Hotels near Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop in San Luis Obispo County

So after a long day of driving south on Pacific 1, both wifey and I were weary and happy to see the Morgan Hotel sign as we came out of the mountains. When we walked into the lobby, there was nice music playing and we were greeted by friendly staff. The room presents nicely when you walk in hence the nice photos online. Then you start seeing the signs of age. The small fridge was very old and door would not close properly. There is no microwave in the room. There was a table fan provided and it was ok to keep you semi cool during the night. Honestly when driving down the Pacific 1, we found it was a common theme when you are close to the ocean so maybe it's not a thing but we found it very strange not having AC in the room. Pros Easy to get to once you emerge from the mountains. It is in San Simeon which is basically a community of hotels. Free parking Pet friendly Comfortable bed and pillows Our room had a fireplace and super comfy couch. Updated bathroom Very nice pool area and breakfast area Cons Very bad internet. I could not even get my laptop to connect! We were at the end of the hall so that may have been part of the cause. I'm a computer guy so internet is important to me. When I finally did get to connect, the speed was less than 1Mbps. This is barely enough to check your email these days. The room was very empty and could easily handle getting rid of the little round side table and adding a nice coffee table in front of the couch OR adding a desk and chair. The room is large but the space is poorly utilized. The TV and remote are a throwback to the 80's. The remote is so old that the finish was rubbing off the back. No sleep timer on the TV. As others have stated the breakfast is terrible. There is basically yogurt and bagels. Nothing is hot, no eggs, no bacon, no sausage. There is ample room to provide a typical continental breakfast and this is the first hotel we've stayed at on our 12 day highway 1 adventure that provided such a bad breakfast. Even the bare basic Best Western hotels have a superior breakfast experience. Summary If you just staying a night and don't care about internet or breakfast, this was a nice clean, reasonably priced hotel with a comfy bed and pillows and clean bathroom.

Very close to the Hearst Castle, it is very convenient to rest on the way on Highway 1. Going out and crossing the road is the beach. It is very beautiful to watch the sunset. In the evening, the wind is strong and keep warm. The breakfast in the hotel is very rich, the dinner in the restaurant is also delicious, and the children's three chocolate bars are also sent at the time of departure, which is very intimate.

A temporary hotel on the road, a standard American motel, but it is much more cost-effective than other nearby hotels. Breakfast is also free. It is seven kilometers away from the nearest town and there is a big supermarket in the town.

I don’t know if there are few people living in the off-season. I arranged a room with a tail. It seems that no one has lived for a long time. The shower head can’t be opened at all by a lady. The front desk contacted the maintenance worker. The strong workers need to unscrew it hard. The worker said that he couldn’t fix it for me tonight. Let me go to the front desk to coordinate, as a result, the front desk disappeared, the last way is, the worker opens it for me, I will solve the bath problem first, but I will be resigned to the fate of the shower head 😃 Fortunately, there is a male friend who is in the same company, otherwise I will almost listen to the sound of the shower head all night. I contacted Ctrip halfway, and Ctrip also asked me how to contact the front desk. Haha, I didn’t sleep until midnight. The experience was too bad.

Booked for one night with the primary purpose of seeing the elephant seals up the road. i'm wishing we had stayed longer to enjoy more of the amenities, especially the view! pros: the bed was comfortable. the room was clean (apart from two strange stains on the carpet) the pool looked nice and seemed to be heated. the firepits are awesome! the property has access to a great beach. the view from the property is outstanding (saw dolphins but no whales) the staff was welcoming the food in the restaurant was good. no complaints about my fish tacos! parking right in front of our room great wifi signal cons: no view from our room. the heater in our room was buzzing when in use so we had it off and were cold in the room. no extra blankets available in the room.

The Blue Dophin Inn is right across the street from the beach in Cambria. It is a boutique hotel with great beds and clean attractive rooms. Our room included an electric fireplace, robes, and a breakfast delivered to our room. I rated it a 4 and not a 5 because the air-conditioning is limited to an open window and fan. The ocean breeze makes this work much of the year. It is less than 10 minutes from The Hearst Castle and a short walk from a great restaurant. In short a great place to stay as long as it is not too hot.

Moonstone Landing sits along Moonstone Beach drive. Such a beautiful location across the road from the ocean. We stayed in an ocean front king room. Wonderfully comfortable bed ! Room was large with a table we could have breakfast at. Chairs on patio were great for watching the sunset. We originally booked another class room as ocean fronts were all booked. I put a note on reservation to contact me if a room became available. They did contact me and we were able to book that lovely room. This will be our choice of lodging if returning to Cambria. Super friendly, helpful staff ! The only bad thing was having to leave.

Booked an overnight stay directly on website. Hotel had cyber sale on rooms. Free parking in underground garage. Room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Fireplace was on all night. Jetted tub was a plus. Had an issue that was easily taken care of by hotel maintenance. Helpful staff. Location was perfect if you want to relax and enjoy nature and the ocean. Wooded area meets sea cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Bicycles are available. Walking distance to town but suggest parking in town and browse the shops/restaurants. Overall good experience and would stay here again.

Property Location With a stay at Ragged Point Inn and Resort in Ragged Point, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Elephant Seal Rookery and Ragged Point. This hotel is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Hearst Castle and 19.5 mi (31.5 km) from San Simeon State Park. Rooms Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services and a picnic area. Dining Satisfy your appetite with Californian cuisine at Ragged Point Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/café. Business, Other Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Ragged Point? This hotel has 2700 square feet (251 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

The hotel is close to the sea, the courtyard is actually a little open space at the entrance, there are many hotels around, the so-called suite is just a big room, this hotel is not cost-effective, parking is convenient.