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The Estero Inn

2.5 star property

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Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity - The Estero Inn (Morro Bay)
Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sunset Oceanfront) | Room amenity - The Estero Inn (Morro Bay)
Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity - The Estero Inn (Morro Bay)
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Surrounded by the natural beauty of Montaña de Oro State Park, Estero Inn offers a warm welcome with free WiFi and plenty of activities. Active travelers can enjoy cycling on site or rent bikes to explore nearby Morro Bay Golf Course. With multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and an elevator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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Panoramic Suite, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Marine Oceanfront) | Room amenity

Panoramic Suite, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Marine Oceanfront)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Suite, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Kelp Oceanfront King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Morro Rock Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Oceanview Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Parkside Room) | Room amenity

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Parkside Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sandy Dunes Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sunset Oceanfront) | Room amenity

Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sunset Oceanfront)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity

Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Downtown Morro Bay, a neighborhood in Morro Bay, is home to The Estero Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montaña de Oro State Park and Morro Bay State Park, while Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights. Morro Bay Golf Course and Morro Rock are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Morro Bay travel guide
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501 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA, 93442

What's nearby

  • Morro Bay State Park
    Morro Bay State Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Morro Rock in Morro Bay. Ancient volcanic mound at the end of Morro Rock Beach. California, USA
    Morro Rock Beach
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Morro Bay Golf Course
    Morro Bay Golf Course
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • The Giant Chessboard
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station
    17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Scout Coffee Co.
    9 min walk
  • Fosters Freeze
    12 min walk
  • Hofbrau
    7 min walk
  • Kelli's Candies
    4 min walk
  • Dorn's Breakers Cafe
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Estero Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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

What time is check-in at The Estero Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Estero Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Estero Inn located?

Located in Downtown Morro Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Montaña de Oro State Park and Morro Bay Art Association Gallery. Morro Bay State Park and Morro Bay Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Estero Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 425 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are accurate! The view from the room is beautiful. It is a charming place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the Most Amazing hotel, clean with the most amazing view and staff so Sweet!
From our room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and atmosphere. We had a marvellous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable stay. I will be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well decorated, well appointed, had a great view, and it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View..wow. Our room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay! Great Views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, while decorated and appointed. The location is great. Facilities are beautiful. Staff was gracious and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our balcony is the perfect quiet retreat to take in the bay and there are lots of other places at the Inn to sit and admire it. The staff is very gracious and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the bay was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was overlooking the harbor and Morro Bay rock. Absolutely stunning and great room. Definitely worth it, great location Shout out to Alexis! She was welcoming and a pleasure to talk to. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zhiting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the services are good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, great view, quiet, super nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, clean rooms, great views for the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Gary

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

Beautiful room and great location!

Beautiful room on the bay with a view of the harbor. Great location near all the restaurants and shops. Great place for couples to spend a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Amenities
Had a great stay at the Estero. Helpful staff and the rooms were cute and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the Estero Inn is amazing!! There is no better view than from the Sunset Suite. Perfect location. Walking distance to everything. Absolutely the best Inn in Morro Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so clean, great view, staff very friendly and accommodating, one of my favs for sure, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovelyroom, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of nature around the property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Cynthia G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Ralph

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

Cozy spot with a nice view

A lovely little hotel right on Morro Bay. Beautiful views out to Morro Rock. Easy access to all of Morro Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Very nice, and clean. Prefect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the bay. Enjoyed the fireplace for cool evenings and the balcony for the warm afternoons.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024