Name: San Simeon Lodge
Address: 9520 Castillo Drive, San Simeon, 93452, US

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Patrick

The young man at the front desk for my checkin has been amazing. Super friendly and helpful. I wanted to make a few tweaks to my reservation and he took it all in stride and made it happen.

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2026

JAMILA

The property was older and not well maintained. The photos online do not reflect the actual condition of the rooms. It was like we were stuck in a bad 90’d Motel 6, but honestly the Motel 6 might have been better. The carpet was stained, the bathrooms were not clean, and the fixtures were in need of repair. The evening staff was not helpful and seemed very nonchalant when I reported problems with the room. There was a noisy dog next door, several loud children running back and forth in front of the doors and the walls were paper thin. I definitely do not recommend this hotel and would suggest paying a little more money and staying somewhere else.

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Jeffrey

This property is really cute and quaint, even though it is an older property. It's still very nice and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Karina

I enjoyed my stay at San Simeon Lodge. The facility was clean and enjoyed that it was across the street from the beach.

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2026

Katie

Room smelled very musty and old. Carpet was patched together and looked dirty, although very dark so hard to tell. Didn’t feel comfortable walking barefoot. Bedding was quite worn out with stains. Got the job done but would not stay again, needs updating.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Jason

No ac but the breeze from the ocean was perfect

4/10

Poor

31 Jul 2026

Karen

Carpet felt musty, bed smelled like smoke. Bathroom towel fixture, just hardware and the screen door just propped and non-functional.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

patricia

We loved the property, plus the restaurant and bar are excellent as well. We had a room with a view and we would certainly recommend this property and we would stay there again.

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Leighana

Run down typical beach motel..9k for just sleeping sheets were full of watted up cotton balls not cozy at all , no cover on comforter probably dirty

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Heather

Clean room. Tiny bathroom.

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Silvia

Very dated and maintenance was poor

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Darin

Pool was not kept well. Very cloudy. A constant flow of filtration is needed. Expedia website falsely advertises breakfast included. Breakfast is not included. Breakfast is on the menu at an attached restaurant.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Jeannie

We really enjoyed our stay the room was clean and quiet. The area was well maintained, the pool looked inviting although we did not use it this time. The reception staff was friendly, and check in went quickly.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Kristeen

We had a great stay at the San Simeon lodge. The pool and yard was very well maintained. Our room was nice and clean. The only downside i’d say is one of the two beds was extremely springy and uncomfortable. You could hear the springs as you were on the bed. Also it can get warm, but almost everyone had windows and doors open. It felt very safe even late at night to have the door open and we slept with windows open.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

robert

Positives: free EV charging, clean, good location, great view, on site restaurant.

Negatives: dated, pillows and mattress were thin and cheap, thin walls, useless wifi, small and dated bathrooms, fitness center was laughable, broken refrigerator.

Needs lots of TLC.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Jamie

Everything was in the same spot very convenient

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Joe

The proximity to the ocean and the Hearst Castle made it perfect.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Vilma

Overall, the property was very good. The only thing missing was the microwave. Other than that, the rest of the amenities were good.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Jul 2026

Christi

The bathroom was a mess! Staff was great!

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Roberta

Room was very clean. However, smaller than it looked in the photos. Even though it had two queen beds , I wouldn’t recommend more than two people to be in that room, it’s hard to move around to get to the closet. The showers were small and the vanity was small for women who need you put on makeup or do their hair with curling irons, etc. Property was clean. Grass was nice and green. Basically it’s an older property and I think that’s why the accommodations were tight and small. The one thing that I really did not like was that when you opened up the bathroom window there was people outside working. Breakfast is not provided.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Kaja

We paid over $200 per night for what felt like a $70 motel. The rooms and bathrooms were very old, and the bathroom had a strong smell of mold or mildew. Overall, the room was definitely not worth the price.

Check-in was also chaotic, with several unhappy customers waiting and complaining. The dining room offered a very expensive breakfast, but the quality was more like a basic diner. We actually had a much better and cheaper breakfast at a lovely place in Cambria.

Overall, this stay was pretty disappointing and poor value for money.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Stephen

Grounds and rooms are quite dated, needs a serious refresh for the amount charged.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Dagmar

Very friendly staff, clean rooms.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Vern

They have a car charger level 2 on site which is helpful for topping off before you head up into Big Sur if you own an EV.

It's about a 5-minute walk to a beach and a beautiful sunset.

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

JINHO

Over all the property is very old-fashioned and bath & shower is so small and antique. Thou, the price is ant cheap at all.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Shawny

Clean room and helpful staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Mayra

It was our first time staying here or being in the area. The place was cute and quiet, and it was perfect for us because it was only 5 minutes away from Heart's Castle. The rooms were okay, nothing special. They need a bit of an upgrade. Our bathroom towel rod was broken, and the sliding door came off the rail, but we were able to put it back. We didn’t have enough towels, and we asked for more, and they gave us pool towels, which is okay, I guess. My biggest thing was that it seems like people live there, and the room next to us, the person was a smoker, and it kept stinking our room up when they would smoke. It’s pet-friendly; there were a lot of dogs. On our first night, we purchased a 12-inch pizza for 40 bucks! Which seems super expensive for what we got, but I mean it is what it is. What I liked was that they had a mini mart, it was super close, you could buy food there, and there was a liquor store close by. Overall, it’s an okay place to stay!

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Rakesh Roshan

Terrible rooms with bugs

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Lynn

Rooms are small, but just what you need. Very clean!! Loved the back access to the pool area. Took our dog and everything was perfect for him. GREAT beach access. We will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Kelly

The staff were friendly the rooms were clean it was very quiet my daughter and her friend liked the pool we liked that it had a little store next to it we would definitely recommend it to friends

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Socorro

super helpful and friendly restaurant, bar and front desk staff. Overall the staff made our stay excellent.
The rooms need a some updating. A bit expensive for the quality of the hotel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Stopped through on our way up the PCH. Nice clean room. Area is right across the road from the coast. Will definitely keep it on our list for another time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Christine

My husband and I stayed one night because we were going to Hearst Castle the following day. The room was dated, but we slept well. There isn’t any AC because you are across from the ocean and the breeze. The hotel supplied our room with a fan that worked nicely. A drawback is there are no elevators. So if you are someone that has difficulty climbing stairs, make sure you have a 1st floor at booking. The area is very pleasant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Monique M.

Good for what you pay

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

kirsten

Staff was friendly and helpful.
Room was clean and tidy-oddly arranged-refrigerator right next to the entrance and blocking ability to exit one of the two queens from the left hand side. Shower was very small. Light switch by door either was broken or didn’t connect to anything, hair dryer in the bathroom did not work.
Beds was clean and comfortable, good available parking, and near tourist attractions, Cambria and the ocean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Ashley

Stopped here on the way up the PCH, only stayed one night but the staff were super friendly & the amenities were great. Would have loved to stay here longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Beverly

All good

Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Gabriela

The property was nice, but the rooms are very outdated.

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Maria

The room had dated broken worn furnishings. The bathroom didn’t look clean. The restaurant as well.

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Mike

Old property but very nice

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Steve

Saturday night - noise issues until 3am. If you need to get some sleep, good luck!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Amanda

We had a great stay at the San Simeon Lodge! The front desk staff was incredibly enthusiastic and accommodated our early check-in seamlessly. Our room was clean and comfortable with a fantastic ocean view. A huge bonus was that they are pet-friendly, allowing us to bring our dog for a small fee that we were willing to pay ($25 per night). The only downside is that it’s an older building, so we could hear footsteps from the room above. Regardless, it’s a wonderful place and we would definitely stay here again!

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Kameron

The staff was excellent. The service was good. Dinner service was very good. The rooms was ok. Definitely needs some up dating. The pillows did have some stains on them. Not the pillow cases, the pillows them selves. Would I stay here again, probably not.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Shanna

The hotel is nice friendly staff. Dinning was great had dinner abs breakfast. The rooms are ok need a bit of renovation. Beach are has beautiful colored small rocks.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Dana

It’s my new favorite place in San Simeon! And I always get a room with a view!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

phyllis

Breakfast is available at the restaurant

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

George

The staff was very helpful, this is an older property and could use some upgrades. The lobby furnishings need replacing. In our room our bathroom needed upgrades, the sink needed replacing and tile flooring needed grout to be steam cleaned or replaced. There is no AC only a fan to be used if it gets too warm. If you are a senior or disabled there are no elevators.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Daniel

Luis the bartender was very friendly and attwntive

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

George

Great spot. Office closes at 10 so call ahead if you will arrive late

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Robin

This place was a little diamond in the rough.

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Olga

Bad experience. False advertisement about the ocean view and balcony. Paid extra for ocean view room w balcony, but it turned out to be a typical for motels second floor walkway to the rooms instead of a bacony, so we were not able to keep curtains open because people were walking by? And so called ocean view was far beyond a busy a d load parking lot, liqueur store, major highway and a coastal bluff.
Room was duty and smelly with a stain resembling pet’s poop. Aircon was not working but it was not possible to open windows for air due to noise.
Awful. Do not stay there unless you are stranded on the road.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Cindy

It was perfectly ok exactly what $97 a night will get you
No frills no AC and very basic yet lovely
The staff was extremely friendly the carpets less than desirable but wear slippers and don’t mind the fact that it’s pretty old it’s almost charming in its own way we brought a mattress topper and I would recommend bringing better pillows but all and all it was fine almost an adventure lol the restaurant is way overpriced especially for the food quality but it’s fine for a quick small bite
Love you can park your car right outside your door if your on the bottom floor but don’t know what people do at all hours of the night walking above us anyway I wouldn’t any more lol

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

George

Great stay. A short walk to the beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Dianna

Parking was easy, very convenient. The room was nice a clean, love that there was a coffee maker i the room. The restaurant that is next door was great, the food was good and the staff was very friendly. Very close to Hearst Castle and across was the beach.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Xu

Parking is easy. Staff is friendly. It is kinda outdated and amenities are very basic, but it is one of the cheapest hotels in that area.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

Mark

Tiny room , it was clean and staff were friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Julia

Very nice roadside motel. Clean, friendly staff, good location. Restaurant not a focal point but good choices not far away. Not overly walkable to other spots except very walkable to beach front.

If you get a semi noisy group in room near you can be hard. First days were great then a loud family w stomping kids running back and forth changed the dynamic greatly. Not horrible but much less relaxed beach vibe.

I spent week sleeping in to the sound of the ocean and enjoyed it.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Kelly

Great location with walkable beach access. The rooms are old and outdated. The carpet floors were so soiled I didn’t want to take my shoes off, the cabinet to the refrigerator wouldn’t close, no AC and the toilet ran the entire night because the water bowl wouldn’t fill up all the way.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Bruce

Rooms were clean. Staff was always courteous and responsive. Excellent albeit expensive (It is located in California!).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Danny

Everything good

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Tiffany

The meals, location, and staff were great. Cleam rooms and the staff were very nice.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Carol

I was traveling solo, felt safe. Lots of cool areas nearby. Enjoyed the stay

Self

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

Cindy

The furniture is very old and dirty. Carpet was filthy. Wasn’t sure if shower was clean because so many black marks on shower floor. Wallpaper peeling. No air conditioner, had to sleep with sliding glass door open because room so hot.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Joshua

No AC for the hot days but there is a fan to blow around the hot air and no microwave. Not exactly what I was expecting for my honeymoon but wonderful location.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Britney

Great place to stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Paul

My only negative of the entire stay is that the restaurant prices are high for what you get.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Dorothy

This was a lovely, quiet stay for my daughter and I which is just what we needed. The ocean is right across the street, restaurant on site, laundry service available, and a little store as well. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The seating area around the pool is well maintained and surrounded by lawn. Beautiful grounds and good parking. We will definitely be back.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Robert

Overall it’s was a nice stay and wasn’t bad at all it was clean and good food

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Patricia

The grounds were neat and attractive, the room was clean and the beds quite comfortable. I wish that there would have been a microwave, but looking back at the listing, it wasn’t specified that there was one so I should not have expected it. Asking at the front desk, they said that there was one at the little shop that we could use which was nice.
My biggest complaint was the height of the toilet. It was as if it was built for elementary school children, in fact that the only place I’ve seen them this low! I’ve had several knee replacements and found it difficult to get up and down. Hand rails might have helped. I had specified when making the booking that I am disabled, so I don’t know if they have other rooms with bathrooms that serve the elderly or disabled better or not. Other than this, our stay was quite satisfactory.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

Alia

Slightly below average stay I'd say, but was fine for one night and for the cost. The room was clean but in dire need of a renovation. Staff were excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Gabriel

Yes

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Stephanie

Staff was so friendly. Loved my room and it was so relaxing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Nancy

Ocean was visible from the balcony. Nice clean room. Staff was friendly and no problems with the dogs. Attached restaurant was spendy but great food.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Jacquelyn

Great stay. Near restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Sandra

Easy check in. Clean and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Reginald

Everything was fine...the room did have a steong musty odor.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Delia

We loved our stay and the staff was so friendly and helpful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Jordan

The room was okay, but the staff was what made the experience for me. Front desk pablo was outstanding caring and made sure my needs were met he even went out of his way to make sure i had what i needed.

The room waking up to the perfect sounds of the ocean and breeze really amade this teip one to remeber

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Liliana

People in the roll above us were stomping around from 4:30 AM to 8 AM. We did not sleep well at all.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Charlene

Room was nice and the view was wonderful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Raul

Luis and staff were very hospitable.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2026

Shidfar

Fairly basic. Can see beach in distance (couple blocks away) if you squint. Very dated bathroom, rusty sink.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Peter

The place is in serious need of updating

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

phyllis

The staff are all very friendly
The room was comfortable and had a great view of the ocean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

michael

Excellent breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

michael

Great stuff excellent food

4/10

Poor

22 Jan 2026

Brenda

It was OK but an older hotel. The photos posted on the web site are misleading - for example the workout room is a tiny gray box and does not look over the ocean as shown online.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Colleen

Husband and I decided on a last minute overnight getaway. This was a delightful place to stay. Wonderful staff, very friendly. We watched the 49er game in the bar restaurant. Food was wonderful, service was great. We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our room. Rooms are a bit dated but still very clean. Pillows were kind of small, but the bed was comfy and clean. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Joy

What a fantastic and wonderful team! Good food, great bar, awesome staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Shengjun

I am very satisfied with the timely handling and resolution of the issue by the front desk staff.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

ROSE

I was assigned Room 131...the WORST. The overwhelming mildew/musty smell was atrocious. Had to open doors and windows until bedtime for some relief ... making the room cold with no real heating options.
Additionally, people going up n down stairs next to room all night was VERY loud.
I was told no other rooms were available...\"we are very busy\"... was going to book 3 nights, sooooo glad I did not. Went to another hotel for 3rd night...much better ending to my visit.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Brian

The room smelled and was very run down.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Sara

Great staff and view was amazing

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Marcela

Hotel is what you can expect from a 2 start ratings. Basic bed & bath with parking. Bed was very saggy & bedding you can see throughout. Not very clean either. Its convenient because of the location- close to several attractions in the area. We had stayed in other hotel nearby with about same rates & there's much difference. Selected this one because of the ratings (misleading).
There's a restaurant on site but didn't go, therefore cannot give an opinion

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

James

No ac in room, but temp dropped once sun went down. Perfect for sunsets.

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Elisabeth

Happy hour was fun and good deals on drinks. The food and service was fine but on the expensive side for an older place showing it's age. We did love the free EV charging so kudos to them for providing that!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Karen

It was a nice place to stay and the proximity to the beach was a great perk!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Amy

Overall good