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6470 Moonstone Beach Dr., Cambria, CA 93428
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Blue Dolphin Inn
Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Cambria
4.5 of 5 stars 235 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Ocean views(14)
  • Picnic breakfast(10)
  • Hearst castle(10)
  • Very nice(8)
  • Moonstone beach(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Would definitely stay(4)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • Little touches(3)
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Helsinki, Finland
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“The best hotel of the road trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Well, maybe The Venetian in Vegas was better, but this was very stylish, peaceful and had a wonderful location next to the beach. We drove to Cambria by accident and just walked in, but it was a perfect place for a one night stay, a bit pricey though. (The reason for us visiting Cambria was that someone told us there are retired millioinaires, but we couldn't find any. My friend is still single. ;)

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“We will be back!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We loved this hotel! The rooms were very nice ( especially for the price) and the location was great. The best part about this hotel was the service!! The hotel staff went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. They are extremely friendly and ready to help. The hotel offers free breakfast delivered directly to your room. The selection was pretty good, we definitely weren't able to eat everything though. We will definitely be back to the blue dolphin!!

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Gravesend, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Romantic inn, lovely views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This place was lovely, one of our favourite hotels on our drive from San Diego to San Fran. The rooms were modern and well equipped with high quality equipment. Staff were very welcoming and helped us with restaurant reservations. We got an upgrade to a room with a better view as the hotel was quiet. There were some nice touches... the reception had chairs and towels for the beach, the rooms had big blankets to sit and watch the stars under and a torch to walk along the street with. The breakfasts (packed to take away) were amazing... never knew a packed breakfast could be so tasty. Would highly recommend this hotel.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Always worth the stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It is not the fanciest place on Moonstone Drive, but it is always, consistently, one of the best. Beautiful location...the ocean is directly across, welcoming staff, very comfortable rooms. For a little extra cost you can stay at the Cottages, same owners. Both are wonderful. Stayed here many times over the years.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Boston, Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Great place to stay close to the Hearst Castle”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed for one night here, on a mini road trip on PCH, driving from LA to SF. One of closest places you can stay if visiting the Hearst Castle (at least if driving from the South). Our room was nice and spacious, very convenient and nice. Bathroom very nice and must have been renovated recently. The free wifi worked perfectly.

Breakfast was very good - comes in a paper bag which is convenient - there are several benches overseeing the ocean across the street, makes a great setting to enjoy it.

Would recommend to anyone driving on PCH and looking for a nice place to stay close to the Hearst Castle

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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  • Blue Dolphin Hotel
  • Blue Dolphin Cambria
Address: 6470 Moonstone Beach Dr., Cambria, CA 93428
Price range (per night):* INR7,170 - 19,397

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