Sea Otter Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Cambria hotel

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Moonstone Beach
    4 min walk
  • Leffingwell Landing
    4 min walk
  • Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
    48 min drive

Room options

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cambria

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find San Simeon State Park and Cambria State Marine Park. Moonstone Beach and Leffingwell Landing are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk
  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min walk
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 4 min drive
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve - 5 min drive

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

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Cambria hotel
Sea Otter Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa 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 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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 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: 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property 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 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
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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each 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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Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1001 reviews" "
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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

Sergey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doug at the front desk was great, good coffee, daily breakfast is included and very tasty, hotel is right across the street from the beach! Beds and pillows were super comfy and the room was incredibly clean and well maintained. Excited to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eun

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check-in, nicely decorated room, great location, great staff - recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on Moonstone in Cambria! The staff were very nice and the complimentary breakfast was great! We had a little patio in the back so that was an added bonus😊 I would highly recommend Sea Otter Inn for anyone who loves Cambria and its pet friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Inn and fantastic location on the coast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hiyas

Travelled with partner
Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay. Price, location, sweet ambience. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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