Ragged Point Inn, San Simeon

The view was great...But we had so many problems..Coffee maker not working, leak in Roof, Hair dryer not working, Could not watch TV big white lines running up. To top it off NO HOT WATER. Staff was rude and didn't care about our problems. I would not tell my worst enemy to stay.

The view and location are excellent! We wanted to explore the coast before spending time in Monterey. We shopped and got the luxury room for 245.00. Not cheap but well worth the sound of the ocean and the feeling of privacy. The grounds are lovely and the sunset was breathtaking. The restaurant service was horrible! The food was very good. It took us over two hours to finish our meal. Our appetizer was served right away. Then we were forgotten. Forty five minutes later a server (not our own) asked if we were ready for dessert. We were still waiting for our dinner salad. This is how the entire meal went. I know that being a waiter is hard work but common courtesy costs nothing. We both remained patient and finished our meal. Again, the food was great. After waiting for a check for 15 minutes we went to the hostess and asked for our check. Our waiter, who we had not seen, came charging to the register, he was arrogant and rude. We paid our bill and left. The hostess apologized for his behavior and suggested that we let people know how short staffed they are.

My husband and I have stayed at RP many times and picky as we are, have never found anything to complain about. Clean, comfortable rooms, walking path and the excellent restaurant keep us going back. I agree that some of the view rooms should have two beds for people who prefer to sleep in separate beds.

I almost hate giving Ragged Point Inn a good review because I want to keep the place all to myself. The setting is absolutely spectacular. Perched high upon rugged cliffs along HWY 1, about 80 miles south of Big Sur and 15 miles north of Hearst Castle, one can overlook the vast beauty of the Pacific Ocean at its most unspoiled. The fog-shrouded mountains of San Simeon seem intimate, almost demure here. The natural beauty and the fact that Ragged Point is located far from the dense motel-rows of nearby Central Coast towns, gives this setting an especial aura of timelessness. It seems that the hand of god was particularly inspired when it set out to form this place. At dusk, the setting sun relinquishes its light to the ocean and the whole place becomes awash with brilliant color. On clear nights, the sky is glorious with stars. Needless to say, it is a perfect setting for the many weddings that take place here. One wonders if getting married in such a timeless place makes for more committed. long-lasting marriages. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The owner is conscientious enough to provide tea as well as coffee in the baskets left in each room. Some rooms have fireplaces, but only those with one bed in the room. Like most motels, there is an assumption that only couples desire rooms with spectacular views and fireplaces. It would be nice if traveling companions could also avail themselves of some of the more desirable "romantic" amenities that are in the one-bed suites. The glass-roofed restaurant serves delicious, well-prepared food at very reasonable prices. For breakfast, sit on the patio where you can view the fog-fingered mountains behind you as well as the green and lovely grounds around you. For dinner, if the weather isn't too chilly to sit outside, the frogs will serenade you while you watch the sunset create awe-inspiring silhouettes of the pines and cypresses all around. For me, this is the best place on the Central Coast because people of ordinary means can enjoy the spectacular beauty, fine food, and lovely accommodations that are usually available only to the wealthy.