Cambria Shores Inn, Cambria

The room I stayed in had a king size bed, a lovely fireplace/heater, a whirlpool bathtub with shower, and kitchenette. It was small but attractive and very clean; I loved the breakfast they delivered every morning and the snacks at the office during the day. The best part of the experience was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. I requested, and was given, a portable crib for my infant daughter; and the staff graciously printed out a document for me off my flash drive, and ran off copies of directions for the guests of the wedding who were staying there (I was part of the wedding party). A very warm and friendly place, which I'd highly recommend.

My family just stayed at the Cambria Shores Inn on the way south from Santa Cruz. From the outside, this lodge seems pretty ordinary. But they make up for it - with a really great attitude towards their guests. Our 2 queen-size beds were pristine and very clean, and the room itself was also very clean. In addition to the main bedroom and a shower area (no tubs), the room also has a nice kitchennette area with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker and a sink. This lodge serves breakfast at the door to your room each morning at 8 am (OJ, muffins, croissants & fresh fruit)! Now that's comfy!! You can also rent a variety of movies from the front office, and they have fresh coffee and cookies when you check in. Overall we thought the management was really friendly and helpful - here's some motel owners who act like they really want to make their guests happy. Pet owners can also bring their dogs to this motel (but we didn't have any noise problems). The motel is just a few steps from the local beach - right across Moonstone Drive. We highly recommend this motel and will definitely go back if we stay in Cambria in the future.

After becoming dog owners five years ago, this was our first vacation since then. We searched for lodging that accepted dogs and found Cambira Shores. From the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and welcome doggie basket at check in to the marshmallow king size bed, fireplace, and rain shower, the stay was incredible. Tim, the host, was so wonderful--helped me out with ice after I fell on the rocks at the beach and hurt my wrist--and very knowledgeable about the area. The room was super clean and fresh and we were lulled to sleep with the sound of the surf across the street. The dogs had to go out a 1:00 am and at first my husband was not happy. Then as he looked up at the blanket of stars in the sky you can never see from L.A., he was ready to stay outside the rest of the night. The next morning, a basket of pastries, fruit, and orange juice was delivered on a hook outside the door to be retrieved at our convenience. I had the best sleep of my life on that bed. Their website doesn't lie--it actually even doesn't do justice to describe this sleepy seaside paradise!

My wife and I found Cambria shores inn quite by accident while on our way to a family wedding in washington state in the summer of 2006.We decided to take the coastal route and my back went out during the trip.I coudn't even stand to sit in the car the pain was so bad.So we got on the phone to local hotels and as luck would have it we found a room at Cambria shores.As I convalesced by the sea my wife spent a small fortune at the many shops in town.Tim was especially nice and we try to return every year to let go of our stress.Always a wonderfull experience.

Cambria Shores Inn is the best hotel to stay at in Cambria! My family and I stayed their for 4 days. Let's start with the employees: we were treated like family with their very freindly staff who are willing to help you and answer any questions you have about the hotel or where the best place to eat is.The lobby is so cute it is like a little hut inside all nice and cozy with refreshments and every day they have fresh brownies and cookies along with movies you can take to you room to watch. Our hotel room was absolutley wonderful because our room faced the ocean. This was one of the cleanest hotels i have stayed in at the beach. It had comfy beds, a heated fireplace, a breakfast table, and the shower was stone tile with a huge shower head. Along with all of this every morning about 8 o'clock they deliver a breakfast basket to your room filled with yummy things. This is also one of the few hotels that is dog friendly. They have treats for your dog, a wash area and blankets for your dogs too. I loved this hotel alot and I plan to visit back soon again.

My husband and I were 8 months late getting our honeymoon and I came across Cambria Shores and just LOVED it from the beginning.. I feel the price was wonderful considering how close to the beach it is!! It was VERY relaxing for my husband and I and even though we don't have a dog and it is a dog friendly place you would not even know if a dog has been in your room! It was SUPER clean and just perfect for us. Tim was wonderful and kind and they have a great book in the lobby of places to eat and shops in town! At night we took advantage of the gorgeous sunset and sat out there with our glasses of wine and just enjoyed ourselves! So much in fact we WILL be back soon!

My husband and I stayed at Cambria Shores Inn in Cambria, CA, for 3 days (Mon, Tues, Weds) in Oct. 2007 in 3 rooms in less than 24 hours. After settling in the 1st room and unpacking everything, I tried to turn on the heater, but it didn’t work. Since the temperatures get down to about 45 degrees this time of year, I notified management who couldn’t get it to work either. They reluctantly moved use to a 2nd room, after I explained that my 76 year-old husband is disabled husband would not be able to tolerate cold temps at night. He is on oxygen, has a heart condition, and must get around using either a wheelchair or electric scooter (we have a CA auto disabled placard). The manager said we could stay in the 2nd room only one night, since someone else had it booked for Tues. night. He further stated that he wasn’t sure where we could stay on Tues. night, because they didn’t know if the heater in the 1st room would be fixed by then and the other rooms were booked. Not having heard anything from management by 11:30 a.m. Tues., I went to the office and they told us we had to move to a 3rd room which was now available. I again protested that these moves were hard on my husband and why couldn’t the people booked for Room No. 2 be given Room No. 3, since these rooms all appeared to be the same. They said they wouldn’t do that and we had to move. So, we were put in our 3rd Room, all in less than 24 hours. We would have moved to another motel, but since we were traveling with a small dog, it would probably have been impossible to find other accommodations at the last minute in Cambria. When I checked out on Weds, I again expressed my displeasure of their treatment of a disabled person. They offered me a “consideration” of $25 off our next stay. I asked him why he thought we would ever stay there again. We paid full price for our room ($538 for 3 nights) with no discounts. I have never been treated so badly at any other motel or hotel. The rooms were nice, but with uncomfortable chairs, and the place is pet friendly.

Upon checking the rates,I paid $173.00last Sunday.August 12th/2007. Yet it is listed as $85.00 per night. Very confusing. Tim and Patrick were very friendly and the breakfast basket was lovely. As Canadians I am curious why we had to pay so much. Frances De Rose Scarborough Ontario Canada

Beautiful setting- Outstanding staff- couldn't have asked for a more relaxing visit- Found thru my pooch travel book- stayed 4 days in Aug-Sept '06- Sean and Patrick couldn't have been more helpful- Looking forward to our next visit!

My family & I have been staying here for many years. It is by far the best place to stay on Moonstone Beach & what can I say, location, location, location!!!! The owners & staff are the geatest people in the world. I only wish that we could be a part of that family everyday. I highly recommend staying here if you want to feel like you are home.