San Simeon Lodge

2.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Property grounds
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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9520 Castillo Drive, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Simeon

With a stay at San Simeon Lodge in San Simeon, you'll be by the sea, just a 2-minute walk from Cambria State Marine Park and 11 minutes by foot from San Simeon State Park. .This motel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Hearst Castle and 2 mi (3.3 km) from San Simeon Nature Preserve.

What's nearby

  • Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Simeon State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 4 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hearst Castle - 25 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬5 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

San Simeon Lodge

Motel in San Simeon with a fitness center and an outdoor pool
San Simeon Lodge offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Beach Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Beach Bar and Grill - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

San Simeon Lodge
San Simeon Lodge Inn
San Simeon Lodge Motel
San Simeon Lodge San Simeon
San Simeon Lodge Motel San Simeon

San Simeon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaToya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the ocean view rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel. The bed and pillows weren't the most comfortable, but doable. The room was a bit cramped. We enjoyed our stay. We had requested a room with a balcony, however it was misleading, as the upper floor was a walkway, and not a balcony for the room. That's the case with nearly all the rooms here. We did have a large picture window facing the ocean, which was nice. But it wasn't what we'd anticipated, being able to sit outdoors on our own balcony with an ocean view. Which is why we chose this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Harold

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Bed sadly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dalton, Gladstone

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Office closes at 10 so you can't cancel if you're running late they'll remind of of cancelation policy. Small pillows like airplane kind, hard bed and shower ran at a trickle. Had to use ice bucket to shower. Parking is narrow. For the price there are better options around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalita

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Room have annoying smell, No microwave

Room has annoying smell like an old mens cologne and due that odor it feels like the room was dirty and I wonder if the blankets were clean at all feels like its not clean coz I itch a little bit. NO MICROWAVE close to.the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Albanita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and cozy. Lived that we showed up late, caught the boxing match at the attached sports bar m, also sang karaoke all night, had a few drinks, walked down to the beach and back to the room. Very convenient and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Beautiful heated swimming pool. Lots of green grass and palm trees give the place a spacious look. Nice restaurant with view of ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

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

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Adequate

Soft bed. Ocean view isn’t as close as it appears in photos. But, quiet peaceful stay except for drunks arguing at 3 am in the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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

Great lodge experience

Mattress was so soft we rolled into the middle like an air mattress going flat but other than that it was a great stay. Loved the room, restaurant and location. Had a king room with a slider out to the pool area. Included a tiny private patio. Short walk down to the beach. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The host who greeted us was friendly and a clear communicator. For the price, the room was fine. Smelled a bit musty, but open windows took care of that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Klint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet location and a short walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here often. The beds are comfortable, the rooms are clean, the staff is awesome. Definitely recommend San Simeon Lodge for an affordable getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
needs a/c rooms are stuffy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shalini

Travelled with family
Nice location, close to beach and Hearst castle. No Air conditioner, no microwave in the rooms. Property is dated but fairly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JONG

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Hanford

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025