Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 star property

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On the beach
Lobby
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(138 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Coastal View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Simeon

Located in San Simeon, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from San Simeon State Park and 5 minutes from San Simeon Pier. .This beach hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Moonstone Beach and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Hearst Ranch Winery.

What's nearby

  • Cambria State Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Simeon State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hearst Castle - 25 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

On beach with 2 outdoor pools for sandy fun near San Simeon State Park
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort offers 90 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 individually decorated 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 safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy American cuisine at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in San Simeon? This hotel has 2800 square feet (260 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 7.50 to 13 for adults and USD 4.50 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Heated pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 2,800 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.50 to 13.00 for adults, and USD 4.50 to 7.00 for children

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
Air conditioning is not provided

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1123 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1775 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property has no Air Conditioning in the rooms. Who would ever think to ask if a property has AC today? So it gets to 65 degrees at night big deal when you have to put up with the outside noise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Immediately after walking into the room it had a strange smell that was not tolerable. I speculated that it was coming from the fireplace. We were told that there were no other rooms available. The staff tried to help eliminate the Oder by using an ionizer machine for one hour but it did not work. My poor wife had to try and sleep with a towel over her head and could not sleep at all! The bathroom window had spider webs and a tile that was broken and deteriorating dust. Never cleaned for weeks! We were not pleased with this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
The reason you stay at this hotel is for the view of and access to the ocean. The fire pits are lit on cool nights. Great for walking dogs. The hotel is very old and creaky. The room was clean enough but the hotel is badly in need of updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view from the room was spectacular We enjoyed solitude when we wanted. Exploring the nearby towns, shopping dining and walking trails. Beautiful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanpreet

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There’s no microwave in the rooms, or even anywhere in the hotel, not even in the office. It’s really inconvenient, especially since there aren’t many good food options nearby. The only choice is to drive further out to get something to eat, but then you can’t heat it up later without a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rong-Jenn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irlanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the staff. Everyone at the property are super helpful, nice and lovely. Check in was super quick and we got all the information we need. Been a dog friendly hotel at a prime location is a big plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view room was perfect for a romantic getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Adoline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area that its in and the outdoor firepit. I didn't like that there were ants in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

We went here for our first year anniversary the staff were amazing, but the room smelled like urine next to the bed. The bathrooms have no fan. There was mold under the overflow drain in the tub. Champagne was good. The stocked bar and snacks were a nice touch. Hot tub was nice to hangout in and the patio was very nice to sit out on to watch the sunset and the ocean view. There were a lot of people with dogs one lady was giving her dog a bath outside the front of the rooms. I personally will never stay in this hotel again. I do recommend the restaurant for a nice hot meal and a good drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place very good staff very helpful and friendly one of my best check ins
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Great hotel in San Simeon

Cavalier is always our go to hotel on the Central California Coast. The staff is friendly, the room is clean and has the best balcony ever! A little disappointed that the hot tub bubbles and jets didn't work...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Quiet Oceanfront Property

Exceptional experience with Roxy at checkin...fun personality and very helpful. The oceanfront room with fireplace was beautiful. The property itself is a little outdated.But the rooms were big and well kept. The food at the property restaurant was surprisingly good.The only downside is the lack of a lounge or a bar. While drinks are available in the restaurant, it's not a fun or relaxing setting for a cocktail. The property is poised nicely between hearst castle and Cambria. Wonderful overall experience at a great price.
Oceanfront room
Sunset from our room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chunchun

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

10/10 Excellent

Naira

Liked: Amenities
This is a wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sevana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely nice and accommodating. The ocean view was amazing! Listening to the sound of the waves crashing into each other from our room was so peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family

Will be back

Friendly staff ocean view was great clean room . Nice hotel will love to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
R
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PUSHP

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra, Rancho Cucamonga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025