Were here in October, off season rates were in effect, great value. The room with fireplace is well above average, clean, and well maintained. The grounds are like a garden at a palace, so well kept up, the ocean is across the road from the room with wooden walking trails for miles. The staff was friendly and able, over 20 cars in the lot at dawn, a good sign. We have stayed here about 10 times ove the last couple years, always a joy.

We stayed here for one night as part of a month long trip and really wished we had booked to stay longer. Our room was pretty, large, comfortable and clean and we loved the private little garden with table and chairs at the back which was a lovely sunny place to eat our continental breakfast. The coastline here is lovely and to be able to stroll across a quiet road and walk before breakfast, watching the seals and sea otters playing in the surf, is a real bonus. We shall try to stay here again. Had a lovely dinner at the Sows Ear in Cambria, a recommendation from the hotel.

We stayed overnight on the drive from San Francisco to LAX. We planned to stop at Cambria, but didn't know there would be a bike ride on and their were no rooms anywhere! After trying about 10 hotels/BB's we were lucky there was a cancellation at the Sea otter.

We liked the hotel, beautiful location, clean. Perhaps a bit dated bathrooms but still nice. The breakfast was simple, but still very nice. The staff were levely.

Would stay again.

This is one of a string of small hotels along Moonstone Beach between San Simeon (Hearst Castle area) and Cambria (cute little town with restaurants and shops). Much nicer setting than the hotels in San Simeon. It's a small "mom and pop" style hotel, but very pretty and a great location. It's directly across from the ocean, and there's a wooden walkway along the coast with paths down to the water. We stayed in the 2-room suite. Not fancy, but clean and nice, with a fireplace. Very nice landscaping with lots of flowers (and hummingbirds). If you're looking for a nice little place to spend a night or two, with easy access to tidepools and the beach, this is a very nice place. It has a small pool and hot tub. There's a nice restaurant a block or two away, and it's a quick drive into Cambria where there are lots of restaurants.