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Blue Dolphin Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect oceanfront getaway at this welcoming inn, where they can start each day with a freshly prepared breakfast on the sun-drenched terrace

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Blue Dolphin Inn, by the ocean, offers a peaceful escape with cooked-to-order breakfast on a sunny terrace. Enjoy free self parking, an electric car charging station, and beach towels for seaside adventures. Helpful staff and in-room WiFi enhance your beachside experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (No pets)

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cambria, Blue Dolphin Inn is near the beach. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Cambria Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Cambria travel guide
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6470 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park
    San Simeon State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • aerial view of surf at Moonstone Beach at sunset, Cambria, California
    Moonstone Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beach, Leffingwell Landing
    Leffingwell Landing
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park
    Moonstone Beach Park
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Main Street Grill
    2 min drive
  • Luigi’s Pizza
    4 min drive
  • Big Sur Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
    2 min drive
  • Linn's Bakery & Eatery
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

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
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Dolphin Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Dolphin Inn located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and Moonstone Beach. Moonstone Beach Park and San Simeon State Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Dolphin Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 816 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One one of our favorite weekend getaways! Location to the beach in town make it a wonderful place to stay. Jill is kind and gave us the best customer service needed for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, great tv system, great and accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the friendly greeting by Tati to the excellent breakfast delivered, everything was perfect. Our room was cozy, quiet and private. We had a beautiful view of ocean. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view and location were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was right across from the beach. The staff was very helpful and very friendly. Great location which is very important to me. Walkable. Great view of the sunset. They serve the breakfast in your room. It could be improved. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room , nice breakfast, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - loved the outdoor firepit overlooking the Pacific ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, right across the beach. We loved sitting by the fire pit for our morning breakfast and enjoyed the ocean waves.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harlan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, Very caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was skeptical staying at an inn off the street but it was PERFECT! The room was nice and so clean!!! I loved the bkfast too! Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cozy. Not a really big hotel and its quiet. I appreciated the clean wrapped ceramic plates and utensils. Made a difference when reheating our foods. Breakfast was hot and decent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well supplied. Staff was friendly. Will stay here, again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious! Definitely very accommodating toward people with disabilities! Walk in shower was great. And staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was made fresh. There was a nice view of the ocean. We had a great time and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Clean, warm, right next to the beach,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with cookies and water provided and breakfast order. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ernestine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we only stay one night but it was very comfortable, and the view was beautiful I hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely room and good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Clean, friendly staff, and great view of beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room. Dry comfortable and placed perfect! Across the street from the beach. Staff super friendly and helpful..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and great view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checkin was easy even though we arrived early. Room very clean and comfortable. Ocean right across the street. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Professional staff, remodeled and clean rooms, hot breakfast included as well as fresh coffee and cookies. Great stay and looking forward to another stay in beautiful Cambria.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025