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Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

2.0 star property
A peaceful retreat with garden terraces awaits in Morro Bay's business district, where travelers find attentive staff and convenient check-in for a stress-free stay

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The Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn offers a central location with a relaxing garden terrace for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and free WiFi. The helpful, multilingual staff enhances the motel experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Morro Bay, a neighborhood in Morro Bay, Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn is in a shopping district. Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and Morro Bay Skateboard Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Giant Chessboard and Morro Bay Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching and golfing. Visit our Morro Bay travel guide
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540 Main St., Morro Bay, CA, 93442

What's nearby

  • amazing view! #beach #ocean #roadtrip #california #morrobay #hiking #waterlust
    Morro Bay State Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Morro Rock in Morro Bay. Ancient volcanic mound at the end of Morro Rock Beach. California, USA
    Morro Rock Beach
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Giant Chessboard
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Scout Coffee Co.
    5 min walk
  • Fosters Freeze
    9 min walk
  • High Tide
    7 min walk
  • Carousel Taffy
    8 min walk
  • Panda Panda
    11 min walk

About this property

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

Motel located in Downtown Morro Bay
A terrace, a garden, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Property is also known as

Morro Bay Sandpiper
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn
Sandpiper Inn Morro Bay
Sandpiper Morro Bay
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Motel
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Morro Bay
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Motel Morro Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn located?

Located in Downtown Morro Bay, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Morro Bay Art Association Gallery, Morro Bay Skateboard Museum, and The Giant Chessboard. Tidelands Park and Bayshore Bluffs Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 765 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms are fine and the staff was very nice. The problem was the motel filled up with rowdy guests that were yelling and screaming. Slamming doors, etc until 2am
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out was easy. The decor in the room and overall inn was unique and cute!
The view from my room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean motel. Free parking. Walking distance to restaurants and front water shops. Personal hygiene items are included. Coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge in the room. It is old motel, not frills, friendly staff and dog friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Great motel for a quick stay

Staff was super friendly. Hotel is clean, looks very newly repainted. It’s a simple motel without frills but really nice in that category. Second floor has a great view of the rock!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cozy rooms with all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

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

3 Day Getaway

Came to get away from the heat,great place to come. Room was good and area was find,good for walking and close the main streets to shop and enjoy shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this place! Close to everything and very beachy cute. Great staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely town for a visit, this hotel well placed, everything you need, good host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay at the sandpiper.,comfortable bed and microwave was useful. I felt very much at home. You can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of morro rock, away for tourist traps
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a little dated but rooms are very clean. Plenty of nearby shopping & great restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaulana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, accommodating owners and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Modesta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and short distance to the beach. Quiet and plenty of parking space. Good value for the money. Will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DGrant

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

Doggo Beach Visit

Great location and very friendly. Will stay again due to location and dog friendliness. They could use some updates on the furnishings, but overall I would recommend this spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay, loved the layout of the room, and bathroom- bed was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Quaint location

Very nice staff; really appreciate their dog friendly policies and accommodations. Great view of the Morro Bay Rock.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly man at the desk got us checked in super fast. Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older hotel but very clean. You walk in and it smells clean. There is so many options to dine in. Very cute town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, very nice, beautiful view from the second floor and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great 👍

Fantastic but very dim lights in hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and peaceful. Restaurants were close enough to walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very helpful. The only problem was very limited parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and reasonably priced room. The staff was very accommodating when it came to our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

It was colorful, I liked it. Nice bedding, staff was extremely nice. I’d like to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024