Name: Cambria Palms Motel
Address: 2662 Main Street, Cambria, California, United States of America, Cambria, California, US
Price range: $112–$206 per night
Rating: 8.17

What guests think

Cambria Palms Motel offers clean, basic rooms with comfortable beds, friendly service, and a convenient, generally quiet location near downtown, delivering good value for short stays and pet owners, with easy on site parking.

Several guests noted very low shower water pressure that made rinsing difficult. Some experienced noise from nearby parking or equipment, dated decor in places, and a few reports of bathroom mold or housekeeping oversights. Expect a simple budget stay focused on practicality over extras.

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Facilities

Basic, no-frills amenities include in-room mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker, free WiFi, and on-site parking by the door; the property is pet-friendly. Several reviews note recent upgrades.

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Scott

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was friendly and informative. I could tell he cared about his customer's stay. I liked the recently installed heater/AC unit. It was quiet, easy to use and kept the room at the temperature that I wanted. Even though I didn't use them, it was nice to have a microwave and mini fridge. One nice touch was the small shelf next to the sink to set items on. I'll definitely stay here next time I'm in Cambria.

8

Madalena

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reason I stayed here was because they are pet friendly. As my dog is getting older, and I will try to take her with me as much as I can. Check in was easy and the front desk person was nice. Thank-you, for being pet friendly!!

10

Patricia

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Motel is undergoing renovations and the updates are appreciated. They have great pet potty areas and short walk to downtown dining and shops. I would stay here again

10

Kimberly

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room pet friendly super nice staff

8

Janet

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needed better cleaning. Coffee, microwave, and fridge were only amenities. Free WIFI. Some black mold in bathroom.

10

Debbie

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and fresh. Not much in amenities. New air conditioner, fridge and coffee maker similar to Keurig. A fan was great too. Definitely would stay here again.

6

Daniel

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Conveniently located and friendly staff. Could have used a shelf in the bathroom. Good internet. Furnishings a bit aged.

10

LAWRENCE

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is clean and well-maintained with recent upgrades. The staff are excellent. The property offers on-site parking, which many others in Cambria do not. It's not luxurious, but is an excellent value for the price.

10

DEBRA

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The management was very friendly and helpful. The parking was right outside our door. The location is quiet and close to downtown shopping.

8

Mark

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The clerk was very pleasant and helpful. He offered maps of the area. We were able to park right in front of the room (just like an old school motel). The room had a good refrigerator and microwave plus a hair dryer. Bed was comfortable but walls were a bit “thin”. We would stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are broadly reported as clean or spotless. A few guests cited issues such as bathroom mold or unclean linens.

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Devik

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Cambria Palms is an excellent value. The rooms are clean, everything works, and the staff is very attentive. Close to town and to Highway one. I highly recommend staying.

10

Terri

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, beds comfy, staff friendly

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Patricia

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, easy check in. Staff member who gave very concise info on specifics of the motel i.e. office hours, maid services, TV and wifi usage.

6

Thomas

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small. Clean

8

Karen

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night in room 9. The gentleman who checked us in was kind and explained their hours and how to access the WiFi. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable which is what matters most to me. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

8

Janet

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needed better cleaning. Coffee, microwave, and fridge were only amenities. Free WIFI. Some black mold in bathroom.

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Melissa

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk gentleman was really nice. Didn’t realize this was our bed until the morning after we arrived. Take it from me. Make sure to ALWAYS check your sheets FIRST THING. I wish we had or else I would have requested another room or booked another hotel. Also, the shower has a ton of mold. Wasn’t with the 190$. Won’t be back.

8

denise

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless staff was very helpful and accommodating. Will definitely stay again!

8

Debra

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Kind of noisy as the rooms are right near the parking spaces

10

Gregory

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff did an amazing job and the rooms were very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and comfortable with generally comfy beds, but several reviews highlight very low shower water pressure. Some mention small or dated rooms, occasional noise from parking or equipment, thin walls, and minor drafts.

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Ashton

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place worked for the night but we wouldn’t stay for an extended time. Room was clean and fine but was a bit outdated, the wifi was on and off and we lost power in the bathroom for some reason. You could see outside through the cracks around the door and there was a bit of a constant breeze. Not my favorite but works in a pinch.

8

Pamela

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a one night stay at the end of a camping trip. We needed a nice place to sleep and be able to shower and get going the next morning. We were in room 17 or 19(?) which is at the back of the property and there was some weird motorized or pump type periodic noise that would cycle on and off, which was a little distracting for sleep at night.

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John

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cambria is a beautiful coastal town that is warm and friendly. The motel wasn't anything special. Bed was OK but not great. The room was a good size and everything worked as expected. Everything except the shower. It seemed as though the low flow shower head had something blocking it so it wasn't easy to get clean. From here you could walk to most of the great shops and delicious restaurants. Good place for a couple days but look elsewhere if your stay is longer.

6

Thomas

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small. Clean

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david

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

bed is really soft, mattress springs digs into arms for side sleepers. Showering is almost impossible with extreme small amount of water coming out....

10

Hanne

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was our second time staying here and we will stay here again the next trip. The room was nice and very inviting, comfortable bed. Quiet and within walking distance of shops, restaurant and more. Very happy with our stay.

8

James

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good service. The water pressure is horrible in the shower. Never in my life have I ever had a shower with such a low amount of water. It took forever to rinse off soap Other than that it was a good stay

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Mark

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The clerk was very pleasant and helpful. He offered maps of the area. We were able to park right in front of the room (just like an old school motel). The room had a good refrigerator and microwave plus a hair dryer. Bed was comfortable but walls were a bit “thin”. We would stay here again.

8

Hank

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue was the low pressure shower head.

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Debra

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Kind of noisy as the rooms are right near the parking spaces

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Service

Staff and owners are widely described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with smooth check-in. There is an isolated report of a rude receptionist.

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Scott

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was friendly and informative. I could tell he cared about his customer's stay. I liked the recently installed heater/AC unit. It was quiet, easy to use and kept the room at the temperature that I wanted. Even though I didn't use them, it was nice to have a microwave and mini fridge. One nice touch was the small shelf next to the sink to set items on. I'll definitely stay here next time I'm in Cambria.

10

Devik

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Cambria Palms is an excellent value. The rooms are clean, everything works, and the staff is very attentive. Close to town and to Highway one. I highly recommend staying.

10

Timothy

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is of great value due to its friendly staff and prolximity to town (all walkable) yet just far enough away to be quiet, while also affordable. We'll stay here every time we go to Cambria.

10

Brenda

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Got stranded out of town on July 3rd-5th when our vehicle broke down and was very thankful for this wonderful place to stay and the people there who went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The special care they showed our family was a true blessing! If I could give them a 10+ star rating, they truly deserve it!

10

Patricia

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, easy check in. Staff member who gave very concise info on specifics of the motel i.e. office hours, maid services, TV and wifi usage.

2

Rene

Apr 11, 2023

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The man at the reception, I guess an Indian was very rude and disrespectful. The room was clean, bedding was excellent, I could give the hotel a better review but the receptionist ruined our trip.

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Karen

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night in room 9. The gentleman who checked us in was kind and explained their hours and how to access the WiFi. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable which is what matters most to me. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

10

Gwendolyn

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient quiet and clean. The owner was very helpful and friendly

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DEBRA

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The management was very friendly and helpful. The parking was right outside our door. The location is quiet and close to downtown shopping.

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denise

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless staff was very helpful and accommodating. Will definitely stay again!

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Location

Convenient, walkable location near downtown Cambria and Highway 1, typically quiet. Not within walking distance of the beach.

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Devik

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Cambria Palms is an excellent value. The rooms are clean, everything works, and the staff is very attentive. Close to town and to Highway one. I highly recommend staying.

10

Kyle

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here a few times now over the last ten years. Always been a great place to stay. Walking distance to a lot of the town's better restaurants and the Saloon and a short drive to Moonstone Beach and Hearst Castle. Can't recommend more if you're just looking for a clean place with a comfy bed to come back to when you're done with your local adventures.

10

Timothy

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is of great value due to its friendly staff and prolximity to town (all walkable) yet just far enough away to be quiet, while also affordable. We'll stay here every time we go to Cambria.

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Christian

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great

10

NORMA

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and clean.

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Kelley

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a no frills motel. Nothing special. The family that runs it is very hospitable and friendly. They are accommodating. We asked for more towels and another pillow and they were happy to oblige. It's close enough to town that you can easily walk there. It is too far to walk to the beach. Overall, worth the price.

10

Dora

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motel was literally right next to an apartment complex. But otherwise, it was still a very nice area. Room had old-fashioned wall heater, but it worked great. Very close to downtown, walking distance to local eateries.

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Mario

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good, near downtown Cambria. Walking distance to dome restaurants, stores. Easly accessible

10

Elena

Feb 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a nice hotel near the edge of Main Street yet within 2-3 blocks from the top of the Main Street shops. It has a nature feel since a river runs behind it and cows directly behind on the hills. A family of deer walk up and down the road. The room was warm and bed comfy. The water was warm and owner quick to fix anything in the room and attend to us. The parking spaces were wider than normal and easy to park in front of your area. The room was clean and updated and there was a fire pit at the rear with the fire lit at night to hang out. This is a nice and affordable place to stay with very little fog vs other parts of Cambria.

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DEBRA

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The management was very friendly and helpful. The parking was right outside our door. The location is quiet and close to downtown shopping.

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Dining

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Debra

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No free breakfast

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$102
March	$99
April	$109
May	$118
June	$132
July	$156
August	$151
September	$119
October	$120
November	$115
December	$117

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $116	17 $115	18	19
20 $115	21 $115	22 $114	23 $115	24 $119	25 $147	26 $206
27 $119	28 $116	29 $118	30 $118

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $117	2 $126	3
4 $115	5 $113	6 $114	7 $114	8 $118	9 $179	10 $158
11 $113	12 $114	13 $117	14 $117	15 $114	16 $129	17 $155
18 $118	19 $116	20 $116	21 $118	22 $118	23 $139	24 $151
25 $119	26 $117	27 $118	28 $112	29 $116	30 $128	31 $154

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Queen Room

Double Room with Two Double Beds

King Room Disability Access

King Room

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