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Sea Otter Inn

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
$201
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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About this property

Sea Otter Inn

3-star Cambria hotel close to Moonstone Beach Park
An outdoor pool, a hot 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 hot 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 hot 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.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Artin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel with a view of the ocean

Lovely hotel with a view of the ocean. This was my second time staying, and I would gladly visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Liane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

John

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia, prescott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, small, cute place across from Moonstone Beach. Close to beach boardwalk and Moonstone Bar and Grill.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Yang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the basket breakfast. Love the king suite and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole, AZUSA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location, needs some attention.

The location is great! The rooms are clean and comfortable. Front desk staff seemed friendly. However, though I had booked 2 rooms with breakfast included on the hotels.com website, the front desk said as we had booked through Hotels.com, they would need to charge extra for breakfast ($15 per head). This was a huge inconvenience for us as we traveled with kids and didn't want to step out in the morning looking for breakfast. One of the rooms we stayed in didn't have a lock on the bathroom door and didn't have a shower curtain or door for the shower stall - which caused a bit of a mess.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

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

Cambria CA Stay April 2025

Our stay at Sea Otter Inn was a good one overall, with a few hiccups due to miscommunication. When we checked in, we weren’t informed that room cleaning had to be requested a day in advance. As a result, our room wasn’t serviced while we were out, and we returned to find breakfast items left behind, which we had to clean up ourselves. We also had to request additional towels since none were replaced. Despite that, the room itself was comfortable and very clean upon arrival. The location is excellent—just steps from the beach, with easy access to hiking trails and great dining nearby. One big plus for us was the electric car charging on-site, which was super convenient. The breakfast, delivered to the room each morning, was a nice touch, and having coffee available throughout the day was appreciated. The staff was friendly, and aside from the room servicing issue, everything else went smoothly. I would recommend Sea Otter Inn, especially for those looking for a cozy stay in a beautiful area; just be sure to ask ahead about housekeeping!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

Great location and value.

Amazing stay. Clean room. Awesome location across from moonstone beach. Great breakfast burrito, pretty good pastries with fruit. Friendly staff. We’ll be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, would definitely do it again. Would also recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neeraj

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

10/10 Excellent

Araceli, North Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the heated pool. Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025