Such a cute place. A hotel with probably no more than 30 or 40 rooms. John checked me in and he could not have been nicer. My dog Louas took to him right away. My room was sweet. I had a sofa and it was roomy. The bathtub was left over from an era gone by when hotels had spa tubs. The tub was still there but the jets did not work anymore. My only complaint about the bathroom is that the oilers are too low and the water level in them Is too high for the bowl. Several times I dipped my hand into dirty water trying to get clean. Uhh!! The hotel is centrally located. Very close to Hearst Castle and the town of Cambria where most of the trade located. I would definitely go back again. read more

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Don't be fooled! The online pictures look much nicer than this place actually is. It is not a hotel but is very much giving motel vibes. The property was run down. Aside from the location to Hearst Castle, not much was positive about my stay. I booked the Junior Suite Oceanside expecting a nicer room. Oceanside does not mean ocean view. My view was of an open field. Paint was chipped in several places, furniture was scratched up and the room was old and dingy. Upon entering my room I noticed there were flies in the room! In the bathroom I found ants! I called the front and no offer to switch rooms, they just said they would send someone from the facilities team up to take care of it. No one ever came. I ended up killing the ants myself but the pesky flies evaded my reach. In the morning I woke up to more ants, the flies still buzzing and now a spider too. I called the front again and was told the same thing but no one never came. Other noteworthy things: - My room was in the north building. They prop up both doors in the building 24/7 which is a major safety concern because anyone can just walk in but probably why there are so many bugs. - Breakfast was so basic. The waffle station I was looking forward to was very disappointing. The batter was really watered down and they provided no oil/spray so everything stuck. Needless to say the waffles came out really bad. - There were holes in my towels. - The shower fixture was too small for the holes cut so there were gaping holes - Mold found in the refrigerator - The bed was not comfortable at all. I woke up with major back pain in the morning. - They are not very responsive by phone. I've called several times and they don't pick up. - The guy who works the front desk often disappears. I had to ask a cleaning lady to go grab him from the back when I had questions and when I needed to check out. read more

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NOTE: THIS HOTEL HAS NO AIR CONDITION, CEILING FAN AND TABLE FANS ONLY. We found this hotel listed as a 3 star, just a 5-7 minute drive out of Cambria at a reasonable price. The entrance of the hotel was very promising, but it all came down with the experience that followed. We were standing at the desk for 25 mins, no one came to help us check in. In those 25 mins we kept calling, and we could hear the phone ring, but no one answered. From the same room the receptionist came out after half an hour. He had a foul smell coming from that room, although I dont want to comment on what the smell was. After we were provided the room, the room was dirty, there were soiled towels in the bathroom, bedsheets were soiled, and not replaced. When we mentioned this to the receptionist, he provided a different room on the same floor. The room was facing the parking lot, had ONLY A CEILING FAN, A TABLE FAN, AND NO AIR CONDITIONING. One of the bulbs in the new room was not working either, it was flickering the whole time. The sofa was dirty, and stained, and I didnt feel comfortable using it anyways. The only positive of the room was the pressure of the shower, but the spray modes were not working. Overall a very poor experience. read more

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The location of this hotel is great. Close enough to Hearst castle and Cambria. They offer a good variety of pastries, beverages and fruit for breakfast, and rooms are very well equipped with all necessities. The have plenty of seating in the lobby. Rooms are only equipped with a mini fridge. A microwave is kept in the kitchen area downstairs. I think the only issue I had with the hotel is how dated the carpet is. Could just be my sensitive nose, but I get a bit of a musty scent. It could use a bit of a spruce. But for the price, location and amenities, this place holds up. read more

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The room was Descent. We stayed there for 2 nights while visiting Hearst Castle. The location was why I stayed here. Close to the Castle, right next to a Mexican restaurant and near a Liquor store. Short walk to the Beach as well. My 2 negatives are that it has No safe for valuables and the fridge is sooo small. Staff was great and very helpful, gave recommendations for Restaurants and local places to visit. Respect to the lady who oversees the Continental breakfast area. She stayed on top of everything. read more

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- Excellent customer service: front desk was very friendly and informative. - Nice decor: The lobby was fully decorated for Christmas time. It felt very cozy. There are also lots of books and board games available for use in the lobby! - Quiet Stay: I believe the rooms are soundproofed because we weren't disturbed by any sound from other rooms. - Free Breakfast: although we didn't get to try it because we were busy with....other things lol But I wish we had tried it. It is available 7am-10am! - Free Parking, Coastal Trail behind hotel, beautiful ocean views and surrounding area, Hearst San Simeon State Park just down the road. * We stayed in a Jr. Suite upstairs and loved it! lots of windows for fresh air and nice view, king sized bed, loveseat sofa, fireplace, wifi, large deep tub easily fits two people, standing shower with glass door, room was spacious enough to fit our massage table read more

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False advertising. I paid for a room with an ocean view, the image showed a clear picture of the ocean. There was not only a building blocking the view but the windows were so dirty you couldn't see out of them. Limited plugs. Only two total worked. Dirty carpet. Unimpressed. read more

SERIOUS BED BUG INFESTATION - DO NOT COME Never in my life have I seen this many bed bugs in one room. We were so tired when we arrived at the hotel that we forgot to check for bed bugs - worst mistake of my life. Woke up in the morning and found at least 3 bed bugs on the bed and 5 more crawling on the wall. The bites showed up a day later and they were everywhere - we got bit on the hands, arms, legs, chest, neck, even our face. There were at least 60 bites on my partner's body, so the level of infestation is unthinkable. I now have to throw out all my clothes that I brought to avoid bringing any bed bugs back home with me. This level of bed bug infestation is honestly shocking and an awful negligence on the hotel's part to not catch this issue, which is hard to miss since the bed bugs everywhere, before they put their guests at risk. read more

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We had read some reviews before our trip no true beds were clean no bugs it was cool in our room .The night guy was so nice offering ideas pool was good food ok but still a nice stay read more

The toilet kept making a loud noise every 4 minutes. We asked the front desk multiple times if they could have someone fix it and were told they would fix look into it. There was a very thick layer of dust on the ceiling fan that WE had to clean before we used it. There was lots of dust on the lamp shades as well. The shower curtain was too short and because of that, water would get all over the bathroom floor. Snot on the inside of the shower curtain, the hair piling up in the bath tub drain. The bed was so hard we woke up with back pain every morning. I understand that in California everything is so expensive now, but when I pay $900 for a weekend stay, I expect some basic cleanliness as well as comfort read more

Can it get better, sure. Spent two nights here and wasn't disappointed. For the price, it's far and away the best in the area especially for what you get. Large rooms, amazing views from the second floor, clean. Where is the parking was a bit better but that's because they were doing some construction updates on the building. Sure, I would return in a pinch. read more

Been coming here since 2020. Always a great stay, always great service, and very hospitable staff. John always treats us as if we are family. The only place we stay when coming to Cambria/San Simeon, and conveniently located right next to our favorite beach (William Randolph Hearst State Beach)! read more

We had a nice stay and the sheets were so crisp and clean. Thank you for being so accommodating to our needs. I would stay there again. Breakfast that was offered was very nice too. read more

Our room smelled terrible... like mold or mildew... the ceiling had water stains that were grey. The smell would not go away, we understood the recent rain but i feel that people should not be staying in these rooms with these rancid smells. The couch was beyond disgusting... it was a brown couch that's turned blackish from being so old and over used... the carpet flooring is sooo worn out and flat that you can feel every bump underneath the carpet...the carpet was so dirty and turning blackish as well. The only reason i'm applying 1 star is because the staff was kind and friendly, as well as the breakfast being decent. Additionally, the online photos are NOTHING like how the hotel is in person. Definitely wish we stayed at the Cavalier next door. read more

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Real nice hotel. Really great bed, clean sheets bed and breakfast was amazing!! I would definitely stay again!! read more

The outside doesn't look nice but inside isn't bad at all. It's nice and cute. I paid $255 for 1 night but it's also a holiday weekend. This hotel is more of a 3 star hotel. Maybe a bit dated but it's great for a 1 night stay. Stayed here for 1 night before heading to Hearst Castle the next morning. Staff were super friendly and went above and beyond. We asked if they had a hex tool. They didn't and could've just left it at that but staff said he would call another hotel I believe under the same ownership which he didn't have to do. Minutes later we got a call & was informed it would be here in 5mins. Awesome service! Thank you SO much! I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in town. Breakfast isn't fancy or anything just continental but it's still something. Coffee, cereal, bagels, toast, yogurt, milk, juice, waffle maker, hard boiled egg, oatmeal, little muffins, hot water, decaf coffee, teas, apple and bananas. read more

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We have been coming to this hotel for many years and always enjoy our stay. The rooms are large and we always get an ocean view to watch the sun melt into the sea. The staff is always very helpful and the continental breakfast is plentiful with waffles to cook, hardboiled eggs, cereals, bagels, muffins, fruit, plenty to start the day! read more

Hour family went to visit Hearst Castle , San Simeon , which was amazing on the way we stayed in Morgan hotel , the best choice I made. My stay at Hotel Morgan in San Simeon was fantastic--every team member greeted us with genuine warmth and went out of their way to help, and our room was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully maintained. It felt like a true home away from home! Not mentioned the price was unbelievable great. I definitely suggest everyone read more

Stayed here for one night and were able to bring our dogs along with us. They were so excited about their first hotel stay! Key access needed to enter the building. There are 2 different buildings and a restaurant in between the two. Overall a good experience, not far from elephant seal view point in San Simeon and not far from Cambria. Vending machines in both buildings were not operating during our stay. read more

Small stuffy room and uncomfortable bed. No where to walk safely. No views. The concierge was polite and helpful read more

It could've been better. The Morgan is not the worst place I have stayed at but it's nowhere near mid tier hotels. This is below average hotel. At almost $300/night and we stayed 2 nights, its not what you would expect for $600 plus tax. Luckily, I used miles to stay here and ended up 2 nights free to visit San Simeon and the surrounding areas. I had booked a "standard room" and usually request 1 king bed but ended up with 2 queen beds. Whatever, I use the extra bed for luggage and storage anyways. We checked in pretty late around 1030PM at night. Little did I know, there are 2 buildings on this property. Building 1 is the main building you check in at. Building 2 is past the Mexican restaurant (they used to own it but sold it). We stayed on the 2nd floor in building 2 room 416. The property is old and in need of a face lift to make it modern. You are hit with a strong smell of Pine sol or cleaning agent the whole time in your room. Comes with a small restroom, a tiny TV and a sitting area. Bed was sunken in. Pillows were flat. Cheap linens. Bedsheets moves and starts unraveling off the bed. Overall, you can tell everything is dated and you feel like you're in an old motel. There is free breakfast that includes water down OJ and apple juice, apples, cereal and pastries. I have stayed in cheaper, nicer and modern hotels with free hot breakfast. The location is everything and close to all the sites including Hearst Castle, Elephant Seal Point, the beach, Restaurants, State Parks, etc. You can not beat the location. read more

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Easy to locate, beautiful/peaceful location and efficient check-in process. My request to be placed on the second level (less noise) was accommodated. Very clean room and well-stocked. The needs improvement were their breakfast quality - bad coffee and boiled eggs were old. read more

Very cute hotel in San Simeon with extremely friendly staff. Definitely recommend this for your stay

Huge room, We spent one day since we just exploring san simeon. Very chill place. next to the beach. Cleanliness: 8 out of 10 Service:8 out of 10 Breakfast: 9 out 10 ( Plenty of selection for a typical continental breakfast) Overall 8 of 10 rating for us. read more

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The whole family really enjoyed staying here this past summer. The room was large enough for the kids and our dog (labrador) too. (Yes; this hotel is pet friendly!) There is an outdoor area for the dogs to use the restroom too, which is also quite serene. We have been avid Pismo Beach enthusiasts, until we found this gem. We loved Pismo, but it was getting so expensive to get a hotel room that we decided to try something new and I'm glad we did. The rooms were a good size and comfortable for our family over the course of several days. They have large bay windows which, if I recall correctly, had a partial ocean view when it wasn't overcast. You can walk around the corner and be on a quiet, interesting beach. It's quite interesting because there is a large rock you can walk onto that leads into the waves and you can explore a rockier terrain if you keep going down the shore. It's beautiful. This beach is fairly overcast from my experience, but if you are looking for a beach with more sunshine, you can jump in the car for a sunnier beach ten minutes away near Cambria. The kids and dog ran wild at the beaches we visited. It was refreshing to find a place that everyone in the family really enjoyed. The Coastal Discovery Center is right next to this hotel. They had a great breakfast at this hotel, which overlooked the pool area. The staff there was always friendly and always cleaning! To top it off, the prices here are really competitive. Needless to say, we can't wait to go back this summer! read more

So when I booked this hotel on Priceline, it said it was pretty decent. The pictures looked good but when I got there, it was horrible. The room was kind of nasty. The windows were dirty. The view was horrible. The service of the hotel was good. We asked pillows. They gave us extra pillows. We asked for an extra blanket. They gave it to us no questions they brought up quickly, but the hotel is old rundown, and needs a lot of work as you can tell from the pictures it's just Needs a rehab when I come and stay here again no, I would not stay here again unless they remodel the whole hotel and made it a little bit better and nicer and more appealing. read more

The Morgan - All their screens in the hotel in our room were broken, letting in flies and dust and debris - Hotels Near Me - San Simeon, California

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I think The Morgan Hotel is a 3-star hotel. It is perhaps a slightly aging celebrity, but the rooms are comfortably outfitted, the atmosphere is super pleasant, they have a heated pool even in winter, there is apparently accommodation for pet boarding while there, and the service is excellent. I give a particular nod to the night desk man, who provided outstanding service to myself and clearly to other patrons. Visit The Morgan for an economical, comfortable stay at a location where you can feel at home. read more

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This hotel is by far the nicest on the strip of motels in this area. Keep that in mind if you're looking for a place to crash on your way to the Hearst Castle. When we checked into the hotel there was a child having a temper tantrum. It was clear that it was an employee's daughter. Fine. We were told that breakfast was complimentary in the lobby and that we were in the adjacent building. There are two physical buildings and there is a Mexican restaurant in the middle. We excited the first building and walked into the second building and it was super warm. We were happy because it was a cold night. As we walked into our hotel room, the room was the same temperature and there was no thermostat. Weird. We had an electric fireplace in the room and couldn't use it because it was so warm in our room. Both my friend and I are from Hawaii so we love a toasty temperature but it was uncomfortable and where was the heat coming from? The smell of this hotel is the other thing I couldn't get over. It smelled like pine sol was dumped everywhere and overall was disgusting. We opened our windows to let fresh air in and slept with them open all night. The beds are not comfortable, you can feel the coils from the mattress. The bed linen is cheap and so are the pillows. Breakfast consisted of three cereals, fake juice, pastry, bread, hard boiled eggs and yogurt. The eating area is very small and good luck finding a table. The same child from the night before was wandering around the area. I forgot my pajamas on the hook inside the bathroom. I was in a rush to check out of this hotel. I sent an inquiry on the hotel website and called- they don't have it. Overall, location, location, location. But I will personally look for an air Bnb the next time I'm in the area. read more

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Great experience, Hospitality and customer service . John was exceptional welcoming us upon checking in. Room was clean and huge. Bed was comfortable and you could sleep with windows open to listen to the beautiful sounds of crashing waves. Loved it, I will definitely be a return customer. And the price was amazing. Great job The Morgan 2 thumbs up read more

The Morgan - View from room, beautiful sounds of the ocean - Hotels Near Me - San Simeon, California

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I really enjoyed my stay at The Morgan. We were in town to see Hearst Castle, and we tend to vacation in the off-season when there are less people around. The Morgan was well outfitted, the room was comfortable, the climate was good, the view was beautiful, the atmosphere of the hotel was very peaceful quiet and pleasant. You don't always find that in a hotel. I would also recommend the staff at the Morgan. The night desk man was excellent, and very courteous and helpful to us. If you are staying in San Simeon and you would like a nice experience, I highly recommend The Morgan. We did have an issue with one of our window blinds, but it was very minor, and they were very prompt in responding to our concern. Just for transparency. read more

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I made a last minute plan to visit San Simeon one Friday morning and this was one of the hotels in the area that was pet friendly and close to the beach. We were given the room on the first floor close to the lobby since we had our pet with us. This was in march (non peak season) so there weren't many guests at the hotel, we kinda had the place to ourselves. Staff was pretty friendly. Morning breakfast is free but pretty basic - cereal, fruits, muffins etc. The room was ok, we just stayed here for a day so not a big deal. It was large and spacious and if you leave the window open you can hear the beach waves in the night. Wifi was strong and worked all throughout my stay. There is also a Mexican restaurant next door which was convenient. read more

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I have called and emailed and called and emailed and it took a great deal of effort on my part to get them to correct an overcharge they made for my stay. Luckily, they ended up returning the deposit to me but were rude and useless the whole time. Not worth the headache, such terrible customer service. read more

I am towards end of a coastal road trip that began in Santa Barbara. Last night I stayed at The Morgan. There's not been a soul that has been rude or off-putting at any hotel so far, but here, the staff is exceptionally nice and helpful. I was considering staying another night this morning because of the beaches and after the front desk woman (same as yesterday) accommodated me on trying to approximate an iced vanilla coffee from a cup of brewed drip. It is not a 5 star hotel but it is 5 star service and my room was a bargain comparatively. It was comfortable, roomy, and I slept great. read more

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I regretted booking this this hotel the moment I opened the door into the lobby. There is so much wrong with this place. The filthy carpets, the mildew smell of the rooms, the broken shower head, the dirty couch in the "deluxe" king room, the sheets with red stains on them, the paper thin windows/walls, the limited parking, the room door that wouldn't close all of the way. DO NOT STAY here. It is the worst hotel that I have ever had the misfortune of staying in. If you value comfort, cleanliness, and safety, stay somewhere else. read more

We've been staying here for years as the rooms are spacious and the rates are fairly reasonable. This April of '23 our King room was $114 per night on a Sunday-Tuesday stay. It's an older property, but they do a pretty good job keeping it clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast is included: cereal, toast, bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls, yogurt and usually some sort of Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich that can be heated in the microwave. The last couple of times here the coffee has been bad, no flavor brown water. But if that's the worst thing, I'll still come back! read more

This hotel is not beachfront but it is near the gorgeous view and near moonstone Beach. This place is no 5 star luxury hotel however, this place is great, clean room, clean bathroom, good location and i would absolutely stay here again. This hotel is a 7 min drive to Hearst Castle, offered free breakfast (cereal, bagels, waffles, muffins etc.) The customer service was great read more

Very clean and spacious rooms. Service was friendly and efficient. I'd stay here again!

It's okay for the price you pay, although it is a good fur baby friendly, close to Hearst Castle. Just needs some furniture update especially their chairs. read more

Nice & quiet & clean . Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Lots of channels on the television. Great free breakfast. Coffee & tea all day. I have bagels and muffins, cream cheese, jelly, fresh fruit, cold cereal, hot cereal. They have breakfast sandwiches like McDonald's they have microwaves they have toasters they have yogurt they have lots to choose from. read more

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I want to make sure anyone looking knows that this hotel has two buildings. One contains a decent lobby, breakfast area, and pool. The auxiliary building contains two communal microwaves and two chairs. In order to use the pool or breakfast area, be prepared to walk a little ways down the street, past a Mexican food restaurant. Rooms were clean, the hotel is pet friendly. The staff was civil, but not friendly or helpful. read more

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