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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon, CA, USA
$150-325/ ніч

Забронюйте це, якщо You want a pet-friendly, oceanfront basecamp with fire pits just minutes from Hearst Castle.

Чому люди це люблять

8.2⭐1082 відгуки
  • Three oceanfront fire pits lit every night at sunset
  • Zero pet fees (rare for the area)
  • Two heated outdoor pools overlooking the Pacific

Короткий огляд: It’s a 1960s motel with a facelift, so expect thin walls and no AC, but the cliffside views and fire pits make you forgive the retro bones.

Переглянуто @Tosya: I loved how this room felt like a front-row seat to the Pacific. Sitting on the patio with a drink and then stepping inside to a real wood-burning fire was the ultimate cozy vibe. It's not fancy luxury, but the connection to the ocean is unbeatable.

Гість, який був тут, сказав

The hype

Incredible location and staff, but the rooms feel dated and the bathrooms need a remodel.

Reality check

You are paying for the ocean bluff access, not a luxury room interior; expect worn carpets and old-school plumbing.

  • You are traveling with a dog (they get a welcome bag and no fee)
  • You plan to visit Hearst Castle (it's 3 miles away)
  • You love ending the day with wine by a fire pit

Чистота та обслуговування

8.2
  • Housekeeping: Daily service available upon request; generally thorough but missed spots reported.
  • Bathroom hygiene: Clean but dated; expect older grout and worn fixtures.
  • Maintenance: Aging property issues: peeling paint on decks, some slow drains, and worn carpets.
  • Linens & towels: Standard hotel quality; clean but not luxurious.
  • Odors & scents: Some complaints of musty smells in older rooms or faint smoke smell near patios.

Sleepability™

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  • Footsteps from upper floors
  • Neighbors in the hallway
  • Highway 1 traffic (for roadside rooms)

Перед бронюванням

Корисно знати

  • There is no resort fee
  • Parking is free and plentiful
  • Cell service can be spotty along this stretch of Highway 1

Що взяти з собою

  • Warm layers for the evening (it gets chilly by the fire pits)
  • Earplugs if you are a light sleeper
  • Binoculars for spotting whales and elephant seals from the bluff

Джин номерів

Найкращі вибори

  • King's Row (Deluxe King Ocean View) for the best direct ocean views and fireplaces
  • Top floor rooms to avoid noise from footsteps above

Номери, яких варто уникати

  • Ground floor rooms (noise from above)
  • Coastal View rooms near the north end (potential water treatment plant views)
  • Rooms directly near the pool if you want privacy

Джин для запиту номерів – копіюй та вставляй

“I would love to request a top-floor room in the 'King's Row' section for a direct ocean view. Please avoid the ground floor to minimize noise, and if possible, keep us away from the water treatment plant side.”

ЧаПи та скриті поради

Все, що вам дійсно потрібно знати перед бронюванням.

Is there really no pet fee?

Yes, really. Up to two dogs per room stay for free, and they even provide treats.

Do the rooms have AC?

No. The hotel relies on the cool ocean breeze and provides portable fans.

How close is Hearst Castle?

Extremely close—about a 5-minute drive (3 miles) north.

Is breakfast included?

No, it is cooked-to-order at the on-site restaurant for an additional cost ($15-$20 range).

Can I walk to the beach?

Yes, there is a path down the bluff, but it can be steep and rocky; it's more for strolling than swimming.

Is there a pool?

Yes, two heated outdoor pools and a hot tub, open year-round.

Поради знавців

  • ✨

    Ask for a 's'mores kit' at the front desk for the fire pits (or bring your own supplies to save money).

  • ✨

    The 'Coastal View' is often a euphemism for 'Side View'—book 'Oceanfront' if you want the real deal.

  • ✨

    Visit the Elephant Seal Rookery just 10 minutes north at Piedras Blancas for free wildlife viewing.

5 речей, які варто знати перед вашим виїздом

  • 💡The 'Coastal View' rooms might overlook a water treatment plant.

  • 💡The bathroom vanities are often located in the main room, not inside the bathroom.

  • 💡There are no elevators, so you will be carrying your luggage up stairs if you're on the 2nd floor.

  • 💡The on-site restaurant serves genuine Hearst Ranch beef raised just down the road.

  • 💡The Wi-Fi is surprisingly fast (50+ Mbps) for such a remote location.

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Подивіться, де розташована Cavalier Oceanfront Resort та що поблизу.

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