Name: Comfort Inn Near Hearst Castle - Cambria
Address: 9280 Castillo Dr., San Simeon, 93452, US

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Alanna

There was blood on the door of the bathroom, the front and back doors of our room did not lock! There was blood on my pillow.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

Lisa

The room was fairly clean, the floor was pretty dirty. The hotel just look run down and shabby. The room or decently sized and it was someplace to sleep for the night. The complimentary breakfast was pretty good but the breakfast room is small and crowded. It is fairly close to the beach and Hearst Castle is just down the road. No one was at the desk when we arrived so we had to wait to check in and no one was there when we checked out so I can’t comment on the staff. Overall it was just okay.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Ingrid

Breakfast wasn't the best
Homeless in the breakfast room as well

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Sayeenath

All went well, initially the front desk person gave a wrong room it was not cleaned. We went back and he adjusted and gave second floor key. We said got elder people and can’t climb stairs so he adjusted and found a first floor room. They have a patio too but the graveling there seems to make it not much of interesting but overall it was clean and nicer and we stayed one night.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Dennis

The patio door was broken and had to be fixed. One light bulb was burned out. The exterior stair well was filthy - hadn't been cleaned in weeks. Not my recommendation. No elevator. Stairs from the main parking lot into the building.

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Jing

The towels in the room were not clean, I can see many dirty spots on them, There were hairs left in the bath tub.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Monique

Pretty good and clean would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Good quality and value in a motel…room was very clean, enjoyed the free breakfast, great location for visiting Hearst Castle. Seemed like only one person was working and the front desk often wasn’t manned.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Dick

N/A

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Maira

Nice and clean and friendly people

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Marion

Room was remodeled and nice. Bathrooms not up safety standards. Wash clothes and towels were stained with black substance. Very gross. There was so much bleach left in the face towel that it burned my eyes. No elevators for my 84 year old aunt. We had to ask for another room on bottom floor. No ramp to get her luggage up to the bottom floor main entrance. Building structure needed serious repairs but was patched/painted over. Not what was expected from a Comfort Inn. I did enjoy the breakfast set up the following morning.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Richard

Nice place

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

hui

This house is in a very important location on Route 1. The service at the front desk was good and the breakfast was good. The room was clean. Overall a very good hotel.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

David

The breakfast was good and the staff were very helpful. However the ice machine didn’t work and our bathtub was fairly dirty. I would recommend staying here.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Ben

Nothing much to talk about. Everything was just ok. No elevator to second floor so dragging the luggage upstairs was a drag. Breakfast not as great as I thought it could be.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

ana

We had a good experience- comfortable, clean, staff are friendly, breakfast was good. Everything good for the price.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Amber

The motel was a good location. 5 mins away from Hearst Castle. It looked like it was semi remodeled recently but it was cheaply done as you could see holes/patches. The bed was moderately comfortable not to firm but not as soft as I personally prefer. Bathroom cramped and they didnt have body wash only tiny soap bars that broke apart easily. No one answers the phone so the 3 things I needed help with I had to go out my room and go get myself, was not happy about that. Never got the room cleaned they just skipped it for some reason. Continental breakfast was toast, juice and yogurt. It did the job for what we needed it for but I may try another inn next time I am in the area. Not ADA friendly, there are stairs to go into the building.

Family

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Doron

Comfy bed. But: Half cleaned room (dirty tub, trash), no towels, parking lot vibes, poor breakfast, undrinkable coffee

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Chiou-Hung

We passed by for one-night stay driving from SoCal to NorCal along highway 1. First got checked into a room with an unlockable patio door and a phone with not a cable connected to it, then asked for a different room which then turned out ok.

Front desk and rooms are in different buildings, quite inconvenient having to walk rather long back and forth when you got issues and no connected phone to reach the front desk.

No elevator to 2nd floor, no ramp to the building, so better not have heavy luggages. The property doesn't look updated either.

Hot breakfast is fine, typical.

For a one-night stay just passing by, we suppose overall it's ok, but being charged more than $200 a night we'd expect a bit more

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Rachel

Staff definitely needs to clean more thoroughly our room and “Balcony” needed a deep clean! Boogers on walls and hairs on “clean” towels. Balcony chair was beyond covered in bird droppings

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

John

The property seemed to be a little run down. The room was clean but the rest was a little less clean. I looked at the breakfast and passed it up. Not much variety and I wasn't impressed. I drive a Tesla and they do have a level 2 charger which I made use of. It also looked a bit worn, but it worked and got a full charge. I would stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Needs a little more attention to cleaning the floors and vacuuming.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Guni

The first room we were supposed to be in was not cleaned and the bed was not made.
The second room was okay except for food left in the fridge and there were empty ramen containers on the balcony. The room was clean and had the necessary amenities. There were no tissues and the kcups and sugar/creamer/stir stick packages were open and had missing components.
The breakfast was good and the staff was friendly.
It seemed the hotel was redone but never finished.
We had a big gap at the bottom of our door and had to use a towel to make up for the gap.. Would I return to the hotel maybe only if there was no other vacancy.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Yolanda

I don’t have time I don’t have time I don’t have have

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Tina

The entire property inside and outside was quite dirty. As I was checking in another customer entered the lobby and reported the room she was checking into was \"filthy\" her words. The breakfast tables were covered with dried gunk and the hallways hadn't been vaccumed in a few days. In our room, the blankets were yellowed and tub needed to be scrubbed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

When we arrived, the room smelled clean and the bed linens were soft and it smelled good. Everything was clean. Breakfast was so good too! I recommend this place 💓

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Jean

Was clean

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Audrey

Check in was fast and easy, staff was kind and room was HUGE and clean!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Rayna

Good place for a cheap stay when visiting Hearst Castle. Don’t expect much in the way of amenities. The rooms are older, not fully painted, holes in the walls in the hallways, missing base boards & such. Not what I was expecting from a hotel that had higher ratings. It’s a you get what you pay for kind of place. When we checked in, the room we got was not cleaned. We had to go back to the office & we were given another room. This room was clean, but the door deadbolt didn’t work. Little creepy for a mom and kids. The office is across the parking lot & the next day when we got back to our room, the keys wouldn’t work. I had to walk back to the office & no sorry, just new keys. Just don’t have many expectations & you’ll be fine!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Christopher

Grime buildup all over the room from every previous guest. Mold in the shower, unsealed tiles in the room, stairs with missing grip tape, mismatched paint, rusted towel rack, drips onto the dresser drawer handles from the microwave, stains dirty grout in around the tub, peeling wall paint, the worst WIFI ever experienced (couldn’t even open the Expedia app), everything slanted from the headboard to the ceiling lights, and soaps the size of quarters with no wash cloths. room 217.

Breakfast was mediocre. Small tray of sausage patties and egg circles one waffle maker and three tables for 100 guests.

Blackout curtains were advertised, but east facing rooms have shutters that do not block any light. If you are an early riser, these are great, if not be prepared to be fully illuminated at 5:00 AM in the summer.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Dawn

This property was a hidden gem. At first it was like hmmm, then we got in our room and it was beautiful. The kids loved the balcony. Everything was close and the property was peaceful.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Martin

Room was comfortable. Had some trouble figuring out how some things worked. Generally quiet. Breakfast was basic, but edible. Easy in and out.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Asha

Room was spacious and clean . Tv was not working. Breakfast was okay.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Larissa

Good value for the price. The place was quiet and tidy and the breakfast wasn't fancy but at least offered some cooked options (egg, sausage and waffles).

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

STEPHANIE

Beautiful

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

IDA

First of all there are no elevators so you better be travelling light. Second TV was out and lots of

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Maria Theresa

We had a nice stay and highly recommend this hotel. It hits the sweet spot for comfort, convenience, and value. The complimentary breakfast is a definite plus—there was a great variety of hot and cold options, and the coffee was always fresh. The location is ideal, situated in a quiet, safe neighborhood within walking distance to beach and fine dining. Best of all, the rates are incredibly affordable for the quality you get. The staff was friendly and the room was clean. A very good find!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Michael

The facility was very old and could use some updating. It wasn't very clean. It wasn't very people friendly. The bed was great and I slept like a rock. The breakfast was okay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Yiu

Looks like a struggling business. Room has not been maintained well. Lock on screen door is broken. But we were on 2nd floor, so security was not a big issue. Low budget hotel, can't fault them too much.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

STACY

The hotel was nice and quiet, the breakfast was ok, the staff was friendly

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Maria

Room was clean balcony needed some cleaning other than that everything else was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Christopher

Nice place for an overnight stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Robert

Okay, get what you pay for. Convenient to Hurst Castle.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Jessica

Check in process was quick. Room was clean. Property was very quiet. Breakfast was fair. Would recommend staying here!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Tracey

Rooms have had some updates. Bed was comfortable. Room was missing coffee maker, shampoo and conditioner. Breakfast was supposed to open at 7 am but didn’t until 7:15 after knocking on office door.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Mahdi

excellent

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Barbara

Check in was quick and easy. There was a bug in our room but I think it came from the outside patio since there were no other beetles. Very nice location and we enjoyed the room. I was kinda uneasy sleeping in the bed next to the slider because you can see inside from the parking lot. I used a sheet to cover where the slider blinds couldn't. Breakfast was good but i wish there was fresh cereal. I was so happy to have sausage as a eggs!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

MARIA ROSELLE

STAFF COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL. They accomodated us even if we were 3 hours before check in. Breakdast was more than enough. Warm and fresh.
Service dogs welcome and free. Price per night was one of the most reasonable. Would appreciate extra toiletries ie., toothbrush, toothpaste,etc.
We would come back... we recommend this place to anyone. Just don't expect 5 star hotel amenities...
Clean sheets, clean room, nice hot shower...

Pet

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Roberto

They run out of eggs too soon

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Marcy

The room was clean and comfortable, very quiet place. Across the street from the beach. Close to Cambria, Hearst Castle, The breakfast was good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Barry

We were impressed. The best motel we had in 3 weeks of travelling, and a waffle maker at breakfast too. Top job.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Carlos

Easy check in, room clean and nice view

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Brian

Front desk staff was very helpful. Will stay again

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Kiet

The initial room they assigned us had a door leading to the parking lot area that didn't close or lock properly! To accommodate the non-working a/c unit, they offered a portable room heater. The walls were paper thin; you can literally hear the conversations of your neighbors and upstairs neighbor even if they were using their indoor voices. We experienced surround sound snoring from the adjoining rooms coming through the walls. Renovations seems rushed; there were nail strips left behind in our room from a nail gun. The breakfast area was small, cramped, and food was almost gone when we got there even though there was ample time before they stopped serving.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Amber

As soon as you got to the property you know its terrible, the pictures online are wrong. I wasn't in the room more than 30 seconds and felt physically ill. Everything was bad from holes in the walls, dirty bedding, dirty floors. I wanted even set my belongings on any surface at this motel. The smell was something eles. We left immediately and thankfully the person at the front desk didn't even question me asking for a refund immediately.

Spend the extra $25 and stay somewhere else. You aren't doing yourself any favors

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2026

Charles

The in room refrigerator did not work. Multiple holes in walls and water damage in the bathroom. Hot water was inconsistent. Patio was unkempt.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Abu

Breakfast was good.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Diana

The staff were very friendly!

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

LAURA

Clean room but comun areas are not clean (the carpet in the hallway is very dirty).

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Robert

Nobody available at 6:45 am for checkout. Free breakfast was from 8:00-10:00 am. A little earlier would probably be better for most travelers.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Kaiwei

It is an OK position to stay there. The room was clean, but one of the blenders was damaged. The manager was very nice and responsive. He changed us to another room, whose condition is better. However, the microwave and refrigerator didn't work. We just lived with this.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Gaurav

Excellent services.

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Erik

Breakfast was good room was in need of repair holes in walls in 2 spots blinds were broken so people could see in i had to put 2 bath towels over the top so people couldnt see inside. Great location and price if maintained better also 3 wall plugs didnt work i got in late so didnt want to argue for another room so just made it work

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Laurie

Ok breakfast, better than nothing. Coffee was good

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Millagros

Breakfast was great

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2026

Maria

The staff is really friendly. Breakfast is okay. Property is a little out dated and the airconditioning in our room is noisy.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

02 Apr 2026

Lizette

We stayed for 1 night, shower had hair left on the walls, the room had a single serve keurig but no coffee pods, when we first got there the shutter fell off on one side..the breakfast was basic but not terrible…waffle, toast, yogurt cereal, ..beds comfortable, air conditioning worked good! Ok for a quick overnight from driving on way back from road-trip

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Alfa

Frienly staff; clean room; hot bkfast; micro and refrigerator; big room and queen beds ..!!! :)

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Elva

Breakfast is good, but no iron in the room plus not hot water for showering. The rest very good condition and clean and safe.

Family

4/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Juana

The refrigerator was not working, the chair at desk was broken and the faux leather was peeling and ripped. Toilet was very loose at base. No appeal as there was nothing on the wall for decor. You could tell the paint did not match. The plantation shutters were broken and wouldn’t close. Room was next to laundry area and was very loud. Breakfast was disappointing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Daniel

Kind staff & nice area.

4/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Joe

The bed was comfortable but the cleanliness of the room left something to be desired. There was a used washcloth in the tub. One of the towels had what looked like Cheeto finger stains on it. I could visibly see hand prints on the wall and the microwave light would not turn off.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Don

The microwave was broken. The coffee maker didn't work. Half of the lights didn't work. We had to ask twice to get the microwave replaced because we were told they forgot. They offered to put us in a different room and took us to see it. It had less lights than the ones in the room we had. They did replace the coffeemaker after multiple requests.The breakfast waffles were good. We won't be back

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Jeff

Room was clean

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2026

victoria

THE CLEANING LADY WAS OF GREAT HELP ! The surrounding area was pretty bad ! Microwave was broken as was the coffee maker ! I will not come back !!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Amy

The place had a face lift and it shows but still can see some random things like the ceiling fan with no light and makes noise or the light coming in at night from the hallway. Staff was not very helpful on arrival just handed me the key, did not tell me where the room was. seemed to be bothered by having to talk to me. For the price it was fine but would not seek out staying here again. Breakfast was okay but eggs and sausage (while a nice touch) were greasy.

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Brandi

The TV in our room didn’t work, the office said someone was coming to replace the TV 3 times and no one ever did. Our room didn’t have a refrigerator as listed in the amenities, the blinds were taped up to hold them closed.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Mikaila

This is my second time staying here. I enjoy this hotel! However, the water did not stay hot for a long time you’d have to turn it off for a couple mins and turn it back on for it to come back hot. Also took over an hour for towels to get delivered to our room. Minus that it was great!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Joseph

Great value, convenient location & the breakfast was nice

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2026

Roxana

No fresh breakfast
No ocean view

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Katerin

YOU COULD SEE THE OCEAN FROM THE DINING ROOM, BREAKFAST WAS INCLUDED, CLOSE ACCESS, IT WAS THE PERFECT OPTION FOR A ROAD TRIP, I WILL BE STAYING AGAIN!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Jamie

The room was disgusting it had cockroaches I checked out I had to go get a different room the front desk told me multiple times he was gonna call me and never did I went back to the property and he said he was gonna call me and never did and now won’t answer my call I was requesting a refund

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Heriberto

Very comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Tina

The room was clean and big. The beds are super comfy! The person checking in and in charge of the breakfast was friendly and hard working.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Ajay

Clean room and good staff

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2026

HYUNJAE

Good to stay there but not clean

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Hao

Very old room and furniture (both look and smell). Ice machine is old and rusty. Hotel is walking distance to restaurants or else it will get a 2 star review.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Denise

The man working at the front is so friendly and welcoming. The hotel was quiet but the rooms and building could use some better maintenence and cleaning. I wasn't too bothered with it since we weren't in the room that much but it would match the price of the room just by cleaning the rooms better.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

Manuel

Room was ok. Very little hot water though. Breakfast was ok.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Ivonne

When I booked this hotel, the reviews seemed decent for the price. There were older negative reviews, but more recent ones mentioned the hotel had been remodeled, which made me feel more confident.

When I arrived, I tried to check in early, but no one was at the front desk. After about 10 minutes, someone spoke through the Ring camera and said early check-in wasn’t available due to being fully booked the night before. I understood and came back later. The man at the front desk was very nice and helpful, but that was the only time I saw him. I did not see him throughout my day or when I would go into the front desk office.

The hallways and stair areas looked dirty, and the building seemed to need maintenance. The room looked nice at first, but the walls inside were also dirty. The towels had visible stains, and one of the bed sheets had a stain as well, so we removed it. It was late, so we didn’t request replacements.

Overall, the hotel has potential, but it feels poorly maintained and understaffed, which seems like a management issue. It just needs better cleaning and upkeep to match the expectations set by the newer reviews.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

William

The staff was courteous, the room was comfortable and clean, I liked the balcony and view (even if it looked inland and not seaward) and it was located close to where I wanted to be.
The restaurants in the area were a bit pricey (but good), so I appreciated the continental breakfast being substantial enough I didn't have to pay a premium someplace else in the morning. Internet wasn't great; but I don't blame them, it's a tough spot for that. I could get email, but had trouble streaming anything. Next time I'll download something to watch in advance (they have direct tv but I'm spoiled by video on demand streaming services.)
I'll stay there again if the opportunity comes up.

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Daniella

Cockroach on bed at midnight, staff was unhelpful, no refund given as of typing this

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

marybeth

The room was clean and beds comfortable. Breakfast was small but totally adequate.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

MOHAMMAD

Outstanding everything!

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

San

Nice stay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2026

Susan

I had a very nice time. The broom was awesome with the balcony. The only problem was not their problem. It was mine. I have a bad back, but I wanted the upstairs view of the ocean, so I had to walk up the stairs. The breakfast was great. The staff was great. I will definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

02 Feb 2026

Homero

A balcony room was requested but received a bottom floor room. There was black mold in the bathroom around the bathtub. The caulking around the bathtub faucet was all cracked with mold growing around it. The cover on the plastic shower faucet was missing. The shower curtain bar had been moved and the screw holes had not been filled in and mold was in the holes. The toilet backed up and had to move to another room.

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Martin

The room was clean, as well as the bedding and towels. The office staff was friendly and helpful when I asked questions about the local attractions.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Ashley

Clean room perfect location and very comfortable beds will definitely return