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Reviews of El Colibri Hotel & Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

5620 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, 93428, United States

#18 of 26 hotels in Cambria

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 420 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, good value, not a spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The photos/description are a bit misleading. In no way would I consider this place a spa or even spa like. The bedroom of the hotel room looked updated but the bathroom had not been. Safety was a concern. No staff is around after 9:00 pm and there is no latching or secondary lock on the hotel room door. Heard other guests coming in and out of their rooms/slamming doors from 10pm-12am. Interesting for a Sunday night in a town where all of the restaurants/bars close before 9:00pm.

    Great location and the bedroom of the hotel room has been remodeled (not the bathroom).

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    8.0
    Overall, the property was really nice and it was in a nice location close to the town and nearby trails we also really e
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only complaint really was at the bed that was in our room was not as comfortable as we hoped for given the really good reviews. But my wife and I prefer a firmer mattress, in our bed seemed to cave in a bit which caused discomfort in both of our backs.

    The room was really nice along with the bathroom. It was also really nice having a trail nearby and the small morning. Breakfast was also nice.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, clean rooms, but noisy structure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The facility allows pets, so dogs next door barking early in the morning or late at night can disturb your peace. Hardwood floors on the second floor exacerbates footstep noise and can be really annoying.

    Location is great. Rooms and facility are clean. Price was reasonable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    9.0
    Overall great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall great experience

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    adding facials to spa

    room, location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed and pillows were comfy

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We did not like how loud the cleaning lady was in the The smell in the room was a little off setting They called our room right at 11 o’clock to tell us to get out probably could’ve gave us an extra 15 minutes instead of feeling rushed The coffee machine is not a true Keurig like listed on the website And again the Jacuzzi didn’t look like the website, but we And there was no toilet paper

    We like the easy check in The conveniency to the beach. Beautiful walking trail by the beach We like the Jacuzzi in the room, despite it not looking like the photo on the website The front office staff lady was very nice and accommodating We liked looking out the window and seeing the scenery It was very calming, nature view And the parking was easy We would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    8.0
    Quality hotel next to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of coat hangers.

    Large rooms, fireplace, good location. Large bed.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    8.0
    Nice to start a vacation with a hot steam room and comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was “corporate” with no fresh food as part of it. Plastic wrapped bagels, donuts, pastries, cereal, milk. No in-room microwave, poor WiFi

    The steam room and spa tub, comfortable bed, cozy fireplace, super clean, very nice staff, good parking, green forest view, hear the ocean even though their are no ocean view rooms, nice boardwalk to ocean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Rooms were excellent, coffee and bagels provided for breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to add

    We booked the king room with the jacuzzi and absolutely loved it. Rooms are beautifully furnished, tasteful and clean. The small fireplace made for a very cozy atmosphere and we were happy to find big bed and comfy mattress after a long day of driving. We definitely recommend.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Picture shows different bath tub like jacuzzi

    Location,comfort

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely room with fireplace and bathtub, and great location near walking trails.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable bed and reasonably clean, but too many loud noises late into the night./
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All of the loud noises and foot stomping above our room late into the night. Also sounded like heavy objects were being dragged and possibly laundry was being done because it sounded like water whooshing. Just too many noises.

    Location and nice staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    8.0
    Serenity and joyful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spa bath was amazing

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to leave 😩

    Room smelled so fresh and clean every time we went in and out

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    7.0
    Weeknights are a great value compared to other moonstone properties. Be specific about room location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Do not get any rooms facing the road. Dark, not many windows. In particular, avoid 102. I’d go for rooms in the back on second floor - more windows, likely will hear waves. The fire place(s) are incredibly wimpy- unlike what is in the pictures, more like electric fireplaces. They give heat but zero ambiance. Due to the low price (I went on a Sunday), friendly service, location (and yes, coffee), I’d try it again, being specific about rooms and managing expectations about a good fireplace.

    The location, the outdoor jacuzzi, living room with hot coffee/tea, very friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hotel,quiet,close to everything within walking distance

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    I would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator was out, but it wasn’t too much of a walk to the 2nd floor with my luggage. The parking is also rough for this place, but I don’t know how that can be improved.

    The staff was so friendly. The items they had out for breakfast, such as coffee, bagels, yogurt, etc. was wonderful!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Terrible wifi service

    Self serve beer and wine taps

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    8.0
    Cambria is a wonderful place to visit. Great sunsets & fun things to do. We will definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Elevator was not working. My husband and I are both handicapped to taking the stairs was very challenging. There were almost no snacks in the lobby and there were no restaurants that delivered food. We arrived in the evening, so this was a bunner. YOu could get wine and beer but not food. The jacuzzi was advertised as "a jacuzzi for 2." It was definitely not big enough for 2. It was comfortable for one person only.

    The room had a fireplace and a jacuzzi. It was a very large room and very comfortable. USB ports for charging on both sides of the bed which is wonderful when you travel as a couple.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Non existent breakfast

    Room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    8.0
    It was nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows

    Location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Spa Tub
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no adjusting the flow in the spa tub. It was full-blast or nothing. Made for some splashes...and shortened our use of it.

    Quiet. Private. We only stayed one night- a quick getaway for a birthday celebration. Location was perfect with close access to ocen views and Cambria restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in October 2024

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