We were so lucky to find this motel in Morro Bay, right across from the harbor with a great view of Morro Rock. We treated ourselves to 2 nights and the folks at the front desk were always cheerful and helpful. We also met some of their wonderful dogs! Our room was cozy, but clean and also had a hot tub. In addition to the great view, the room was quiet except for the seals in the harbor who seemed to bark all night - part of the local charm. It also came with free snacks and bottled water, a fridge and a coffee maker. A continental breakfast is included and we were also given coupons for free cinnamon rolls at the restaurant next door. All excellent! The owner clearly loves her motel. Each room door had a different decorative tile and our room had original artwork. There's a colorful outdoor seating area and a bevy of rubber ducks. I look forward to visiting again. read more

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Favorite place to stay in Morro Bay! Not only is the location perfect, the rooms are clean and adorable. Everyone is friendly and welcoming - cant wait to come back :) My second stay here was just as great as the first! Love this spot. Great walk to Morro Rock and close to the embarcadero. read more

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This little Inn is as cute as it gets and right across from the boat dock, restaurants and Morro Rock! Just beautiful! I decided to take a trip with my 14 year old Choc lab and this place is so pet friendly!!!!! We arrived at the Inn and were greeted by Leigh who is very kind! She gave me a coupon for free 5 piece fish and chips meal at Giovanni's and it was awesome!! When we got into the room there was a sweet little gift bag for my girl Beatle. There was a toy, blanket, treats...so amazing and even food and water bowl waiting for her! So impressed! We had such a wonderful time and I know we will be back!!!!!! Thank you so much for such an excellent stay!!!!! See you soon! read more

My husband and I stayed here for two nights. We felt SO welcomed! Thank you Leigh! Our little pup Sydney had a little doggie treat bag waiting for her on the bed! Yes the room is a bit small, but we felt that our little Sydney and ourselves were so welcomed we didn't care. The view and the rest of the scenery is gorgeous. Great place if you have fur babies read more

Place is spotted perfectly in morro bay, North and South side both walkable to all restaurants, the launch spot is about 1.5 for a nice run down the harbor. The place itself it's clean, they really clean the room after each use, have a good bag type of deal with taffy and snacks even gave a dog toy for brining a pet. They charge 30 bucks for the whole stay not a night which is nice. I can't give it 5 stars because of the shower hair under 6ft and I had to duck for the shower head and the water pressure basically didn't exist in it. The price was also really good for this location. read more

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Took my mom who is 91 years old. She had not been to Morro Bay in over 60 years. Once we got there she thoroughly enjoyed the garden setting in the patio, the terrace and all the succulents. The view is exceptional. The staff is the most gracious we have come across. The nearby restaurants, bakeries and shops were all within walking distance. The hospitality was overwhelming. Always asking if we needed anything else. Even during this COVID-19 time, they made you feel at home. When I was checking out the manager looked at me with this sincere look like, "Ohhh, you're leaving?" We will definitely be back. Thank so much! read more

Cute little place, very close to the waterfront. Tons of restaurants close by. Great views of the rock from the second floor. Pet friendly with a great little pet gift bag in the room. Smallish rooms but clean. Good size bath. Would stay again. read more

We stayed at the Bayfront Inn for two days during Valentine's day. We picked it for the location and that they were dog friendly. When we arrived we found a wonderful gift bag for our pets, full of goodies and toys for each dog. We also found human treats on the night stand. The inn itself is older, but decorated in a retro style. The host David was great, he gave us discount book for several local restaurants and also a card to get free cinnamon rolls at the restaurant next door for each morning. I will definitely stay here again. Made us and our dogs feel welcome. read more

This is a quaint little inn. The location is great, close to restaurants and shops, and Morro rock. The hotel was clean and well stocked, with free bottles of water, juice and snacks. They welcome dogs and provide a cute doggy welcome bag, complete with fleece blanket, toy and treats. The rooms are very small, but it is just a little beach side inn, so I didn't expect a huge room. My dog really enjoyed his gift pack, especially the blanket, because it meant he was allowed on the bed. I appreciated the in-room fridge, free gift certificates for cinnamon rolls at the on-site cafe, and the "galley" where they serve continental breakfast. read more

We stayed here for a weekend getaway and had a great experience. The Bayfront Inn is a special place located in a prime spot in Morro Bay. We had the upstairs corner room with a lot of privacy. Friendly service, clean, and free taffies in the room. Will visit again! read more

Where do I begin.. My husband and I and our little dog Kirby really lucked out on finding this gem. We initially booked another location but due to unforeseen circumstances, we found ourselves in need of a last minute room. Upon arriving in town I placed a call to the front desk and was greeted by a friendly employee named David. Our last minute booking was no problem. This clean and extremely quiet boutique hotel, takes customer service and hospitality to a whole new level. Upon entering our quaint little room we were greeted by a doggy gift bag complete with a blanket, toy, biscuits and the number for a local pet sitter. If this wasn't enough a complimentary bottle of wine and two glasses set the tone for our stay. We can't wait to stay again and are looking for any excuse to come back. Free cinnamon rolls from Frankie and Lolas cannot be beat, if you have a dog and are looking for a funky and quiet, adult place to stay, then look no further. Seconds away from everything Morro Bay has to offer. The Bayfront Inn makes for a perfect stay while visiting Morro Bay. read more

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The Bayfront inn was a perfect spot for me and my pup!! If you are trying to find a pet place, in Morro Bay, this is it! We were greeted at the desk with information about the bay and where to go to eat wit our dog and places to hike and beaches to go off leash! When we walked into our room there was a goody bag for our pup and clean dishes waiting for him! We were given a goody bag too! In addition we were treated every morning to free giant cinnamon rolls !!!!! & we were give a free fish and chips meal at the local favorite ! The room was clean and bed was comfortable! The only thing that kept me from a 5 star is the room is very small - with me and my daughter and our dog it was a little tight - but the other issue was that although they clean the carpets , without shoes my feet became dirty fast. I'm and sure they clean the carpets maybe just not every time Bit I would totally stay again and bring my dog , they were so pet friendly and nice!! read more

Very nice and tidy inn just in front of ocean. Our pets were very warmly welcomed. The attendance even prepare gift bags for dogs and bowls for dog's food and water. Room is also very clean and cozy. I will definitely recommend to all my friends who travel with pets. read more

We love this place and have stayed here for years each time we visit Morro Bay! The owners and staff have gone out of their way to help us, provided us recommendations with places to see and eat that have been stellar and are a pleasure to talk to. The rooms are very clean and beds are super comfortable. I love that the artwork is unique to each room. Also, we love that they allow pets and take extra steps to show how much they care about your dog since they are dog owners themselves. It's hard to travel with pets but when you find a wonderful place like this, it becomes our first and only choice to stay when we come to Morro Bay. Can't wait to come back. read more

This place has about as many pros as it does cons. The price is fantastic, the location is ideal and the owner is friendly. Pus they are right next to Frankie and Lola's! However, the rooms are freezing cold and the heaters barely work. Even after I left the heater on all day it was still around 50 degrees in the room. Hey, I get it we are by the beach, its cold. I was prepared for that. I brought a jacket, sweats-heck, even a thermal was packed but come on there is no reason that I should have to wear TWO pairs of socks and my coat to bed. Although a funny sight I'm sure. If I ever stayed here again during the colder seasons I would definitely bring a space heater with me and a third pair of socks. Parka? read more

These people are AMAZING. Not only do they run a first rate Inn which is perfectly situated in Morro Bay, they also are incredibly accommodating. I just experienced a family emergency and had to cancel a night with very little notice. They couldn't have been more kind and supportive. This is why I'll always stay here when visiting this area. Best Inn ever!! read more

I was hesitant about how to review the Inn. The rooms are small, like in Paris (thus advertised as European...) The hotel is old but they have updated it somewhat (paint, comfortable beds.) The people were very friendly and personable. The price was rather reasonable. I also enjoyed spending some time in the lounge chairs, drinking a glass of wine, and looking at the bay. Still, I am not sure that I will come back. Maybe I have gotten older and more picky. I just do not sleep well when it is hot (just a ceiling fan and no ac.) I also do not enjoy having to hang around outside because the room was just too hot to relax in. (Yes, I do know that it is usually cooler and one would not normally need the ac.) I feel kinda bad writing this review. Have you ever seen someone kick a dog who just wants to be loved and petted? The people were so nice that I feel almost as if I am kicking that dog... Darn it! why am I feeling so guilty?? read more

I LOVE this place. My husband and I have stayed here many, many times, and have LOVED it. This is not one of those stays. The gentleman checking us in, Dan, could not have been ruder. As I said, we've stayed here, been checked in by this guy and he had no idea who we were, let alone treat us with any respect. Talked down to us like we've never stayed at this hotel. Jane, the owner is amazing so why this guy is working here makes no sense. Everything about this place is normally great. Stayed in a different room this time and we could hear the guy next to us fart, snore, breathe, basically any bodily function could be heard, and kept both of us up almost night. We probably won't be back after our check in process, and after being up most the night, it's time to upgrade our Morro Bay experiences. Goodbye Bayfront Inn, didn't take too long to let us down. Boo. Bye. read more

Scary scary scary-town. Picked this place because it was centrally located and dog friendly. What I got was a room that didn't lock well, a leaking faucet in the bathroom, and some creepy people (not guests) hanging out in the courtyard area, attempting to get into the rooms (they claimed to be lost... for like 3 hours). It was just such a stressful experience that I didn't get any sleep and was happy to be out the next day. Now to be fair, the staff was very nice, but even their niceness doesn't warrant an extra star. read more

I used to love this motel, but my last visit was awful. My husband and I love coming here with our kids, they love the beach and we love the comfortable rooms they offer. Apparently the owners are not too fond of small children. My daughter was crying (like a one year old tends to do) and all the woman could do was snarl at me like I was inconveniencing her with my daughters crying. She was hungry and we were in the process of trying to check out. Other than the owner not being very friendly, the rooms ARE comfortable. We probably won't be back and will choose a more kid friendly place next time. read more

The reception office smells like mildew and wet dog. The room was nice but small with a popcorn ceiling. You can hear noise from the other rooms. They gave us some cinnamon buns and were very helpful with instructions. But it is definitely not worth the price. I would stay somewhere else next time. read more

this motel is the worse i had a reservation for 3.17.23 and tried to cancel 4 days before because of medical emergency with my dog who was traveling with me. they refuse to cancel reservation they are still charging me and even when booking.com tried to cancel for me they refused to not charge me i have another reservation at fogcatcher inn in cambria for the very next day 3 /15 and they waived the fee even less than w4 hours before i will never recommend this awful place i would imagine they coukd book this room i only it for one night and this is st patricks day so i am sure they could fill it read more

We arrived here to notice the building is For Sale. The previous owners bought the 18 room outfit in 1/07 for $1.3M, dropped about $70K (drapes, caulking, tile, paint, some stair improvements among similar kinds of minor improvements) and now have the entire thing up at $2.3M. See Mom, no hands! Anyways... we didn't stay in the Jacuzzi room, as the very last thing I want is to purposefully subject myself to was air born mold, so the regular room was fine, Bringing little doggy was great, as his morning walking consisted in looking at seagulls up close plus getting to introduce himself to a sea lion in the harbor across the street. Nice beds, barely heard the neighbor next door, that really turned out to be a very sad sensitive lady that also had dogs, but completely in need of a life. We loved the room and at $50.00 was exactly all it was worth for the night in winter. I heard rooms will sell at $100 - $120 in summer, which frankly, unless there is some recent Great White Shark caught and on display hanging from any of those rusty fishing boats across the street, i think is way too much. Just so you know, there is a kind UFO local flavor for this inn, with Morro Rock right out the window plus 3 power plant towers within a block, however not so posh like the others closer in town. Lots of AM commotion, such as 2 very nice seafood restaurants across the street and a third one up the block catering to more of a seafood market atmosphere/seafood gumbo deli. read more

Let's start with the good: -It was very clean. I'm a stickler for clean places, and this passed my test. -the person who checked us in and out was super friendly and helpful. -You absolutely couldn't beat the location and the view -The price was a hell of a lot better than most of the places I could find in the area. Now, the bad: -the shower went from hot to cold to hot again constantly while I was showering. It was awful! -the room has no flow-through available to get air in and out, so it resulted in the place being pretty stuffy and warm (no a/c available). The ceiling fan was a nice addition to the room, but it was really loud. -I actually had the worst night of sleep here that I've had in a looooong time. I mostly attribute it to the bed, but I think it may have been because of the loud fan that we left on all night (it's either that or sleep in a hot room). The room itself is fine. It's really not THAT small. This place isn't the Grand Hyatt, but if you're on a budget, it will do. Sadly, the bed was just too uncomfortable for me to give it anything above 2 stars. read more

Comfortable, quaint, fast check in, affordable, pet friendly, gave puppies treats, blankets, and toys. Close to beach and restaurants, view of the rock and the bay. Thank you for the staycation. read more

This place was a nice place to stay on the bay. The hotel has an amazing view of the morro bay rock and you can honestly walk to anything from this place. My husband and i walked our dogs everywhere. Its amazing that they allow dogs and are extremely pet friendly! Room is smaller sized but my husband, i and 2 medium sized dogs fit fine and we werent lounging around in our room all day anyway. Staff was amazing and extremely accommodating. I would 100% stay here again. read more

My review pretty much echos the OP's. My fella & I stayed in the California King w/ Jacuzzi Suite. This was hilarious, as the bedroom had both the Jacuzzi and the bed in it. Like, step out of tub and roll directly into bed. The room had zero floor space, and felt, let's say, very European. Mis-matched furniture, overly crowded, and no place to hang towels. The no place to hang towels might have been ok, except there was no maid service, so, came back to still-damp towels hanging over the shower curtain. I mean, come on! Buy a couple hooks from the local hardware store! It would have made such a difference... While I feel $109 bucks for a weekend night in such a place is somewhat extortionate, it was pretty much the cheapest place we could find. I'm relatively new to California, so, I guess I have to get used to it. Incidentally, the pool was filled with dirt-- are they turning it into a garden? I have no idea. And the hot tub was covered. Now, their website doesn't seem to advertise a pool, and I really couldn't care either way, as lounging in hotel pools has never really been my scene. That said, if you are expecting a pool or hot tub, I'd give them a call before booking. Also, while it is walkable to most of the shops in the area and to the bay, it isn't really walkable to a swimming beach. So, if that's a goal for you, this probably isn't your best bet. It is next door to a French bakery with delicious croissants and other delights. Also, insanely cute cookies in the shape of various sea creatures. Awesome! That said, the continental breakfast at the hotel consisted of orange juice and shrinkwrapped mini-muffins. We skipped it and headed next door. Anyway, I'd stay here again if I couldn't find anything else that seemed more promising. It's especially handy if the bulk of your weekend plans consist of rolling from bed to jacuzzi & back again. But it's pretty barebones and not a hotel experience I'm eager to replicate. Maybe after I've done some more traveling in CA I'll accept a room with a king size bed in a central location for over $100 as a value, and rate it accordingly. read more

This place has one thing going for it location. Right on the Embarcadero but after that it goes down hill fast . The staff are pleasant but the rooms are outdated and cramped, no AC window fan only. The carpet looks like it came out of a salvaged RV gross. Not ADA friendly, no elevator Stay here if you are a Gypsy or a beatnik. Overpriced for sure, remodel is definitely overdue. read more

I kind of feel bad giving this place 2 stars, because the staff was very polite and friendly. But with that being said, the Inn itself was a disaster area. I think they were in the middle of renovating the place which is fine... just don't book guests in the rooms. My wife and I arrived to celebrate out one year wedding anniversary. The place looked nice enough from the outside and the lady at the desk was very polite. She gave us the keys to room 14 and as we walked up stairs I couldn't help but notice the remains of what use to have been a pool. Instead of a beautiful water filled cement hole, there was nothing but a huge pile of dirt. Anyway, we opened the door to room 14 and there was junk all over the place. A television on the bed. Wood trim laid across the floor. The smell of paint. I turned around and told the lady who had checked us in "The is junk all over the place." She realized that the room was still being renovated and had a gentleman show us to room 15 instead. The room was cleaner, but again a very strong presence of paint fumes lingered. I asked him when the room were painted and he told me the day before. Very apologetic and attempting to rectify the situation they told us they would put us in the "Suite" at no extra charge. The gentleman was nice enough to show me that room, but this time instead of paint, the room stank of ammonia. The lady offered a refund, which we quickly accepted. They were very polite and tried to do the best they could given the situation. But when all is said and done, they should have either waited on the renovations or waited on booking guests. We were lucky enough to find a hotel that had 1 room available during Labor Day weekend... even if we shelled out an additional $200.00 to stay there. read more

Have stayed here twice now and totally enjoyed it. Location location location! Located on the north end of the Embarcadero right across from the Rock. Yes you are next to the old power plant buy hey, it does not run any more so no noise anyway. You got a great little cafe on location (Frankie and Lola's) with surprisingly good food). Also step outside and within a few feet you have a wine tasting room, bakery, shops, etc. It's all good! The rooms are on the small side but appointed pretty well. Flat screen tv's, coffee maker and a small fridge. Our room did not have a real closet so hanging up a dress was a issue. Only complaint about the room is the place has old single pane windows and no insulation so if your neighbors are having a conversation, watching tv, whatever, you are gonna hear it. People walking past your room after a bender at the winery are potentially gonna wake you up. This place is pet friendly. I don't travel with my critters but I like to see places that give you that option. They offer lots of specials if you get on their mailing list. both times we have stayed we have had yummy cinnamon rolls from the cafe included each morning and this time we had a dinner included. There is a "Galley" with snacks, coffee and a microwave available. Also I was happy to see a book swap shelf in there so if you forgot something to read you can go grab a paperback or if you have finished your vacation read, you can leave one for the next guy. Decor is quirky and fun. Yes there will probably be plastic flamingos. Yes there were rubber duckies floating in the fire pit. I tend to pick hotels/motels based on price, location and being different from the norm. This place takes the cake on all three of those criteria. read more

This was our 3rd time staying here and we absolutely love the hospitality, and convenient location. read more

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When we travel with our dogs, it can be tough to find a nice place that can accommodate us. When we checked in, the lady was super nice. And our greyhound ladies can be quite demanding. They even had blankets and cookies for the girls when we got there! We are pretty simple...comfy and clean room, comfy bed, and a decent location. Having Frankie & Lolas less than 50 steps from our room (and free cinnamon rolls) was a definite plus! Yes, rooms are small (not so small that we had any issues sharing the space with 2 full-sized greyhounds). But seriously. You are on vacation. You really shouldn't be worried about a whirlpool spa in your room. You sleep in it, and shower, and get ready. Get the hell out, and see the town you traveled to. BTW - An amazingly awesome off-leash dog beach a few miles north off of Yerba Buena. Have a dog?? Make them happy! Oh yes...a FANTASTIC view of the rock, and it's a very short walk away! read more

This inn is quaint and its location excellent. The customer service is outstanding! Jayne does a marvelous job creating a welcoming, friendly, and accommodating vacation atmosphere. I was quite fortunate, and pleasantly surprised, at how wonderful my last-minute decision for a mini-vacation turned out. Loved that Morrow Bay and Morrow Rock were visible from my room (#11). There are 3 patios, 2 from which you sit directly across from the bay and rock! I found saltwater taffy on my bed when I arrived. For breakfast, they provide AMAZING, Gigantic cinnamon rolls (complimentary inn voucher provided) from the little cafe next door. (PS I hear the "sexy coffee" and French Toast are amazing too.). I also appreciated the bottled waters in the fridge (also complimentary). Although I didn't have my dogs with me they would have been welcome here!! I was told they have dog beds and blankets on hand, and to sweeten the deal pets receive a free toy!! The Bay Front "Inn-keepers" sure know how to spoil people and pets alike. read more

Love this place! We planned our road trip so we could stay here for two nights. We stayed in room #14 on our first road trip and a year later we wanted to book the same room (great view). It was taken this time so we booked room #20....our new favorite!!!!!! #20 is above the office and shares a separate set of stairs and only one wall with just one other room. This is a dog friendly room (I think all rooms are actually dog friendly) and is very well kept and sanitary. Our pups were sooooo excited about their gift bags and the toys entertained them the entire trip. Dog bowls are also provided which was convenient. The wine bottle and munchies were an extra bonus and came in handy. Our bed was very comfortable with soft sheets and blankets. TBH I really wanted to take that setup home. The view is so perfect with no obstructions. You can see the dock, waterfront, and Morro Rock. We enjoyed people watching too. You will fall asleep to the water and late at night can hear the seals and seagulls chatting. There are a few small shops and cafes next to the Inn and several restaurants also within walking distance. You can ride your bike or take a minute drive down to Morro Rock. Our last night we watched the sunset on the beach with our pups. ****Keep in mind this is a small Inn which means cozy rooms**** The bed took up most of the space but was totally fine with us. The layout of the bathroom is extremely small with an awkward shower and sink in the bedroom. Its an older but remodeled Inn so understandable why the layout is the way it is. We would recommend installing brighter lighting both in the bathroom and bedroom. The employees were all very friendly and welcoming. The other guests kept to themselves and the environment was very mellow. We really enjoyed visiting with the locals. We are back home and as I write this, our pup is playing with one of the toys gifted to her :). We can't wait to go back, thank you! read more

My boyfriend and I decided to visit Morro Bay for our 4th of July weekend and stayed in the cutest little inn right in front of Morro Rock! The view was fantastic to say the least. We loved the fact the inn is dog friendly and happily brought our little pooch with us. They even gave us a gift bag for our little dog which included a blanket and squeak toy to keep her occupied, it was extremely thoughtful! They also had fresh fruit and coffee for us each morning and have us several vouchers for free cinnamon buns, ice cream and even free wine tasting! Such wonderful hospitality, will definitely be staying here again! read more

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When reading the description of this Inn, we thought we knew what to expect. Im just here to say, we had no idea what we were walking into! This little place is amazing. From the start at check in the staff was a joy. He made us feel comfortable and welcome, he even gave us a good laugh. We were given a bag of goodies for the dogs, filled with toys, a blanket and treats! Our girl loved the toys so much that when we took her out to go potty, she carried it with her. We were also informed because we stayed more than one night that there was a bottle of wine, candy and bottled water for us to enjoy. They also gave us a ticket for cinnamon rolls from the little diner next door. We had all the coffee we needed for our stay. Those that are complaining about the rooms clearly didn't read the description. This place was built in the 60ies BUT the rooms are updated, not run down at all! Our room was fresh and clean, the bed was comfortable and most of all the staff was amazing! Don't forget to take advantage of the nice patio areas as well as a small deck. The views are great. It's an easy walk down Embarcadero to all the shops and restaurants. Morro Rock was a bit of a walk but completely doable. read more

Dog friendly -however if you have children not a wise choice .bed is very comfortable Lights out at 10pm .otherwise a great place to stay for my grandparents read more

First off, when I checked in the front desk clerk gave me the bill and expected payment immediately. No problem however I had to walk into his tiny office to give him my credit card vs him getting out of his chair to get my card. He was clear that quiet time is 10pm. Again, no problem as I can respect that, however my son and I were having a great time playing around. Our front door was open to get the cool air in because the rooms are HOT! We get a loud abrupt knock and the night shift lady yells at us at 915pm and says "keep it quiet, we have other guests" and slammed the door shut! They say free breakfast but that means a piece of toast. Will I come back? Uh No! They are flat out RUDE! They know people will stay here and apparently don't care about what people think. Over priced for a closet size room! read more

the rooms are very small, smelled like paint. we immediately left the room and tried to get a refund, and instead the owner accused us of dirtying the bed.. talk about a liar and thief ! would not recommend this place if it was the last place in town. also.. read through the list of reviews, Jayne, the owner, argues with customers... heads up, if you have a problem it will be a fight.. best to avoid this place. read more

One of our stops during our mini road trip. Drove up from LA. This area is a hidden gem. It's so welcoming and cozy. You can just look out into the water and watch the sea otters all day long. Check in was quick. Room was clean. It's a cute lil place. The location of this inn was the best part. Middle of everything. Walking distance to everything. I would stay here again. read more