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Sea Otter Inn

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Outdoor spa tub
Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Coffee service

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • San Simeon State Park
    1 min walk
  • Cambria State Marine Park
    2 min walk
  • Moonstone Beach
    4 min walk
  • Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
    48 min drive

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sea Otter Inn

3-star Cambria hotel with in-room fireplaces
An outdoor pool, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, free newspapers, and a garden.
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.

Sea Otter Inn features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Cambria hotel also offers a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Sea Otter Inn is a smoke-free property.

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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

  • 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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1013 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 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and welcoming. Had all the amenities we needed. Family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great location and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great sunset views from the mile long boardwalk across from hotel. Breakfast burrito was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vert beautiful clean rooms. Friendly Staff. Walking distance to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and beautiful view of the ocean across the street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Karolina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms are very nice with indoor fireplaces and patios. However, for the nightly rate, which for a weekend was nearly a grand, I expected a better experience. I wish it was initially mentioned when I called and asked about the pet policy for cats that they could not be left unattended in the room. I found this out by luckily seeing the fine print on the website two days before the trip. It was unfortunate because I only picked this spot because it was the only place that accepted cats. Now that I couldn't bring them, I realized I could have gone anywhere for half the cost. The daily breakfast is nice although it's not anything special. They let you communicate through someone over text during your stay so that was helpful, so I don't have to keep bothering the front desk. However, after one night we requested housekeeping services and got confirmation that we would get it. Left for the day to do some tours and got back to the bed still being unmade and trash was still full. Normally I wouldn't be too upset about it but again the entire weekend I was thinking about how expensive this place is, and no housekeeping is crazy. I texted the hotel number and explained that they did not come by, and I got no response. Strange because up until this point they were very responsive. When checking out I mentioned this and they offered me $50 off for the mishap which was nice, but overall, I just thought the entire stay was too overpriced for the entire experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for beach and boardwalk hikes. In addition to visiting Cambria bakeries and restaurants. Also conveniently located for visits to San Luis Obispo and San Simeon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Comfortable room, large heated pool and hot tub, excellent breakfast, all good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean, great location right across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Hotel in Cambria, CA
Really special hotel right across the street from Moonstone Beach. Very cozy room with fireplace, mini-frig, and very nice tile bathroom. Two conversation areas out front with glass to protect from ocean wind and gas fire pits when it gets cold. Lastly, wonderful breakfast choices delivered in a basket outside your door. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carmela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it, cute and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic, quiet getaway
We had a very nice stay here. The grounds were beautiful and included fire pits, a pool, and jacuzzi. Free breakfast was served daily picnic-style and the lobby had great coffee. The room we stayed in was nice as well. The bathrooms could use small upgrades including a new shower head. Overall, really lovely, romantic, and quiet. We would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Preciosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed moves when you lean on it which I think is a safety issue. The basket breakfast is nice and unique but with COVID-19 not a good idea unless they sanitize the basket after each use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing view of the beach. Staff was great. And it had a great location, especially for our puppy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Wish we could stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and room. So cozy and clean. We will be back - Thank You!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with group
Perfect location on Moonstone beach. Boardwalk right there and close to Cambria. Only negative was our room backed up to an area with a loud generator type fan that ran all night so we had to keep the windows closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so adorable and I am wishing I were there right now! Our room had two queens and enough space that we were able to be comfortable with two adults and our two adult kids. We were there at a warmer time of year, but there is a fireplace in the room and I imagine that is super cozy on chillier days. This hotel is right across the street from Moonstone Beach and waking up to an easy beach walk was the start to a perfect day. This is a small property and they take breakfast orders in advance and Deliver your breakfast in a cute little picnic basket to a hanger outside your door. We checked in late and they actually texted me and gave me our breakfast options so they could be sure to have breakfast for us in the morning. Coffee and tea can be made in the room so you really can get up and hit the beach without leaving the property for any reason. I really appreciate that they took the time to get our breakfast order because it made the day so much nicer. I will definitely be back to this beautiful beach and this adorable property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent amenities, super friendly and attentive stuff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024