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La Serena Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Morro Bay Art Association Gallery in Morro Bay

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Lobby sitting area
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Front of property
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Microwave

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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990 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Place, Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Giant Chessboard
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Rock Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living room | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay stay.With a stay at this Downtown Morro Bay hotel, you'll be steps from Morro Bay Art Association Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Giant Chessboard - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Morro Bay Skateboard Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Morro Rock Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Morro Bay State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 16 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carousel Taffy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goddess Goods - ‬7 min walk

About this property

La Serena Inn

Hotel near Morro Bay Art Association Gallery in Morro Bay
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at La Serena Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Morro Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
La Serena Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Morro Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is La Serena Inn to the airport?

La Serena Inn is 18.1 mi (37-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Serena Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Serena Inn.

How close is La Serena Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Morro Rock Beach and 1.4 mi (7-min drive) from Morro Strand State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Serena Inn offer free breakfast?

La Serena Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Serena Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Serena Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Serena Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La Serena Inn have a pool?

La Serena Inn does not have a pool.

Does La Serena Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Serena Inn to downtown Morro Bay?

La Serena Inn is 0.1 mi away from Morro Bay.

La Serena Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above average breakfast! Lovely, bird themed decor, and great views from the third floor!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great hotel

Spacious, modern, comfortable, clean, nice little breakfast, good location, nice sitting areas on upper floors, covered parking, everything was just right
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Easy walk to the Embarcadero. The venue offers breakfast in the morning. Wish it began before 7:30. Some of us are early risers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Parul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Wonderful stay in Morro Bay

My family had a wonderful stay at the inn. Very walkable location, clean room, good breakfast and the vibe in Morro Bay is so much better than Pismo Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in nice location just a short walk from the seafront and restaurants. Very helpful staff, sorted out a vegan restaurant for us after arriving late. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk both check in and out, spacious room, great view and location. Only complaints were hair on the bathroom floor and towels. Also, the lady in the breakfast room was unfriendly... even my older kids didn't feel comfortable getting their own food and wanted us to help them out for fear of getting yelled at. I felt for the price, maybe breakfast options could have been a bit better as well. Other than that it was a solid place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room and bed were great the person on the desk at check in was fantastic the breakfast was a letdown, more like breakfast snacks not what I would call a breakfast like other hotels provide
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean area. Breakfast could use some meats cereal or waffles was pretty much it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. We did pay for an ocean view room, you had to go out on the patio to see a partial bay view. You couldn’t see the ocean from our room.
View from inside the room
View from patio
View from patio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chiaki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was slow, but everything else was good. Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hate this hotel noise , bright so much light from under the door to the microwave. And I got a severe rash from the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well kept property. Breakfast could use an upgrade. Only egg option is hard boiled and the presentation was poor. Eggs all has holes poked in them looking like they were about to hatch. No bacon or sausage options. Both mornings the juice containers were empty as well as coffee on day one. I witnessed another customer ask for more waffle batter and was told that it would take 30 minutes to make so she was not going to put more out. This was near the end of breakfast hours but she should have been aware of it running out and made it sooner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tanda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
All the new owners would like to do is complain about previous owners. Yet when i realized that i was put in a room next to a non stop barking dog becuase that guest booked prior to policy changes. The new staff did nothing to fix the problem and apparently if u book with Expedia u cant get a refund. Also beware of the pictures because half the rooms have a view of the back side of local liquor store dumpsters and zero coastal views. This place is not worth the price and there are many other options in morro with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIJAY

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very well maintained property and the staff was super nice. We loved the breakfast, well decorated corridors and room. The room was very spacious with beautiful ocean views. I wish we would have stayed here longer. Will certainly recommend to my friends and colleagues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well located facility - very friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast offering - overall just a pleasure to spend a night there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We could not check into our room on time. When we were allowed to check-in the room was not cleaned properly. Otherwise, it was nice enough and convenient for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager working on duty named Brian was absolutely wonderful. Helped us also communicate with another hotel that we had left. He helped get them to refund our payment for the night we left because it was a horrible hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alma

Traveled with family
The room is smelly, they did not deodorized the room. Also they don’t have good breakfast as before.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Everything you need

Comfortable beds; clean rooms; free breakfast (choice of freshly made waffles, oatmeal, granola, toast, cereal, juice); great staff. Love the elevator!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paola, Fresno

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Beds were very comfortable and close to morro bay shops. Continental breakfast was decent but the older lady running the breakfast was rude and impatient. She has bad mannerism and was in a sour mood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John, Manhattan Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a couple of blocks from the shopping and dining area. The room was spacious and quiet. The wifi in our room did not work well, although it was better in the lobby. The breakfast was very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025