Pelican Inn & Suites

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach/ocean view
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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6316 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Two Queen Suite with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 5

King Suite with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Partial Ocean View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View And Patio

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite With Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Cambria

When you stay at Pelican Inn & Suites in Cambria, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Moonstone Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Moonstone Beach Park. .This beach hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Simeon State Park.

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites offers 49 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 49 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pelican Cambria
Pelican Inn
Pelican Inn Cambria
Pelican Hotel Cambria
Pelican Inn And Suites
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel
Pelican Inn & Suites Cambria
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel Cambria

Pelican Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1016 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Dwayne

I was there at 4:00pm to check in but the room was not ready until 4:35pm. The clerk apologized and said the manager would give me a discount. I checked out, no discount. Also, the continental breakfast was coffee and tea. That was it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and convenient. Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anahi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, comfort, fireplace, oceanview
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Staff & service
Inadvertently booked 2 rooms. They had availability and wouldn't refund 1 room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

mathias

Great place, amazing view and amazing staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay with our doggo. Moonstone Beach is fab!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Nichole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Nice staff Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, roomy, balcony view. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the wood tile floors! Much better than carpet when traveling with pets. The manager Sam was awesome. Very much appreciated the staff’s hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Renena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean spacious rooms, comfy beds and great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Hoffman Estates

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, exactly as presented in the photos and a super comfortable bed. Great location right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, great staff and wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes, KINGSBURG

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay, from the views to comfortable beds and fireplace area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026