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Overview of Sea Otter Inn

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Outdoor Spa Tub
Terrace/Patio

Sea Otter Inn

3 out of 5

4.5/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot Tub

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationLeffingwell Landing4 min walk
    Popular LocationMoonstone Beach Park14 min walk
    Popular LocationSanta Rosa Creek Nature Preserve15 min walk
    AirportPaso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)48 min drive

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

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

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 6
    • 1 King Bed
    More details

  • Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

    Photos of Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Ocean view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More details

  • Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

    Photos of Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More details

  • Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

    Photos of Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More details

About this area

Cambria

Located in Cambria, Sea Otter Inn is in a rural area and near the beach. Cambria Center for the Arts and Cambria’s Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hearst Castle and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Kayaking and surfing/boogie boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk
  • Leffingwell Landing - 4 min walk
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 14 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 15 min walk
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

About this property

Sea Otter Inn

3-star hotel near Moonstone Beach Park
An outdoor pool, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, free newspapers, and a garden. All 25 rooms boast fireplaces and offer free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Guests will also find refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Sea Otter Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking is wheelchair accessible
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • No elevators

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
2 per room
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 10.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 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 allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Otter Inn
Sea Otter Cambria
Sea Otter Inn
Sea Otter Inn Cambria
Sea Otter Hotel Cambria
Sea Otter Inn Hotel
Sea Otter Inn Cambria
Sea Otter Inn Hotel Cambria

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 per room). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night.
What time is check-in at Sea Otter Inn?
Check-in is from 3 PM - 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 15-minute walk of San Simeon State Park and Moonstone Beach Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Leffingwell Landing are also within 5 minutes.
4.5
Wonderful
Rating 5 - Excellent. 580 out of 977 reviews
5 - Excellent 59%
Rating 4 - Good. 330 out of 977 reviews
4 - Good 34%
Rating 3 - Okay. 53 out of 977 reviews
3 - Okay 5%
Rating 2 - Poor. 8 out of 977 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 6 out of 977 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location across from the ocean is great along with the walking paths that are nearby Overlooking the waves. The pool and spa were well maintained, as were the gardens. The breakfast brought to your door each morning was a treat and The rooms were very clean.The Fireplace, microwave and small refrigerator were also a plus We enjoyed our stay there for three days!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

4/5 Good

Traveled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is superb! The ocean is right across the street. The bathroom could have been better. No tub and shower rather small.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

3/5 Okay

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness
Location is everything. And Sea Otter being across l
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so cute! We stayed one night at the Sea Otter Inn so that we could enjoy the Holiday lights at a sister property ( The Cambria Pines Lodge. This property is located right across the street from the Ocean and 5 minutes from downtown Cambria. Although the rooms are a bit dated, they are clean and spacious. We stayed in a dog friendly suite which had a private patio. I also enjoyed the delivered breakfast in the morning that was part of the stay. This is a perfect property for families with dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Covid getaway- breakfast preordered and delivered to your door in a picnic basket. Pet friendly inn. Morning walk beach trails across the street. Delightful place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

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