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Ocean view room
Gyr N.

Beautiful getaway from San Francisco for Thanksgiving 2024! We're among the lucky few that got the rooms facing the ocean. Surf sounds throughout the day are so soothing. This is the best Cambria can offer.

Rusted chipped hand rail, it was dirty and stained my daughters hands
Neilo A.

We stayed in room #12 on 9/9. We paid $540 for this room for one night which had promised breathtaking views and luxury amenities. We will not be returning nor recommending this resort for the following reasons We attempted to check in around 8, the website stated it was a 24 hour establishment, and the front desk was closed. Our key was in a community box left at the door with no security which was the first concern. When we called the hotel number, a sleepy person answered " hello" giving no indication of a business. When we entered the room, we found a broken fireplace, ants on our pillows, dated and damaged bathroom cabinets and broken privacy blinds. There was a thermostat glued to the wall but no air conditioning! No vent, wall unit, air intake or otherwise indication of a cooling system, there was however a fan in the closet. We did not feel safe opening a window on the first floor facing the road at night in such a secluded area - being we were traveling with a small child. Our "ocean view" room was facing the road, which sported the public parking lot, so essentially anyone could park outside our window for free and obstruct our $500 view. There were no bottles of water in the room, and the complimentary toiletries seemed to have been recycled from the last guest. There was no seal. I have provided photos of all of these statements. The mattress and sheets were uncomfortable, rough as paper and sunken in the middle, and our 4 year old who used the hand rail on the stairs got rust all over her hands due to neglected handrail paint chipping. This is by far the worst room I have ever stayed in! Waste of money and deceptive marketing , exploiting the name of Big Sur!

Big, comfy bed
Daniel C.

We stayed at Little Sur Inn for one night and had a very pleasant stay. Cambria is a nice midway place to stay for an East Bay-L.A. road trip. Its located along Moonstone Beach Drive, which has tons of hotels on one side of the road and a nice wooden walkway facing the ocean and beach access on the opposite side of the road. Overall, a 5-star stay. Pros: * Large, comfy and clean rooms - like a studio apartment * Fast and free wifi * Hardwood floors! * In-room microwave * Electronic fireplace to keep you warm * Next door to Sea Harvest restaurant, an excellent place for oysters Cons: * Continental breakfast is really limited - cold hard-boiled eggs, bread, pastries, cereal, and instant oatmeal.

Breads for breakfast
Angelica A.

Stayed at Little Sur Inn for two nights during our road trip across California. We arrived just before 9pm so we were still able to check-in easily. We got Room 28 which has a partial seaview with a king bed and gas fireplace. The room itself was very clean and cozy while the bed was really comfortable and spacious for two people. The bathroom was well maintained and big too. Breakfast was simple but was nice and will fuel you for the day. Since our room was just across the reception and breakfast area, hubby and I just opted to eat breakfast in our room. They also had ample parking for hotel guests. Moonstone beach is just across the road -- it is beautiful and not crowded. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. The town center is just a few minutes drive from the hotel but note that most restaurants close around 9pm. Honestly, I wish we could have stayed longer and I look forward to coming back in the future.

Blue Dolphin Inn always treats us to a cake when we're celebrating an anniversary or birthday.  Little Sur Inn did nothing for my 65th birth
Kathryn B.

Since 'discovering' Cambria in 1991, my husband and I have visited 25 times. We have stayed at most of the places along Moonstone Beach Drive. This was my 65th birthday celebration, which was clearly stated on my reservation. We've celebrated numerous anniversaries and birthdays while staying at the Blue Dolphin Inn. They ALWAYS treat us to a rich mini-cake and include a "happy anniversary" or "happy birthday" note, along with a thank you for choosing to celebrate with them. Not only did Little Sur Inn not provide a slice of birthday cake, not one person wished me a happy birthday. They aren't doing a good job of maintenance. The screen on the slider kept sticking, then it came off the track a couple of times before finally biting the dust. The patio light bulb was burned out; the lock on the slider is rusted and pitted; and the toilet seat lid was loose. We found it too hot to sleep one night. We got the little desk-top fan down from the closet shelf but it was filthy so back into the closet it went. Most people visit Cambria for 2 or 3 nights. We had booked 5 nights. Because of the pandemic, the room was cleaned before we checked in but Housekeeping would not enter our room again until after we checked out. That being the case, I was surprised to find that the bathroom was stocked with only two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths. More importantly, it was stocked with only two rolls of TP! I went to the Front Office ("FO") and explained to Anonymous Front Desk Woman #2 (Front Office personnel are not permitted to share their first names with hotel guests) that we'll be here five nights; that I myself often use 2 rolls of TP a day; that our room only had two rolls in it. She said, "So you want another roll of toilet paper?" I said, "I go through TWO rolls a day. We'll be here FIVE days." I bit my tongue but wanted to say, "Do I really need to do the math for you?" The toilet paper, btw, is single ply and very rough. The bathroom was also stocked with one small shampoo and one small conditioner. Again, for five nights, that just wasn't enough. We brought friends with us; they stayed at the Fogcatcher Inn. When they ran low on supplies, they simply put on a mask, walked to the Front Office and obtained more. But Little Sur Inn's protocol is that the guest must call the FO before 8:00 PM with a list of what we want; it will be left at our doorstep the following morning. That does work, but it's inefficient. Why not let us into the FO, as long as we are masked? The Front Desk is now surrounded by plexiglass, so why keep guests out? I found the hanger / closet situation annoying. The closet doors are very narrow and the closet itself is not very deep. I guess they must have a real problem with people stealing their hangers, because they have the kind of hangers that can't be stolen. I had a hard time manipulating the hangers, considering how narrow the closet doors, how shallow the closet and the fact that my hands don't work well because of arthritis. If you want a patio and a great ocean view, try room 15. I assume the room above us has an even better view, but my husband and I can't do stairs. Room 15 is noisy, though. I like the hardwood floors rather than carpet. Work table is a nice touch.

Amazing views from the second floor suites. The rooms below are not too bad either, but you can't see the waves crashing on the beach like you can in the upper suites. Watching the sun set is amazing! I highly recommend staying in one of these front rooms only. The maids are very sweet and do a great job cleaning the rooms. The staff seems to change a lot, but I guess that should be expected over the last 20 years that we have been coming here. Moonstone Beach is great for surfers, photographers, young couples, and older couples. Everyone here is friendly and will give you a smile. There is plenty of places to visit or eat in the town and surrounding areas.

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Beautiful property along the coast of cambria. Cutest little beach town I highly recommend it if you want a relaxing beach getaway.

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A small Inn along Moonstone Beach, this place was cute, quaint, relaxing, and a great overall place to stay.

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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.

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