The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to San Simeon State Park

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Beach nearby
Garden
Outdoor pool
Hallway
Pet-friendly

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026

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9135 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon Nature Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Oceanside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

San Simeon

At The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from San Simeon State Park and 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Moonstone Beach Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, a television in a common area and a water dispenser. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class San Simeon hotel include Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay and Hearst Castle.

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hearst Castle - 26 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to San Simeon State Park
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star San Simeon hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (72 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (72 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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 not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 25.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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

Hotel Morgan
Hotel Morgan San Simeon
Hotel San Simeon
Morgan Hotel
Morgan Hotel San Simeon
Morgan San Simeon
San Simeon Morgan Hotel
The Morgan Simeon Simeon
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon Hotel
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon San Simeon
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon Hotel San Simeon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle on 18 Jan 2026 start from AU$146.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

Yep, The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

The closest beach to The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle is Moonstone Beach (4.8 km).

Does The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle have a pool?

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors quite like the free continental breakfast here! Offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

No, The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1253 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My TV did not work and I mentioned it to the guy who checked me in and I thought he was going to send someone to fix it but never did so thank goodness I had my iPad. The door to the room wasn’t flush so light was coming in all night. The floor in the bathroom needed additional caulking because when you stepped on it, it would creek and that was annoying. Apparently the hotel is going to be redone and that’s great but it doesn’t do much for me because things need to be fixed and they weren’t so that wasn’t good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Games to play. Pool inside although didn't have a chance to use it.looked nice. Breakfast was good, waffles hard boiled eggs, fresh fruit yogurt bagels and coffee! Close to beach and Elephant Seal visitor center and 7.8 miles from the live view of seals.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, the breakfast should include hot food (eggs at least) and the wifi should be more reliable. Helpful staff and a nice beach within walking distance made the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This may have been the best property for the money in the area but can't be sure of that, it needs some help in some areas. It is very close to Hearst castle so there is that. It was quiet which we liked, staff helpful. The room itself just needed some upgrades that would not cost a lot but which need to be done, We slept well and it did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

linda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Pretty rough condition. Lacking in room security.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisbet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were phenomenal. Room was clean and cozy. I really enjoyed my visit to your property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really pleasant however there were a large group of motorcyclists staying and we were booked into the room next to the car park. If we had been in a different room I would rate as excellent. Area surrounding hotel was beautiful and access to Hearst castle and the seal cove was easy. We wouldn’t recommend the next door Mexican restaurant as overpriced with mediocre quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay. Close to hearst Castle. Quiet area with close access to the Shore. Friendly Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved the room especially the fireplace and bath tub. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No ac, windows open at ground level to parking lot. Not the best experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was lovely. I had a room with a partial ocean view, a fireplace and a king bed and the bedding felt so wonderful and I will absolutely be back here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for a night or 2 with reasonable rates. Interior is a bit dated but everything appeared to be clean and well kept. Great location and very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to visit. Clean and private, nice staff. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stsff was vety friendly. They had continental breakfast, games to play, and books to read.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tao Lam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ketakidevi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a very good experience and the room was spacious, clean but only downside is the breakfast was a bit mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, right on beach, free breakfast, free parking. Wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Han Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet hotel. It's on the small side but looks well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff but really bad matress, bugs in the shower, old sheets, ragged sofas, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025