Courtesy Inn San Simeon

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 23 Aug 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

Rooms are big and clean. Minutes from Hearst castle. There's a nearby restaurant where the room key gives a15% discount.

Positives: Rooms are big and clean. Pool is big. Very close to hearts castle.

Negatives: Jacuzzi was dirty.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 22 Aug 2011 rated 5 out of 10.

If you just want a room to sleep in, then this is your hotel. Price wise: you get what<BR/> you pay for.

Positives: Close to Hearst Castel.

Negatives: Everything looked old. Hair dryer did't work.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 05 Sep 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

While the motel was clean, I would not stay in this location or at this motel again. Desolate with very limited options for food.

Positives: Convenient to Hearst Castle.

Negatives: While the room was clean, the motel was old and tired looking. Not much to choose from on the east side of the highway.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Aug 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

They need to handle problems in a responsible way, and put families with children together and rooms for adults separate.

Positives: The room was large and bed comfortable.

Negatives: The bathroom toilet was leaking and we complained to no avail the floor was always wet.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 06 Aug 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

If you are looking for a very clean fair priced hotel in the San Simeon area this hotel will fit the bill. No it is not upscale or down by the beach, however everything is within walking distance or a short drive.

Positives: Price, location, cleanliness.

Negatives: Room not ready by 3 PM.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 18 Jul 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

The staff was friendly, location perfect for where we were going, could use new furniture in room especially new bedspreads, all in all a good stay, bathroom clean but no water pressure, I would stay again.

Positives: Good price, close to location desired, easy to find, town close by was nice.

Negatives: Furniture outdated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 13 Apr 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

I would stay here again.

Positives: Very close to beach, Castle.

Negatives: The continental breakfast was poorly supplied and maintained.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 27 Feb 2008 rated 3 out of 10.

They advertise about their indoor pool. This area would be fine in moderate weather but in cold weather the pool is not really usable because the room around the pool doesn't seem to be heated. they leave the doors open so it doesn't warm up and it was not safe in the evening because the lights on a timer don't come on until after 6:30 pm and it's already dark. The continental breakfast can barely be called that as it was a few day old donuts and muffins and really bad coffee. The water temp of the shower and sink was not great and due to improper installation the sink wouldn't drain all the way.

Positives: Jacuzzi was nice. proximity to Hearst castle and Piedras blancas was good.

Negatives: The pool area was dark, the clerk did not know how to turn them on and manager didn't answer her call for help.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 01 Nov 2007 rated 1 out of 10.

Horrible beds, terrible sundries, thin towels, breakfast a joke.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: NA.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 17 Oct 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Nice staff, clean facilities, amenities are good quality.

Positives: Clean and friendly staff.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Oct 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

Very clean with good location and friendly staff.

Positives: Exceeded my expectations in cleanliness and location.

Negatives: Ice Machines inconvenient, breakfast a little wanting.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 05 Sep 2007 rated 7 out of 10.

We weren't expecting much when we made a last-minute reservation for a major holiday weekend. The rooms, however, were clean and tidy, and the staff was helpful. The bathrooms could use some work, and the towels were pretty thin, but our only substantial complaint was the variability in the water temperature for the shower -- icy cold to burning hot and back again. This may have been just in our room or because there were so many people staying there, though. Overall, the room was sufficient for our needs, and the location is hard to beat.

Positives: This hotel has a very convenient location, and the staff was friendly.

Negatives: The shower had a mind of its own.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 25 Feb 2007 rated 6 out of 10.

We booked this hotel because we knew our 10 year old son would want to spend a lot of time in the pool. The hot tub was nice, and it was very comfortable.

Positives: The heated indoor pool, but it was a bit too cold for me.

Negatives: Continental breakfast was muffins.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 31 Oct 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

I guess for the price I paid, I expected the hotel to be a little bit nicer.

Positives: Plenty of parking spaces.

Negatives: Staff could be friendlier.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 17 Oct 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

Nice hotel, close to Hearst Castle, great place for walking on beach and spending time with the family.

Positives: Indoor pool and spa, location and price.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 28 Sep 2006 rated 3 out of 10.

I am surprised that this is an "AAA Approved" motel. We selected the motel on the basis of AAA. We won't make the same mistake again.

Positives: Nothing comes to mind.

Negatives: Mold and mildew in bath room. Door safety lock loose on door. Not worth the money.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 17 Aug 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

In near future visits to this area, my family and I would love to stay in this Motel again. The staff made a difference and so did the clean rooms. They really took care of any needs we had. Great Job to those that work there!

Positives: The staff was helpful and knowledgeable with the surrounding sites to visit. The Motel was clean and orderly, along with our room.

Negatives: N/A

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 08 Aug 2006 rated 9 out of 10.

Stayed only one night as was just passing through. OK for a short stay, ok value.

Positives: Friendly staff, pool.

Negatives: A little noisy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 23 Jul 2006 rated 7 out of 10.

This hotel offers a good location within a short walking distance of restaurants, convenience stores, and other services. The indoor pool area is nice and the continental breakfast is adequate for travelers and families. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the grounds and facilities are clean and well kept. This facility is an older establishment lacking some modern conveniences but well kept and clean and the rooms are spacious.

Positives: Good location within walking distance of restaurants, stores, and other services.

Negatives: Older shower with low pressure and surging heat. Some outlets did not work. limited TV channels.