When you a stay at Pelican Inn & Suites in Cambria, you'll be near the beach, just steps from San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach. .This beach hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cambria State Marine Park.
What's nearby
San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Moonstone Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Moonstone Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
San Simeon Nature Preserve - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Main Street Grill - 19 min walk
Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
Linn's Restaurant - 4 min drive
The Spot - 3 min drive
Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - 2 min drive
About this property
Pelican Inn & Suites
Delightful beach hotel with a spa tub
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 spa 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 spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Things to do
Outdoor pool
A hot tub
Family friendly
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
LED TV
Premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini fridge
More
Fireplace
Free local calls
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
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
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
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1002 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
497
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1002 reviews" "
8 - Good
273
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1002 reviews" "
6 - Okay
132
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1002 reviews" "
4 - Poor
70
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
30
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Esther
Travelled with family
23 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Roomy enough to accommodate 5 of us. But bathroom needs upgrading—no water pressure. Nice view.
HOW is this property rated at 8.4?! That is absurd! What kind of snobby, overly picky guests are writing this crap? My girlfriend and I found Pelican Inn clean, welcoming, comfortable and a perfect place to enjoy the quaint town of Cambria. If you are planning on traveling to Cambria and are considering Pelican Inn but are a little reluctant because of the low rating, take the risk. It's not the Four Seasons, but Pelican Inn should easily be rated 9.4. Thank you for such an amazing stay!
Chad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
William
13 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
William
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Cheryl
Travelled with group
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cheryl
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
marah
Travelled with family
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It just needs to be updated a little. The slider was broken and wouldn’t lock and the fan was broken.
marah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Winston
11 Aug 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn’t feel the front desk was friendly! They are so concerned about the 4:00 check in. One of the front desk employees didn’t really make eye contact he was just too busy! The window seat covers were really stained and dirty. I asked the front desk for wine opener or glasses I could purchase. There weren’t any on site nor did they recommend where I might find the items. I walked next door to another hotel of which I was able to purchase glasses and wine opener. I have stayed at this property before the front desk staff were always pleasant and helpful.
I had ordered a room with a balcony with ocean view.. but I got a room with a window ocean view.. ask front desk to try to accommodate and find with balcony with partial full ocean view and I would pay extra but they said they couldn’t accommodate me.. I came from the Central Valley where it’s been triple digits and really just wanted to relax on a balcony with ocean view and feel the breeze and clean air
Beautiful area, but the room wasn’t clean. Stained sheets hair on he floor in the bathroom and hair under the sheets
DAVID
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Terance, salinas
2 Aug 2024
Terance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Travelled with group
2 Aug 2024
Beautiful beach access across the road. The rooms at the rear of the hotel are noisy from the highway noise and had no balcony or view of any kind. Not what I was expecting for the price I paid. Disappointing
I reserved a room about a month before my vacation. When I arrived I was told they didn’t have my reservation. the expensive ocean view room I booked was now full. So they gave me a cheap room with a view of the parking lot they had available. They told me to request a full refund from Expedia. Expedia reached out to them several times and the hotel never got back to them to approve the refund. I have also reached out to the hotel and no one has gotten back to me. Beware… this hotel maybe selling expensive rooms and then placing you in cheap rooms.
We loved staying here, the location was amazing and room very spacious and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
Will definitely be our go to place when visiting Cambria.
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Enrique
28 Jul 2024
Enrique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Alexis, new york
Travelled with family
28 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall we enjoyed our stay. But I did ask the front for a pack and play and I never heard back or received it. He said he had to check if they had any left.
Check in was quick and pleasant. I entered the room and saw dust on the TV table. I saw mildew on the grout in the shower. The outside has a wonderful view of the ocean BUT the patio is covered in bird poop. The birds are nesting in the overhang. The drapes to the patio had some holes. The floor inside was clean. The coffee maker didn't have a carafe. I would not rate the motel a 3.. It really at best is a 2.5
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Karl
Travelled with family
26 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little dated as are most of the accommodations in this area
Karl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Pat
25 Jul 2024
Enjoyed the fireplace. No hot water from sink faucet. Maid service schedule needed to be clarified at check in. Beds comfortable. Thankful for no parking fee. Staff were helpful and friendly.