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BEST WESTERN PLUS Cavalier Oceanfront Resort – reviews, photos

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9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452-9724
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Ranked #1 of 10 hotels in San Simeon
4.5 of 5 stars 667 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Hearst castle(58)
  • Fire pits(29)
  • Elephant Seals(15)
  • Ocean views(15)
  • Ocean view room(13)
  • Very good(13)
  • Would definitely stay(9)
  • Room service(8)
  • Central Coast(7)
  • Few miles(6)
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Mundelein, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Loved The Property!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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We stayed at the property 2/5/12 in one of the ocean front fireplace rooms. The bluff side bonfire and beautiful beach front were just amazing. Felt like we stepped back in time. A little vintage, but SOOOO charming. We plan on staying here everytime we return to the central coast. Great location for San Simeon, Elephant Seal Beach, Morro Bay and Paso Robles. Could have spent a week here. Don't let three stars deter you from staying here.

Room Tip: Rooms 157 and 158 on the ground floor, lawn/beach access. Great views.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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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san diego
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best hotel for an escape!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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My husband and I stay at this hotel almost everytime we go to San Simeon, and we made a trip there at least once or twice a year. We made the horrible mistake of staying somewhere else and regretted every mintue of it.
You cant get a better view, a lovely room and great price in this part of CA, even if you tried. The staff is amazing (they delivered a bottle of wine to our room for my birthday!) and all the guest always seem to be the nicest people we've ever run into.
Cambria is one of our favorite towns so it's nice that it's right down the street.
I'm sure the hotels on moonstone are great, but you really cant beat this hotel. Make sure you get a room update so you're in the lower half of the property. Waking up to the ocean waves and cup of coffee is the prefect escape from every day life.

Room Tip: Stay in the lower half of the property
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Best, Best Western - The Pefect San Simeon Escape”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Loved staying at this Best Western. I must admit when my husband booked it, I said "Really, a Best Western?". I was happily surprised at the amenities, friendly staff, nice room on the ocean with a real working fireplace and warming huts on the beach. It got an A+.

I would visit this Best Western again. It was so relaxing to wake up to the sound of the ocean in a quiet and undeveloped location. We are planning our next trip to this facility.

Room Tip: Choose a room facing the ocean. It's worth the price.
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sacramento, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Escape from Urban Decay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Just kidding, Sacramento, California isn't that bad. Husband and I love to go to this hotel in San Simeon because it is so quiet and serene. God's beautiful ocean and the funny sea lions, bulls and pups are of course the best attraction there. There are other wonderful things too. There is a wonderful pier in Cayugos, California and a lot of restaurants to choose from. Best Western Cavalier is definitely professionally run. Sonja the receptionist was especially thoughtful when we checked in. It was a long day of driving so we appreciated her peaceful and courteous manner. The Spanish maintenance man was very helpful with the Kierig coffee maker which I wasn't using correctly. Very comfortable sleeping quarters, everything clean. Spanish cleaning lady very sweet. Restaurant on location was as usual up to par and very convenient for us. Had a quiet Saturday night so nice group of people were there. We slept well. All in all we had a wonderful, restful time. Very understanding and nice management.

Room Tip: Of course the end room is probably best; however, this hotel seems to be where everyone has a view o...
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Hearst Castle visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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Coming back from Santa Baraba needed a hotel for the nite to see the Castle! Lucked out and found a room near the beach for a very good price! Fully stocked refer new Kuering coffee machine using pods! Had every ammenity you could use! We loved the active fire pots near the beach and two pools with hot tubs! Fire place in room was really a nice touch!

Room Tip: Very expensive rooms on beach! In between rooms just as good about 125!
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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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  • Best Western San Simeon
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Address: 9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452-9724
Price range (per night):* INR7,393 - 13,666

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