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The Cayucos Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Cayucos motel

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Traditional Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
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Exterior
Family Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 S Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA, 93430
  • Place, Cayucos State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cayucos Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Strand State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cayucos

In state park.At this motel, you'll be steps from Cayucos State Beach and Brown Butter Cookie Company. Estero Bay and Cayucos Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cayucos State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brown Butter Cookie Company - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cayucos Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Estero Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Morro Strand State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 24 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Shanty - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Duckie's Chowder House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Schooners - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪cayucos coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Cayucos Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Cayucos motel
As a guest of The Cayucos Motel, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Cayucos motel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Cayucos Motel offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Cayucos motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 10:00 AM - 7:00 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Cayucos Motel Motel
The Cayucos Motel Cayucos
The Cayucos Motel Motel Cayucos

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cayucos Motel to the airport?

The Cayucos Motel is 22.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cayucos Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cayucos Motel.

How close is The Cayucos Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 1-minute walk from Cayucos State Beach and 9-minute walk from Morro Strand State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cayucos Motel offer free breakfast?

The Cayucos Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cayucos Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Cayucos Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cayucos Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Cayucos Motel have a pool?

The Cayucos Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Cayucos Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Cayucos Motel to downtown Cayucos?

The Cayucos Motel is 0.7 mi away from Cayucos.

The Cayucos Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Liked: Staff & service
Great stay, convenient location My only opinion is the TV service wasn’t good. Smart tv doesn’t work for local tv. Not a fan of downloading something to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Benicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dleightful place location and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was close to restaurant's, so close to the beach loved the grass area and area for my dog. Cute and rooms were super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy and clean, one block away from the beach, close walk to nearby restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carey, Wasco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Continues to charm

Cozy, comfortable, conveniently located next to beach and all the best that this lovely little beach town has to offer. We continue to come back here time and time again for to experience the way things used to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Chino Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Bakersfield

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice litte motel near the beach, pier and close to lots of places to eat! Definitely worth staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here several times and love rooms are adorable and comfortable . Staff is very friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cayucos is fantastic. It is very dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, with amazing access to the beach. This is my go to place and have never been disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Clovis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of charm for such a smaller property. Rooms are not large but perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
great clean by the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was average, old and no improvements. Location was good, nice to have coffee in room. Cons - no one available on arrival, no coffee area, otherwise fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

TOM

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with partner
Love location. Housekeeping women is wonderful. Inside of room 4 looking shabby. Especially bathroom needs painting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025