Escape to the oceanfront at Sea Otter Inn, where you can soak in a relaxing spa tub or unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. With free WiFi and newspapers, plus concierge services to help plan your day, guests rave about the delicious breakfast and helpful staff.
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Linn's Bakery & Eatery - 5 min drive
Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
Main Street Grill - 3 min drive
JJ's Pizza - 5 min drive
Hearst Ranch Winery - 9 min drive
About this property
Sea Otter Inn
Sea Otter Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Moonstone Beach Park. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Free newspapers in reception
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1985
Garden
An outdoor pool
Hot tub
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No lift (single-level property)
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Does Sea Otter Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sea Otter Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sea Otter Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sea Otter Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sea Otter Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sea Otter Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sea Otter Inn and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Sea Otter Inn also has a garden.
What's the area around Sea Otter Inn like?
Sea Otter Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Moonstone Beach Park and 4 minutes' walk from Moonstone Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Sea Otter Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Location
Ocean
Beach
Fireplace
Bed
View
Restaurant
What guests liked
Breakfast was a nice touch, delivered to rooms in a basket or served with a variety of options. (81 reviews)
The property offers a perfect beach location with easy access to the ocean and scenic boardwalk. (39 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Great Place to Stay
Amazing, location, comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Friendly staff with coffee, tea and water availble in the lobby. Quiet and very convenient to town.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Nice place!
Place is very nice. The room was clean and very large. Two features really important to us — walk-in shower and hypo-allergenic bedding. It’s a little dated, but I’ll take that over some of the marginal places we have stayed on Moonstone Beach.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
Great trip. The people were very friendly
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2025
Nice, small, cute place across from Moonstone Beach. Close to beach boardwalk and Moonstone Bar and Grill.
patricia
patricia, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Great location!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2025
Love the basket breakfast.
Love the king suite and pool.
Yang
Yang, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2025
Fantastic
Ehab
Ehab, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Enjoyed our stay, would definitely do it again. Would also recommend to others.
Rose
Rose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2025
Beautiful little hotel by the beach. Outside of the back door is cute little sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast that is brought to your door. There is also a fire pit just outside your front door to enjoy the cool ocean air and the sounds of the ocean. We will definitely stay here when we are back in the area!
Lynda
Lynda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Great location and value.
Amazing stay. Clean room. Awesome location across from moonstone beach. Great breakfast burrito, pretty good pastries with fruit. Friendly staff. We’ll be coming back.
Karla
Karla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
Love the heated pool. Excellent service.
Araceli
Araceli, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
21 Jul 2025
Not worth the high price.
Did not enjoy our stay here the rooms are very dated bathrooms cabinets are chipped the heater doesn’t work without the fireplace on but no instructions on how to operate. The housekeeping was non existent but you could ask for extra towels. But the girls would congratulate outside our window and talk which woke us up both mornings. We left a day early without a refund.
Vana
Vana, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Beautiful, quiet, safe clean, hotel, wonderful and pet friendly
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2025
Adorable property off the coast
Toublong
Toublong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Location on Moonstone beach is great for proximity to the ocean
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Great location and hotel
Nick
Nick, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
Great Inn and fantastic location on the coast!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Excellent little inn. Friendly staff. Clean and safe area and property. Walk to the beach and walking trails.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
Great place super cute
Gladys
Gladys, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2025
Quiant
Justine
Justine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Great check-in, nicely decorated room, great location, great staff - recommended
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2025
We liked it
Norman
Norman, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
Great place, great location and great staff.
Rachelle
Rachelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2024
Comfortable room, large heated pool and hot tub, excellent breakfast, all good!