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Sea Otter Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Moonstone Beach

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1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas | Living room | Flat-screen TV, fireplace
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Outdoor spa tub
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬

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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
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

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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
(98 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 - 0.0 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
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

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

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
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.

  • 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).

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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 Jul 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Otter Inn on Jul 10, 2025 start from $249.0, 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. 752 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

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

Araceli, North Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the heated pool. Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely want to come again. Lovely room with great staff, ocean access and food down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful and a short walk to few restaurants. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quynh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel, friendly staff, easy and quick checking in/out. Love the morning basket breakfast delivery in front of the room but wish there would be more choices (ex. Scrambled eggs instead of just hard boiled eggs). Comfortable bed, clean bedsheets and bathroom, wooden floor so no old carpet odor. Although we don’t use the pool and hot tub since it’s a bit chilly they need more maintenance. Convenient walk to the beach (less than a minute). Quiet, relaxing and beautiful scenery. Will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Toublong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable property off the coast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (cross from Moonstone trail). The room was clean & updated. Front desk crew were very friendly. You pick your breakfast the night before and they deliver it to your room in a basket following morning. Very cute gesture. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is nice, older, but acceptable. remodel of bathroom, the cupboards were missed but that is understandable as I am familiar with remodel. They could be improved, painted, our had lots of nicks. Shower turned on the rain down with cold in beginning, understand, limited options in older place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little inn. Friendly staff. Clean and safe area and property. Walk to the beach and walking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Oakland

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

10/10 Excellent

Darian

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

Awesome place for a romantic weekend

My husband and I went for just a simple overnight and it was amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Very responsive. It was pouring down rain outside so my husband and I hung out in our room with a beautiful fireplace and cozy beds. We played games, drink wine, and just relaxed. In the morning, we were delivered a beautiful picnic basket with breakfast. we had a choice of what we wanted to order the night prior. My husband ordered a yogurt, parfait with granola, orange juice and two hard boiled eggs while I had Cheerios two hard boiled eggs and fruit. We both got orange juice. It was delightful. Check in and check out with very smoothly. The rooms are clean. The beds are comfortable. The pillows are awesome and the shower actually works. This will be on a new place every couple of months. They also have a pool and a hot tub. I highly suggest having dinner at the sea chest restaurant where you will find fresh fish choices, an amazing staff and a good wine selection. All in all this little overnight trip was exactly what the doctor ordered.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Arroyo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quaintly charming, old-fashioned, but well-kept. The Pacific Ocean is across the street with a wonderful boardwalk to enjoy the scenery. We love the funky fireplace that is thermostatically controlled! We slept almost ten straight hours so that tell you about the quiet and peace. A lovely breakfast burrito arrived in a hanging basket outside our door. We are going back for our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Sureyya

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the Sea Otter Inn. The picnic basket breakfast delivery was adorable and the food was just as good! I think the only negative thing I could say about it is that the bed we had was a bit uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my new Happy Place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfortable rooms and beds. Excellent location and beautiful views . Breakfast delivered to your room is a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Love this place.

Quite friendly on arrival, maintained very well and super clean. The breakfast was awesome. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

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

Peaceful and charming

It was so peaceful and charming. I highly recommend if you need a retreat from your busy life. Across the street is the most beautiful ocean views and walk path. I took three walks a day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025