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Blue Dolphin Inn

Star Rating
3 out of 5

Photo gallery

Featured Image
Terrace/Patio
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Guest reviews

4.7/5 Exceptional
314 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.9/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Room Service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 Front Desk

Map

6470 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA

Explore the area

Popular LocationMoonstone Beach Park11 min walk
Popular LocationCambria Center for the Arts3 min drive
Popular LocationSan Simeon State Park3 min drive
AirportPaso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)48 min drive

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Book online or call:

1-800-675-4318

  • Ocean View/Patio

    Photos of Ocean View/Patio

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Ocean view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsOcean View/Patio

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

    Photos of Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Ocean view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Deluxe Room

    Photos of Deluxe Room

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Partial ocean view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsDeluxe Room

  • Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

    Photos of Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Partial ocean view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsDeluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Standard Room

    Photos of Standard Room

    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Partial ocean view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room

About this area

Cambria

Located in Cambria, Blue Dolphin Inn is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Leffingwell Landing, while Cambria Center for the Arts and Cambria’s Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach Park - 11 min walk
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive
  • Cambria Center for the Arts - 3 min drive
  • San Simeon State Park - 3 min drive
  • San Simeon Pier - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 49 min drive

About this property

Blue Dolphin Inn

3-star hotel near Moonstone Beach Park
Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, gift shops/newsstands, and a front-desk safe are onsite. All 20 rooms boast fireplaces and offer free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Microwaves and room service are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
Blue Dolphin Inn offers 20 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Cambria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free self parking
Electric car charging station

Food and drink

Room service available

Family friendly

Microwave
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
No elevators

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
Accessible bathroom
Braille signage
In-room accessibility
Roll-in shower
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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Beach towels
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Fan
Heating
Linens
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Mini-fridge

More

Desk
Fireplace
Free newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

American ExpressDiscoverMastercardVisa

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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
  • Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
  • The property affirms that it adheres to the SafeStay (AHLA - USA) sanitization guidelines.

Property is also known as

Blue Dolphin Cambria
Blue Dolphin Inn
Blue Dolphin Inn Cambria
Blue Dolphin Hotel Cambria
Blue Dolphin Inn Hotel
Blue Dolphin Inn Cambria
Blue Dolphin Inn Hotel Cambria

Frequently asked questions

Is this property pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at this property?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Inn?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM–midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at this property?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Blue Dolphin Inn located?
Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Leffingwell Landing and Moonstone Beach Park. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Cambria Center for the Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for Blue Dolphin Inn

4.7
Exceptional
314 reviews
5 - Excellent
250
4 - Good
49
3 - Okay
13
2 - Mediocre
2
1 - Poor
0
4.9
Cleanliness
4.7
Service and Staff
4.7
Amenities
4.8
Property condition

4/5 Good

Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
Jul 3, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was phenomenal and the rooms were pretty great. Only downside was the staff seemed to be having a bad day. Wish they could be nicer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

4/5 Good

Verified traveler
Jul 1, 2020
    This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

    5/5 Excellent

    Verified traveler
    Jun 30, 2020
      This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
      Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

      5/5 Excellent

      Verified traveler
      Jun 29, 2020
        This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
        Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

        5/5 Excellent

        Verified traveler
        Jun 23, 2020
        • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

        Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

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