When you stay at Pelican Inn & Suites in Cambria, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Moonstone Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Moonstone Beach Park. .This beach hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Simeon State Park.
What's nearby
Moonstone Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cambria State Marine Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Moonstone Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Leffingwell Landing - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - 2 min drive
Main Street Grill - 19 min walk
Mojo’s Village Bean - 4 min drive
Fireside Lounge - 5 min drive
Luigi’s Pizza - 3 min drive
About this property
Pelican Inn & Suites
Pelican Inn & Suites offers 49 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 49 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Things to do
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Fireplace
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Pelican Cambria
Pelican Inn
Pelican Inn Cambria
Pelican Hotel Cambria
Pelican Inn And Suites
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel
Pelican Inn & Suites Cambria
Pelican Inn & Suites Hotel Cambria
Pelican Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Loved the wood tile floors! Much better than carpet when traveling with pets. The manager Sam was awesome. Very much appreciated the staff’s hospitality.
It was a great stay, from the views to comfortable beds and fireplace area.
Lourdes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
17 Jan 2026
Jeffrey
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
jennifer
Travelled with partner
16 Jan 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was hair from a previous guest on our bathroom towels and a used shower cap in the bathtub. The mattress would sink at the head and was very uncomfortable.
The only negative was that the room did not have a closet to hang clothes in....but the staff were awesome.Sam at the front desk helped with something important to me, concerning a phone charger. He jelped me so my children could contact me ...my charfer broke in the traveling. Thanks
Cambria is one of my favorite spots along the CA coast. Nice hotel, well located along the beach walkway. Many amenities within walking distance or a short drive into Cambria.
We had a wonderful one night stay. Clean, comfortable, and cozy.
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie
26 Dec 2025
Leslie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
April, Coronado
24 Dec 2025
Nice location, clean, good breakfast, dog friendly and courteous and efficient staff.
April
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Breanna
Travelled with family and small children
23 Dec 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place but pics can be misleading. The place is not as updated or renovated as the pictures look. I’m being biased here because I’m really picky when it comes to rooms and I know this is an Inn and not a hotel, but for the price, I felt like we were expecting a newer and updated room. Everything inside the room was old, worn out, and somewhat ugly. It felt like a motel 6 inside. Our sink barely spit out any water from it being so old. Overall nice place outside and great location but don’t think it’s with $250+ per night when I felt like our room was at a motel 6
Breanna
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
RUTH
16 Dec 2025
RUTH
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
David
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
14 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, friendly staff; enjoyed the wine bar. Room was poorly maintained—peeling paint, broken tiles, and too warm to sleep with no A/C. Ceiling fan was loose and unusable. We paid $85 upgrade, which was not worth it.