Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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The Carlton Hotel offers a peaceful base near Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo. Guests can enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, browse the library collection, or explore nearby wineries while staying connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422

What's nearby

  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Charles Paddock Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Atascadero State Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Firestone Walker Brewing - 8 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Paso Robles Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bramble Pie Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Hotel near Atascadero Lake Park
Located close to Charles Paddock Zoo and Wild Horse Winery, Carlton Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Sip and savour at this hotel, which boasts winery tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a nature reserve and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and hairdryers
  • 29-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Cots/infant beds, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe
  • Nectar and Noble

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,001 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Carlton Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Atascadero
Carlton Hotel Hotel Atascadero

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Carlton Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Carlton Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Atascadero Lake Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Charles Paddock Zoo. Wild Horse Winery and Firestone Walker Brewing are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Carlton Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent while checking-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with charm ,Clean room and friendly staff , lots of great food within walking distance , some renovations going on and didn’t even notice much , no noise , going to be extra nice when completed , room was freshly updated , had courtyard view that was nice ! Will definitely stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Albino

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room my wife like it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. We’re a family with small kids. We definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great beds, quiet, AMAZING STAFF!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I totally recommend a Carlton hotel I like the service everybody is so nice and the rooms are so clean good beds. Everything is perfect for travelers. One day you go back around to Atascadero. I will go the same motel. Thank you.carlton hotel and the personal super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have stayed with The Carlton Hotel several times and have had lovely stays each time. The staff is wonderful and very helpful, could not ask for better friendliness felt like home! Thank you so much will see you again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come 3.75 hours to stay with the Carlton Hotel. Because visits have been for medical it has been our choice to stay here. There is no better choice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking in and greeted by the front desk person, she was very nice and answered all my questions! She said the hotel was undergoing renovations so I didn’t know what to expect! Entered the room and was pleasantly surprised! It was very clean and spacious! The bathroom was so nice, jacuzzi tub was amazing! Bedding and bed were comfortable and inviting! I would call this a hidden treasure along the 101!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and nicely decorated. The hot water was not as hot as it should be, could be due to the construction that’s on- going. The hotel lacks any food or drink options currently. I look forward to seeing how the hotel looks after all the remodeling and renovations are complete.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical style
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the big room, the balcony, the coffee,and especially the wine. We had a wonderful stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience of this hotel and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They did a lovely job at keeping the renovations as minimally distractive as possible... Did a great job at making what could have been an awful situation tolerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great to celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at a wonderful area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful renovation (still under way in some areas of the hotel). Very friendly staff. Very pretty and quaint downtown area of Atascadero. Delicious mushroom burgers at Sylvester’s a few doors down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

Nice comfortable room. Really good showers. Good water pressure. Quiet. Friendly helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with historic architecture and great central location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful building (currently being renovated) and the area is being revitalized with shops and dining options galore! I will definitely return. The staff was so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The coffee maker didn’t work, the bathtub drain didn’t work. It’s a historical building,sad to see the beautiful oak interior finish carpentry, base boards, chair rail painted green. Good location. Renovations still underway. Green???? What were you thinking? Some designer thought this was a good idea. Fingers crossed that it works out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet stay in a large well appointed room. Walkable area with great food and drink options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was perfect - rooms were huge, centrally located to shops and restaurants, lots of parking nearby, friendly staff and overall a perfect hotel for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is undergoing a major upgrade. Our room was partially done. It will get much nicer. People were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025