Madonna Inn

Hotel

Wonderful experience food is fantastic. Step back in time.

Loved it so much we plan to make this a new Christmas holiday tradition. We loved our Rocky Mountain themed room. The staff were so nice. The place was clean. The pool was so warm and inviting. Can’t wait to come here again!

Fun place, great atmosphere, great service and amazing deserts!

Pretty much EVERYTHING! We go fairly often & have never had a bad meal. The menu is well thought out, the food is always delicious, the service impeccable, & the ambiance is magical!

Awesome and silly. Fancy, great service, over the top, and a little junky at the same time.

Amazing food, fantastic service, and incredible ambiance. A must go stop on the Central Coast. Highly recommend the rib eye steak and the champagne cake.

Amazing grounds, quirky interior and great shopping in the many gift shops.

Amazing place in every way. The location is beautiful, the decor incredible, great facilities and food, our room (Romance) was gorgeous, the service second to none and you could feel the love throughout. We will be back and collect those goblets!

The hotel was lovely, pool was amazing! Stayed in “ morning star” it was gorgeous, I can’t wait to go back and try a new room.

I was there for my nieces wedding, it was all beautiful, the place was lovely, the food was great! The atmosphere was nice.

Great place to stop for a driving break. Love the space and decor. It’s just super fun. The food wasn’t very good (lunch menu) but come for drink/coffee and a massive slice of their amazing cakes!

Wonderful experience. 5 stars ⭐️ the food needs A LOT of revamping. But the rooms are so unique and I am so happy that the rooms never change. It’s magical. And the pool is AMAZING! Thank you for the beauty that is the Madonna Inn.

Beautiful atmosphere. Our Waitress was the Best!

Very pretty grounds! I would like to stay one of these days! Tonight my hubby had the ruben sandwich and I had a cup of chicken tortilla soup both were very good.

The service is excellent, the food was delicious. Is located in a foothill with a nice view. The only thing I didn’t like is that the cleaning crew stars too early and you don’t get to sleep in.

There fish and chips was amazing. There was 11 of us and we were treated absolutely well Tomas was amazing. My family really enjoyed are visit.

Extremely comfortable. Excellent food and helpful staff.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing rooms, heated pool, fluffy robes and best steak I’ve ever had!

Absolutely every detail is a pleasure. Service, uniqueness, decor beyond compare, food is also stellar.

Awesome breakfast experience with the tastiest pancakes ever 🥞 great service and staff, wonderful ❤️

Beautiful Hotel and decor! Great atmosphere!

It’s like one of those places you think could exist given the right circumstances if everything was right, and somehow it does exist!. It feels luxurious, playful, nostalgic and quite simply SPECIAL! Each little detail was right from start to finish. The food, drinks, pool, rooms, service, band and dancing were so lovely that we were pinching ourselves! It didn’t hurt that we came on Valentine’s Weekend with the most beautiful California winter weather that had us drinking pink clouds in the pool and getting a tad burned by day and sitting by the fire at night. So so so so fun! ♥️ Can’t wait to return. 🥰

The food on the Steakhouse is Superb! We’ve stayed in the hotel in 2 different rooms, so far…. More I hope. The Carrot Cake is my favorite as well as a few others-Toffee Crunch and Black Forest.

Breakfast was delicious, the baked goods look very yummy but we were to full. This place is a must see, beautiful holiday decorations! Love the pink decor ❤️

A very unique place a must visit. Good food and individual rooms,

Beautiful is the only word you can use to describe this place. From the views the ambiance the food and drinks the pool. It’s a must 💖

Had lunch and drinks. Cool cool beans. Be back for hiking and spa day. Cool.

They are pet friendly and the staff is most friendly! Food is always the best around!

Cute hotel, charming and magical place only complaint was room had way to many spiders and bugs in it.

It’s crazy fun! Amazing rooms. The pool is so nice with a bar and snack shack. Just a great place to relax and treat yourself!

Beautiful atmosphere, great setting, fun themed rooms, wonderful views, great pool. Has our heater worked in the room it would have been great. Our kids loved every minute and the entire experience. The check in staff was so friendly as well as the pool staff.

It is such a beautiful hotel and property. The steak and lobster was to die for and the restaurant was beautiful. The pool was so beautiful with the waterfall. Customer service was great. Love the goblets you can purchase. Had a wonderful time. — with Evie Haward.

The Madonna Inn, the best most unique place in California. Beautiful location, beautiful unique experience hotel, fabulous dining, best cakes, coolest gifts… and so much more. It is a bucket list item to have visited in ones life.

It is whimsical, romantic, and has the best staff, steaks, lobster and you must order the Pink Champagne cake
plus… I got engaged there last night in the Secret Garden!
Best place ever!

Beautiful atmosphere and view. Highly recommend.

Always such a lovely experience. The food is high-quality and prepared just perfect! And the service is always superb! Definitely one of my favorite spots.

We had a GREAT time here.
The place was NICELY decorated, with holiday atmosphere throughout the Inn.
Our servers were very attentive. Friendly, and helpful with menu.
Food was DELICIOUS.
THANK YOU, we will be returning in the near future.

They have the best desserts. The atmosphere is always pleasant and well decorated. Best servers. I will be back.

The views, the service, the fabulous unique rooms and a wonderful steakhouse! An absolutely fun destination hotel resort!

We love the Madonna Inn. The grounds are beautiful and the rooms are so fun! It’s great picking a different room each time we stay to get a new experience. The pool area is lovely. The food is good and there are great shops.

We absolutely loved this place! Stayed in room 165 “go” and it was sparkly magic! I love anything glitter ✨ wise so it was awesome for me! Very friendly staff, eclectic and vintage feel to everything and beautiful property. We will definitely be back and we loved the pool the most!

Stopped in for a visit on our way back North. No rooms available — so we shopped — walked the beautiful grounds and enjoyed the huge lobby and more. A bite to eat with a cocktail made by Nancy — who was super friendly — happy and full of information for us. Can’t wait to visit again.

So cool… ornately decorated but with definite luxury. The staff is very hospitable. The restaurant has delicious selections. It was my first visit and I would highly recommend.

It has been a beautiful experience. Celebrating our 16th anniversary ❤. The Old world suite was amazing. Food and drinks were great and the staff were so pleasant… will definitely be back with the family…

My daughter had her wedding and reception here and the staff worked well together to help create a beautiful event. The decor is unique and romantic perfect place for a wedding.

Fun place and good food. Try the pie.

Awesome, beautiful place, great foid.

Great place! The ambiance is rich and the dining experience is wonderful!

Awesome people! Lovely place and very affordable.

A lovely place that takes you back to lush over the top decor. Wonderful service and food. Everyone needs to visit at least once and hopefully more.

Great stay, great staff!

We loved the attention to detail and the commitment to a theme. The grounds were comfortable and the staff was amazingly polite and friendly. There were a few minor hitches like the bathroom in our room was not heated, but the rest of the experience was totally worth it.

Ample parking, great food, friendly staff.

One of my greatest experiences an awesome place to see was beyond my wildest imagination incredible craftsmanship and interior decorating on the inside.

Great location, stunning grounds and decor throughout, great atmosphere and food.

A lovely stop for lunch. Quirky, eclectic and fabulous food.

Beautiful hotel. However we were a family of 5.2 adults and three girls and our rooms were so far away but we still enjoyed our stay.

Loved having my fairytale wedding at the Madonna Inn! Every staff member was so nice and helpful. I worked the most with Kristen and Madison who were always so kind and informative. They communicated with me often and made sure all of my questions were answered. Having the reception and the ceremony here was so convenient and cost effective. There are so many beautiful places to take pictures. The cake tasted amazing and was beautiful which was another convenience. I highly recommend getting married here. The staff will happily accommodate and work with you to make the wedding of your dreams happen!

Highly unusual place to stay. Borders on kitsch, but lands on the good side of comfort.

Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic service, friendly people.

Celebrated Mother’s Day at the inn’s restaurant and we had a fabulous time. Great food/ atmosphere/ service.

The place was busy but Amber was amazing. Excellent customer service.

Stale, outdated rooms. Musty smell. Poor customer service. Over priced. Ordered early check in and had to wait while maids cleaned rooms that were not being rented. No communication. Had to check to see if room was ready when they promised they would call. Tourist trap! Not recommend at all.

This amazing perfect pink palace made me smile on my birthday — it was like being in a wizards house with eccentric Tyrolean touches — antiqued wood artefacts and wonderful stained glass windows. Everything about this place is quirky. Don’t visit if you’re the least bit grumpy!

I’m usually the person who books pretty basic lodging, basing my decision on safety, proximity, and lower-cost. After all, I’m out exploring so much I hardly even see the inside of my room before I fall asleep. This is probably the first time I’ve gone “all out” and designed my whole trip around a motel. My best way to describe Madonna Inn is a “Motel Disneyland”. Everything has texture, sparkle, personality. So dreamy! I’m stoked I knocked this off my bucket list!

Madonna Inn truly is amazing. The hotel has the most breathtaking lights at night and every feature is MARVELOUS! Typically, you see newlyweds or couples on a romantic getaway but this hotel is for everyone! The pool is so warm and the spa is fantastic. The rooms are 100% clean, I have never been disappointed and have been there more than once. All the rooms have different themes and every one is so charming and dear. The staff is so friendly and make sure everyone is taken care of :) 100% recommend!

WOW! The venue was beautiful for our ceremony and cocktail outside in the Secret Garden and then the Dinner and Reception in the Venetian Room. Everyone who attended our wedding was extremely impressed by the venue itself and the food. The best prime rib any of us have tried, thick, juicy, perfection. The chicken parmesan and vegetarian plates were also a hit. The wedding packages they have are seriously the best in the entire are and include literally everything. This makes it so the bride, groom, family and friends do not have to do a thing. Also, no need to hire a wedding planner when coming here. My husband and I stayed in the room with the circle bed. The entire place was magical. Each room is so unique and wonderful. We all recommend Madonna Inn for any type of event.

Look, this place is what it is, and it is unapologetic. It is colorful, at times kitsch, and big. I have not seen any other place quite like it, and for that reason alone it is worth a visit. On Friday and Saturday nights they have a live band and a beautiful dance floor. I have taken my wife and daughters many times and we have greatly enjoyed dancing. Everyone is welcome, from the trained ballroom dancer to the dad with his 5-year-old daughter. The food is quite expensive and arguably overpriced. But it too is interesting and worth a try at least once. And don't forget the Copper Cafe. It is a small restaurant connected to the main restaurant and you can stop in there and have some coffee and a giant piece of cake. Check it out. It's worth it.

When visiting family in the area we make sure to drop by the cafe here to have a meal and slice of cake. The decor is lovely, the grounds are well kept, and the staff is always friendly. All that said it is not why it gets 5 stars. This is one of the few restaurants in my life that has never given me a sub par meal. I have been coming here almost 2 to 3 times yearly for the past 10 years and have always received a good cup of coffee, a well made sandwich or breakfast and a amazing peace of cake. Consistency like that is what makes it a pleasure to stop by every time I'm in the area.

I'm not sure what to contribute that hasn't been said. Probably about 200 rooms. Each one is different. Uses a lot of cool-looking stone. Restaurant, wine tasting, horseback riding. It's pretty strapped with stuff.

Landmark Hotel and Restaurant. Amazing shopping, clothes, jewlwery, shoes, handbags. Amazing food, from pastries to steaks and all in between, the food will blow your mind! Drinks both alcohol and non, are first class, as is everything at this magical place. There is so much to say about this place, world famous, it's on many Travel Channel type shows. Built by local contractor and humanitarian, Alex Madonna and family, the history is a one of a kind amazing and beautiful story. Enchantment around every corner, magic is in the air every square inch of this beautiful place. It is a lifetime experience, a bucket list item $ A must see experience, make sure you visit all areas, and appreciate the hardens and masonry, architecture and history, both present and past of the Madonna family who built this gem. All local Adelaida stone placed with care by local masons, over 50 years ago, and the craftsmanship shines bright with amazement of the talent that built this radiant, enchanting, 1 of a kind, magical hotel, restaurants, and so much more, do not miss out on the Madonna Inn!

Tourist trap worth visiting for the spectacle, (German inspired architecture/interior, colored glass goblets, theme rooms at the hotel), but the food is less than special. It's popular with locals here, but don't let that trick you into thinking the food will stand out. It's plain and not particularly good diner style food. Pastry is often cited as the real attraction, but it's also pretty bland and basic. I've had every meal of the day here a few times, but I've never felt the urge to talk about how good they were. It's not inedible, but it's not good. The Madonna family name carries a lot of weight in this community because they are/were wealthy ranchers, but it's well known that this place exists as a sort of tribute to one of the family matrons who wanted to feel like a queen — in that way it's kind of a joke. The gaudy faux-European portraits of the "Lord and Lady of the Manor" are laughable, all the more so because they are serious. They're right beside the stairway to the wine cellar/subterranean dungeon area. Restrooms are also bizarre and if you're using the men's room for the first time you may be confused, I was, but the waterfall is the facility you're looking for. Yes, right on the wall/floor. I give it 2 stars for food, but I still suggest you check it out for the weirdness. Wait staff is mostly young people from the local area, and is usually attentive, quick and friendly. Their costumes are also amusing.

I enjoyed a quick bite to eat, as I was traveling to meet my sister in nearby Avila Beach. I sat at the bar for my lunch, and ordered the chicken salad and a raspberry tea. Service was delightful and expedient. Food had nice presentation and did not skimp on amount served. It was delicious! I was in and out in approximately 30 — 40 minutes. I paid $22, including tip. It was good to see the historic Inn so busy and lively with customers. I would have liked to enjoy a longer visit, had time permitted.

I love this place! Music, nice people. I even danced.

I love this place. It's quirky and quaint, while still feeling high class. The rooms are amazingly done, and each unique. The steakhouse is great for dinner, and the Copper Cafe is amazing for breakfast. Don't forget to try the hot chocolate.

The Madonna Inn breakfast restaurant is like an old painting that was once colorful and interesting and is now faded and losing it's finish. The carpets are very worn and appear dirty. The walls, furniture, tables, and booths need to be refurbished. The breakfast was large portions of ordinary food. The servers are congenial and handle a lot of tables while wearing the most dated unflattering outfits. Our server was very pleasant even though she was busy with several tables. Regardless, the place remains a must try at least once place. It is always very busy and the Madonna ownership doesn't care if you come back. They have reached icon status and with the nearby Cal Poly students will keep busy forever. Sincerely, Buck J. Cheshire.

Make a reservation or don't bother going. It's charming with its themed suites and the locale. Clean, nice staff, but the restaurants and bakery are nearly impossible to ever take in because its charm attracts too many people. It also attracts whole families, so a romantic trip can be ruined by a group of girl scouts in the two rooms nearby. I think this would be a great place to be in the off season but not a fan during peak times, which are often. I'd say to search for when off season is.

The experience there was awesome. Good and friendly environment. There is a lot of detail inside. There is a gift shop and clothing store as well as food and drinks. Plenty of room for a big family. The deserts are amazing. The banana split is pretty big, two people can share it. The pieces of pies are a pretty good size. Good place to visit.

Very good food and very nice bevida very satisfied.

Great place to stay. The restaurant is like a fairytale. Grieved the café in. Dirty on the floor! The devices were dirty. Had to ask for a replacement. Instead of pasta brought ravioli. Pleased branded hamburger. Fabulous house. In the men's toilet huge sea shells for washing hands.

I can't believe I've never been here before. Go get a drink in the very pink bar, have coffee in the kitschy diner area, or have dinner in the gaudy but amazing main dining room. If you like over-the-top decor from bygone eras please drop what you are doing and go. Stops just short of being sensory overload. I think it was even a bit extra because I went just before Easter. I love it. Can't wait to go back.

The hotel rooms are themed and weird which is what they are known for, which is fun. The staff here is nothing but hospitable from the front desk, pool bartender, to the wait staff. I can’t give it a 5 star because the room noise is extreme. You can hear your neighbors (we stayed in different rooms and it didn’t matter which room because the hotel is old). We were awakened this morning by the loud marathon they were hosting on the property which started at 8am! We like to sleep in on vacation and especially on Saturday’s. Other than that, (which isn’t a deal breaker) we had a wonderful time.

Absolutely a unique experience, worth the price for sure. The rooms are top notch, the amenities are incredible and the restaurant is unbelievable. I reccommend a Friday night to see the Frank Gary Band. Incredible. If it's not on your bucket list, add it today!

Charming. Nice place to go for breakfast.

This place is a mixture of gorgeous nature, lovely pool, and gleefully tacky decor everywhere. The themed rooms are a hoot! Cave showers, ornate lamps, turrets, ostentatious. It was awesome. Unfortunately there was some road construction outside our room that was super loud during the day. But I still look forward to a future opportunity to stay there again.

Ate at the steakhouse. Great food. Excellent service. Fair prices. I wasn’t a fan of the over done pink color theme, but I get that it’s like a brand thing so it was fine, just not what I’d expect for a fine dining restaurant. The live music was a huge plus and people went dancing afterwards. It was a great dining experience. I’d highly recommend it.

Worth seeing in any case. The whole thing is similar to Disneyland — just in pink. Staff is very friendly and the cocktails really good. If you want to dance, you can do the same — a live band plays there. The food, however, is rather ubteraverage to really bad for the money. Huge amounts of — but not good quality. The lamb was just tough. The salad with very was a salatberg on where em plate — almost without taste. Dice garnished with apparently cooked beef. Completely unappetizingly done. Just under 30 dollars is absolutely too much for that. Recommendation: Cocktail, appetizer and dessert. It is funnily enough to point out during the table reservation that you have to order at least one entree.

Decors at the pinnacle of the kitch.
Doing more changed seems impossible to me…
The height of everything I don't like…
Toilets just like the rest of the public areas is designed in a trogloditic set.
False fake stones plants…
More coquettisheous exteriors…
Otherwise boutique hostel and hotel.
The rooms are all edited in postcards. Look at the pictures…

Everything is great about this place. From the bakery that makes the most delicious sweets to the hilltop pool & spa, and everything in between. The Copper Cafe serves up great breakfasts. The Gold Rush Steakhouse has such tender steaks. The decor is unique and fun. Oh, and of course the themed rooms are a fun experience.

This hotel is such a fantastic and fun expierience. We didn't try the restaurant but the pool was lovely and beautifully warm with a fantastic view. We stayed in the Starlight which was quaint with a large balcony and vaulted ceilings. I was surprised with the bed comfort. It was perfect! We will stay no where else on the central coast. A bit pricey but overall an excellent time. My note to management (I was a bit concerned with the horses for riding on the property. I don't know if some were retired and just old or even owned by the hotel, but they looked in need of more thorough care. )

The service in the main dining room was wonderful. Everyone was super friendly and good at what they did. The food could have used some more flavoring but that's just my taste. They do great business so it's definitely worth giving a try.

Great overall experience. Bakery is great! Restaurant/steakhouse is great! They have horses & offer guided tours. Rooms are all have a different theme & decorated. Pool is amazing! I highly recommend staying here.

An atypical place, a hotel with a garish decoration but we take pleasure in evolving in this unlikely place. The rooms were spacious, the restaurant we ate was very good. The pool is superb and the water warm (not good, hot! ) Diving there after a day's drive was pure relaxation.

Beautiful hotel, with spacious rooms, coffee lounge and spectacular restaurant very well served by its waiters. Very good location and beautiful pool and gym. The rooms do not have a microwave and as it is not clarified on your website The one staying there will have no chance to heat anything. Either way, in my case, the people in the lobby allowed me to heat my food in the cafeteria. Congratulations. We!

Don't bother. If you're a person of color they treat you like a second class citizen. Trying to get dinner reservations was a joke. Won't be spending any of my cash at this establishment. They need to check the girls who take the reservations. Their attitudes need a customer service adjustments. I would've waited 2 hours if they were more warm and inviting. But they missed the mark with that mouth and body language. Bye bye.

Love this place! I've stayed here 3 times, and it never gets old! This last visit I went with my Mom and brother. We stayed in the San Francisco room — we all loved the red/gold fun theme! Breakfast and dinner in the one-of-a-kind restaurant was delicious and entertaining. We felt like we stepped back in time. Loved seeing the characters who are attracted this place. Our trip included a visit to Hearst Castle nearby, which added to the unique memory.

The bathrooms are very clean and longer.

I did not stay at the Madonna Inn but I did use the spa facilities. The offerings were very nice. The massage specialist was friendly and listened to my needs. They offer hot tea and warm fluffy robes while you wait. The changing area is clean and spacious. I ended my afternoon at the café on site. I had to order a few items just for the serving dishes. Very cute lunch spot.

Serbian too good, excellent food, price range well expensive.

The atmosphere is unique. I've never seen anything like it anywhere else. Kitch wishes.

The Good: This place has a very interesting atmosphere. Very cool themed walls and decorations. Staff was professional and did a good job up-selling. The Bad: Late on getting our group to our table as per our reservation. Food was very expensive and didn’t match the quality taste you would expect from paying s premium. My steak was lukewarm meaning it had been sitting a little bit and the taste was not what I expected for paying $40 for it. Unfortunately when you charge a premium price, the food has to have the value assigned to it. There are many other restaurants that are cheaper in the area that would be a better choice than Madonnas. If the food was less expensive, I would of given it a 4/5.

It is a rather extravagant place in the good sense I love the pink so be delighted despite being a steak house and recognized for its pastries found something vegan to have lunch I loved it! It made Me feel from another time!

I have stayed here 3 times over the years and tried different rooms. That's the fun of it. This time we tried the Yosemite room. It was very nice, exactly like the picture. The fireplace was great to have. Being in commercial property management I notice a lot of the little things. There are a few tiny maintenance things that needed to be dealt with but for a 60 year old building it was not bad at all. We checked in 3 hours early (the room was ready) which was nice since we drive a very long way. Once in the room we noticed the TV remote missing. We called the front desk and hung up the phone and were heading out to eat lunch and the maintenance guy was already driving up with a remote. It was amazing service.

Went to the Madonna Inn Steak House for dinner. The decor is crazy fun and exciting to experience! The cocktails are excellent and you must save room for the pink champagne cake! Go early for the many gift shops and plan to stay late to dance to the amazing band! Really fun! Will definitely go again!

I thought racism was dead until I walked into the Madonna in. Called ahead to make reservations. Had plans to have dessert & drinks there since everyone says the cake is great. We sat down and moments later were asked to move. Apparently you can only sit in the restaurant if you are having an entree. Which no one ever told us when we made the reservation. The servers words were "you need to have at least one entree. " So then we thought about getting one just so that we could continue our night and then she changed it to "you must have a few. " She said we would have to sit in the dancing/bar area. So we had to move from our table over to the bar area. The place was practically empty and no one was waiting but we still were forced to move. The server said she would have someone take our order but it wasn't until about 30 min later that someone come over and that's only because we got up and asked. When the server did come she was very rude. She dropped the menus and left. She was coughing and sneezing. I wanted to feel Bad for her for working when she's sick but even when we tried to be nice to her she was still rude. Everyone else had Ice cold drinks and ours looked and tasted like it came right out of the faucet. They were out of every cake we wanted and the one slice we did get was not good at all! We were only given one fork for 7 people so we had to ask for forks and plates.

My whole life I wanted to stay here. This was a dream come true. We stayed in the Austrian Room. We had two balconies, pink bath robes and champagne. The room had so much space. We had some of the world famous deserts.

The food in the steakhouse restaurant is outstanding. Still one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. It's kind of pricey but the atmosphere and quality and QUANTITY of food you get is totally worth it. Always great service too!

We attended a wedding at this unique and beautiful location. We were running late and worried about finding the correct area but there was plenty of parking and we could see where to go directly by walking through the doors for reception. The venue was great! Everything looked professional to our eyes and seating was comfortable and enough for everyone.

Pink everywhere! Love the live music the first and third Tuesday and every Wednesday through Saturday. My husband and I enjoy every bit of the beautiful and large dance floor located at the back of the great Steakhouse. Best baked potatoes! The Madonna Pink Champagne Cake is unbeatable.

I went to the Madonna Inn for lunch and I was amazed by the detail that the interior of the building had. The decorations are way over the top, so much that they are humorous. It is definitely a sight to see if you haven't visited. Over that food was good and the waitresses we're very attentive. I haven't stayed overnight, but judging from my lunch there I expect it would be a good experience.

Only got to stay one night but will make a special trip to come back. Very spacious room with cute extravagant decor and great atmosphere. Pool was beautiful and temp was perfect. Delicious restaurant with amazing staff! Continental breakfast brought right to your room!

It's worth a lot. It's a different hotel. We stayed in a room in the block on the left once you pass the check in area of the hotel with car. You park in front of the room door and you walk into a room that as my wife used to look like Heidi's house. With a rustic ambience and unique décor with forest cabin ambiance is perfect. Good room, good beds and good bathroom. The environment of the hotel with its paths lightly illuminated by ground-level streetlights is somewhat idyllic. The pool is superb and with a fitness center not very big but correct. The environment surrounding the hotel with its small but flirty secret garden very cool. And we were not able to try their restaurant nor their offer of hiking and horseback riding but for the environment they sure would be fine. Highly recommended.

Had dinner items. Food was serviceable but expensive. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere like the rest off the Madonna Inn eclectic. It definitely goes back to a different time in Americana. That's the reason for the four stars. Entertaining. Probably get a better meal at a good diner. Though the desserts looked very good.

The place is worth seeing, we went in for a picnic and ordered a piece of cake and a smoothie that were great. Excellent service. A must-see if you pass by.

I went to buy a cake for a birthday. The cakes are very rich and they are made in order.

Everything was fine. The food and the wedding cake are great!

It was delicious and very interesting visually. You have to see it if you go to SLO!

The food is top notch. The cake is out of this world. The service was great. Expensive but worth it.

Loved our visit here. The horseback riding, the picnic, and you must try their champagne cake! Delicious. Romantic setting, and the themed rooms make it more interesting. Will return again someday, although I did feel it was a little pricey, we did enjoy ourselves and have no complaints.

Stopped by on the way south from Morro Bay. I grew up driving by but never stopped. The staff was very friendly and encouraged us to look around. The décor was as cute and flamboyant (in a good way) as I hoped. Definitely planning to stay a few night!

World class restaurant and hotel. Great venue for weddings etc. Big event center and fields for concerts, business, weddings, circus, horse shows. Can't miss Christmas decorations. Bet you can't walk past the bakery without gaining a few pounds! Easy access to 101.

A living slice of California's past. Great history photos and food. This Ranch has a ton of History you can spend the whole day just learning about it. The amazing craftsmanship in the doors, railings and would work is something you just don't see anymore.

Do Not Drive By This Place! You Have To Stop! I know I drove by it each time I was driving the coast. Looked a bit dated, out of a bad time warp movie or something from a childhood dream. But I finally took the time to stop and actually see what it was all about. The history, the story of how it all come to be and the love the family put into the place over the years is amazing. The details in the carvings, the rock walls and the flower gardens is awesome and brilliant. The photos on the walls, the story's that come with each photo tells the story of the area and how the family was instrumental in its success. How the father was involved in some of the biggest road and building construction projects up and down the west coast. Awesome stuff to read and see. You don't find this kind of quality in a hotel, resturant and tour stop anywhere else anymore. Not to mention, I love the rock waterfall as the mens urinal. Makes us "go" a little faster while also wanting to take a picture of it!

I used to drive by here all the time and never wanted to stay here since it looked so tacky and touristy from the road, but I had to stay here 3 nights for a wedding. Fortunately, I couldn't have been more wrong. The place is spotless and very well maintained — this could easily get away from them with the amount of detail and uniqueness everywhere. Although there are no dressers or closets in the rooms, no one is there for too long where this becomes an issue. Nice pool and hot tubs, small workout room, tennis courts, stables, hiking trails in the mountains, gardens, great desserts — since I travel a lot for work if there were more places like this I would stay at them any day over a standard cookie-cutter hotel. The beds are also incredibly comfortable. This is a place that you really must stay at if you want to get away for a few days, and I will definitely be staying there again.

Amazing just consider the Thought Creativity Craftsmanship and Time that went into Building this place it is priceless. The History and Stories a Labor of Love. Much appreciated Gary Schwaegerle.

We visited today to meetup with friends for lunch. I took my 5 year old daughter. We had a blast walking around and exploring. Food and service was good.

The dining options were great and everything has a quirky style. The rooms although themed could probably use an update for the price they cost. It's definitely a once in a lifetime thing to experience. The waterfall shower was crazy, probably the best part. Each room is unique though, so other rooms may be better than the Swiss Bell. The location is gorgeously idyllic, as well so that is something to consider.

I go dancing at the Madonna Inn every Monday and I love the atmosphere and staff. The drinks are a little pricey and the food is not the best but it is a magical place. The cake is also pretty dang good.

Stayed in the "Time of Your Life" room. Very fun and eclectic. Beautiful grounds. Wouldn't recommend eating at the restaurants, mediocre cafeteria food and way overpriced.

I want actually a guest in this hotel. But friends and I stopped by to use the restroom and have some drinks. The place is adorable. You feel as though you stepped out of a time machine when you walk into the hotel. It reminds me of something you'd find in a 70's B movie. I loved it. Love is the theme in the restaurant area and other parts of the hotel. The restaurant has cute murals and designs. I want to go back and stay in a room on my next visit.

The staff is always helpful amd friendly. They seem a bit stressed all the time. Is it the environment or work load or other? The place while old and nostalgic, seems very unkempt. It needs a serious deep cleaning. Cobwebbs and dust tell tales of its heyday. The restrooms are always clean and well kept but the dining area needs the most work. It seems like the lights get dimmer and dimmer every visit. Perhaps hiding the dust and decade long overdue need for a face lift?

It's important to realize it's as much about the experience, the ambiance, as it is anything else. If you are just looking for somewhere to stay you might find this place a little spendy, rooms start around the $200 a night mark. If you are staying you will want to book as far in advance as you can and call them, don't boom on the website unless you don't care which room you have (which kind of defeats the purpose). Also make sure you make restaurant reservations at the same time you boom the room or you may find a long wait or relocated to their 'copper cafe' (still serves the same food but not the full on 'Madonna Inn' experience). All in all I would highly recommend the overall experience, the rooms are a fantastic change to the norm and the food (regardless of venue) is fantastic. Pros Eccentric, wacky, fun room designs to fit just about any taste Easy to find, lots of parking Fantastic way over the top decorations Fabulous food and service Cons So popular you will need to book way in advance to get the room you want So popular you'll need to book in advance to get restaurant reservations Quite spendy.

The Madonna Inn is an historic local attraction. The bakery makes delicious pastries, but is best know for their incredible cakes. They have a casual dinning room for breakfast and lunch, and dinner, as well as another restaurant downstairs for fine dinning and GREAT steaks. The rooms have distinct themes, from country to a rocky cavern room. The grounds around the hotel are well kept with beautiful flowers, and a koi pond. There's a pool on the hillside overlooking the hotel and the city of San Luis Obispo. The Madonna in is a "must vist".

My friends and I went for cake for Galentine's Day. The cake was superb, and so pretty! The whole place is eclectic and amazing. One of the workers showed us to the Men's restroom downstairs, where the urinal is a waterfall. I don't think you can get much cooler than that.

Nicely decorated restaurant and close attention to detail. Food was delicious and the cake is delicious.

I liked the service but the food was not what we expected. The flavors and presentation left us sad. A beautiful place, gave pity eat there and pay the asking prices. We do not regresáremos for lunch.

Here everything was perfect for us in the afternoon: beautiful pool, beautiful, quiet corners for reading (well-kept garden and waterfall), free tennis court (of course also in light blue and pink with pink tennis balls), guests (especially families), very special but still quite comfortable and quiet room in plush over kitsch, brilliant dinner at the Steakhouse (at least as for the filet mignon and less eye eating with or the feel-good factor at the table with table neighbors that show up here with shorts and TShirt), try friendly staff (with exceptions) and a spa for the you will have all the offers to test never enough time. Only the man by the pool bar seemed the task not to be grown, we and other guests had to wait but target ICH long on the already paid snacks.
The night was then anything but calm. If you're unlucky guests long to the front of the room or including converse, the window barely filter the noise of 101 and attached directly below the window ledge conditioners are simply just unintelligible noise. Who wants to sleep in this Inn well, needs a blessed sleep!
The story of the Madonna family and thus that this Inn is very interesting and quite contrasts to what one would otherwise expect behind this noble plush.

Poor service; unsafe environment; dangerous staff.

Loved every second of this experience. An ornate kitschy hotel/resort that far exceeded my expectations based on recommendations. This place is nothing short of ridiculously awesome! Did not try the spa, no advice there.

Over-the-top interior and exterior decor. Friendly staff. Delicious coffee and baked goods. Each themed room is crazier than the last! Check out the postcards in the gift shop to see the whole collection.

Great place. Wonderfully over — the — top. Fantastic atmosphere. We where lucky to be there on a Wednesday night when the very tallented locals come to dance.

Whoa! What an experience! This place is the ultimate in over the top Americana Kitch to the tenth power! We've been stopping here for years on our road trips because it's such a cool, crazy place. Try out the rest rooms. The men's urinal is a blast! It's a stone waterfall! And the rooms. Each one is done with a different motif. It's a honeymooners paradise, especially the "Caveman's" room. Great restaurant too! Great food and plenty of it. If you want an experience, this is the place to go.

Good breakfast, strawberry waffle was awesome, coffee ok, not cheap.

Mmmmm delkcius cakes.