As someone who has stayed at least once a year for the past decade-plus, I'm sad to not give the Inn it's normal 5 stars but things seem to be slipping and the best I can give is a weak 4. I was here last fall and immediately noticed the expected beautiful grounds were looking unkept and unfortunately in serious need of trimming and weeding. The grounds have always been such a source of enjoyment and helped justify the Inn's room rates. Now I'm back again for two nights and sadly the weeds have overtaken many more beds and the gardens are n worse shape. Funny, as I was getting out of my car today, I overheard two folks on bikes noticing the unsightly shape of the grounds as they peddled by me. Lamenting the downward changes. It's the small things we sometimes taken for granted; these things are slipping. My room's wall mounted blow dryer can only be used by plugging it in the outlet as the switch is broken. Little things add up and unfortunately this may well be my last stay. There are other places in the area that continue to put their best foot forward and they will probably be getting my business from now on. read more

Great out of the way location. Shoes and food nearby. Room was very clean ans comfortable. read more

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Staying at the Back Bay Inn was a last-minute idea for some much-needed relaxation. Booking directly through the hotel website was easy & offered he lowest rate available. The staff is amazing! At check in, Sue was very helpful. The next morning, I decided to extend the stay for one more night. Avii helped me navigate the process seamlessly, despite the last-minute request. The Inn itself is charming, clean & offers the best location in Baywood. A complimentary glass of wine is available at the adjacent restaurant, which offers a delicious happy hour and dinner menu. If you are looking for a relaxing place to stay, with beautiful views, Back Bay Inn is a wonderful choice! read more

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Just everything was pleasant. Amazing bay view, quiet and peaceful. Walking distance to great food, and a small neighborhood store. Lots of friendly, dog loving people. Can't wait for a second stay. read more

Everything on the menu is delicious! The service is top notch. We will always eat at the Back Bay Inn when staying in Morro Bay.

Very pretty place to stay. Lovely views. Super friendly and helpful staff. Within walking distance of several restaurants with different price points. The garden surrounding the hotel are well care for. A nice splash of colors for photos. Lots of good seating to enjoy the view. The downstairs rooms have a little patio with chairs. The upper room seem larger but no patios. The furnishings and bathroom set up are from the past decade, but the room was clean and welcoming. Don't forget to go to the wine and snack gathering from 4-6 pm. A nice way to start the evening. We stayed in room 6. If you are in the bottom floor you can hear a lot of footsteps from above. Overall an excellent place to stay for a night read more

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I used to love this place but it's gone downhill. They used to give you vouchers to use at their coffee shop but they decided to take those away and not give us anything. Very disappointing because we loved that perk. Also, it seems like they don't clean the rooms at all. The bathroom floor had black hairs all over it and all over in the shower too. The towels were covered in black hairs also. The tissue box looked like the tissues had been used and then shoved back in the box. The coffee machine in the room was very dirty and the coffee cups were dirty and were sticky on the inside. It was disgusting. read more

Nice Inn located right on the water. Quiet and pleasant. There are quite a few local restaurants within walking distance. Small town vibes where you can tell everyone knows everyone in a good way. Check-in/out was quick & easy. Room was clean and large. read more

They got rid of the food voucher for the little coffee place. The room had black hair everywhere! It was all in the shower all over the floors just not clean the town had stains on them. The coffee maker when we tried to make tea the water came out dark brown like it was never cleane. The last time we stayed it was amazing but sadly this time it wasn't at honestly don't know what happened read more

Very tranquil setting and everything you need to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature. Lou and staff are super friendly and accommodating for a most pleasant stay. Can't wait to get back! read more

We had a wonderful weekend at the Back Bay Inn! The bay view was stunning, and the location felt perfectly tucked away. The customer service was amazing, with everyone being incredibly friendly and accommodating. We can't wait to return! read more

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Wow this might be my new favorite place ever. I didn't even feel like I was staying somewhere, it felt like home away from home. Everyone here is absolutely wonderful. So nice and helpful. Offer great recommendations if it's your first time visiting. Seriously this place made out weekend. You get a $7 voucher to use and the cafe each day of your stay. Trust me get a coffee from here. DELICIOUS. Breakfast and bakery items too. Right on the dock perfect place to spend the morning. Cutest garden area with tables and chairs to sit and relax and enjoy outside. So close to the bay. Rooms are so clean tons of room and the bed was very comfortable!! We can not wait to be back!! Thank you Back Bay Inn!! read more

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What a GEM!!! Stayed here one night and felt like we were in Paradise. Had a patio with an oceanfront view. Close to restaurants, bars and a quaint little liquor store. Such a beautiful property, we will definitely be back to the Back Bay Inn. read more

We have stayed this cute and cozy bed and breakfast inn twice in 2024. Currently they give $7 vouchers person to buy breakfast in the coffee shop next to the inn. But the coffee itself is almost $7. The cheapest bagel is almost $7 with taxes. Wished they can increase couple dollars to their breakfast vouchers. read more

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Peaceful, quaint and friendly inn with a gorgeous serene setting right on Morro Bay. Got to know the local bar, wine tasting room, delicious restaurants, trails, and nature preserve. One of the few spots we could see ourselves coming back to again. read more

This is a wonderful, peaceful getaway especially for couples. Rooms open up to the beautiful bay and nice breakfast ticket to the neighboring tiny coffee spot. Would definitely recommend. read more

New owners ( purchased approx 2 ago)are starting to make changes. They have made some pet policy changes and our normal bay view rooms with private sitting area and a gorgeous view , no longer allows dogs! Only the motel style "garden rooms" with a front view of cars parking lot or a bungalow way in the back are pet friendly now. Odd, since Baywood is SUPER dog friendly. Also, you can no longer book a specific room on line. Let's add another step and require a phone call to see if a specific room is possible. Still an adorable spot with a nice long time staff. The area has some good restaurants all you can walk to from Baywood Park vicinity so if you travel with dog , explore the nearby lodging options that have bigger, newer,pet friendly private patio rooms. So disappointing that we have lost waking up to our patio bay view unless we leave our dog home. read more

We were warmly greeted at check-in and provided vouchers for breakfast at the Back Bay Cafe for each morning of our stay. Our spacious room, one of 23, was situated on the second floor and included a king-size bed, fireplace, refrigerator and a semi private deck overlooking the beautifully tendered gardens that were often alive with monarch butterflies and hummingbirds. The large windows to the rear of our room provided an excellent view of the bay including numerous brown and white pelicans, a variety of shorebirds and an osprey surveying its hunting grounds from atop a tree. Included in the room rate is a nightly help-your-self wine reception that included a trio of wines plus olives and bread sticks. One evening while enjoying a glass of wine on the patio we met the owner, Bill, who was very cordial and explained how he had just purchased an additional 100 plants to enhance the already beautiful gardens throughout the property. Breakfast at the Bay Back Cafe was very good though the number of choices are somewhat limited. There is also a fine dining restaurant, Blue Heron, on the property that has a spacious patio where we dined twice during our four night stay. In summary, we were very happy with the service, room quality and amenities. read more

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Super cute inn. Beautiful location and beautiful views! I am all about location and views and this did not disappoint. We stayed in a room with a balcony overlooking the bay. It was so Beautiful!! My hubby and I enjoyed most of our time sitting there drinking coffee or wine, enjoying the weather and the amazing view. Our room was large and our bed was comfy! I read some other reviews and I agree, the walls are a little thin but I didn't feel like this was a big problem. It is a small hotel, there really isn't a lot of noise anyway. We had a nice big bed and a little sitting area in our room. We sat on the balcony most of the time. The property is beautiful and has many little places to sit and relax...find a nice view and enjoy your stay! They have a wine reception from 430-6pm where we enjoyed some local wine. They give you breakfast vouchers to the Cafe right next to the hotel. They have a great selection for you to choose from. I had the breakfast croissant and it was delicious! You also get some discounts at the restaurant next door, but we didn't go there. Both women I interacted with at the front desk were friendly. I can't wait to come back to this wonderful little place! read more

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Love this place! Very accommodating and excellent service. There's also a new restaurant across and elegant place to eat. The food was superb! read more

This is our "Happy Place" the grounds are so well well maintained and just beautiful. Clean rooms with the most comfortable bedding...Stay here if you can!!!!! read more

So my friend told me about this place or else I would have never found it. Every room has a view, and it is an adorable property. The garden out back, with the fire pit, is so cute. We are only here for 2 nights but I wish we were here a week. Plus, we found a great restaurant nearby- Jimmy Bumps- and we are just in heaven. We are so grateful to be here! read more

Back Bay Inn - Hotels Near Me - Los Osos, California

We have never heard of this town. The husband found this hotel by accident. It is quaint, peaceful and you cannot beat this view. We ended up with a room overlooking the bay and we ate every meal with this view. Not only were the rooms reasonable during the peak of summer, but they give you a $7 per person breakfast voucher for Nautical Bean which is right on their premises everyday you stay! Plus, there is a snack and wine reception every night from 4pm-6pm. You cannot beat this! The town is very small. There was a farmers market the day we arrived (Monday), but their Main Street maybe has 6 places at the most? Everyone seems to have a dog and they walk along the path by the inn, but it is not intrusive. This place makes you just sit and relax and we pretty much read, ate and looked at the bay for the 3 days we were here. The people are very friendly and apparently we hit it at a nice time because there was a lot of sun during the day. You can see people kayaking and canoeing on the bay but it was not busy! I hate to use the phrase, hidden gem, but it really is. We were here for the summer solstice and the sunset was pretty incredible! read more

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People friendly; restaurant appropriately busy and food is good. Office open from 8am till 7pm.

Beautiful inn on the bay. They have a variety of room types including 2 free-standing back residences. We stayed in the Bungalow, which is a studio with a king bed, full bath, small sitting area and a full kitchen. A chair or small love seat in addition to the single sofa would have been convenient. The water pressure in the bathroom shower was very low, would have liked a hand-held shower head to compensate. But it was private and quiet, just right for relaxing. 5 gardens surround the inn. Breakfast vouchers included in the price. There is an adorable café on sight. Lots of restaurants within walking distance to choose from, almost all with outdoor patios. Small liquor/convenience store just down the street. Park your car and walk where you need to go. Monday Farmers Market is a must. read more

Back Bay Inn - The back bungalow. A private studio-sized accommodation with a full kitchen. Beautiful gardens all around. Very peaceful. - Hotels Near Me - Los Osos, California

I am so grateful that a friend introduced me to this hotel!! Clean, comfortable, affordable. Vouchers for breakfast at the coffee shop next-door. Wine reception included. Hard flooring in the hotel rooms (which I love, yes a few phobias - Whatever!). The grounds are well-maintained and overlook the water. Near to several delicious eateries. I had an absolutely idyllic long weekend here to beat 100° LA heat. I will definitely be back. read more

Well I want to say that the Back Bay Inn is a hidden gem! Found this thru Yelp as you will not drive by it by accident. The Inn and the grounds are absolutely beautiful and right on the Back Bay water. So serene and peaceful. Places to sit and gather all over the immaculately kept property. The room was bigger than it needed to be as was the bathroom but nothing wrong with that. Had a real fire fireplace in the room which was great since it rained one of the nights we were there. Not sure if she is the owner or not but Lori checked us in a bit early which was nice but she was just so friendly and accommodating. They had a wine and snacks hour but also have a us a bottle of wine as we checked in to get things started. The continental breakfast was unspectacular but fine and convenient. Parking is ample and near all the rooms. The pics from our room say it all. We experienced all forms of weather in 3 days and all beautiful. Even saw some bald eagles over the back bay near dusk. Very cool. Will be back for sure! Good restaurants within 100 yards. read more

Back Bay Inn - View with the bay at high tide. From our room!! - Hotels Near Me - Los Osos, California

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The room was clean, the staff very friendly and helpful and the view is very nice of the back bay. My 3 stars if for the breakfast and the wine happy hour. We were there three nights and there were only three choices - all the same - each day. Huge breakfast burrito, scramble or waffle. There were nice choices as to what to have in the burrito/scramble. My thought was three days the same??? Nothing healthy, I have a high blood pressure and a cardiac condition so a healthy meal would have been appreciated. The wine happy hour had only olives and peanut butter pretzels to go with the wine. Some crackers or other snacks would have been appreciated. read more

Back Bay Inn - Our really nice view from our room. - Hotels Near Me - Los Osos, California

The room itself was five-star but my overall experience was one-star. A quick summation: do not stay here unless you insist upon a second floor room. Located off the beaten trail in Baywood Park, this is a good choice if you are looking for an affordable and quietly quaint place to stay near San Luis Obispo or Morro Bay. It best serves two people per room and is geared for adults rather than families. The Inn is located on the bay and offers free breakfasts and a nightly wine reception to those who are staying with them. We booked ourselves for a multiple day stay. When I first entered the room the first thing I noticed was how nice it smelled; I think they must have given it the royal Fabreeze treatment. Though small, the room was very clean and comfortable with a king bed, fridge, television and amenities such as robes, coffee maker and the usual shampoos and lotions. The view from either the room or the door-front patio was very beautiful especially for enjoying a sunset over the bay. Unfortunately we spent minimal time in the room because the noise made us miserable. Yes, the walls are quite thin but... BAM! CLUNK! STOMP! Apparently there were hippos wearing cement shoes walking in the room above us. The rooms are not very large - how could they possibly be constantly pacing back and forth? I am not exaggerating when I say we thought the plaster on our ceiling was going to crumble down upon us. The unceasing pounding made it unbearable to remain in our room so we would leave as soon as possible in the morning (they awoke at 6:30am and we at 6:31) and would return after their 10pm bedtime. Such a shame we were not able to enjoy this place as we should have. We might as well have stayed in a hostel. The irony is we initially had a second floor room but were "upgraded" to this room when the people who originally had the room asked to change and took ours. I wonder why? While I won't return I can still comfortably recommend this place as long as you absolutely insist on a second floor room. read more

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I absolutely love this place! Very hard to get reservations, so grateful I was able to get one again last week. A piece of heaven. Friendly staff, pets welcomed, clean rooms. The bathrooms need some improvement, but overall this is your perfect getaway! We will be back! read more

Back Bay Inn - Hotels Near Me - Los Osos, California

The Back Bay Inn is a hidden sanctuary. Situated on the bay in the little town of Los Osos. The grounds are beautiful with lovely flowers all around. Our door opened to the beautiful bay, the fog, and Montana de Oro in the distance. Go for a walk and enjoy the breeze. The staff is amazing. So nice, friendly, and accommodating. Enjoy the wine in the afternoon and coffee and breakfast at the onsite restaurant. The Mexican restaurant across the street is family owned and the wine margarita was delicious. We will be back..... read more

Love! Love! Love! Great views filled with great people! Just book it! Many extra perks, hospitality is marvelous ! read more

Back Bay Inn - Cool views of back bay! - Hotels Near Me - Los Osos, California

Hard to find a great place that is not overcrowded on a holiday weekend? Back Bay Inn is that, and is exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful, quiet environment. View from our room looked like a painting. Gorgeous sunsets, walking adventures and eateries steps or a few blocks away. Plenty of outdoor seating to lounge around, tables to eat at- even a lunge swing right outside our doer! Add to the the most friendly and accommodating staff and you have the perfect get-away. Wish we could have stayed longer. read more

We were looking for a hotel that wasn't in the middle of the relative hustle and bustle of SLO, and had a nice view, and boy did we find it and more! It's a bit on the pricier side in peak season, but it was well worth it! Our room had a view on the bay and had a nice little fire place to keep us warm on a rainy weekend. The service was definitely the best part! We arrived just before 9pm and weren't sure if we'd make it before the front desk closed. They were so sweet and turned on the light and the fireplace in our room for us since it was a rainy and cold night. It made an unpleasantly rainy drive that much nicer. The Inn is pretty small in terms of the number of rooms, so it was quiet and relaxed. Loved all the plants on the second floor where we stayed - there was even a nice swing chair to look at the bay from next to our room. Wish we'd gotten a chance to stay on a sunnier weekend, the view from our room would have been even nicer, and it would have been fun to lounge in the chairs in the back. Back Bay Inn just got all of the little details right - from turning on the light for us before arrival, to the cute little soaps and makeup removal wipes in our bathroom. I'd definitely come back again! Also, loved that they give you complimentary breakfast at the Back Bay Cafe next door! Super cute little cafe where the locals come, overlooking the bay. It isn't just the standard eggs and toast, but you can order "real" brunch food like frittatas, breakfast burritos, etc. And you can sit outside and enjoy the view while you wait. A nice little gem in Los Osos. Fifteen-twenty minutes from SLO, beautiful view of the bay, quiet yet vibrant little town where the locals come out to hang out at their cafe. Definitely recommend staying here! read more

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My husband and I discovered this gem a few years ago. We absolutely love it! It's close to home (about 4 hours from L.A.), yet far enough away from home. This place is a quaint, secluded little place that offers tranquility. We stayed in room 14, which is upstairs. It's a corner unit that is very spacious. The bed was very comfortable, warm, and cozy, and the [illows are soft and fluffy. The furniture was a bit out-dated, but still comfortable. It was a little chilly the week we were there, May 8th, but the electric fireplace provided just the right amount of warmth. The bathroom is large, and kept the small refrigerator and coffee pot. We've stayed in ground floor units, and the other reviewers are right, you can hear every step of the person walking on the second floor. Unfortunately, the insulation between the floors is weak. I found myself kind of tip-toeing in my upstairs room, because I didn't want the occupants below me to think I was a hippo. Lol. Sue, is at the reception desk in the afternoons, and is nice and was helpful. There's another woman there in the mornings, I don't remember her name, but she was nice also. If you want to go hiking, ask her. She's very knowledgeable with the area and trails. This place doesn't have room service, it doesn't have a bellman, it doesn't have an elevator, it doesn't have a gym, and you can't check out through the tv set. You have to go downstairs to do that, and I'm okay with that. We'll be back next year. Take a look at my pics from from 214. read more

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Terrific place if you are looking for a peaceful getaway. It is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. My husband and I have stayed here twice over the last few years when we just want to slow down and relax. While not fancy, the rooms are spacious and have a nice sitting area where you can sit and enjoy the bay; they also have several seating areas outside that provide nice views. We stay on the second floor so we have a nice view of the water, but the lower rooms open onto a lovely garden area. You can take a look at the rooms online to see what you would prefer. The beds are comfortable, the grounds are lovely and the staff friendly. You get vouchers for breakfast at the Back Bay Cafe (across the parking lot) and the food is delicious! There is a small-town feel to the entire area that is very welcoming. I don't know why anyone would chose to stay in Moro Bay when such a quiet and beautiful option is nearby. We will definitely be back. read more

Back Bay Inn - The view from upstairs. - Hotels Near Me - Los Osos, California

My husband found this cute, quaint little bed and breakfast for a Valentine's Day weekend get away. I'm so glad he did! The whole Inn is situated on the bay in Los Osos and it's absolutely stunning! It's got three different restaurants on the property to choose from but of course you can go elsewhere as well. As for the room, we ended up staying in a little two bedroom cottage type room and it's so adorable! It looks to have been recently renovated and takes a new "farmhouse" style. That appeals to me in particular due to my unhealthy love for the Gaines family. ANYWAYS... The service of any employee and the cleanliness of the Inn grounds are spectacular. If you like a cozy place that gives you a "home away from home" type of feeling, this place is it. We are so thrilled with the Inn and we will definitely be returning. read more

Absolutely adorable! This place is comfortable, friendly and peaceful. It's also very reasonable price wise.

Back Bay Inn was the best surprise find. I cannot say enough nice things about the Inn and Katie. We chose a upstairs room with balcony (#208) and it was large & roomy and very clean. Katie put out wine, breadsticks & olives every night for the guests and every morning you get free pastries/muffins at the Inn or you can go to the cafe next door for free breakfast. We had the breakfast burritos which were actually large enough that we could have shared and would have if we had a way to warm up one for the next day but theres no microwave in the room, which would have been great to have but it's not a deal breaker. It's not someplace that I would vacation with kids, because theres really not anything for kids to do in Los Osos but if you're wanting somewhere to relax then this is the place! It's only a short drive to Morro Bay & Cayucos for more restaurant options and site seeing. By the way you can't beat the price for these accommodations anywhere at the coast and have it be such a nice place as this. read more

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Always good with the best rooms being 208 and 209. Both rooms have balconies on the 2nd floor overlooking the bay. We wanted a restful getaway from COVID and stayed 3 days. We were not disappointed. The Inn is up to date on safety measures and was half filled. We picked up breakfast one morning from a nearby restaurant and had a continental breakfast pickup from the break room for the other two as part of the room rate. We hiked the Bay shoreline, the local neighborhood and the Elfin Forest. The hotel grounds are beautiful to enjoy happy hour. read more