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Reviews of Cavalier Oceanfront Resort 3 stars

9415 Hearst Dr., San Simeon, CA 93452, United States

#3 of 11 hotels in San Simeon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 946 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    Would stay again since family lives nearby but would definitely ask for a more updated room in the other section.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was stuffy and hot during the day. No way to cool it down. Opening the windows helped a bit. Bathroom fan rattled loudly every time one turned on the light which was annoying in the middle of the night. I think we got one of the older rooms.

    Beautiful grounds. Outstanding view. Easy parking. Very nice staff. Room was clean. Easy to get to. Loved the fire pit at night.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot tub closed too early, at 9:00 p.m. Had to make multiple complaints before an issue was resolved with a neighbor who kept smoking on their balcony. The main grounds are very barren. More drought tolerant vegetation would have been nice.

    Beautiful views from the room and around the property. Fire pits along the bluff were a nice addition for the evenings. Front desk staff was helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    I wouldn't call this a resort. It's an old, outdated, but safe motel like hotel, in prime location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that to get to the pool I would have to walk in the cold...no area to change next to pool. Not enough fire pits. Bed was hard. Rooms were dated.

    I liked the location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location. It was quiet, spacious, and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Alone but not lonely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room was nearest the office. The stairs going to the second floor was situated in line with my front door. Couldn't leave the window open. Room dated. No microwave.

    No need to cross the street. Access to the beach was good. Enjoyed the evening fireplaces (3). The restaurant offered reasonably priced items, which were in large portions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant was very busy and a bit of a wait as servers struggled with demand but good service

    Great ocean views

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning and snacks were expired

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were hard

    Beautiful views. Easy check in and out. Restraunt on site

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    it was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the change the price

    nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always a great stay at the cavalier

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was a little old and run down

    Beautiful views, fireplace in room, firepits to gather by at night, friendly staff, clean room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    7.0
    Good spot for a break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real privacy, facilities are older

    Stop in between SFO and LA. Location was ok - my favorite were the sea elephants and otter spots that are both nearby.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    A lovely place with a great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs air conditioning

    Great location Nice rooms

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Great get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    The rooms were isolated from the rest of the hotel which was nice for extra privacy. The rooms had a great fireplace and a deck with a view to the ocean. Would recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful view, friendly staff, clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had almost no functioning WiFi while we were in our room and the TV reception was poor from our room. We were told that the WiFi issue is unusual but it persisted for the two days we were there. Because of WiFi issue we couldn’t order room service first night, which we really wanted to do (could not open QR code). Hard copy of menu might have helped.

    We loved the location, the view from our balcony. Lovely sunset viewing from balcony or seats around the property. The beach was nice for beach combing and relaxing. The room had everything we needed and was clean. There were nice robes and fresh clean linens. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC, but cool weather Flashing bright light on CO detector all night long

    The location and the view Left a bottle of sparkling wine for us upon arrival Housekeeping folded towel in pretty shape Restaurant room service! Was like a cruise

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    8.0
    A good place to stop on your travels. Clean and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated interior

    Ocean views and good location. Reception staff were very friendly and happy to assist with queries.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms are dated

    Ocean View was nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    A very enjoyable place to stay in San Simeon. Will book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was really nice. I would only recommend an update to the restaurant, but It wasn't a "dislike" just, I think some people would complain due to cost vs other restaurants.

    The room was spacious, clean, and had a beautiful view of the ocean. There was a large balcony with chairs and a table for a comfy place to enjoy the view as well. The bathroom was also very large and well-appointed with nice toiletries. The staff were very attentive and friendly. On the grounds were 3 or 4 fire pits that were lit at sunset and guests gathered to enjoy a warm place to enjoy the view and meet new friends. It was really fun. The weather was a bit blustery and chilly, but we came North from the heat of L.A., so it was a welcome change, Remember to pack lots of warm clothes, even in the height of summer!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed oceanfront room. Staff was very helpful, friendly, and kind.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful location, desperate need of remolding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Oceanfront Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet was very dirty

    The front desk staff was wonderful. Roxy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    7.0
    Enjoyed the stay. Love the area, plenty of things to do
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Ocean View and Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could use a bit of renovation. A bit data for the cost

    The Ocean view was beautiful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    7.0
    Guest Beware workers enter unannounced
    • Family with young children
    • Premium King Oceanfront Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the second time in 6 stays, a hotel worker just walked in our room while a female was alone

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Older hotel with a great view! Little musty but just go outside!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room with Fireplace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Older property so don’t expect new! Had a huge glob of hair in our shower, it took a bit of back and forth but management took care of the issue and comp’ed us some stuff which was appreciated.

    Right on the ocean edge, could hear it from the room.

    Stayed in May 2025

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