Sea Otter Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Moonstone Beach

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Front of property
1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas | Living room | Flat-screen TV, fireplace
Outdoor spa tub
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Leffingwell Landing - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sea Otter Inn

Hotel near Moonstone Beach
Close to Moonstone Beach Park, Sea Otter Inn provides amenities like a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sea Otter Inn feature perks such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Sea Otter Cambria
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Otter Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sea Otter Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sea Otter Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Otter Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sea Otter Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sea Otter Inn located?

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

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Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice, small, cute place across from Moonstone Beach. Close to beach boardwalk and Moonstone Bar and Grill.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Love the basket breakfast. Love the king suite and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Enjoyed our stay, would definitely do it again. Would also recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful little hotel by the beach. Outside of the back door is cute little sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast that is brought to your door. There is also a fire pit just outside your front door to enjoy the cool ocean air and the sounds of the ocean. We will definitely stay here when we are back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Definitely want to come again. Lovely room with great staff, ocean access and food down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Love the heated pool. Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Adorable property off the coast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

This property is excellent for a family. The pool is perfect. It is definitely better than being in Morro Bay. Less busy and more beautiful. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This property is beautiful and a short walk to few restaurants. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful, quiet, safe clean, hotel, wonderful and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Very nice location. We didn't have a whole lot of high expectations. We booked a ocean view room and that while it has a good view of the water and could hear the ocean at night, it's pretty noisy during the day with cars going by. The room is spacious and having a fireplace is a nice touch. Even in May it was chilly enough to have it on. We loved having the boardwalk just across the street and were out walking everyday. It's only a 2 mile walk into town. Having breakfast delivered in the morning is a nice touch. However, if only they could stop the annoying pounding on the door to notify you. Maybe use a bell or something gentler.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent little inn. Friendly staff. Clean and safe area and property. Walk to the beach and walking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Location on Moonstone beach is great for proximity to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Quiet comfortable rooms and beds. Excellent location and beautiful views . Breakfast delivered to your room is a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We liked it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Quite friendly on arrival, maintained very well and super clean. The breakfast was awesome. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location (cross from Moonstone trail). The room was clean & updated. Front desk crew were very friendly. You pick your breakfast the night before and they deliver it to your room in a basket following morning. Very cute gesture. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place super cute
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great Inn and fantastic location on the coast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We loved everything about the Sea Otter Inn. The picnic basket breakfast delivery was adorable and the food was just as good! I think the only negative thing I could say about it is that the bed we had was a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

This is my new Happy Place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great check-in, nicely decorated room, great location, great staff - recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024