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"The views from this resort are phenomenal! We had a balcony from our room with a jaw dropping

. Our room was lovely, clean, and very comfortable. The grounds of the property were beautiful with much opportunity to photograph nature. It also has conveniences of a restaurant, small store, gift shop, coffee & bakery, gas station, and walk up snack bar. Staff was very friendly as well. Another perk is a trail directly from the resort down to a black sand

with a waterfall (although...

"Pros: Charming, quiet - comfortable beds. Nice towels and good robes. Fireplaces in every room. Comfortable, inviting common area. Easy access to nice walking trail that goes all the way to Avila

. Cons: A little worn around the edges. Threadbare chairs in the rooms. Torn draperies. My first room had lukewarm water in shower and I had to be moved the next day - lucky there was an available room. Front desk staff pleasant but not exceptionally helpful. I would definitely stay here again."

"Great place to stay in Carmel. We stayed for my daughter's wedding which was at a nearby wedding event center. The staff were awesome and friendly. The location is easy to get to and near many conveniences, food, shopping, etc. It's also near the

, great dinning, and other tourist attractions. The hotel also has a nice restaurant, bar, and fire pit seating area for enjoying an evening cocktail. I recommend staying here for any occasion. "

"Me and my cousin stayed for a few nights it was beautiful and i suggest the

view room comes with a balcony and we enjoyed leaving it open at night nice a fresh ... the staff at this property very pleasent and nice i had have my room key re made in the middle of the night and they had no problem doing it i felt so bad because they live on property so of course like any of us it was sleepy time but she was so pleasant and very accomedating... if you have a pet they give them a doggie treat...

"Great place. Clean rooms. Housekeeping does a great job. Close to stores and the

. Would come back. "

"I love their suites, they are perfect for our family, i get a separate room within the room, and it's a great stay, always book here if I'm spending the night at Pismo

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"The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful and accommodating. The location is great. It has the

and is only a few minutes to the

. It is also a very short drive to the famous Hearst Castle."

"Cavalier I a great place to get away from it all and enjoy the ocean,

, and mall town of Cambria and moonstone

boardwalk and sunsets. Paso wineries aren't that far away and are a good day trip."