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Sea Otter Inn

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

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Outdoor spa tub
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

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6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cambria

At Sea Otter Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Moonstone Beach and within 15 minutes of Moonstone Beach Park. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers in the lobby and a gift shop. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cambria hotel, you'll be 18.3 km (11.4 mi) from Hearst Castle.

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 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 with free parking, a short walk to Moonstone Beach
Sea Otter Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at Sea Otter Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cambria hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Sea Otter Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • 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 lift (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

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the 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 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sea Otter Inn?

Sea Otter Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Otter Inn?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Otter Inn on 21 Apr 2025 start from AU$262.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sea Otter Inn?

Yep, Sea Otter Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sea Otter Inn?

Yep, Sea Otter Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Moonstone Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding and kayaking.

Does Sea Otter Inn have a pool?

Sea Otter Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Sea Otter Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sea Otter Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea Otter Inn?

No, Sea Otter Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sea Otter Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 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

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and charming

It was so peaceful and charming. I highly recommend if you need a retreat from your busy life. Across the street is the most beautiful ocean views and walk path. I took three walks a day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, safe clean, hotel, wonderful and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on Moonstone beach is great for proximity to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Fountain Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property at a reasonable price. The location next to breathtaking coastal views is what these hotels offer. We really liked the shower at this one. Free parking. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengjiang

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overall clean and well Kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very peaceful. Can’t say enough good things about it!! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

RICARDO

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We will never stay here ever. They use harsh chemicals to clean the room and we had to air the room out. Problem is the windows dont have screens on them and the mosquitoes and bugs were sure to get in. Plus they had a power outage and we were not offered other accommodations until we went looking into it. We chose a refund instead of accommodations. After they promised a refund they reneged on the agreement. There is other more hospitable and affordable places we have stayed at than this. Dont be fooled over some fake review or IG influencer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location on Moonstone Beach

Location was perfect, steps from Moonstone Beach. A fireplace in the room was a bonus as was the Breakfast Basket delivered to our room each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 Stars!

Great location. Cookies/Tea/Coffee at check-in. Breakfast provided daily. Two firepits. I have stayed here a few times and I've been happy with all our stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will go back to the Sea Otter Inn

Very quaint, with friendly staff who were attentive. Beautiful view of the sunset, within walking distance to great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Great place super cute
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we did not enjoy our stay. Our room was clean and the person working at the front desk was kind, but overall I would not recommend this motel. There was a loud noise that kept us up all night which sounded like the sewer system or the air conditioning system-not quite sure. My whole family didn't sleep because of it. The water in the shower stayed hot for about 5 minutes and the rest was freezing cold, the lock on the bathroom door is broken, the curtain in the room is broken, and the lamp in our room didn't work until the person at the front desk fixed it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sunset views and great access to Hearst Castle. lot's of restaurant options nearby. Nice touch for how they serve breakfast in a basket directly to your room. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the gas fire pits that you could relax around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIZA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice stay

We will definitely go back. The room was roomy. It had a fireplace. The only thing I didn’t like about the fireplace was that the size of the flame depended on the temperature setting of the thermostat. Sometimes we like the ambiance of the fireplace, but couldn’t really use it if it got too hot. That’s just being picky. We didn’t know there was a patio. So that was nice surprise. The breakfast was cute when it was delivered in a picnic basket. Loved the hot tub. Walking distance to the beach. Everything was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice shower, crappy hot tub, only bubbles no jets
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very beautiful little room very nice area you can walk right across the street to the beach. Just know when I say they have room service all it is is breakfast that they bring to your room. However the room is very clean and comfortable. I recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniels

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Of course the location is excellent however I didn't really think the property itself was of value paid for it. The room was quite outdated and while clean I honestly don't think the price paid for it is worth the room itself. Im quite sure the property is making you pay for the location. I found it disappointing that they could deliver the breakfast only on a certain time. I understand any logistical issues that might arise but honestly 7:45 is just too late. I'm sure there are plenty of people that would like to depart before that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024