The Best Hotels Closest to Hearst Castle in San Simeon - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.

A view through a window with a white railing, overlooking a street with a sign for 'Coast Riders' and a building with a balcony.

A waiting area with a motorcycle, a bench, and posters on the wall.

A reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and framed artwork on the walls.

1. Coast Riders Inn

8.2 km from Hearst Castle

Jonathan

2.770.249 ₫

3.122.027 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a desk with chairs, and a door.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a dining area, and a large window.

2. Bluebird Inn

15.6 km from Hearst Castle

Toni

1.863.239 ₫

2.682.321 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a white panel wall, a door, a computer monitor, and a small cabinet with decorative items.

A motel with a covered walkway, multiple rooms with blue doors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern room with a wooden table, a blue chair, a yellow ottoman, a black floor lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

3. Creekside Inn

15.6 km from Hearst Castle

Susan

2.533.166 ₫

2.849.812 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a beach and houses in the background.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the beach.

A clear swimming pool with a metal ladder and a metal railing.

A sign for Sea Breeze Inn with a clear view of the surrounding area including a road, stop signs, and a grassy landscape.

4. Sea Breeze Inn

8.7 km from Hearst Castle

Brandon

1.628.298 ₫

1.831.964 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

5. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

8.5 km from Hearst Castle

Anthony

2.186.970 ₫

2.460.341 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

A two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

13.5 km from Hearst Castle

Brenda

4.759.344 ₫

5.354.262 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.

A stone fountain surrounded by a circular stone border, a tree, and a bench in a park-like setting.

A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot and greenery outside.

A hot tub with steam rising from the water, surrounded by stone walls and a window.

7. Silver Surf Motel

8.4 km from Hearst Castle

Jackie

1.395.684 ₫

1.570.145 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and artwork on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a palm tree, and string lights.

A modern building with a rooftop pool, sun loungers, and a landscaped patio area.

A corridor with large windows, a wooden floor, and decorative wall panels.

8. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

8.7 km from Hearst Castle

Jill

3.475.770 ₫

3.917.019 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

9. Castle Inn

13 km from Hearst Castle

Jenna

3.950.820 ₫

4.444.737 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a scenic view of the ocean at sunset, with a wooden sign in the background.

A coastal beach with waves, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

A garden area with a bench, a sign for Sea Otter Inn, and a road in the background.

10. Sea Otter Inn

12.9 km from Hearst Castle

Lori

4.888.674 ₫

5.499.888 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8.3 km from Hearst Castle

Xiao

3.494.379 ₫

3.937.990 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the beach through a window with shutters.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a variety of seating options.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the beach through open shutters.

A hotel hallway with a green carpet, wall sconces, and a large mirror on the right.

12. Blue Dolphin Inn

13.2 km from Hearst Castle

Pat

4.755.664 ₫

5.350.122 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.

A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

13. Cambria Beach Lodge

13.7 km from Hearst Castle

Maria Isabel

3.468.631 ₫

4.258.770 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a central fire feature surrounded by tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A room with a view of a tree and a body of water through large windows.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by a garden with white flowers and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern two-story house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

14. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

17.9 km from Hearst Castle

John P

4.626.434 ₫

5.204.867 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a curved ceiling, three large windows offering a view of greenery and a distant landscape. A small table with a candle is in the center.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

15. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

8.7 km from Hearst Castle

Mark

3.352.234 ₫

3.777.800 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.

16. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

12.7 km from Hearst Castle

Max

4.483.613 ₫

5.052.807 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a mural of a blue whale and a sign that reads "Welcome to San Simeon."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, a painting, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large map, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the road, and a sign for Big Sur Restaurant.

17. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

8.4 km from Hearst Castle

Michelle

1.945.123 ₫

2.188.263 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with a view of the ocean, and a stone accent wall.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A modern two-story building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a driveway leading to a parked car.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a table.

18. Moonstone Landing

13.6 km from Hearst Castle

Sabir

4.448.952 ₫

5.013.865 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors.

A stone building with a sign labeled "OFFICE" and a covered entrance.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, wooden chairs, a round table, and a bench.

A sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

19. Little Sur Inn

13.6 km from Hearst Castle

Terry

4.888.674 ₫

5.509.458 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden table with a tray containing a bottle of wine, a glass of wine, a book titled "Running on Night," a basket with bread, and a plate.

A rustic wooden building with a large entrance and a visible address number.

A spacious living room with wooden floors, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A rustic wooden building with a glass door entrance, a stone patio, and a view of the interior.

20. Squibb Houses

15.8 km from Hearst Castle

Rex

2.946.491 ₫

3.812.205 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Hearst Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Bluebird Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Creekside Inn	9.2 Wonderful 886 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle	9.2 Wonderful 1,382 reviews	View

Top Hearst Castle Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you"

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Good value, comfortable bed, quiet environment, balcony, very good breakfast - eggs, bacon, sausages, all kinds of bread, yogurt, waffles, great and welcoming staff"

Pelican Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Nice place. Clean, helpful staff, willing to accommodate your request. Breakfast was fine. Plenty of places to shop and dine. Very close to the byway."

San Simeon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. I was pleased with the room."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, quiet, unable to book front rooms with direct view of ocean but still able to hear the sounds of the waves and see ocean from our window to the left of our room, short walk to beach and restaurant."

Sands by The Sea

8/10 Good

"Only issue we had was that there was no air conditioning. And that the shower stall was very cramped..."

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"The area is beautiful. This is an older hotel but fit our needs well!"

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Although this appeared to be an older property, it was well maintained. Front desk staff were very helpful. Breakfast was an elevated continental experience and included a waffle maker."

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Other attractions near Hearst Castle

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and rolling hills in the background.

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

9.0/10 (176 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Simeon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A wooden pier with white railings extending into a calm sea.

San Simeon Pier

9.0/10 (920 reviews)

After visiting San Simeon Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Simeon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A beach with a signboard about Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Simeon. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A white church with a red roof and a steeple, surrounded by a white picket fence, with a hill and buildings in the background.

Hearst Ranch Winery

8.6/10 (302 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hearst Ranch Winery during your travels to San Simeon. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A sandy beach with rocks and a wooden fence.

Elephant Seal Vista Point

9.6/10 (2,054 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Simeon when you spend time at Elephant Seal Vista Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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William Randolph Hearst State Park

9.0/10 (237 reviews)

You can take time to visit William Randolph Hearst State Park during your travels to San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its local tours.

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Sebastian General Store

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sebastian General Store during your stay in San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hearst Castle?

Hearst Castle is located in a historic area of San Simeon known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. San Simeon is home to 38 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hearst Castle, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Hearst Castle.

What can I see and do near Hearst Castle?

Create some family memories at Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay and Sebastian General Store. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Hearst Ranch Winery, Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument and William Randolph Hearst State Park while you're in the area. San Simeon Pier and William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Hearst Castle hotels

1. Coast Riders Inn

2. Bluebird Inn

3. Creekside Inn

4. Sea Breeze Inn

5. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

7. Silver Surf Motel

8. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

9. Castle Inn

10. Sea Otter Inn

11. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

12. Blue Dolphin Inn

13. Cambria Beach Lodge

14. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

15. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

16. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

17. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

18. Moonstone Landing

19. Little Sur Inn

20. Squibb Houses

Compare popular hotels close to Hearst Castle

Top Hearst Castle Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Pelican Inn & Suites

San Simeon Lodge

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sands by The Sea

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

Other attractions near Hearst Castle

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Hearst Ranch Winery

Elephant Seal Vista Point

William Randolph Hearst State Park

Sebastian General Store

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