Pelican Inn & Suites

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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6316 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Pelican Inn & Suites

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Moonstone Beach Park
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

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

Pelican Inn & Suites's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Moonstone Beach Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a gift shop
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Pelican Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Pelican Inn & Suites also features gift shops/newsstands, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cambria hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1019 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Masiel

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok room great location

Very disappointed with the cleanliness of the room, we found trash and food in different areas. Thankfully, I bring Clorox wipes with me to these places.
Trash under pull out bed
Cheerios in bathroom
Trash in balcony chair
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was nice. Booked as ocean view. Most other rooms had a small sitting area or balcony, ours had a window. Fireplace worked first two nights and was not working after room cleaned. The room was clean and had coffee maker and fridge. Overall good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
WARNING. The "Ocean View King Patio" IS NOT a full ocean view as advertised. The patio area is actually below the level of the road in front of it. But worst the plants in front of the small patio obstruct about 90% of your view. You cannot sit in the patio chairs and see the ocean. For over $330.00 a night, I was expecting a view of the ocean while sitting in the patio and enjoying a glass of wine. But what they didn't say is that you need to be standing up to see the ocean. I have attached photos taken from a seated position in the patio. You tell me if this is a full ocean view. I was such a disappointment and we paid for 3 nights which was well over $1,000 with taxes. I expressed my disappointment and was told I should have requested a 2nd floor ocean room. How about listing it as a partial ocean view or putting in tall bar chairs so people can actually see the ocean while seated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Puja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Room was clean and spacious. Great location. Right across from Moonstone beach. Very difficult to get through to the front desk at any point in time if you had questions or needed something for the room. No EV parking on-site or close to the property if you’re driving an EV. Somebody at the reservation office told us that there was EV parking in the lot next-door, however, that belonged to another hotel and it was not a public charge station.
Great location!
Spacious suite
Partial ocean view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay it was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property and location just across from Moonstone Beach. We had a room with a balcony within sight and sound of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leticia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dr Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite with a partial oven view was beautiful and newly decorated. Carmen at the front desk was so helpful and greeted us warmly. The new bridge between our building was completed and tastefully done. We love Cambria and will return to the Pelican Suites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel right across the street from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet It is so great to sleep with the ocean waves music. The room had a nice window bench to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with partner
The bed was comfortable and clean. The view of the ocean was nice. Close to the boardwalk and Cambria. The furniture was old and dirty and the shower head was clogged with no water pressure. The drain line for the shower was clogged and drain very slowly, so by the time you finished your shower you were standing in dirty water. Disgusting!!!!! Can’t believe the maintenance guy was not aware of this problem. Easy fix. At $250 a night I was expecting a nicer room.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth, Tujunga

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs major renovations. Shower was not working, toilet was not working, no hot water. Room had a small. Everyone was old. And I got the better room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly across the street from Moonstone Beach, reasonably priced, great staff. The list continues. This was our second time visiting Cambria and staying at this establishment. And when we go again, we will stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel ocean front. Really almost perfect in our opinion. The property is gorgeously manicured with succulent gardens that are beyond description. Pool and hot tub areas clean and very nice. Our room was just lovely. Bed super comfortable, nice gas fireplace, ceiling fans, mini fridge, microwave and Starbucks coffee station. The balcony was cozy with decent ocean views. The bathroom needs an update but nice except the shower head which is so water saving that you end up spending more time in it trying to wash and rinse off. We really loved this hotel!
Ocean view balcony room
View from balcony
Balcony view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Bessie Roselle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, but couldn’t see out of some windows. Pool was awesome. Hot tub only at 86 degrees. Asked to borrow some wine glasses, but not allowed? Bed comfortable and loved the fireplace. Great to have a fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025