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Sea Otter Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Moonstone Beach

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub

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6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪16 min walk‬

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cambria

Oceanside stay.You'll find Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park within a 15-minute walk of this Cambria hotel. San Simeon State Park and Cambria State Marine Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leffingwell Landing - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sea Otter Inn

3-star hotel near Moonstone Beach
Sea Otter Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 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 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 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Otter Inn to the airport?

Sea Otter Inn is 39 mi (50-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 Sea Otter Inn?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Otter Inn on Jun 11, 2026 start from $251, 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.

Does Sea Otter Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Otter Inn.

How close is Sea Otter Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 6.3 mi (8-min drive) from William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Otter Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sea Otter Inn, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sea Otter Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sea Otter Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Sea Otter Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sea Otter Inn have a pool?

Sea Otter Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Sea Otter Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sea Otter Inn to downtown Cambria?

Sea Otter Inn is 2.2 mi away from Cambria.

Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie, FRESNO

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room is ok. Need deep cleaning esp the bathroom and the floor it’s super dirty. We were looking forward to use the jacuzzi but it was closed by the health dept.
Hopefully this place look into this and take care of issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marissa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and clean. We were told because we had booked the room through Expedia and not directly with the motel that we were not eligible for a free breakfast - they stated at check in that we would need to pay an additional fee if we wanted breakfast. The mini fridge was not functioning, a standing lamp in the room was not working and the shower handle was so loose it felt like it might fall off in my hands. The motel stated a late checkout was possibly available on a first come first serve basis and when we inquired we were denied the opportunity because they stated they were “short staffed.”
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly but no convenient place on property to take dog for late night potty. Did not disclose that pool and hot tub were closed at time of booking - learned at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very spacious (we upgraded to the suite) and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely pet friendly. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rio

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SeaOtter Inn is awesome clean and amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location - right across from the beach. Loved that you had a code to get into the room instead of a card that could demagnetize at an inopportune time. Rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nas, Aliso Viejo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We didn’t receive breakfast. The jacuzzi and pool were not open.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Positives: room was clean and updated. Negatives: shower amenities pump out a 1/4 tsp of product at a time. Fine, whatever. Room tidying only seems to happen upon request. Ok, but maybe let us know that in advance, or have a note about that in the room. Electric charger spots taken by gas cars. Is no one making sure this doesn’t happen? The closest charging station is Morro Bay. Guests are either loud in the morning or the walls are thin. Check in after 9 is 10 minutes away. It would have been nice to know this so we could have gone there first. The pool and hot tub were closed by order of the health department. Gross. We will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. We did not receive breakfast. The pool and jacuzzi were both closed. They should let guests know. They’ll be out of service for some months.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast wasn’t included due to going through Expedia. Wendy was rude about going through Expedia and would not even help me with a mistake that was made in scheduling. She really shouldn’t be in hospitality. Doug knew something was up because he stayed to witness this interaction and let his colleague continue to be rude!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalvind

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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