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The Best Beach Hotels in San Simeon

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in San Simeon

San Simeon is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in San Simeon, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in San Simeon, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in San Simeon based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in San Simeon, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in San Simeon offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $286 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at 9415 Hearst Drive, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort has great rooms from $286 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.3 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, free parking, and kids meals at this beach hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in San Simeon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Quality Inn near Hearst Castle which has nice rooms starting at $135. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9260 Castillo Drive. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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San Simeon Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in San Simeon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found San Simeon Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $99. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 9520 Castillo Dr. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a pool table, kids meals, and horse riding which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Sands by the Sea Motel

Motel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $105, Sands by the Sea Motel, at 9355 Hearst Drive provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 7.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers hiking, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 3.3 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Sea Breeze Inn - San Simeon

Motel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in San Simeon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Sea Breeze Inn - San Simeon has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, hiking, free parking, horse riding, and bicycle rental. The great rooms here start at $112 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 9065 Hearst Drive. Furthermore, it also offers fishing, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and wheelchair-accessible units, which is nice for visitors. Just 3.6 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Silver Surf Motel

Motel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to San Simeon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Silver Surf Motel is 7.70 out of 10. This place has hiking, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $87, and it's located at 9390 Castillo Drive. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, a multi-lingual staff, and a 24-hour desk which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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The Morgan Hotel San Simeon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in San Simeon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is The Morgan Hotel San Simeon because it has great rooms that start at $166. It has an outdoor pool, breakfast, hiking, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 9135 Hearst Drive. Only 3.5 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, a multi-lingual staff, and a 24-hour desk at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Cambria, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and Cayucos.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San Simeon, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in San Simeon.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in San Simeon?

San Simeon Average Beach Hotel Price
$141

After analyzing 7 beach hotels in San Simeon, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $141. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Simeon.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $226
  • 2-star hotels: $108


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