Sea Otter Inn

3.0 star property

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sea Otter Inn

An outdoor pool, a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, free newspapers and a garden.
Sea Otter Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Sea Otter Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Moonstone Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a gift shop and a car charging station
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 13 minutes on foot from Moonstone Beach Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

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. 746 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very spacious (we upgraded to the suite) and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely pet friendly. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rio

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SeaOtter Inn is awesome clean and amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location - right across from the beach. Loved that you had a code to get into the room instead of a card that could demagnetize at an inopportune time. Rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nas, Aliso Viejo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We didn’t receive breakfast. The jacuzzi and pool were not open.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Positives: room was clean and updated. Negatives: shower amenities pump out a 1/4 tsp of product at a time. Fine, whatever. Room tidying only seems to happen upon request. Ok, but maybe let us know that in advance, or have a note about that in the room. Electric charger spots taken by gas cars. Is no one making sure this doesn’t happen? The closest charging station is Morro Bay. Guests are either loud in the morning or the walls are thin. Check in after 9 is 10 minutes away. It would have been nice to know this so we could have gone there first. The pool and hot tub were closed by order of the health department. Gross. We will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. We did not receive breakfast. The pool and jacuzzi were both closed. They should let guests know. They’ll be out of service for some months.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast wasn’t included due to going through Expedia. Wendy was rude about going through Expedia and would not even help me with a mistake that was made in scheduling. She really shouldn’t be in hospitality. Doug knew something was up because he stayed to witness this interaction and let his colleague continue to be rude!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalvind

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

laura

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff. Location great. Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn was cute and quint. Perfect pet friendly place to stay. Outdoor fire pits were on upon arrival. Nice, warm seating area to unwind. Overall loved it! Only problem was electricity went out at about 7:30am but came back up around 9:00.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
There were no designated areas for pets or smokers. I know smoking is not favored in Cambria, but most hotels have designated areas for pets and smokers. Also, the bed was terrible, hard as the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with how clean it was, and the employees were very friendly. Very walkable to the beach, and close proximity to the town. TVs also had great channels and access to Netflix. Rooms were very spacious and the front office had complimentary cookies, coffee, and tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Pasadena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025