Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with coffee shop/cafe and fitness centre

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Reception
Reception
Front of property
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
  • Place, Vino + Therapy Studio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunken Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Balcony Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Classic King

  • Sleeps 3

Courtyard Patio King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Balcony King

  • Sleeps 3

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

Courtyard Patio Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Atascadero

At Carlton Hotel you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Atascadero Lake Park and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Charles Paddock Zoo. Highlights at this Tuscan hotel include indoor private hot tubs and free WiFi. .The café, Back Porch Bakery & Cafe, is open for breakfast and lunch. 1001 square feet (93 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Atascadero hotel include Wild Horse Winery and Firestone Walker Brewing.

What's nearby

  • Vino + Therapy Studio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bramble Pie Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Tuscan-style hotel with coffee shop/cafe and fitness centre
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1001 square feet (93 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Carlton Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Tuscan-style Atascadero hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1001 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Carlton Hotel offers 52 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,001 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 13 January 2026 to 1 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Carlton Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Hotel Atascadero

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carlton Hotel?

Carlton Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Carlton Hotel?

Yep, Carlton Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Carlton Hotel?

The closest beach to Carlton Hotel is Morro Strand State Beach (20.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Carlton Hotel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Vino + Therapy Studio is a short 1-minute walk away.

What makes Carlton Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours, plus Hot tubs in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carlton Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Carlton Hotel?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carlton Hotel?

No, Carlton Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is outstanding! They are friendly, accommodating and helpful. We love the Carlton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed but room was lacking table lamps for reading and door on water closet. Parking was also difficult on Friday evening
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Third time staying at The Carlton. Great "Old" hotel with friendly staff located in a great part of Atascadero.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Merin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Going through a renovation. Big rooms with jetted tub and separate shower. Construction started way too early, though and they would not stop the banging when asked twice! This was very frustrating and unacceptable for a weekend visit. If this had not happened they would have received excellent across the board.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. We’re a family with small kids. We definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel with huge rooms. They are under renovation, so you have to go with that. Will be beautiful when done. The only down side is the parking situation. If you get in late, you have to look for parking on the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeVander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Better parking. Older lady with grey hair was mean and rude when me and my girlfriend came to check in on Friday on Oct 17th
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marija

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No drinking options Room clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ice nachines. Paekung was q block away. Clean well decorated room. Great bathroom with jacuzzi tub & shower separate. No balcony & patio had nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Priscilla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction, no body let me know. Toliet broken, door handle from entering was not working
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Kelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come 3.75 hours to stay with the Carlton Hotel. Because visits have been for medical it has been our choice to stay here. There is no better choice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this place less than 1 star, I would. Booked this place in September for a stay this weekend and when I arrived there they tell me they don't have reservations for me. When I show them my receipt with reservation number they proceed to tell me that they overbooked and don't have rooms available due to renovations being conducted where my room was supposed to be. Once again, I booked this place in September and was never notified about a cancellation and was never refunded. They sent me to a holiday inn express like 2 miles away; thank God I paid for the rooms upfront front because it forced them to have Holiday Inn bill them directly. The couple ahead of us who they did the exact same thing to was told that since they elected to pay at the hotel that their card would just not be charged and they could just pay the holiday inn out of pocket instead; problem is when we all booked our rooms a month in advanced. The day of room rates at the new hotel were 200% higher than what we original paid for day of booking...I will never try to stay at this hotel ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loretta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is currently under construction and I was not notified. Everything about the stay ruined the night before my wedding. I can never get that experience back. Those awful memories are part of my wedding story. Including my guests to my wedding who stayed there. The carlton hotel should close down until the construction is done. Water leak, air conditioning not working, and a high pitched fire alarm going off all night every half hour. I got a refund for my stay, however, I'll always wonder what it would have been like if me and my family was well rested for my wedding day. The night was supposed to be a bonding night with me and my children before the special day, instead it was chaos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel. Some renovations are being done but there was no disturbance from it. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were very nice and large. It's being remodeled, but didn't impede our stay. The only negative is the amount of parking spaces they have which is across the street. Other than that, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was freezing, and toilet had not been cleaned. The hotel is under renovation, and we were not informed before booking. Bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had been recently updated and there was an unpleasent oder in the room. Unfortunately the doors tobthe patio were stuck and I couldn't get them open. Additionally, the coffee maker was broken and that is never good to discover in the morning. The good news is that the staff was so nice and helpful, which is the norm at the Carlton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryder

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elicica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025