Many of the rooms at this lodge offer ocean views, deep closets and 40" TVs. It also offers a sparkling pool and grassy lawn. Amenities include a on-site mini mart, pool table and a unique gift shop.
Smoke free premises. 62 units, some two bedrooms. 2 stories (no elevator), exterior corridors. Accessibility (Call).
no A/C, refrigerators, coffeemakers, wireless Internet. Some: microwaves.
Sports & Recreation
lawn sports, exercise room.
Guest Services
coin laundry.
Terms
3 day cancellation notice-fee imposed, pets (extra charge).
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Good
Based on Ratings from 1561 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
9.2
Susan
Wonderful
mature couple
09-21-2016
Pros: Remodeled clean rooms nice !
Cons: Nothing
8.3
Nadia
Very Good
review category group of friends
09-21-2016
Pros: Great view from rooms
Cons:
7.5
Robert
Good
mature couple
09-20-2016
Pros: Location, nice room, clean for a older beach motel, nothing real fancy, but nice people. Bathroom amenities nice. On-site restaurant above average with good prices.
Cons: Old motels are hard to keep clean, but they tried their best - Some rot in baseboards in bathroom, but again, it's hard for a beach location because of the humidity, etc.
It was what you make of it... Attitude on vacation can make or break your vacation.
8.8
Steph
Excellent
review category group of friends
09-20-2016
Pros: Arrived later in the evening but met by friendly helpful reception staff. Unfortunately too late for dinner but the diner they recommended was close and food there was great.
Room was pretty clean although carpet could have done with a steam as it smelled a bit stale and there was a leak under the sink. Apart from that it was comfy. We had breakfast in the restaurant - plenty to chose from and reasonably priced with stunning views of the beach. Good value hotel for such a great location.
Cons: The smell in the bedroom.
4.2
Tim
Disappointing
family with young children
09-19-2016
Pros: The location was near our destination, the Hurst Castle
Cons: The carpet was stained, the curtains were dirty. The wall fan had not been cleaned in a while, the shower entrance wall looked as if it might have mold.
10.0
James
Exceptional
review category group of friends
09-16-2016
Pros: Immaculate large room! Facility was spotless. Had laundry and well stocked amenities in room. Price was very competitive for what you received.
Cons: This is an excellent choice for anyone staying in Crescent City.
6.3
Gary
Pleasant
young couple
09-15-2016
Pros: Food was good, and the view of the ocean was excellent.
Cons: The accommodation was tired and need of upgrade. The bathroom was not up to my standards, in fact it was nasty.
7.5
Leonardo
Good
review category group of friends
09-14-2016
Pros: All in all a good choice for a one night stay on the way to Frisco.
Cons: Nothing major
7.9
Renee
Good
review category group of friends
09-09-2016
Pros: Excellent margaritas
Cons: Small room
10.0
Albert
Exceptional
review category group of friends
09-09-2016
Pros: The beds were very comfortable. A beautiful locations and wonderful accommodations
Cons:
4.2
Matteo
Disappointing
young couple
09-08-2016
Pros: We were tired and it was the only option available
Cons: Very old, stinky carpet and wallpaper
6.3
Zuzanna
Pleasant
young couple
09-07-2016
Pros:
Cons: Wifi conection was not good. The mini market was really bad. It had nothing useful.
7.5
Ben
Good
young couple
09-06-2016
Pros: Pretty impressed. Nice room with chairs outside. Was pretty quiet when we were there
Cons: The happy hour was OK but a bit limited for the cocktail (ie one choice)
7.5
Doreen
Good
review category group of friends
09-05-2016
Pros: Nice easy going place? Food good especially breakfast. Great entertainment Elvis. Karaoke ,Enjoyed our 1 night here
Cons: Drinks a bit expensive,
6.3
Daniel
Pleasant
family with young children
09-02-2016
Pros: Location
Cons: Nothing around.
10.0
Novellac
Exceptional
review category group of friends
09-01-2016
Pros: Great scenic locationOcean viewSwimming pool, shop and restaurant Big spacious roomClean and quietGreat value for money
Cons: To be honest nothing!
7.1
Luke
Good
mature couple
08-30-2016
Pros: The bed was super comfy
Cons:
10.0
Robyn
Exceptional
review category group of friends
08-30-2016
Pros: The bed was very comfy. The air conditioning and fridge were quiet. The location is really good for visiting Hearst castle and the elephant seals.
Cons:
7.5
Susan
Good
family with older children
08-29-2016
Pros: Just across road from the beach. Good food in the restaurant. Nice pool. Friendly staff.
Cons:
6.7
John
Pleasant
family with older children
08-29-2016
Pros: Location great for San Francisco - LA leisure drive. Front-of-house staff were helpful staff.
Cons: With nothing to do in the evening, the on-site entertainment should be accessible to families. Breakfast was an unexpected extra. Bar staff were rude.
7.9
Mykhaylo
Good
family with older children
08-28-2016
Pros: Ocean view, good location to break a travel between SF and LA
Cons: A bit dated
7.5
Clément
Good
young couple
08-26-2016
Pros: Ideal situation to visit Hearst Castle
Beautiful view (sea, Sunset)
Comfortable bed and room.
Cons: Nearly no restaurant in San Simeon (the restaurant of the hotel is just OK and expensive : $90 for seafood + wine for 2 people).
Poor shower.
5.0
Toby
Fair
mature couple
08-26-2016
Pros: Location access to beach and close to Hearst Castle
Cons: No AC. Small shower. No breakfast.
7.5
Sarah
Good
family with older children
08-25-2016
Pros: Liked the pool, sun beds and restaurant.
Cons: The rooms were very tired looking and had an odd smell. They could do with refurbishment .
2.5
Barak
Poor
young couple
08-25-2016
Pros: Nothing
Cons: This hotel should not be more then $99 a night, tops. I've stayed at better motels. Worst value for my money ever.
7.5
Rayne
Good
family with older children
08-25-2016
Pros: The room was comfortable. The breakfast was yummy. Joel at the front desk was especially nice and helpful.
Cons: The price was steep for me, especially as someone who was just passing through and couldn't take advantage of the facilities.
8.8
Kathleen
Excellent
family with older children
08-22-2016
Pros:
Cons: Food came out cold
7.9
Rolando
Good
family with older children
08-20-2016
Pros: Nice clean, spacious, comfy bedroom, near the beach.
Cons: Way too expensive but perhaps due to low competition. Would be nice if breakfast was included.
Reception staff are not too friendly, not even a smile and they seem to look too busy all the time with paper works, phone, computer, etc.
5.8
Kathleen
Okay
mature couple
08-18-2016
Pros: The location was great. We were able to get a 2nd floor room with a separate balcony. Most rooms had common balcony walkways. We were close to Cambria, the elephant seal rookery, and just across the highway from the ocean.
Cons: This was a very basic motel. There was no a/c, so to cool it off at night you had to leave the sliding glass door open a bit. If we had not had the separate balcony I would not have felt safe. The restaurant attached to the motel was overpriced and had poor service.
6.3
Greer
Pleasant
family with older children
08-18-2016
Pros: the pool area and the proximity to the brach
Cons: the bar didnt allow children
7.1
Leanne
Good
review category group of friends
08-16-2016
Pros: Nice modern rooms, good location on highway 1, staff were friendly and could give recommendations and advice.
Cons: At breakfast there was only coffee as a drinks option, no juice or water. They had run out of spoons for our cereal as well!
3.3
Rosa
Poor
family with older children
08-14-2016
Pros:
Cons: The room smelled of mold. Sheets did not get changed.I had the tell the front desk the shower curtain and back of the restroom door was full of mold.
3.8
Jessi
Poor
review category group of friends
08-09-2016
Pros:
Cons: This wasn't a terrible place, but it wasn't at all worth the price. While I was a list minute book, nothing about the accommodations were worth the cost they charged.
7.5
Marian
Good
review category group of friends
08-08-2016
Pros: Restaurant was great. Bed was very comfortable. Close proximity to Hearst Castle.
Cons: Shower pressure was terrible.
5.0
California
Fair
family with older children
08-02-2016
Pros: Great location - close to beach, sights, castle and Cambria.
Cons: Run down rooms, poor shower pressure unless you like cold showers. Coffee bar service non-existent during breakfast hours.
6.3
Zaheda
Pleasant
family with older children
08-02-2016
Pros: Location was superb with views of the Ocean!
Cons: The bathroom was too small and the water pressure in the bathroom was almost non-existent!
7.5
Lianne
Good
young couple
08-01-2016
Pros: Nice and clean and reasonable. Restaurant and bar the same. Just a shame the fog didn't lift on our stay
Cons:
4.6
Francis
Disappointing
family with young children
08-01-2016
Pros: The location across the street from the beach and near the Castle is good. If you're into karaoke, there is a great character there (Elvis) that puts it on every Fri & Sat night.
Cons: The check-in front desk staff were competent but seemed totally disinterested in their job. The room we were given was not properly cleaned after the previous occupants and we checked in several hours after check-in time.
3.3
Ian
Poor
mature couple
08-01-2016
Pros: Could site outside the room and enjoy some sun
Cons: This place is more expensive than the 4 star hotels we've had in New York, Calgary and Vancouver yet it's a 2 star. The room was awful - shower was cold, wardrobe door hanging off it's hinges, several fixtures removed from the walls and not redecorated and the toilet seat was not good, rusty bathroom fittings. Give it a miss there must be better around, but better still move on 20 miles and stay in Morro Bay - half the price and a much better room
5.0
Deborah
Fair
family with older children
08-01-2016
Pros: Proximity to Hearst Castle and the beach was great. Coffee pot was clean and newer. Pool was ok, but quite cold.
Cons: Older, poorly maintained property. Toilet ran, cold water didn't work in the shower, water pressure was terrible, bathroom fan was disabled and one of the wall lamps fell apart when we tried to turn it on. Musty smell and noisy corridors.
7.9
Terry
Good
family with older children
08-01-2016
Pros: Liked the beds separated .Great location near Hearst Castle.
Cons: Fitness center : many broken machines. Front desk clerk not very friendly . Overpriced and pool cold.
6.3
Lavonne
Pleasant
mature couple
07-31-2016
Pros: Liked that it was close to Hearst Castle.
Cons: No water pressure in sink faucet. Stood ankle deep in water in bathtub while showering. I would assume most rooms need updating. (Ours did!)
8.3
Kadukkavil
Very Good
family with older children
07-28-2016
Pros: Location
Cons: Smelly bathroom . For the price paid it was not value for money
3.8
Andrew
Poor
family with older children
07-27-2016
Pros: Food was good at the restaurant
Cons: Room was cheap. Limited TV channels. For the price, should have been great. Hadn't had a remodel since the 70's.
8.3
Lars
Very Good
family with young children
07-27-2016
Pros: We had a great view to the ocean
Cons: Crossing the highway to get to the ocean
6.3
Jorma
Pleasant
family with older children
07-27-2016
Pros: Nice location, spacious rooms
Cons: There were no microwave in the room. thoug it was mentioned in the description. Staff were not polite
8.3
Cheryl
Very Good
family with young children
07-26-2016
Pros: For the past year we have stayed here four nights every month or two and we always have a positive experience. The staff is wonderful they know our names and are always willing to help. The short walk across HWY 1 and you're on the beach you can ask for anything better.
Cons: I do wish the room had a microwave in it especially traveling with a four year old that's a picky eater
7.5
Carolyn
Good
family with young children
07-26-2016
Pros: Guest laundry facilities
Cons: The walks and doors being white show years of dirt....they could do with a good wipe down, as they really are filthy.
9.6
Catherine
Exceptional
family with young children
07-20-2016
Pros: close to the ocean
very friendly staff
great pool
Cons:
6.7
Marisela
Pleasant
mature couple
07-20-2016
Pros: It was clean. Location. Nice views of the ocean.
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