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
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.
Located in Cambria, Blue Dolphin Inn is near the beach. Cambria State Marine Park and San Simeon State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay and Sebastian General Store. 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.
Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Leffingwell Landing - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Moonstone Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - 2 min drive
Mojo’s Village Bean - 4 min drive
Main Street Grill - 2 min drive
Linn's Bakery & Eatery - 4 min drive
JJ's Pizza - 5 min drive
About this property
Blue Dolphin Inn
Hotel by the ocean
Blue Dolphin Inn provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Beach towels
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Dolphin Inn offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
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
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 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, San Simeon State Park, and Moonstone Beach. Leffingwell Landing and Moonstone Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Blue Dolphin Inn Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Checkin was easy even though we arrived early. Room very clean and comfortable. Ocean right across the street. Would definitely stay again.
Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
Sep 28, 2025
Clean, friendly staff, and great view of beach.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
Dec 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely space, across from the ocean, quiet, Car needed to go to cambria, or a good walk for people. Breakfast was limited but fresh and delivered to our door at our requested time, made the morning peaceful. Staff were pleasant and professional. Beds were comfy, towels fluffy.
Will stay here again
Property is pretty small, more like a family hotel. Quite a few like this in the area. Great stop for a long trip, room is cozy and quiet, can see the ocean across the street. Breakfast is made to order, large portion and great taste. Scenery around the property is breathtaking.
The property is across the road from the ocean with a beautiful stunning sunset
The room was small but all you need and spotless along with the wonderful pleasant staff
Will definitely stay again at the property
Jack was fantastic! We had booked a restaurant and ask Jack what he thought and he advised another that was awesome. The second night as well. The beds were super comfortable. We were worried about not having ac, but that was not a problem at all. Loved our stay!