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Sea Otter Inn

3.9 (215 reviews)
ModerateHotels
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Michael S.

Our first stay was this past week at the Sea Otter Inn and we liked it enough to plan to visit again soon with our pet. Here are my thoughts about our stay: We selected Cambria as our home base for a visit to SLO County's wine country and beaches. Its convenient location at Moonstone Beach means that we were able to split the difference between the inland wineries and a relaxing seaside vacation. The room itself had a comfortable shabby chic vibe. Despite facing the road, we were not troubled by street or parking noise. It came with a basic instant hot water maker and teabags and instant coffee bags with sugar and creamer. The refrigerator was an adequate mini fridge but disappointingly did not have a freezer. The bathroom and spacious shower were nice as expected and there was no shortage of towels and towel hooks. Our room had an ocean view and connected to an open-ground level patio with reserved chairs facing Moonstone Beach. We were greeted at the front desk with the bad news that the swimming pool was out of order. The staff were polite and responsive to questions including an issue with a clogged shampoo dispenser via text or in person, which was appreciated. Overall, we were very happy with our short visit and look forward to a future visit (when the swimming pool is repaired and all of the courtesy soap/shampoo/conditioner dispensers are working).

Basket breakfast!
Jessica P.

Really great stay! We booked a last minute trip and got a one bedroom suite. It was very spacious for 2 - had 2 full bathrooms and a tiny kitchen area with a microwave and mini fridge / counter. It also comes with 2 pullout beds in the living room. The customer service was great, room was clean. They also are super dog friendly. We brought our baby and she had a great time. You can take advantage of the breakfast basket included with your room rate every day. The breakfast burrito was good and very big! It's a little bit dated and they don't have a little bar or restaurant on site, which some other inns did have, but this place is very very charming. We would stay here again!

Spacious patio outside our room was private and very nice
Donna B.

This is my first time staying in Cambria as we usually stay in Cayucos but I wanted to be a little closer to town. I booked this hotel just by looking at pictures and trying to find something that would accommodate my husband and myself with our dog. It's always hard to tell if a hotel is good from its photos but this one far exceeded the photos that I saw. The room is spacious and this one had an adorable patio. There is a pool in a Jacuzzi as well as fire pits that everyone gathers around at night to chat and have a glass of wine. You are literally right across the street from the Moonstone boardwalk and beach. I happen to be a rock collector so I had a great time looking for rocks and seashells especially at night while my husband was watching baseball playoffs. The fireplace is actually a heater as well so it warm the room perfectly. The breakfast that came every morning was amazing and with the little handle and the picnic basket made it even more charming. I told my husband he's going to have to buy one and make me breakfast every day lol. As a matter fact we ended up meeting some people at the castle Inn and I have now talked them into staying at the sea otter Inn because I told him about the rooms and the breakfast. Finally exceptional customer service by Doug and by Wendy (she's the best ) who both listen to my needs and went above and beyond to accommodate me! I had a brutal year last year with an illness that kept me bedridden followed by a shattered wrist that requires surgery so this was a much needed getaway and I was thrilled with my room and the entire staff who go out of their way to make everything so nice, clean and special. I wouldn't stay anywhere else. The only downside to the location which is by far NO fault of the Sea Otter Inn is that T-Mobile is almost impossible to use in Cambria but thanks to Doug he told me where I could stand to get reception to call my mom and also Moonstone Beach is not dog friendly only the boardwalk which kind of stinks but again not the fault of the hotel!

The bedroom in our suite that opens out onto a patio facing the ocean. Yay!
Mike J.

We were on the road heading toward Santa Cruz and we needed a place to stay in the Cambria area. We contacted friends who know the area and they recommended The Sea Otter Inn. We pulled into the parking area and were greeted by sweeping ocean views and towering cypresses. Gorgeous surroundings! The person in the office was very welcoming and friendly. We placed our order for breakfast while checking in. We were fortunate to secure a reservation in one of their prime ocean view suites! The room was a delight! Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fenced in patio with two deck chairs and an outdoor patio with deck chairs facing the expanse of ocean a short distance away across the street from the inn. The rooms were decorated in wonderful beach art pieces. This creates, what the son would say, "A great vibe." The bed was very comfortable and there is something very relaxing about sleeping with the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the shore in the background. We woke to a picnic basket delivered to our room, hanging on a hook outside our door, with our breakfast order inside. We ate our breakfast out on the patio under the canopy of the surrounding cypress trees. The Sea Otter Inn is an idyllic place to stay if you are visiting the Cambria area.

Emma G.

Super thankful we were able to get a last minute room here after a nightmare stay at Azul motel. Dog friendly, across from beach, fireplaces in room, pool and jacuzzi, big tv, parking in front of unit, friendly staff, good wifi, breakfast basket brought to door in morning

Trail to the beach
K B.

Wonderful stay at the Sea Otter Inn. Right off Hwy 1. The staff was amazing! I enjoyed my stay so much, I stayed an extra day :) The breakfast basket each morning was a very nice touch! The room was nice and cozy and it was nice to go out and sit in the private patio to soak up the sun. The beach was literally in walking distance; a great way to start the day by enjoying a walk along the beach.

Sunset over the ocean
Ally G.

We found room at the inn after leaving nearby terrible motel. We were able to bring our dogs and check-in and out was easy and staff were polite and helpful. The room was comfortable, clean, and surprisingly quiet despite the inn being well booked with families and dogs. Close to the sea and easy to take the dogs on beautiful walks. A complete opposite experience from the motel we'd run from. We were able to continue on our road trip well rested and happy. 10/10 would stay again.

Vincent S.

This is a gem of an inn. The location is fantastic. The staff is friendly and VERY helpful. Our room was immaculate and nicely appointed with a beautifully remodeled bath and a cozy patio. We weren't prepared to take advantage of the spa or pool but will be the next time we visit!

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Ask the Community - Sea Otter Inn

Do all rooms have a patio?

Not all rooms have patios, you can view all room types here: https://www.seaotterinn.com/rooms

Does the tv in the room have an HDMI cable option?

Not the room I stayed in. I tried to connect my Roku and I was not able to do so.

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Review Highlights - Sea Otter Inn

“The location is amazing, just cross the street and you are on this great trail on Moonstone Beach.”

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