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Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with a coffee shop and a fitness center

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 29-inch TV with cable channels
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, 93422
  • Place, Vino + Therapy Studio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunken Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atascadero City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Vintage Deluxe, King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage Deluxe, King

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 832 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard Balcony Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Classic King

  • Sleeps 3

Courtyard Patio King

  • Sleeps 3

Vintage King Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Balcony King

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Carlton Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Vintage King

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Courtyard Patio Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Atascadero

Carlton Hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of popular sights like Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo. This 52-room hotel has indoor private hot tubs along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Vino + Therapy Studio - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunken Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atascadero City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atascadero Historical Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Atascadero Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Parrilla Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bramble Pie Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Tuscan-style hotel with a coffee shop and a fitness center
Carlton Hotel features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a conference center, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 29-inch TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer jetted tubs and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include indoor private hot tubs, coffee makers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Back Porch Bakery & Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center (1,001 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 13 2026 to April 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-2 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your 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 a free cancellation option available at Carlton Hotel?

Carlton Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Hotel?

As of Jan 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Hotel on Feb 22, 2026 start from $109.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Carlton Hotel?

This hotel is located in Atascadero, just steps from Vino + Therapy Studio and Sunken Gardens, and within a short walk of Atascadero City Hall. You'll also find Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Carlton Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Carlton Hotel have a casino?

No, Carlton Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Carlton Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool on site; however, each accommodation at this hotel features an indoor private hot tub.

Is Carlton Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a jetted bathtub, a pillowtop mattress, and a turndown service.

Does Carlton Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel features private indoor spa tubs in all guestrooms.

Does Carlton Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Carlton Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Back Porch Bakery & Cafe.

Does Carlton Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Carlton Hotel for a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Carlton Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Carlton Hotel?

The closest major airport to Carlton Hotel is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 23.5 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Carlton Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a deck where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

Does Carlton Hotel host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Carlton Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the jacuzzi tub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed but room was lacking table lamps for reading and door on water closet. Parking was also difficult on Friday evening
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Great Hotel

Third time staying at The Carlton. Great "Old" hotel with friendly staff located in a great part of Atascadero.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Merin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Going through a renovation. Big rooms with jetted tub and separate shower. Construction started way too early, though and they would not stop the banging when asked twice! This was very frustrating and unacceptable for a weekend visit. If this had not happened they would have received excellent across the board.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel with huge rooms. They are under renovation, so you have to go with that. Will be beautiful when done. The only down side is the parking situation. If you get in late, you have to look for parking on the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeVander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Better parking. Older lady with grey hair was mean and rude when me and my girlfriend came to check in on Friday on Oct 17th
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marija

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No drinking options Room clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ice nachines. Paekung was q block away. Clean well decorated room. Great bathroom with jacuzzi tub & shower separate. No balcony & patio had nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Priscilla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction, no body let me know. Toliet broken, door handle from entering was not working
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Kelly

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this place less than 1 star, I would. Booked this place in September for a stay this weekend and when I arrived there they tell me they don't have reservations for me. When I show them my receipt with reservation number they proceed to tell me that they overbooked and don't have rooms available due to renovations being conducted where my room was supposed to be. Once again, I booked this place in September and was never notified about a cancellation and was never refunded. They sent me to a holiday inn express like 2 miles away; thank God I paid for the rooms upfront front because it forced them to have Holiday Inn bill them directly. The couple ahead of us who they did the exact same thing to was told that since they elected to pay at the hotel that their card would just not be charged and they could just pay the holiday inn out of pocket instead; problem is when we all booked our rooms a month in advanced. The day of room rates at the new hotel were 200% higher than what we original paid for day of booking...I will never try to stay at this hotel ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Loretta

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is currently under construction and I was not notified. Everything about the stay ruined the night before my wedding. I can never get that experience back. Those awful memories are part of my wedding story. Including my guests to my wedding who stayed there. The carlton hotel should close down until the construction is done. Water leak, air conditioning not working, and a high pitched fire alarm going off all night every half hour. I got a refund for my stay, however, I'll always wonder what it would have been like if me and my family was well rested for my wedding day. The night was supposed to be a bonding night with me and my children before the special day, instead it was chaos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel. Some renovations are being done but there was no disturbance from it. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were very nice and large. It's being remodeled, but didn't impede our stay. The only negative is the amount of parking spaces they have which is across the street. Other than that, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was freezing, and toilet had not been cleaned. The hotel is under renovation, and we were not informed before booking. Bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had been recently updated and there was an unpleasent oder in the room. Unfortunately the doors tobthe patio were stuck and I couldn't get them open. Additionally, the coffee maker was broken and that is never good to discover in the morning. The good news is that the staff was so nice and helpful, which is the norm at the Carlton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryder

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elicica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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