Name: El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa
Address: Moonstone Beach Drive, 5620, Cambria, 93428, US

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Rebecca

The location was perfect to walk into town and down to the beach

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Kirkman

Location good, and clean.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Raghu

It was in a quiet location. Property was in an ok condition, rooms were average.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Jiexin

Clean room, nice staff, and convenient parking

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Jason

Walkable to downtown

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Brian

The original room we had the a/c was not working. The room was hotter than ot was outside. It took a few hours for them to get us into a new room, but after that the stay was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Felice

The decor is dated and there is a very faint scent of cigarette smoke from decades before, however everything is impeccably clean. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, location is near the moonstone beach boardwalk, and there's a tap for the house beer and wine - which is a super cute amenity. There is a Tesla charger on site. Wellness center is small, but again very clean. Rooms are comfortable, generously sized. The mini fridge isn't cool enough to confidently keep milk from spoiling. That said, the price, cleanliness, and convenience, it's a very nice hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Sabrina

Cable didn’t work, fireplace didn’t work, night staff (young male) not helpful.

Continental breakfast had absolutely no healthy choices. All junk food

Location OK. Room OK.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Michael

Great location with great parking and friendly staff. Family loved the short and easy walk to beach as well.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Lynn

Quiet rooms, extremely comfortable beds.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Claire Joy

Quiet. Clean. Ample Parking.
Walking distance to Moonstone Beach Boardwalk
Friendly & helpful staff

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Magdalena

The room was clean, but the noise from the tubs was too loud. Two of the rooms used the tubs very early in the morning and I woke up restless. Check-in is at 4:00pm, and check-out is at 11:00 am. Basically, you just spend the afternoon there. Expensive for just an afternoon. I didn’t see a pool in the property. There is a coffee maker and sturbusks coffee but there was no bottle water. So, no coffee for us.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

Alexandra

⭐⭐⭐☆☆

We recently stayed at El Colibri Hotel & Spa and overall had a pleasant experience. The hotel is in a great location, is nice and quiet, and the property itself is charming. We also appreciated that bikes are available for guests to use, although there is an additional rental fee.

That said, there are a few areas where the hotel could improve. The spa area was not well stocked during our stay. There were no paper towels available, and physical towels were also missing, which made the experience feel less maintained than expected.

Another disappointment was the breakfast offering. The hotel advertises breakfast, but the options were extremely limited—primarily a bagel and a small cereal/oatmeal-type option. There was no fresh fruit, juice, or other typical breakfast items. Calling it a complimentary breakfast feels a bit misleading based on what was actually available.

Additionally, there were no cold bottled waters available for purchase downstairs, which would have been a nice convenience for guests.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay and found the hotel comfortable, peaceful, and conveniently located. With a little more attention to guest amenities and breakfast offerings, the experience could be significantly improved.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Monet

The outdoor Jacuzzi and steam rooms were great! Rooms, especially showers, were well maintained and comfortable.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Yan

Not very good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Edward

Right on Hwy 1 with quick access to Big Sur and very close to Cambria, Hearst Castle, and San Simeon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Juan

I had an amazing stay at El Colibri Hotel and Spa this weekend and couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience. Check-in was quick and the front desk team were genuinely friendly.

The room itself was spotless, cozy, and quiet. Beds were super comfortable, and the shower had great water pressure. I loved the little details: fresh coffee in the morning, blackout curtains that actually worked, and USB ports right by the nightstand.

The Nest Spa experience itself is a standout. I booked the 90-minute The Nest Signature Massage and my therapist, Linden, was incredible. She checked in about pressure, focused on my problem areas, and I left feeling like someone finally unkinked three years of bad posture.

Breakfast was a nice surprise too. The location made it easy to walk to the nearby beach, restaurants and the downtown area.

Overall, I’d 100% book here again next time I’m in town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Jillian

Very quiet, small hotel, the Jacuzzi tub was outstanding. It was close to the beach and just across the street from town. I hope to visit again soon

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

charles

Just a one night stay. Loved the area. Room was spacious and very quiet. Don’t expect anything but pre packaged muffins, etc for breakfast.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

holly

Room was nice spacious but we were given a view of the parking lot in the first floor

The breakfast was processed food which was all carbs and better if they had just offered coffee

After a full day out at Hearst castle we came back to a room the way we left it. No maid service which the front desk claims we were advised of

No sign in the room and neither my friend nor I heard that disclosed at check in

I left a vm for the Asst Manager when we checked out. That was 4 days ago and no return call nor response to the email sent

Sub par for the cost of the stay

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Liliana

Title: Misleading Pictures and Terrible Experience
Review:
Do not trust the photos on Expedia! The pictures make El Colibri Hotel & Spa look beautiful, but the reality is that the property is old, ugly, and completely unmaintained. We had absolutely no basic amenities in our room—no towels, no toilet paper, and no room service available at all. The experience was so incredibly bad that my parents actually cut their trip short and drove home early instead of staying until Monday. This was a completely awful experience and definitely not what we paid for. Save your money and stay somewhere else.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Brian

A lovely and charming spot on our coastal drive! Fabulous location with the boardwalk right at the edge of the property - and fun having the spa and fireplace in our room.
The staff were all so sweet and accommodating, especially Lisa, she is a gem! So thoughtful, knowledgeable and professional, she was awesome.
If you're driving electric, make sure you have some charge bc the charger can be busy and our charging was a little problematic.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

irene and peter

Extremely clean. No view.
The breakfast was not what we expected. They should state Continental breakfast. No water in room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Elyse

Just beautiful all around!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Tammy

Our room was large, but we found coffee cups and the filters in the ice bucket so I question how the room was cleaned. We didn't have enough towels. It was supposed to be four people two queen beds and we only have three towels also in the spa, there are no towels I had to go downstairs and finding the person at the checkout desk was a hit miss.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

James

We enjoyed our stay through our working days. Great location for quiet work and good environment. Highly recommended to all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Cindy L

This hotel exceeded our expectation for a non-brand; e.g. Marriott, Hilton by the friendly and accommodating staff to all the amenities

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Shirley

Room was clean and spacious. Front desk was super friendly and accommodating. Overall, great stay for a night!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

crystal

I enjoyed my stay and would add this place as one to recommend

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Rita

It's the first time we stayed here and we were delighted with accommodations.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Martha

The hotel was very nice
A short 10 minute walk to the beach

The “breakfast “ was not breakfast. It was packaged pastries, yogurt, oatmeal, coffee and hot chocolate.
The staff does not replenish the items so get in early if you want to eat something

Otherwise, cute little spot.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Mike

Walking distance to the beach and main street of town

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Monica

Very nice property and look forward to staying their again. The beds are very comfortable and had a wonderful night's sleep. I did report that there was a slight musty smell that may have been emanating from the shower drain.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Joshua

Me and my wife had a great time here!! The staff was awesome , shoutout to the front desk guy didn’t get his name but he was there for check in he was great! Everything was clean and just as you see it in the picture

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Jarod

The way the room was set up, the outdoors felt a part of the room, which we loved. Relaxing was easy. The boardwalk access was close by. The grab and go breakfast was quality and convenient.

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Judy

AC was fine... need a curtain to separate the tub from the sleeping area.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2026

Corina

The property description was a stretch. The photos made the property seem nicer than it was. It should not be listed as a hotel and spa. A motel would be a better description. The steam room smelled like rotten milk. The whirlpool spa was a tepid 80 degrees at best. The toilet in the ladies locker room didn’t have a door, only a paper partition. The only saving grace for the property were the staff, they were polite and helpful. 2 out 5 stars overall.

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Erik

Quiet and clean. Not really walking distance to much, but short drive to town and restaurants

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Jose

First timer. Wasn’t sure what to expect. We were NOT disappointed. Our stay for the next three nights was very relaxing and comfortable. From the front desk to the cleaning crew, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Checking in was quick and our room was super clean. Cleaning crew really paid attention to detail.

The room was spacious had enough lighting if you needed it. The fireplace worked as intended and it was easy to operate. We brought an ice chest so we didn’t need the mini fridge. No microwave in the room. Plenty of charging ports by the bed for all your devices. Four USB ports and four outlets was more than enough for us. Shower and tub worked without issues. We didn’t have time to use the hot tub area so I can’t comment on that

There was plenty of parking. You can park underneath or next to the hotel if you choose to. I saw two spots for electric vehicles to recharge.

It’s a five-minute walk on the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk from the hotel to Moonstone Beach. Really close. From hotel to sand within ten minutes. So peaceful!!

Nearby restaurants on Main St. were just a two-minute drive away. Plenty to choose from. Remember, no microwave back in the room.

Hearst Castle is about 8 miles away. Book that in advance.

Hope to have helped and covered enough for your trip. We will definitely head back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Cumby

Yes

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2026

Theresa

Room was out of shampoo and body soap when we arrived. AC was not working so we had to leave the sliding exterior door open at night to cool the place off. Place was not as kept up as shown in photos. Location was ok though. Right next to boardwalk and only a few min drive to restaurants. Staff was pleasant and accommodating when we asked for necessities that weren’t already stocked.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Robbie C

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Susie

Clean room, very helpful staff. A nice short walk to the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

howard

Great location. Comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was very low.

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Vanessa

Very. Thin. Walls. Looks are a bit deceptive with this hotel. Electric fireplace clicked for hours after being turned off. Guest’s dog down the hall barked incessantly. Would’ve asked to switch rooms but staff leaves building at 9pm. Nice faux balcony that appears to be private but random hikers walk by and look in the room.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Andrew

Beautiful room, luxurious bathroom, clean and comfortable, very friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Alan

We enjoyed our stay however when we checked in there were towels etc. for 3 not for 4. Breakfast was minimal and disappointing and coffee not very good. However room was great and we loved the location next to the walkway to the beach. We would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Philip

Steam room and spa was excellent.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Kathy

Clean and spacious room. Breakfast was terrible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Erika

We went to Cambria for the holidays and stayed at the Calibri hotel. It was such a cute hotel. The staff was nice. The complimentary breakfast was good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Kurt

Very clean and nicely decorated room. It was great to hear the ocean waves crashing off in the distance. And we totally loved the Jacuzzi in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Richard

Spa and steam room were so nice and the general vibe was cozy and friendly. The short stroll to the beach and easy access to highway one and local attractions made it a complete package.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2026

Ryan

Great room space.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Irene

Room was nice, large and clean. It looked out over greenery and not the road, which was pleasant, since some of the rooms were overlooking the parking lot. Great location, walking distance to Moonstone Beach and Cambria eateries.

Housekeeping available on 3rd day of stay and by appointment, which we didn't know. The lady at the desk was nice and brought us fresh towels.

No restaurant (except decent grab n go breakfast), basic \"spa\" with steam room and jacuzzi and not many staff people around. El Colibri is nice for a night or two while driving Highway 1 but not for long term stays.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2026

Annette

Room was just fine. Staff was a bit surly and not helpful. Breakfast was a JOKE. They advertise free breakfast that starts at 6:30 am. It was never out before 7:30 am, no yogurt, just plain cereal and milk and yucky packaged \"pastries\".

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Aaron David

The room is clean and bed is comfortable, the staffs are helpful and accommodating, overall stay is excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

Andrew

H4u

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Kristopher

The room was spotless, and had our room upgraded with no cost, on a sold out weekend. It’s quiet and comfortable no frills type of stay.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2026

Toby

The front desk staff were very friendly but it's been impossible to get anyone to call us back through their phone system after check-out for lost property.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Deborah

The hotel was in a very central location, and while the amenities weren't quite what we are accustomed to, the staff was wonderful, and we would stay again just because they made us feel like family.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Priscilla

Absolutely stunning and beautiful location

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Susanne

Large room

4/10

Poor

01 Jan 2026

Karen

This hotel is loud! I heard a loud television from the room above me for hours - until after midnight , said something to the front desk before the attendant left at 9pm and nothing changed. I could also hear everything with the laminate flooring, footsteps, people talking, etc. bathrooms outdated and a weird tub in the middle of the room with no privacy. It was clean but an intense smell of artificial cleaning supplies and scent.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

Patricia

Unfortunately i would not be able to provide a stellar review because 1. The heater was not working properly , 2. Water pressure of the shower was weak and hot water was lukewarm , 3. The grab and go breakfast options were limited in options and quantities ( It seemed that ownership is very frugal and not service oriented) ; gear toward business instead of family, 4. Weekend staff were not friendly and helpful. We asked for hot water at 7 pm ( they said coffee and hot water available until 9 pm) and they said they run out and did not offer / make effort to brew more, 5 Housekeeping staff only took out the trash and add towels He did sweep or make the beds. I don't think the price reflect the services provided. I don't understand how the hotel has high ratings in Yelp and Expedia.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Kenneth

Clean, well maintained, fast internet, and close to everything.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Dec 2025

Christopher

Room was fine just a little dated, nice touch with the whirpool bath though.
Standard coffee machine, view was better than the front bit nothing special.
Nice bathroom, quiet corridors.
Spa was very limited but functional.
Great spot for long distance drivers, not a place for a romantic weekend away.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Ramona

The location is perfect, the accommodations are very nice, and the staff is very friendly

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Chriss

Our stay was for one night. I would stay here again. The amenities were great, like the steam room and jacuzzi. We checked in on a Sunday, and both areas were empty and extra nice to use privately. I was surprised by the breakfast, I was expecting a little more, but we ended up getting full with bagels and the hard boiled eggs they had. There was tea and coffee as well, although the hot water ran out twice during our stay, so we just asked the staff for more and they were SUPER friendly and replenished the tea area. They also had some packaged sweet bread. The parking is underground and there is an elevator which makes it super convenient. The room was nice and clean, bed comfortable, and enough towels provided in room. I look forward to booking again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Vittoria

Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Lisa

Clean rooms, friendly staff. Would stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Liset

Perfect hotel. We loved this hotel! Very comfortable and amazing bed. We enjoyed our stay here.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

Gary

Fireplace was great. Room was very nice and cozy ! The only small complain was the wifi wasn't good, maybe because we were in a corner room. There were no closet or ironing board. Iron was there. At the front desk area the wifi was good.
Other than that the stay was awesome !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Julie

We had an amazing stay! Lisa helped us get checked in to our room. She was so fantastic in making sure we had the best room for my disabled sister. She took the time from her busy schedule to personally show me the room first to make sure it would work for her. The room itself was outstanding! So clean, spacious and beautifully maintained. The location of the hotel is perfectly located. You can either walk to the downtown or the beach or drive 1 minute to either one. Parking is a breeze here. Their underground garage was very easy to access and is included in your room rate. I would stay here again!

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2025

Rejane

Window had a broken curtain that could kot be lifted up

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Dec 2025

Karen

Was checked into a lower level room with a view of the parking lot. We had to keep the curtains drawn so people couldn’t look in. It made the room dark and unappealing. I asked if we could be switched and the lady at the desk was unapologetic,nor offering to find a way to make our stay better. She said it was full up and had no way to change the room because that’s not something she does. She was surprisingly indifferent to the fact that we’d spent a lot of money for what was supposed to be a pleasant stay. By the way, if you offer “continental” breakfast during certain hours we expect the food to last. There is no excuse especially when all that is provided are prepackaged items. We are in Cambria a couple times a year and it’ll be our last stay at this “boutique” hotel. Don’t expect upscale charm as the website states.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Rosa

Quaint and cozy hotel with a great location. Nice and clean. The deluxe room with fireplace and jacuzzi was very nice. Would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Ann

The most disappointing offer was the \"breakfast.\"

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Raluca

The hotel was nice, the room spacious and clean, everything was great. Just don’t count on the included breakfast. The choices were some prepackaged pastries and instant cereal cups.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

TIMOTHY

Friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Aimee

Everything was great EXCEPT the continental breakfast was very sad...lots of room for improvement there.

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Tom

Good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Lisa

I didn’t use fireplace or air conditioning

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Peggy

Nice room (102) with more than everything we needed.
Friendly staff. Very light continental breakfast.
Dinner at Robins was exquisite! Close by and beyond our expectations.
I would stay here again and definitely go to Robins.

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Dylan

Breakfast selection was poor. Everything was carbs, calories, and fat. Where is the protein?!

Room was nice but shower was lacking in water pressure.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Mary

Our room was spotless and very nicely appointed. The tall ceilings and beautiful window coverings made it feel gracious and luxurious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Sylvia

The room was great fireplace and all and the staff was wonderful very accommodating to gorgeous surroundings

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Nicole

Manager was absolutely lovely, atmosphere is beyond clean and relaxing, amenities even down to the soaps were very enjoyable. I had the deluxe king bed with jacuzzi bathtub and it helped me with the reset I needed.

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Paulo

No disturb sign and room wasn’t vacuum. Other than that was agreat stay. A small suggestion just keep a small bell for the front desk just in case no one is there to attend to guests.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Brian

Fireplace was amazing, jacuzzi tub was amazing, stand/sit shower was a nice touch, very clean and fresh smelling, forest view helped with fresh air. Staff was very nice. Location was prime with easy access to beach and local businesses. We will be back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Kelly

Beautiful location & rooms, just wish I had requested a room facing away from the front entrance. It was noisy with very little privacy as people and car’s continuously pass by.
Very kind staff, welcoming & friendly!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

Room was clean no soap at sink in bathroom no services available as only one massage therapist works there no other “spa” treatments available. No towels at the hot tub. Plumbing poor. Help at the front desk not very helpful

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Pamela

Great location and easy access. Loved it!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

robin

The room really needed more lighting. There is no overhead lighting at all and could use a freestanding lamp in the corner at night. The main room is very dark.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2025

DAVID

Bed was hard as a rock with a heavy, plastic like comforter.

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Anika

Great stay overall. I wish they had better breakfast options but the room was clean and spacious, staff was helpful and good overall vibes

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Todd

Beautiful large room with nice bathroom! Nice hot tub with very steamy steam room is a welcome free touch to help relax! Beds and pillows were firm but not uncomfortably hard or flat (which seems to be the standard for the West Coast!). Room was fairly quiet, and food in town was only a short drive. Very convenient for a morning tour at Hearst Castle!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Brent

Went for an anniversary stay-cation, and loved it. Beautiful, clean room with a fireplace. Cute boutique hotel with nice helpful staff too. Easy access to Moonstone beach boardwalk. Will definitely be coming back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

shon

Great stay for a great price , Room was immaculate, staff was great and informative. I will definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Lourdes

Wonderful!