Stayed here for 2 nights with my sons as we were on vacation driving up the coast visiting Hearst Castle & other places. Estero Inn is an amazing place to stay. Very clean & comfortable rooms. We had the Morro Rock room & the view was great. Everyone was very friendly & hospitable. We will definitely stay here again once we are back in this area. Thank you again for your hospitality!! read more

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Wow, what an amazing place to stay in Morro Bay!!! We booked our 2 night stay here with our teenagers based on its waterfront location and fantastic customer reviews and we were certainly not disappointed. Our two teens occupied the Marine suite because they each needed their own queen bed and they were quite thrilled by their spacious waterfront accommodation! It was an impressively luxurious and large space. My husband and I occupied the Morro Rock suite which was the furthest back from the water upper unit, but still had a fantastic view of the rock. Our suite was smaller than the kids handicap accessible suite, but it was plenty spacious for us and very well appointed. I like that every suite has a fire place and a nice counter area with a fridge, microwave and sink. You can easily prepare your coffee and simple breakfast in the room and I really appreciated both the fridge and microwave which we used daily (especially during this time of Covid when the guest breakfast room is temporarily closed, understandably). Our patio had 2 chairs and a small table that we enjoyed sitting on in the evening and have a glass of wine and watch the sun set. Another option was a nice bar with 4 stools on the second level facing the water front where we could sit and have wine, or our breakfast or a take away dinner. An additional waterfront option for outside is a lovely gathering area down by the dock with several Adirondack chairs and a couple of bistro tables and chairs, but we didn't get a chance to enjoy that area. I like the choice that fir such a small Inn, we had multiple choices for enjoying the outdoors to relax. One evening for dinner we got take away from the American Fish company (which I recommend for eating!) and used the nice bistro table with 4 chairs in the kids suite to have a lovely waterfront view for dinner yet in the comfort of our accommodation and safe from Covid exposure. I loved the VERY comfortable bed and pillows at this Inn and the shower water pressure and quick hot water were superb. All the staff who work here are so nice, genuine and welcoming, they were certainly a very positive part of our stay and are sincerely interested in their guests comfort and good experience. The owners daughter, Katie, who works also at the Estero Sports (who we rented one of their electric boats to toodle around the harbor, worth every penny!) located on the property, was also very concerned that we were happy and having a great time. The location of this Inn was also desirable being waterfront and a little at the southern end of the tiny waterfront district of Morro Bay. Within a couple minutes walk are multiple restaurants and bakeries to choose from for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our teens liked having a little independence to walk in the mornings and get cinnamon rolls or other baked goods for breakfast. Our only regret with Estero Inn is that we didn't stay one more night, which would've been perfect. We can't wait to return here and hope to before too long, it's just such a special Inn and such a special place to be! read more

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Great inn, wonderful hospitality; quiet end of the road, away from tourist crowds; nice views of the bay and rock; well appointed rooms.

Just spent three wonderful days and I can not think of when we enjoyed a weekend retreat more! Everything about the Estero is just perfect. The owners are so gracious and the entire staff was just fantastic! Breakfast was excellent, the views are second to none, the rooms are beautiful and have everything you need. Located right on the water and easy walking distance to some of the best restaurants in Morro Bay. We parked our car and never moved it until we had checked out. We also rented one of their electric boats and did our own relaxing tour of the harbor. read more

We rented a pontoon boat through Estero Adventures. It was so much fun! The whole family enjoyed a beautiful day on the bay. We saw so many birds, seals, and otters. The boat was beautiful and clean. Bailey helped us get all set up. She was so fun and gave us thorough instructions and suggestions to make sure we had a great (and safe) time. Thanks for a fun family adventure! read more

We got a nice big room. Very clean and delightful staff both in check/in and check out. Really nice simply breakfast and good coffee. Right on the water and on the downtown strip near shopping and lots of food choices. Kid friendly, perfect pull out shofar bed. Fireplace, microwave, fridge and small sink with coffee pot. The whole place was clean and a good experience. Definitely coming back. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay at Estero Inn. Nothing could have been more perfect! Our second floor room overlooked the bay and we had unlimited views of the sailboats, Morro rock and the kayakers cruising around the bay. Our experience was absolutely perfect from the room amenities (lovely bed, upscale tasteful furnishings, tons of natural and interior light, microwave, clock, and fridge, well-equipped bath with variable heat, fireplace, a generous amount of room and places for our luggage and a nice closet with plenty of hangars and extra bedding), to the superb service (honest recommendations for places to eat, nice breakfast, and continued offerings to help when needed), to gorgeous weather and quiet ( limited street noise and no noise from neighbors). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely return next year. They are obviously listening to their clientele without applying corporate filters. We are an older couple who enjoy short mini-vacation up and down the California coast and we usually stay at mid-priced accommodations. Estero continues to sit at the top of our list as one of the best! read more

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I selected this little hotel because it good really good reviews and it definitely didn't disappoint. It's a very small inn with 8 rooms. Our room was the Morro Rock Suite and it looked exactly like the photo on their website. It smelled so good and had a great view of Morro Rock. The staff also left a super cute towel origami of an elephant with only one googly eye, which I found so funny and endearing. Parking on the property was small, but we were lucky enough to get a space that was right below our room. The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and cheerful. He gave us some free bottled waters and also a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine which he walked up to our room. I am so thrilled that I booked a room at Estero Inn. It's a gem. You have to stay here some time. You won't be disappointed. read more

Absolutely a treat!! Stumbled across this place a few months ago and decided to stay there this trip. Everything was super clean, fireplace was warming. View is absolutely amazing! Close walking distance to the shops near the harbor. Walk the other way and there's a beautiful park including a playground. The staff was super helpful and accommodating. Parking is easy.. Will definitely be back. (Stay was during pandemic and I felt super safe here) read more

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My family and I just stayed here and we couldn't have been more happy with our stay. The view was amazing and everything was extremely clean and well kept. Our favorite part of the stay (other than the view) was the staff! We had the great pleasure of having Kari, who was by far the best employee they could have! She went out of her way to make sure that we were taken care of and made us waffles in the morning, both mornings! My kids (boys 3 & 7) had such a blast, even though they were sick. Anything we needed, Kari was on top of it! We would definitely recommend this Inn to all our friends and family and will be back soon! read more

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The location was beautiful. Stayed in the marine suite, nice big room, beds were comfy, very clean. The young woman that checked us is was awesome, gave us excellent service during our stay. Would have given it a five star rating if not for the couch in the room. I took my 84 year old mom and booked a handicapped accessible room. The couch was a hide a bed and when you sat on it the cushions actually sank down into the bed . When you moved forward to get up, you sank even lower. ( like sitting in a bucket ) First time my mom sat on it with her bad knees I had to help her get up and after that we stacked pillows on the couch for her to sit on, but that wasn't comfy so eventually she sat on the bench at the end of the bed. Don't really want your 84 year old mom sitting on a bench when you payed almost $400.00 for the room. Not appropriate furnishing for a handicapped accessible room. read more

Perfect mini vacation. Definitely will be back. The manager was accommodating and pleasant. First class service.

If you are going to Morro Bay, I HIGHLY recommend spending the extra money to stay here. Everything is amazing about this place, the location, the rooms, the staff, even the bathroom! We have stayed here about 3 times but recently decided to stay in the Marine Suite.. we usually stay in the Kelp Forest Suite. The Marine Suite is huge and the shower is so nice. They always give you a free bag of Taffy and make cute towel animals on the bed, which is probably nothing special to most people but every time my Son recognizes the Inn and gets SO EXCITED for the taffy and the animal. The hotel is in walking distance of everything, it's quiet, clean and the staff will literally help you with anything. I have stayed at almost every cheap motel in the area and after staying here I just can't bring myself to go anywhere else. read more

Wow. What a beautiful hotel. We had the sunset suite and the views are incredible! The room was very clean. Bed was comfortable and everyone on staff was so helpful and friendly. They even had a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates waiting for us in the room. Probably the best hotel I have ever stayed at!!!! Thank you Estero Inn! read more

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Cute hotel. Great Views but sadly no pool. I recommend the suites. Some of the rooms upstairs have very, very big balconies. I love the hotel set up of the hotel! It is very close to the water and shops! read more

I loved staying at this place and look forward to coming back again. We stayed in the Bay suite and loved it. It was very clean and helped us fulfill our mission of having a relaxing weekend. Checking in was a breeze and they offer complimentary passes to wine tasting for 2 down the street. Breakfast included yogurt, fresh fruit, juice/milk/ among other things and a waffle maker! It was a good start to our day. Wifi was reliable as well. This is a great place to stay! read more

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We loved this place! They are very nice, upon checking in they show you the room and go over all the amenities. The room is super clean, perfect location! The continental breakfast was far better than some ordinary pastries, they must have been from a bakery or freshly baked because they were very good. Great coffee set up in the room and complimentary bubbly upon arrival. Not sure if there is a better place to stay in Morro bay. We will be back!! read more

This is by far the best place I have ever stayed! Michelle is an absolute sweetheart! Thank you for everything. We will absolutely be returning!! read more

A beautiful brand new place with a great staff. Gas fireplaces and amazing views of Morro Bay. Your room is 20 ft above the charming, working harbor. If you like to wake up and open your eyes to the view that probably brought you here in the first place then this is the place for you. And if you like to wake up in a plush, comfortable bed then more so. Nice amenities and very good location too. read more

Nice place, but the Febreze or air freshener smell was overpowering. I would've liked to enjoy the fresh ocean air, but the chemical stench was too strong. I slept with the windows open all night, but the perfume smell was so strong I didn't sleep well. I'm sensitive to synthetic fragrances, so the average person probably wouldn't notice, but if you're "scensitive" you may want to reconsider. Otherwise, it was an attractive room with an incredible waterfront view of the boats and Morro Rock. The champagne and sweets were nice touch, and breakfast options were good. read more

It appears to be a local place run by family. Not too big and just the right amount of rooms. Located by the pier. One can get a beautiful view of the water, the rock and boats. They have done a good job with sound proofing the windows. We could hardly hear any of the outside noise. Clean room - comfy beds w/ clean linens Bathroom was modern with sufficient lighting. It also had a heater. The staff was helpful, gave us a warm welcome and explained to us the formalities. They do have breakfast included, but honestly, not so great. Room rates were slightly on the expensive side but I guess it was thanksgiving weekend. They also have a small parking lot for guests to park their cars at. Now, the most important detail --- free wifi!!!! tada :) read more

Beautiful place, calm, and cool. We stayed here with the family, and loved it. We started with raw, and BBQ oysters. Every moment of this trip/stay was memorable. The Marine Suite had a great ocean view. 8th time here. read more

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So worth the drive from the Bay Area. Comfy rooms with amazing views. Great place to unwind, walk to good restaurants and unique shops. read more

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We stayed at Estero Inn the first weekend in April to celebrate my daughter's 17th birthday and have a family get away. We arrived an hour earlier than check in and the staff were great. They were very friendly and allowed us to check in early. They made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We stayed in the Marine Suite which was perfect for a family of four. My son and daughter each had their own futon style bed, which they both said was very comfortable. The suite was perfect. It had all the amenities we needed and a great view of bay directly out of our window. The Inn is located within walking distance of restaurants and shops so we did not drive anywhere, except for one day, when we went to the state park and the beach. It is a small Inn so there was not a lot of noise. It was quaint and relaxing. My family and I really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend the Estero Inn to others. read more

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What a wonderful gem! The rooms were great! The service! The complimentary breakfast with the baked goods from The Buttery! The view! We are definitely coming back! read more

Memorial Day weekend, and we had plans to visit Hearst Castle. Every hotel in Cambria, Paso Robles, San Simeon and SLO were either completely booked, or required a 2-night stay. I was lucky enough to find a room at Estero Inn. We stayed one night in the Marine Suite - downstairs, with a beautiful view of the rock. To the reviewer who complained there was no jacuzzi tub, the room is ADA/handicap accessible, so they have a shower with an open floor so the room will accommodate a wheelchair. The staff was very friendly, the rooms tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean. I loved the little "special touches" - the chocolates, fresh roses, toilet paper art and feather bed. My only complaint is the lights outside the window were very bright, and there were no curtains to darken the room at night. Overall, I would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to all of my friends. read more

Stayed there with my wife over this past weekend. We had the Bayview Suite which was very nice and well maintained. It is too bad the hotel sits adjacent to a barge outfit and the stinking barge is an eyesore view to the south. Other than that, the room and it's little balcony is excellent. Gave a 4 star for what I felt was a lack of warm, friendly service upon our reception. The front desk attendant would answer a question if asked, but did not volunteer any advice or suggestions about places to go, see or eat in town. Also, when I went down to the breakfast, the OJ was gone and no one around to replenish. All-in-all, a bit overpriced, but still a great place to stay. read more

Clean, wonderful room on the water in Morro Bay. Friendly staff, perfect, quiet location, fabulous breakfast (included). Our second stay here, won't be the last. read more

Wonderful boutique inn situated in a perfect location. Rooms overlooking the water and all the boats and sea life. Hotel is super clean and the maintenance and hotel staff are great. Nice little vacation touches with the towel animals and nice bath products in the shower. Beds and pillows are nice and comfortable. The access and discount for the adventure rentals are great also. Love this place very much. We will be back regularly. Thank you! read more

Never again charged an additional $300 fee for housekeeping when we literally cleaned the room of any trash and threw it out. Complained of a wrapper in 1 robe. And having to clean couch when all we had on there was our luggage. Not worth the view! Cost us $645 for 1 night! Crap! read more

Can't imagine a better setting to spend the night in Morro Bay. I thought the sunset couldn't be beat however waking up in the Kelp Forest Suite to see the fishing boats quietly coming in, pelicans diving and sea otters cracking shells on their chests all with just an opening of an eye was a real treat. It has clean, albeit simple, furnishings with a fireplace and sofa that makes for an extra bed if needed. All other reviews stating lovely service and easy check in and out are reliable. read more

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Prime location, friendly staff, and nice rooms make this little inn a great find. We stayed in the Kelp Forest room which was a little roomier since we brought our 8 month old. Didn't feel too cramped. The view is gorgeous! The room was clean, felt new, and was quiet. The bed was too soft for our liking but otherwise the room was comfortable. Breakfast was basic cereal, bagels, mini muffins, etc. The make-your-own-waffle station was a fun plus. We'd stay here again! read more

Check-ing Out........... Very nice accommodation for the past five days. Quiet, clean, and safe. No complaints here. Nice big rooms with gas fireplace! Right in the middle of town, so very convenient! Definitely recommend. read more

Great little spot on the water in Morro Bay. We stay here one evening and had a lovely time. The breakfast was great homemade waffles with fresh strawberries and whip cream, SLO coffee fresh & orange juice. We will be returning soon. read more

Laying in my bed in the sunset suite at this very moment, I am happy as can be. The fireplace warms the cold February night and I can hear the seals through my window. Tomorrow morning, I will wake up to the most beautiful view at sunrise, Morro Bay. The hotel is simple but perfect for the area, incredibly clean, and the reception hostess was very sweet. Rates are decent, and the location makes it the perfect excuse to extend an otherwise-too-long drive back to LA. read more

Me and my wife decided to honeymoon here. We stayed in the Morro Rock room, and the week before arrival I called to ask that champagne and roses be put into the room secretly. They not only remembered but went above and beyond with food recommendations, things to do, brochures-- even checking with me on our second day to see how everything was going and if there was anything we needed. I was beyond impressed with this hotel and staff. We stayed 3 nights and there's even a 20% discount next door for massage services when staying at the Estero. Don't miss this place. It's well worth the price--trust me. read more

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We will be back! My wife and I did a little road trip to celebrate our 1st anniversary. On the first night, we had an issue, that caused me to leave the room at 10pm and find the proper tools to fix the problem. By midnight, we solved the problem, but it ruined the mood we were trying to create, in particular, by picking this small inn. The ENTIRE STAFF was EXCELLENT in handling the situation. They were kind, professional, and sympathetic to us for our stay. The inn is close to EVERYTHING, so it was nice we could walk everywhere. I would advise anyone that is going to Morro Bay to stay here. A bit pricey, but worth it. Free Parking, Free Wifi, Free Breakfast, and no "resort fee" or other such nonsense. read more

1st time here and will be back. Great room. Great view. Close to everything. Perfect night. The lady that checked us in gave us a quick tour. Super polite. We overall had a perfect experience. And don't forget to try the waffles. Yum read more

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Very pleasant nice clean room, while not every room has view of Morro Rock, all have ocean view. What makes this hotel nice is only has 8 rooms so there is not a lot of foot traffic. Each room entry door access is outside (not in hallway), it is a two story building with elevator access or stairs. Reception staff was very friendly and check was quick and easy. I'd definitely stay here again read more

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My family and I are repeat customers of this establishment. Everyone there is friendly and accommodating. It may seem expensive, but this hotel is top notch as far as Morro Bay goes. Most hotels in Morro Bay are dated and old, and this one is leaps and bounds the nicest place I know of there. Even a tour guide operator we spoke to while in town said the Estero Inn is the nicest place in town. We stayed in the Morro Rock Suite which I guess is the smaller of the suites. It is modern, comfortable, and quiet. There is a balcony and a perfect view of Morro Rock and the Embarcadero. There is a easy switch gas fireplace and air conditioning (if you even need it there). The bathroom is ultra clean and looks brand new, even though it is several years old. We met the owner/builder of this business on our last trip, and he is obviously proud of his hotel and is meticulous about its appearance and functionality. We will continue to stay here when we come to Morro Bay. Be sure to book this place in advance, as it only has 6 or 7 rooms and it fills up fast. read more

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