RepublicLocation close to Hearst castle and next to sea. Good restaurant in sister resort.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Pamela
United States of AmericaNeeds to be a bit upgraded
On the beach,great outdoor games, restaurant has good food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Micglen
FranceThis review is hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Ami
United States of AmericaThe rooms are a little bit run down.
We love the location and pet friendly facilities. Beds are super comfortable. The grounds are great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Solomon
United States of AmericaDidn’t get a room with a view disappointing but nice place
Location and price
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Edward
United States of AmericaI went on the cheap. Wish I had paid more and had a more upscale experience
The staff and billing policies were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Linda
United States of AmericaWifi not very good, did not include Breakfast and was very misleading. They gave $5.00 off coupons for their restaurants
Price and Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Patrick
Singaporespotty wifi, chair with worn out upholstery, busted towel hooks, no luggage rack, seaview blocked by sister hotel
seeing the sunset from the grounds, comfy bed, budget price, layout of the room made it quiet and more private
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Hayden
United States of AmericaOur room faces the main road and at night the cars were extremely loud. It would wake us up multiple times which was frustrating.
The hotel is right on the beach and has an amazing view. The room was nice and the tv was pretty big. The restaurant is a little pricey but it’s super yummy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Sari
United States of AmericaThe heater was noisy so we had to keep the temperature down so it didn’t wake us up through the night.
We love the location- and although we enjoy the Cavalier’s views and amenities- we chose this due to its price and relative location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Kristi
United States of AmericaIt is definitely an aging hotel but it is kept clean and well maintained. They do need to change the information on Booking because it still states that breakfast is included. Upon arrival, we were informed that that’s no longer true.
This is the perfect little spot for a casual family stay. Our favorite amenities are the fire pits and the close proximity to the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Robert
United States of AmericaNot sure maybe upgrading TV for more movies
Good location breakfast was good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Michael
United States of AmericaCouldn't see the ocean
It was quit
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Crystal
United States of AmericaMy only issue was that the rooms were outdated and had very little water pressure. But all in all you get what you pay for.
Close to the beach. Loved having access to the fire pits at night and the heated pool at the sister motel.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Douglas
Australia.
Location - close to Hearst Castle and seal rookery viewing area
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Margaret
United States of AmericaNA
The location and it was pet friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 31, 2024
Zoe
New ZealandBathroom wasn’t clean, skirting board were covered in dust layers. Cheap but give it a basic clean at least.
Great location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Sean
United States of AmericaThe shower was to short
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Michael
United States of AmericaCould have been cleaner. The sheets were so wrinkled it was difficult to ascertain if they were used or not. i did request a change of sheets and Housekeeping complied quickly.
Close to everything, the Firepits on the beach
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Mk
South AfricaThe room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The hotel is very close to Hearst Castle and along the beautiful California coastline. We were very happy with the price and our stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 4, 2024
Daniel
United States of AmericaParking spots were really tight
Easy to find. Easy access to the ocean. The workout room was great
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Ana
United States of AmericaThe proximity to the Cavalier Resort, the Ocean and the town of Cambria.
The location, the price and that it is dog friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
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