Contemporary guest rooms with designer fabrics, furniture, down comforters and upscale accessories. All rooms have fireplaces and some with ocean views. Enjoy the nightly wine and cheese reception.
Smoke free premises. 48 units, some two bedrooms and kitchens. 2 stories (no elevator), interior/exterior corridors.
SR 1 southbound exit Moonstone Beach Dr, just w, then 0.8 mi s. 6316 Moonstone Beach Dr 93428.
Pool
heated outdoor.
Dining & Entertainment
nearby.
Business Services
Available on premises
Room Amenities
no A/C, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, wireless Internet.
Sports & Recreation
hot tub.
Terms
2 night minimum stay - seasonal and/or weekends, 3 day cancellation notice.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 253 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
6.7
Larry
Pleasant
young couple
09-19-2016
Pros: The bed was comfortable, but when we booked with you we thought we were getting a suite as that is what the photo showed, but it ended up being a king room and thats it. The photo was misleading.
Cons: I did not like paying for an ocean view on the ground floor as there was a car parked blocking our view. We also didn't like the traffic going by on the ground floor - no privacy. I tried calling to ask you (booking.com) a few things before we went forward with the reservation, but we were kept on hold so long I gave up both times. I also sent an e-mail to you inquiring and never got an answer.
9.2
Bruce
Wonderful
young couple
09-18-2016
Pros: Good location..nice breakfast
Cons: Upon arrival, Required repairman to change lightbulb and repair bathtub drain
9.2
Onur
Wonderful
family with young children
09-17-2016
Pros: Our room was just excellent. Very clean, and well maintained. It was amazing to wake up to the sound of ocean waves every morning. The location is also good - just by the moonstone beach.
Cons: We didn't have mobile reception. Definitely not the Inn's fault and they had a good wifi available.
10.0
L
Exceptional
young couple
09-17-2016
Pros: Location and staff. From arrival through departure everything was excellent. Two adjacent restaurants recommended were truly gems.
Cons: We wished we could have stayed longer
10.0
Patricia
Exceptional
young couple
09-17-2016
Pros: Comfy bed and quiet location.
Cons: Cereal sweet. Porridge inedible. Fresh fruit was only melon and apples, no summer fruits or even bananas?
9.2
Susan
Wonderful
young couple
09-12-2016
Pros: We loved this place. We rented a room for our son also and spent the day together. It was big enough to entertain friends.
Cons:
10.0
Andrew
Exceptional
young couple
09-10-2016
Pros: Loved the Molton Brown in the bathrooms. Great touch
Cons:
9.2
Claudia
Wonderful
mature couple
09-10-2016
Pros: Cannot beat the location of our room, overlooking the ocean. I thought the room was laid out really well with the sofa, bed and fireplace which made it a very romantic setting for our vacation. The included breakfast was first rate. Much better than the typical continental breakfasts elsewhere.
Cons: Nothing, all first rate.
10.0
Jeffrey
Exceptional
young couple
09-08-2016
Pros:
Cons: Would of liked a balcony
10.0
Gilbert
Exceptional
young couple
09-03-2016
Pros: We loved our room especially having a patio with a view! Breakfast was very good with plenty of items to pick from. Your staff was very nice and welcoming.
Cons: That we had to leave!
7.0
Jo
Good
mature couple
09-03-2016
Pros: Excellent location in front of the ocean.
If you reserve a room take one with front view of the ocean as the partial ocean view rooms have a very limited view.
Cons: Breakfast room too small and the food selection somewhat limited although they've waffles.
Rooms are somewhat old fashion and too expensive.
9.2
D
Wonderful
family with young children
09-01-2016
Pros: Much better than expected. A hidden gem.
Cons: Quite close to the highway - but ask for a quiet room and the noise is minimal.
10.0
Suzanne
Exceptional
mature couple
08-30-2016
Pros: Staff was very helpful. Room comfortable and clean. Right across from the beach with easy access to the water. Beautiful grounds, very well kept. Delicious breakfast with plenty of food. Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Cons:
7.5
James
Good
mature couple
08-30-2016
Pros: Location was great, friendly staff, nice variety of breakfast items available.
Cons: Price. The room could use a makeover. There was a crack in the ceiling and the furniture was outdated.
5.4
Heng
Fair
young couple
08-29-2016
Pros: In front of beach
Cons: Unfriendly staffs at front desk, check in was very inefficient, we didn't feel welcome, overpriced, don't have any expectation on front desk
8.8
Frederick
Excellent
mature couple
08-28-2016
Pros: We actually saw Pelicans diving for fish in front of the hotel!
Cons:
8.3
Drove
Very Good
mature couple
08-25-2016
Pros: Our room and bathroom were very large. There was free and convenient parking. There is direct access to the beach from across the street. No need to travel to get to a suitable beach. The breakfast was average.
Cons: Our room was a corner room that faced hwy 1 on one side and the Jacuzzi on the other, When I opened the window to let some air in the screen fell off the window so I had to promptly close it. The hwy noise was very loud throughout the day and night.
10.0
Deborah
Exceptional
mature couple
08-18-2016
Pros: Our Master Suite was modern & absolutely beautiful, complete with fireplace & a patio with ocean view. Everything from staff to housekeeping couldn't have been better. The continental breakfast was a plus - from waffles to scrambled eggs & everything in between. For the cost we received so much more than anticipated & highly recommend this wonderful place.
Cons: What's not to like!
10.0
Tim
Exceptional
mature couple
08-18-2016
Pros: Stayed 2 nights. Hot breakfast items rotated nicely. Good selection of food items too. Across street from Moonstone beach. Pool area clean.
Cons: TV reception was poor.
2.0
Dan
Poor
08-16-2016
Pros:
Cons: Dingy needs updating. Chipped paint. Old bathrooms
10.0
Victoria
Exceptional
review category group of friends
08-15-2016
Pros: The Rom was so comfortable and we had a view of the ocean from our balcony.
Cons: The price is not inexpensive but in line with the other rooms in the area.
10.0
Joanna
Exceptional
family with young children
08-14-2016
Pros: Wonderful stay in Pelican. Super clean, slight luxurious and tasty breakfast. Good choice for beach vacation!
Cons:
10.0
Coleman
Exceptional
young couple
08-09-2016
Pros: Bed was unbelieably comfortable!
Cons: Loved everything
7.5
Anne
Good
family with older children
08-02-2016
Pros: Good staff.
Cons: The room facing the sea was tired. Carpets were dirty in the public areas and the walls needed painting.
7.1
Kelli
Good
mature couple
07-28-2016
Pros: The room was super clean. The housekeeping staff were very nice and friendly.
Cons: The whirlpool / hot tub was cold. We asked if someone could take a look at it when we were in it and no one came (this is the one outside not in the room). I asked for more towels and the night person told me a long dissertation about having to close up the office to bring them. I offered to go get them, but she said she had to go to where we were located to get them and then asked me "what are you going to use them for??" What?? Why would she ask that? I specifically asked for a room on the second floor, put that in my booking note, even called the property and asked for that and was told it would be honored, go there to check in and we had a ground floor level which overlooked the parking lot. For the amount of money we paid looking at parked cars and listening and seeing people walk past our balcony sitting area constantly was not much fun. We sat inside most of the time we were there. Second night we were there the people upstairs (in the room we were supposed to have) stomped around until very late. : (
10.0
Alla
Exceptional
family with young children
07-25-2016
Pros: We stayed over night and our stay was excellent! The room was clean and comfortable! The staff was helpful and very nice! Next morning we had a nice breakfast at the hotel and walked on the beach, which was in front of us! Excellent stay!
Cons: None!
10.0
Wendy
Exceptional
mature couple
07-20-2016
Pros: Beautiful location, room was very comfortable, fireplace was a nice bonus
Cons:
8.3
Timothy
Very Good
mature couple
07-08-2016
Pros: The location can't be beat. The breakfast was good.
Cons: The bed was too hard. I also did not like the pocket door to the bathroom. It was hard to close all the way and difficult to open too.
6.3
Indra
Pleasant
mature couple
07-06-2016
Pros:
Cons: Value for money
8.3
Ronald
Very Good
mature couple
07-06-2016
Pros: Location
Cons: Limited parking and deck upstairs was too small for someone with long legs to sit
7.9
Rosie
Good
family with young children
06-30-2016
Pros: Staff were just lovely, friendly and helpful. Wonderful view and a fabulous walk along the coast on their doorstep. Get up early, it's worth it. 5 minutes drive from Hearst Castle. Good option to stop at Cambria.
Cons: No air con and the hall was fabulously cool while the rooms too warm. No duvets which is a pity. The rooms could do with an upgrade for the money. Breakfast was very limited and served on paper plates but this is due to local water restrictions. Book dinner in local town as the restaurants have very long waiting times.
If these things don't bother you stay here, it looks the nicest in the area and the staff are wonderful
9.2
Natalie
Wonderful
family with young children
06-28-2016
Pros: Friendly, helpful staff. Very good customer service. Great location across street from Moonstone Beach. Breakfast buffet was a great bonus. I will definitely stay there again.
Cons: Pool was closed, but guests had access to pool at sister property 2 doors down at Fog Catcher, which was better situated than the pool at Pelican Inn. In one of ourrooms the coffee maker wasn't working, but the other room's did. Coffee was available to take away from the breakfast room, so no need to panic.
Pros: Great location, very nice, friendly staff that made you feel like your dealing with a family business and not like a large corporation that makes you feel unimportant and like a number and not a person
Cons: Everything was excellent.
5.8
Jkf
Okay
mature couple
06-23-2016
Pros: The hotel is located right on a popular beach. The area is quiet and perfect for couples. There is sight seeing and shopping minutes away from the hotel.
Cons: The room was equipped with a gas fire place which must have just been for looks since there was no way to turn it on. The thermostat that controlled the air conditioning must have also been just for looks because there were no vents in the room that would allow for air flow. There was water damage around the bottom of the walls and door in the bathroom which made sense because the bath tub was smaller than the one I have at home. This room was supposed to be a king suite. Very disappointing.
10.0
Megan
Exceptional
review category group of friends
06-23-2016
Pros: Spacious well appointed rooms right across from the beach.
Cons: Nothing it was great
9.6
Bonnie
Exceptional
mature couple
06-22-2016
Pros: The partial view was a little patio that you could see the ocean from. The breakfast and staff were great. The location was peacefully quiet with an accessible beach and Boardwalk.
Cons: A barrier between the patios would make it more private. Instructions on how to turn on the fireplace would help us old folks.
9.2
Seth
Wonderful
mature couple
06-22-2016
Pros: The view from our room was fantastic. Good breakfast in the morning.
Cons: The Inn cannot help this so I shouldn't even comment but the street light at the driveway was so bright. I know I'm nitpicking. This place is great!
10.0
Randall
Exceptional
mature couple
06-07-2016
Pros: The bed was so comfy...
The view of the ocean and boardwalk was amazing.
Cons: That we had to leave and couldn't stay longer.
8.8
Annelies
Excellent
mature couple
05-26-2016
Pros: Our room had a problem so they upgraded us to a very nice patio room.
Cons:
10.0
David
Exceptional
young couple
05-25-2016
Pros: Great location, with excellent friendly staff.
Cons:
10.0
Kenneth
Exceptional
mature couple
05-23-2016
Pros: Location
Cons:
9.6
Julie
Exceptional
mature couple
05-21-2016
Pros: The staff were so pleasant and friendly upon arrival Judy made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was indeed a "real" breakfast with bacon,eggs,potatoes as well as the usual fare of fruit, yogurt and cereal. Coffee was always available. Nice.!
The bed was very comfortable and we were able to get a good night's rest.
We had a firepalce in our room although we didn't use it as it was fairly warm.Really liked the ceiling fan.
Location was awesome, with a lovely beach directly across a small road in front of the building.
Cons:
7.1
Eric
Good
mature couple
05-20-2016
Pros: Great breakfast and location
Cons: The bed needs to be replaced.......too hard and lumpy.
10.0
Richard
Exceptional
mature couple
05-18-2016
Pros: Everything. Staff was very accomadating and friendly. Customer definately came first.
Cons: Nothing
8.8
Richard
Excellent
mature couple
05-18-2016
Pros: Location was great
Cons: The room was different than the picture on the website
7.9
Michael
Good
mature couple
05-12-2016
Pros: Location, breakfast
Cons: Needs Air con in the rooms for summer
5.0
Christi
Fair
Family with Young Children
05-11-2016
Pros: Location by far the best thing.
Cons: There were fleas in the room. They were not active and did not bite, but I had a baby and was very disappointed. Pet friendly is nice, but clearly has it's downfall. The breakfast was very ordinary and not open at the stated times. Staff unhelpful.
3.8
Doni
Poor
young couple
05-10-2016
Pros: Location of the property.
Cons: We paid for suite but had a room a little above Motel 6 quality.
The door handle on our closet was literally hanging by a screw. The window screens were bent allowing bugs to get in. One of the fans had a faulty switch. The sliding glass door did not lock and the security bar used to hold it shut was also hanging by a screw.
The worst and most disgusting issues was I found dried human waste (poop) on one of the robes. I brought this to the managements attention and nothing was done other than a note from housekeeping saying the problem was fixed and two extra pieces of chocolate shaped like vacuums were left with note.We should've been given a free night minimum for the robe issue.
If you care about customer service and complaints, feel free to contact me. I have no plans to ever stay at this facility again.
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