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Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Marina
Terrace/patio
View from room
Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1150 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Place, The Giant Chessboard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Rock Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 14 and 15)

Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 14 and 15)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 10&20)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 10&20)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 10&20)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Patio View, Pet Friendly, Room 19)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Patio View, Pet Friendly, Room 19)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Patio View, Pet Friendly, Room 19)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Patio Level, Pet Friendly, Room 4)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Patio Level, Pet Friendly, Room 4)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Patio Level, Pet Friendly, Room 4)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (Pet Friendly, Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (Pet Friendly, Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (Pet Friendly, Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Morro Bay

With a stay at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront in Morro Bay (Embarcadero Waterfront), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and The Giant Chessboard. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Morro Bay Skateboard Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Morro Rock Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Morro Strand State Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Great American Fish Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carousel Taffy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grassy Bar Oyster Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goddess Goods - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Bayfront Inn
Bayfront Hotel Morro Bay
Bayfront Inn Waterfront Morro Bay
Bayfront Inn Waterfront
Bayfront Waterfront Morro Bay

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was “fine”, we booked through Expedia, paid for the Delux Patio View King room but placed into a standard Queen. Unfortunately no one at the property was willing to give us a refund of the difference. We reached out to Expedia and they were also 100% unwilling to concede or refund us the difference in the price. So disappointed in the property and Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly, but bed was uncomfortable and the shower did not drain quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria, Santa Clarita

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The high temp was 61 degrees. There was no heat source in the rooms. We were given a space heater. The rooms were not very clean like stains in carpet, bugs in window jams, and junk stored in closet; nor were the outside areas very pleasant which had spider webs and dead plants all around. Plus: convenient to water front and shopping. I would NOT pay to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was welcoming, and check-in was easy. The hotel is right across from Morro Rock and we had a great view from our room. It is possible to walk to great restuants and Morro Rock from the property. There was plenty of parking avaliable. Room was no thrills but comfortable. It was possible to hear some noise from other rooms- conversations and the murmer of the TV.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked its quiet...breakfast restaurant easy access. Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly check in , easy parking , small but clean room … Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jillean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no ice machine, no microwave. The owner was rude and disrespectful. Overall, the only good thing about the place was that moral Bay Rock was right across the street. And the surrounding businesses were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had ocean view room, didn't even ask for it. Felt very safe and well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small older room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Say Kham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loves the ease of parking and the location. The bed was comfortable and the water pressure was good. Everything, as expected for the area, was older and not kept up as well as it should be. You could hear everything from outside and the rooms nearby, but luckily it's at the end, closer to the water, so there is less noise than other areas may have. The owner was sweet and takes great care of the plants and courtyard area. I love how easy he made late check-in. It is walking distance from food, shopping, and charters for fishing. Unfortunately late at night there were very loud people drinking in the parking lot, and because it's a dog friendly place there was some additional noise from dogs. Overall, I would stay there again if I needed to be in the area, I just wish the amenities were a little better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, very helpful, relaxing atmosphere walking distance to downtown area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot on the embarcadero
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great location!

Cute little motel! I really enjoyed its location near a lot of restaurants, cafes and the ocean. The front desk was friendly and helpful. The room was small but the bed mattress was fantastic and I got a lot of rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

2/10 Terrible

Jazmine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a prime location just across the street from the water and on the road with all the shops and restaurants. The room was very comfortable and clean. The rooms on the second floor have a beautiful view of Morro Rock.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is key!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025