Location, location, location I love that they bring a basket…read moreof goodies that they call breakfast in the morning. Both days it was a piece of fruit or two and two slices of warm bread one with banana bread and one was maybe a pumpkin bread. You can also get a warm brownie or a warm cookie at night and the first night they gave us a voucher for two free glasses of wine The rooms are very clean. We had a lovely view in room 15.

1. They might overhaul their card key system. We stayed here for 3 nights ( unfortunately) and we…read morehad to have our card keys replaced 4 times to get into our room. What a waste of our precious time. That we were being charged for. 2. Nice big wall mounted tv. Spectrum system. It worked but once You found the guide, You could not select a show to watch. You had to go channel by channel and hope to find it out of many channels. By the way, the remote they gave You wasn't a Spectrum remote? We even went to the office for help. They couldn't make it work. I wasn't here to watch TV of course but When it's dark, breezy and in the 50ies outside a nice sitcom before bed is sometimes nice. 3. This morning we went to get a cup of coffee at 8:05am. Coffee is supposed to be available @ 7am. Not open. 5 other guests were waiting patiently. Could we ask the office? No it wasn't open either. It finally opened at 8:10am. 4. Oh by the way, bring your sunglasses for Your room. The only lighting is spot lights in the ceiling. Nothing you can control from bed side. Were there any dimmers to adjust the lighting down from solar flare to reasonable. Nope. Just the palm of my hand or sunglasses. Again By the way, the Cambria area is awesome with some great wholesome dining experiences. Linn's and Robin's. Wow! We've stayed along Moonstone over the years. Just never @ the Cambria Shores Inn. Guess what? Never again because there are lots of choices along Moonstone. I'd like to rate it a 1 star. But, Mother Nature helped take the feeling of total disappointment away. Every time We strolled down the Moonstone board walk across the street it melted Our disappointment away. For a while. What a beautiful Ocean front.

It's been quite awhile since I've stayed at Moonstone Landing. I was excited to come back and see…read moreif anything has changed. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, just as I remembered. The rooms themselves looked like they had been renovated. The bed was comfy. There was a huge wall in shower and jacuzzi tub. The old school fridge was super cute! Of course, you can't beat the views from the oceanfront balcony room!

Fantastic clean hotel on moonstone beach. We stayed in a king partial view room upstairs, #216. The…read moreroom got fairly hot in January. Rooms on the Sea Chest Oyster Bar restaurant side (which this one was) seem to get more sun, so they are warmer. It cooled down at night, but not enough to use the gas fireplace. We didn't notice any restaurant noise, and we were able to hear the ocean all night, which was lovely. In the morning they serve pastries and muffins and coffee which were all delicious. The bed was very comfortable, and we got a good nights sleep. It's just so wonderful to be directly on moonstone beach where you can walk on the path and see the stunning ocean. There are also stairs taking you down to the beach. The Sea Chest Oyster bar is super popular with people lining up to get in long before it opens. We were able to get in about an hour after we put our name down and the food was delicious. Cash only. There are other restaurants within walking distance and one night we ate in town at the Sow's Ear, which was also delicious. Would happily return to Moonstone Landing!

What a neat place to stay in Cambria. My only regret is booking only one night…read more The room had a retro vibe but was very well maintained and clean. Loved the little pour over coffee pods. Never seen anything like this. In the mornings they bring you a picnic basket with a thermos full of coffee, some pastries and a do it yourself mimosa. The hotel has easy access to the moonstone boardwalk that runs along the bluffs. Easy walk to the boardwalk and to the beach to enjoy the sunset. Need to come back to stay at this place.

booked a fri + wknd getaway to cambria to honor my furbaby's first heavenly anniversary. i just…read moreneeded to unplug and wanted to reminisce all the memories we shared in a peaceful place. cambria was perfect. it was overwhelming picking an inn to stay at, but white water just kept calling my name. booked a deluxe king room online with the inn directly vs third party site. love that they are pet friendly ($100/stay) . white water is gorgeous. the lobby is so chic. love the greenery. check in was smooth. i was assigned to room 21. i believe in signs and this, all this was meant to be. the room was clean and had everything in it, minus food, def stayed in majority of the time. the boardwalk was directly across the way, just had to cross the street and you're there. the ocean views were perfect. loved the breakfast picnic baskets each morning. made our breakfast and we got to enjoy it on our bench outside our room. parking is not a covered lot, it's open spaces and kinda smaller spots, so if you have a truck or larger suv, def will be going over the line. a few ev charging spots. there are plenty of spots to park along moonstone drive. they also do have mini fridges in the room and no microwave. LOVE the Aesop products in the room!!! a few downside during my stay were: the few times i went to the front desk, the "out of office" sign was up each time. i wanted to rent a bike to bike around the town, no one was around to assist. i waited about 10-15m each time. they have a fire pit that was on the entire time. i heard they provide s'more kits, but we were not provided with any. there isnt really any pet relief area on site. also, all units do not have AC, only fans. i had no service while i was there. i literally was on SOS. i actually loved it. don't worry, there is wifi avail! i would def book white water again!

Sadly our stay was short but we LOVED it here. Perfect location, clean rooms, friendly staff. We…read moreshowed up in the evening and were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to our room! The beds and pillows were comfortable and the breakfast burrito and coffee was fantastic. If you're staying here, splurge for the ocean front room. Can't beat falling asleep and waking up to the ocean noise and view! We will be back, thank you!

What a sweet little place! I stopped here after a very long day of driving down the CA coast, and…read morethe desk manager Jill was so very helpful, both on my way down and once I got here. The location is ideal, the bed and amenities incredibly comfy, and the little touches like how they fold the tissues are so sweet. There's even a fireplace! And I found out they have two pet-friendly rooms if you call far enough in advance, so next time I can bring my boy. Staying here felt like a warm hug after a long day! Can't wait to come back.

This is the second time I've stayed at Windrush Inn at the Harbor House, and it continue to exceed…read moremy expectations. Mike is incredibly accommodating, organized, and attentive to every detail. The house is spotless and full stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is absolutely perfect and makes the entire experience even more enjoyable. I truly look forward to coming back again every year.

This "no host" hotel is a gem along Big Sur. The accommodations were clean, stylish, and…read morecomfortable. Made the birthday trip worth the drive. You really need to experience this hidden gem before it's packed all year long!

I usually come up here during Thanksgiving. Never stayed here and I can't wait to come back. These…read morewere great accommodations. The staff very friendly, a really nice room with vaulted ceiling., great coffee. I could actually see the ocean. As usual the restaurants in the area are fantastic as well as the ones a little bit in town.

This property is located on Moonstone Beach, and therefore, has an exceptional location. However,…read morethat is shared with a number of other, similar properties. This property is owned by a company that owns at least four other properties on Moonstone Beach, and shares with them poor customer service. Examples from a recent stay include Wi-Fi that was frequently nonfunctional, and when complaints were made, we were told either that the problem couldn't be fixed, or couldn't be fixed until the next day because no maintenance staff were available. The rooms, lack decor and character, although the bed was very comfortable. When we asked that the waste baskets be emptied at the beginning of the day, we were told that since we did not make that request the night before, it could not be accommodated because of insufficient custodial staff. When I made this request to the manager on duty, she gave me a look as though I had asked her to donate a kidney. We emptied the baskets ourselves. The property has two fire pits, both of which were essentially nonfunctional. Also, the pool was closed. When they ran our credit card on check-in, they actually immediately charged the entire fee for the stay at once. This is an unusual practice, since most similar properties assess the actual charges for the room at checkout. If you were looking for a place to sleep, steps away from the boardwalk on Moonstone Beach, this will fit the bill, but there are a number of better options steps away from this property.

We've been to Cambria many times in the past, but this was our first time staying at Moonstone…read moreCottages. We spent 4 nights in Seascape Cottage, and were SO impressed with the quaint ambiance, comfortable mattress, and close proximity to Moonstone Beach (directly across the road). We left the windows cracked open at night in order to hear the sounds of ocean waves crashing onto the rocks. The breakfasts were amazing, the hosts (located nearby at The Blue Dolphin Inn) were very friendly and accommodating, and the entire experience left us wanting more! We're very much looking forward to our next visit!

Traveling with your best fury child can be challenging. This advertised as a dog friendly…read moreaccommodation and it certainly is. And, the best part, is it is located exactly across the road from the beach. Watching the sunset is amazing from the lawn sitting area. Unfortunately, we had to leave early and was unable to partake of their breakfast basket that everyone raves about. My only suggestion, is that if they can provide an early departure bag for those who are leaving early. We will definitely come back the next time we are in the area.

I very much appreciate this hotel. Because of our pet cat getting suddenly ill, I had to cancel our…read morereservation on the morning we were due to check in, and they were willing to waive the cancellation fee. Looking forward to rebooking our trip with this hotel in the future :)

We had a good experience here for our getaway in Cambria with our husky. The location was ideal for…read morewalking on the dog-friendly Moonstone Beach boardwalk, the rooms were nice, and parking was free. The deep tub was also perfect for a long soak and overall the property and the area were quiet. I was glad that we had a fireplace and air conditioning because we needed both during our April stay. We didn't have breakfast other than coffee, so I can't comment on that. I agree with other reviewers that the hotel doesn't quite fit the upscale image on the website and social media. Customer service was similar to what we encountered from Morro Bay up to Ragged Point: more standoffish than expected, but ultimately helpful. All in all, we would stay here again if we wanted another retreat on the Central Coast.

Our little home away from home. Every year this is our choice for staycation to celebrate my…read morehusband's birthday. It has cute quirks and vibes of bed and breakfast. The staff is super friendly and personable. Check out their complimentary happy hour from 5-7 pm. The drinks are great.

We came by to enjoy a quick one night and two day trip in Cambria a few months back and loved our…read morestay at the Rigdon house. The host Christian was very hospitable and kind throughout our whole stay. He welcomed us upon arrival and showed us the wonderful amenities. The atmosphere is just perfect, and the rooms are spacious with a Victorian charm. The vibe here truly feels so homey and cozy, plus your nestled in the trees and greenery outside. So many nearby shops, restaurants, and markets in walkable distance. Overall my partner and I loved the room/stay and even more the kind and vibrant hospitality. I cannot wait to return soon!

I've been going to Cambria for decades and never knew about this place. It's wonderful! And you can…read morebring your dogs!! The grounds are great and the team there is very responsive & attentive! Lots of great walking paths. It was wonderful to have the room and trails and great lodge, restaurant and bar. Everyone was friendly and provided great service. We'd definitely go back! Only one down side was that we were on a ground level unit and there were 10 people upstairs of us -- 8 were children under 5 y/o -- and it was horrible!

This property was a place my family visited about 10 years ago, and we enjoyed it so much that…read morewe've always hoped to return. Unfortunately, our recent stay was a very different experience. Major mold problem in room 815 Stay: May 1st-3rd, 2026. On the final morning of our stay, we discovered what appeared to be black mold above the shower. Because my parents are immunocompromised, we immediately packed up and left. We reported the issue to the front desk at checkout, and the staff member said he would inform management. As of Monday at 1:26 p.m., we have not received any follow-up. Overall, the property has significantly declined and is in need of major updates. The handrails leading to the building were broken and unstable. The furniture is very outdated, and the beds were extremely firm and uncomfortable compared to what we remembered. Several features required maintenance fireplaces were difficult to operate, our front door would not close properly, and our key cards stopped working after the first day, leaving us with only one functioning key despite following all handling instructions. The restaurant experience was inconsistent. Friday night was excellent, but on Saturday there appeared to be a change in chef and bartender, and the food preparation differed noticeably from the menu (for example, the mushrooms). Service, however, was good on both nights. Due to the serious health concern of discovering mold in our room, the lack of follow-up from management after reporting it, and the overall decline in the property's condition and maintenance, we do not feel comfortable returning. Issues with safety, such as broken handrails and a door that would not properly close, along with inconsistent amenities and service, made this stay far below our expectations. What was once a place we loved and looked forward to revisiting no longer meets a standard we can trust, especially when traveling with vulnerable family members.