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Sea Otter Inn

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cambria

With a stay at Sea Otter Inn in Cambria, you'll be by the ocean, a 4-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Moonstone Beach Park. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Simeon State Park.

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leffingwell Landing - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

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

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Moonstone Beach
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 25 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 breakfast to-go 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 752 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

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

Mary, Arroyo

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, safe clean, hotel, wonderful and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on Moonstone beach is great for proximity to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Fountain Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property at a reasonable price. The location next to breathtaking coastal views is what these hotels offer. We really liked the shower at this one. Free parking. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengjiang

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overall clean and well Kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very peaceful. Can’t say enough good things about it!! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

RICARDO

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We will never stay here ever. They use harsh chemicals to clean the room and we had to air the room out. Problem is the windows dont have screens on them and the mosquitoes and bugs were sure to get in. Plus they had a power outage and we were not offered other accommodations until we went looking into it. We chose a refund instead of accommodations. After they promised a refund they reneged on the agreement. There is other more hospitable and affordable places we have stayed at than this. Dont be fooled over some fake review or IG influencer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Location on Moonstone Beach

Location was perfect, steps from Moonstone Beach. A fireplace in the room was a bonus as was the Breakfast Basket delivered to our room each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

4 Stars!

Great location. Cookies/Tea/Coffee at check-in. Breakfast provided daily. Two firepits. I have stayed here a few times and I've been happy with all our stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

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

Will go back to the Sea Otter Inn

Very quaint, with friendly staff who were attentive. Beautiful view of the sunset, within walking distance to great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Great place super cute
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we did not enjoy our stay. Our room was clean and the person working at the front desk was kind, but overall I would not recommend this motel. There was a loud noise that kept us up all night which sounded like the sewer system or the air conditioning system-not quite sure. My whole family didn't sleep because of it. The water in the shower stayed hot for about 5 minutes and the rest was freezing cold, the lock on the bathroom door is broken, the curtain in the room is broken, and the lamp in our room didn't work until the person at the front desk fixed it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024