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Carlton Hotel

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Reception

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 Historical Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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 - 3 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
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wild Fields Brewhouse - ‬8 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. 655 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

gary

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed/pillows ok. 1st room I was assigned was actually under construction. 2nd room seemed ok, but when I was taking a shower, I looked thru the glass to the jacuzzi tub and saw basically a large wet rag in the bottom of the tub, obviously used…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

donald

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under REMODEL. Our room was in the back. Had trouble getting our luggage to our room because all hallways were full of construction equipment. I booked through Hotels.com and when I checked in I was charged again. Upon check out I asked about the charge and was told it would drop off. The security charge did but the room charge remained. Called the hotel and was told I would be given a refund 3 times but never was. When I asked to speak to the manager and amazingly he was either in a meeting or out. Left 3 messages for him to contact me. Have heard nothing. I would not recommend this hotel. Bad business practice. Spend your money elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Atmosphere and ideal location to fun bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The easy accessibility to Paso Robles and SLO, the affordability - yahoo! Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with charm ,Clean room and friendly staff , lots of great food within walking distance , some renovations going on and didn’t even notice much , no noise , going to be extra nice when completed , room was freshly updated , had courtyard view that was nice ! Will definitely stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly, Rogue River

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The coffee maker didn’t work, the bathtub drain didn’t work. It’s a historical building,sad to see the beautiful oak interior finish carpentry, base boards, chair rail painted green. Good location. Renovations still underway. Green???? What were you thinking? Some designer thought this was a good idea. Fingers crossed that it works out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and nicely decorated. The hot water was not as hot as it should be, could be due to the construction that’s on- going. The hotel lacks any food or drink options currently. I look forward to seeing how the hotel looks after all the remodeling and renovations are complete.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene, Vista

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guido

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

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle, Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking in and greeted by the front desk person, she was very nice and answered all my questions! She said the hotel was undergoing renovations so I didn’t know what to expect! Entered the room and was pleasantly surprised! It was very clean and spacious! The bathroom was so nice, jacuzzi tub was amazing! Bedding and bed were comfortable and inviting! I would call this a hidden treasure along the 101!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

eric

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Smelled.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Albino

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room my wife like it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I totally recommend a Carlton hotel I like the service everybody is so nice and the rooms are so clean good beds. Everything is perfect for travelers. One day you go back around to Atascadero. I will go the same motel. Thank you.carlton hotel and the personal super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nicely remodeled with all the essentials. The bed was comfortable and everything looked clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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