Stay at Little Sur Inn, a beachfront boutique hotel in Cambria offering ocean views, free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and close to Hearst Castle.
Guests appreciate the bright, spacious rooms and excellent location just across from the beach, making it ideal for relaxing coastal visits. The combination of cleanliness, friendly service, and included continental breakfast enhances the overall experience.
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Little Sur Inn is a beachfront boutique hotel located on Moonstone Beach Drive in Cambria, offering modern rooms with ocean views and a relaxed, low-rise setting. Guests appreciate the property's peaceful ambiance and straightforward style, with spacious accommodations that often feature hardwood floors, fireplaces, and balconies overlooking the Pacific. The complimentary continental breakfast includes simple options such as boiled eggs, fruits, and pastries, supporting a light start to the day.
Facilities at the hotel include free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and accessible features, with a clear focus on comfort and convenience rather than extensive amenities, as it does not offer a pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle. The property is smoke-free and kid-friendly, providing direct access to the beach and a scenic boardwalk just across the road, which guests frequently mention as a highlight for easy strolls to nearby eateries and natural attractions.
Situated a short drive from Hearst Castle and close to the Cambria Historical Museum, the inn offers a practical base for visitors eager to explore the area’s popular sites, such as the Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail. Reviewers often note the exceptional cleanliness and the helpfulness of the staff, along with comfortable bedding that contributes to a restful stay, though some find the breakfast basic and note that hardwood floors can reveal upstairs footsteps.
This family-run inn suits travelers looking for a quiet beach retreat with straightforward accommodations and easy access to outdoor activities and local attractions. It has earned a strong rating from guests who value the ocean views, tidy rooms, and location, making it a thoughtful choice for those prioritizing proximity to Cambria’s coastline and a welcoming, low-key atmosphere.
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Such a clean hotel very impressive, great view of the ocean in our room
Great location overlooking Pacific, just across road. Room was perfect; well-appointed, large, table and chairs by windows, fireplace for heating. Balcony and chairs perfect for happy hour viewing and sounds of the sea. Adequate continental breaky. Boardwalk across roadway perfect for walking to various eateries-no need to drive. We will return.
The location of this cozy ‘inn’ makes it so desirable! The rooms are spacious, and get a downpour of morning light. We had booked partial sea view rooms, and the views are so comforting. We could see a slice of the sea, and a lot of plants in bloom, enveloped in the gentle sunlight of spring. The soft cushioning of the beds helped us to relax more, and the towels were soft and plushy. The housekeeping staff kept the rooms spotless! There is a drinking fountain next to the so you can refill the bottle in the room. The breakfast could have been better.
What a cute little place! It’s perfect for a quick beach getaway. It’s in a great location with beautiful beach views and right next to the boardwalk so you can easily take a stroll. The office staff was nice and offered cookies, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and they have a good continental breakfast. Definitely check it out if you are planning a trip to the area.
Cambria is my most favorite place & this hotel is highly recommended. You must get the oceanfront (second story) room and enjoy every minute of the breathtaking views. Housekeeping does a phenomenal job! It felt so clean and the bedding was high quality and comfy. The free breakfast is nice too!
Excellent in every way! Bright, spacious room with hardwood floors, beautiful large stone bathroom, nice furniture with lots of drawers, round table with 2 chairs in front of window next to fireplace. Above average housekeeping. Everything kept very clean including the premises. Oceanfront location. Partial ocean view room actually had a plentiful view. We have stayed at several other hotels on Moonstone Beach and this is the nicest. Will definitely return.
Nice hotel near the waterfront with easy access to the beach. Large room. Beds are comfortable. Hardwood on the floor makes it easier to hear your neighbors upstairs, but it also makes the room cleaner. Parking is large enough. Breakfast is quite basic: boiled eggs, fruits, yogurt, quick oatmeal, pastry.
We have stayed here several times and we have loved it every time. The staff was so nice. Room was perfect.
This family-run boutique hotel in an unfussy, low-rise building sits across the road from a beach. It's also a 10-minute drive from Hearst Castle and 2 miles from the Cambria Historical Museum.
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