See all properties

Sea Otter Inn

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Sea Otter Inn

View from property
Property video
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

Explore the area

View in a map
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
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

View all photos for 1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas

1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Similar properties

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Pelican Inn & Suites
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 1,007 reviews
$139 nightly
The price is $157
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Pelican Inn & Suites

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

  • 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

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).

Property is also known as

Otter Inn
Sea Otter Cambria
Sea Otter Inn
Sea Otter Inn Cambria
Sea Otter Hotel Cambria
Sea Otter Inn Hotel
Sea Otter Inn Cambria
Sea Otter Inn Hotel Cambria

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 Feb 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Otter Inn on Feb 26, 2026 start from $149.0, 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 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. 744 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

laura

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff. Location great. Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn was cute and quint. Perfect pet friendly place to stay. Outdoor fire pits were on upon arrival. Nice, warm seating area to unwind. Overall loved it! Only problem was electricity went out at about 7:30am but came back up around 9:00.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
There were no designated areas for pets or smokers. I know smoking is not favored in Cambria, but most hotels have designated areas for pets and smokers. Also, the bed was terrible, hard as the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney Angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with how clean it was, and the employees were very friendly. Very walkable to the beach, and close proximity to the town. TVs also had great channels and access to Netflix. Rooms were very spacious and the front office had complimentary cookies, coffee, and tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Pasadena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, beach front and close to Hearths castle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pat

Disliked: Staff & service
Very rude staff. The booking said breakfast included. When I asked front desk about it was told since I booked thru 3rd party we didn’t get breakfast.Next night went down the street and stayed at Sand Pebble Inn, booked thru 3rd party again and breakfast was included. Went up the entire coast of CA booking thru 3rd party and got breakfast at everyone one except the Sea Otter Inn. Pretty bad considering how much the room cost!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

BRODERICK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was old but clean. Location is excellent. Very beautiful scenery and a few steps from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

Choose another site.

The room was clean. Decor seemed dated. Was not expecting to see so many guests with pets. Did not appeal to me as I do not like pets indoors. We were sitting outside on the little patios with fire pits. Person at front desk walked right by us and lit other fire pits for other guests and never did so for us. Tried opening window for ventilation and it kept sticking and never was able to reopen or totally close it. Room stuffy. Will try other facilities in same area. Will not rebook for this site.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location right near the beach. Nice pool/hot tub/ firepits. Yummy breakfast served to room. Loved that it was pet friendly. Easy parking right near room. Very friendly and helpful manager- thank you Doug!!😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiyomi

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

Enjoyed My Stay at Sea Otter Inn

Overall, a very good stay. I just wished the carpet between the beds had been cleaner and the shower head offered more flexibility. The staff were kind and helpful. The beds were comfortable and clean, and the room had a charming look. It was also nice to have access to the outdoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025