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Blue Dolphin Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with fireplaces

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Exterior detail
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Ocean View/Patio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6470 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (No pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (No pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View (No pets)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cambria

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

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blue Dolphin Inn

3-star guestrooms with fireplaces
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cambria hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Blue Dolphin Inn offers 20 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Cambria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Blue Dolphin Hotel Cambria
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Dolphin Inn to the airport?

Blue Dolphin Inn is 38.9 mi (49-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Dolphin Inn?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Dolphin Inn on Jan 4, 2026 start from $134.0, excluding 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.

Does Blue Dolphin Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Dolphin Inn.

How close is Blue Dolphin Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 6.4 mi (9-min drive) from William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Dolphin Inn offer free breakfast?

Blue Dolphin Inn offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Blue Dolphin Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Blue Dolphin Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Dolphin Inn have a pool?

Blue Dolphin Inn does not have a pool.

Does Blue Dolphin Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Dolphin Inn to downtown Cambria?

Blue Dolphin Inn is 2 mi away from Cambria.

Blue Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Clean, friendly staff, and great view of beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Mesa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was delivered each day to the room, hot, fresh and tasty—wonderful! Staff was cheery and helpful, and the view from the patio was great!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our our two-night stay. Very comfortable and staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

FYI of needed replacement of room chairs.

I have previously given a survey response regarding the discussting chairs in our room. The were extremely filthy. arms of chair were almost black of dirt and grime. I informed desk receptionist and cleaning lady on 2nd flr.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Jack was fantastic! We had booked a restaurant and ask Jack what he thought and he advised another that was awesome. The second night as well. The beds were super comfortable. We were worried about not having ac, but that was not a problem at all. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming room and house. Perfect for opening a window. Cool air and the sound of the ocean. Great amenities. Breakfast ordered the night before. Delivered for family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

Cambria Boutique Hotel

Very cute and very clean with a beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhihong

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Ventura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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

A wonderful place to stay

I only stayed one night but the staff was friendly, and the room was comfortable and clean. The Blue Dalphin Inn is incredibly close to the ocean, so I was able to enjoy walking and watching the sun set.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ambience of the hotel and the fact that all rooms have some ocean view. The staff are very attentive. We enjoyed the breakfast options that are served in bag so they an be taken to the beach or on a picnic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera, Pittsburg

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been here many times. Love the Ocean view king rooms. Lovely rooms, beautiful view. Fire pit too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jill was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Fontana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location overlooking beautiful Moonstone Beach was wonderful! Staff and service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful corner room with excellent view of ocean and sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast, beds, and pilliws were all amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peace and quiet..they deliver breakfast to your room everyday...the breakfast is amazing...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Friendly staff. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when we come to Cambria. We love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025