Fast, polite, informative , easy human interaction at Check-in. Clean, homey, comfortable beds, pillows and rooms. Vintage, Beachy with a different theme in every room. Beautiful peaceful patio with a barn cat friend to keep you company. Ocean waves while you sleep! This little Cayucous motel is a gem. You won't be disappointed. My favorite part? The normal , non electronic keys that actually work the first time!! read more

No dog area.. carpets stinking and spongy.. Beautiful view if you happen to get a room facing the ocean.. no dog rooms available with views .. Overall can't complain I was in Cayucos read more

Seaside Motel is a clean and simple motel where you can enjoy a low-key, friendly oasis. The different rooms have their own artistic themes, which are endearing and not overbearing. Easy to find, and easy to get a good night's sleep. These folks have been in business for decades and know what they're doing. As mentioned in other reviews, this is a family affair that makes you feel welcome. No complaints about anything. If you have an inquiry, I recommend you call them. The reservations email request option seems less effective. The phone works best also because you get a clear answer to any question from the helpful owner. (Though, to be clear, once you're in touch with them, they are great about exchanging emails, too) The shower and bathroom were just fine. Coffeemaker, check. Extra blankets if needed, check. We were comfortable in the room and used the heat a little bit as it wasn't yet summer. Park in their lot. read more

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Wow this is perfect if you like old school cozy comfort! I personally can't stand generic mausoleum-type motel rooms, I want DECOR! CHARM!!! And the Seaside has it...plus a lovely garden leading right towards the beach. Of course I loved the "Fish Fantasy" room. Staff was very friendly and the place is neat as a pin. read more

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Yes, this place is amazing ... super clean and super cute!!! The owners are the most friend people I ever met! My favorite place to stay ... they are the best!! I love it there!!!!! read more

Amazing property! Very clean, neat and orderly. From my initial email and phone call, I only have great comments. Everyone was helpful, professional, cheerful and excited that we were staying at their property. Location is great, easy walk to the beach and downtown Cayucos. The theme of our room was "Tea for Two" and was spacious and very comfortable. I highly recommend this place! The outside garden area is beautiful and friendly! Bar-B-Ques are available for guest use! Smudge the cat only adds to the charm and fun of your stay! Also, great coffee in the room! Will definitely return read more

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My memories of the seaside span 3 decades. It was our go to motel for family trips growing up. It is close proximity to the beach it has easy access to the beach through the patio. The rooms are always clean which has kept the seaside my favorite. Rooms are on the smaller side but you didn't come to the beach to stay in your room. Plenty of places to walk to for dinner. You were always greeted by Rick and Becky. Becky always had that giant smile and it was sad to hear of her passing. It's hard to imagine the seaside without seeing her tend to her plants or hear that famous laugh. If you want a quiet motel it's hard to beat the seaside. read more

My husband and I just wrapped up a two-night, mid-week stay here with some friends, celebrating our friend's birthday. This is a very, cute, comfortable, clean, and quiet little place. It's very old-school, very quaint, with a wonderful garden out back that has a lovely view of the sea. We stayed in room #5, aptly-named Tea for Two, with lots of teapot-themed decor. If you are looking for glitzy, modem, and expensive, there are lots of fancy pants spots elsewhere that will give that to you. This is just a wonderful, privately-owned motel with plenty of uniqueness and character. If you like local flavor and not corporate impersonality, stay here. We loved the place and will definitely stay again. We were delighted with our room and the peacefulness. The place was spotless (we even noticed housekeeping vacuuming the outdoor carpet right along the edge of the parking lot) and it was very comfy and cozy. The motel is centrally located, within walking distance of the pier, restaurants, shopping and beach. Granted, Cayucos isn't a huge metropolis, anyway, but it was nice to be able to park our car and not have to use it during our stay. A+ to owner Rick and his staff for having such an awesome spot. read more

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I've been staying at the Seaside Motel in Cayucos for over 30 years, along with my mom and dad before me and my sisters and their families. Rebecca and Rick have maintained this little treasure impeccably and consistently. Each space is lovingly and artfully cared for. In a world that is constantly changing, I love that our favorite place on the central coast remains the same; comfortable and inviting, spotless and always cozy. Thank you Rick and Rebecca for making your corner of the world amazing and for sharing it with us. read more

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This family owned and run motel is quirky, clean, quiet and a great place to just sit in a lovely garden. It's located in a great spot for walking around. Plenty of restaurants, coffee bars and antique stores in walking distance. The beach is right there for miles of walking on too. Rick (the owner, manger and you name it) would give you the shirt of his back if you needed it! We will definitely stay there again. read more

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Always a amazing getaway. I love the rooms which are ocean themed and very comfy. The garden area perfect reading or bbq and a short walk to beach. read more

It's always pleasant visiting Seaside Motel when we visit Cayucos. The owners are nice and the garden in the back is a special retreat after a long day of walking and visiting shops. Each room has its own theme which makes it Extra special. Although there is no dining area for breakfast. There are plenty of places you can get breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and desserts nearby. I recommend Seaside Motel on your next visit to Cayucos. read more

Cute, quaint and full of character and CLEAN. Perfect for a simple get away. Very reasonably priced for the beach! We will revisit.

The cutest, sweetest motel ever! We loved our one night stay here! On a road trip and didn't like Morro Bay so went onto Cayucos. Luckily we got the last couple of rooms at the Seaside Motel. I was in Room #9 (my lucky number too) and it was adorable. Comfortable, sweet, super clean and functional - just like being at grandma's house. I would come back here in a heartbeat. Super location - walking distance from town and beach. We could hear the waves crashing from our room. Adorable little back garden with seating. Adjacent clothes line was great for drying beach towels and swimsuits. Just a great little property all around! read more

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Stayed here over this past Memorial Day weekend. Nothing fancy with the room but it was clean and well worth the cost. Especially with the proximity to the beach. Literally within a few minutes walk behind the motel and your hitting the sand. Best part of the motel, it's garden patio area. Really pretty and relaxing atmosphere. We spent our 2 nights stay enjoying our dinner in the garden with the soothing sounds of waves crashing. This was on of the best vacation I've had with family. Even though the town is small, I would definitely return and stay at this motel again. read more

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Myself, my husband and our two girls stayed here on our trip down the California coast. We stayed in the Birdhouse Bungalow room for one night. While a little on the small side for the four of us, the room was very clean and comfortable. Our daughters fell in love with all of the decorations in the room. This property isn't on the beach, but is just a very short walk away. The garden area is beautiful and it was nice to sit with a glass of wine and listen to the ocean. The only thing missing in it is a heat source for the evenings. While I'm definitely not usually a 'motel' kind of person, I look forward to returning to the Seaside. read more

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My family and I have stayed here twice now. As far as we are concerned, this is the only place we will stay in Cayucos. The husband and wife that own and take care of this place do an exemplary job. We just celebrated my birthday here. We had a barbecue out in their garden, that overlooks the ocean. They provided the Grill (Weber) the charcoal (Kingsford) and the lighter fluid. We kicked back, listened to some music, and had a great dinner, and all the while sitting in a garden like setting that looks like it was cut out of the garden of Eden. The rooms are clean and well managed. Our kitchen had everything you need (food not included). The cable on the TV is similar to what you would have at home, not the typical hotel/motel channels. The beds are comfortable. The only words of warning are that there is no AC in the rooms. Usually this is not a problem given coast summer weather is very comfortable, and cold at night. However, should there be the odd heat wave it might get warm. If so, the office will supply a fan for the room. All in all this is my favorite place to go on vacation, especially if I'm just looking for a nice comfortable place to relax. Try it out and I'm sure you'll want to come back! read more

Stayed for 2 nights on a quick getaway to Cayucos (my favorite town). Decided to give this place a try after positive reviews and so happy I did!!! Was planning on staying only a night but enjoyed my room and the price so decided on enjoying one more night. Met both owners and felt like family right away. The room was cozy and clean and that's all I needed. This will be my new go to for my Cayucos weekend - thank you for continuing to hold on to family owned business high quality and integrity need more places like this - Best Sarah read more

This is my favorite place to stay in Cayucos. It's a quaint little place to stay. Each room has its own "theme". The husband and wife who own it are some of the nicest people you could meet. read more

I vacation in Cayucos quite often and I was curious about this place after reading all the reviews on Yelp. I have to say I find it hard to believe all of the positive reviews about this place. I have never stayed here but just had an encounter on the phone with Rebecca the owner of this motel. I had booked a room over the phone with her husband, (who has a very pleasant demeanor) and due to unforeseeable circumstances I had to cancel and tried to call and email the hotel to let them know that I could not make it. When I called I spoke to Rebecca and she informed me that she was going to charge me for Friday night because there is a 72 cancellation policy and she stated that her husband had told me that. I informed her that her husband did not tell me that and she argued with me very rudely and said that he did. I explained to her that he didn't and said I was very sorry and she rudely said "Whatever, just forget it!!" and hung up on me. I called her again and told her that I didn't appreciate her rudeness and I was explaining that I wasn't informed by her husband of the cancellation policy. (I do understand that most hotels have a cancellation policy but I wasn't informed of theirs when I booked.) She continued to argue with me in a rude tone and stated that she wasn't going to charge me and that she would be losing money on account of me. I again apologized to her for the inconvenience because it really was not something that I could help. I am just floored at how unprofessional and rude this woman is. Before my interaction with Rebecca I was excited to go there and was planning on booking for the end of the month there but after being treated that way I will definitely go elsewhere. read more

It is rare to find a motel with so much authentic personality and charm. The owners, Rick and Rebecca, are two of the kindest people I have had the pleasure of meeting, and their love of their motel shows in every detail of the property and the hospitality they provide. I highly recommend this place to anyone staying in Cayucos. Enjoy the beautiful garden in the back, with a fabulous view of the ocean! Not only wonderful in the summer, but in the fall and winter, this is a great place to enjoy the beauty of the Central Coast. read more

A really wonderful night's stay -- We were on our way up the coast for the very first time, and this is just the kind of little motel I'd imagined we'd find. Sure enough... The room was very small -- but not crowded. The rooms are very thoughtfully decorated -- each with a color or theme. Quilts, art, painted walls -- everything was so charming and cozy that we just made ourselves at home and got a great night's rest. Good wi-fi connection was plus -- but the location.location.location was the best part. Just lovely. read more

I hate to be a "Debbie Downer" here but I don't understand all the rave reviews. I know it's only a motel and I've stayed in plenty in my travels but I just thought it was ok. We stayed in the "Purple Haze" room and maybe purple wasn't my thing or I don't know...it was just ok. The price was good and the place was clean and so again, I think this place is just all right and hence the 3 stars. read more

Update: I returned and it's even better than I remember! I stayed 4 nights this time and had a chance to really appreciate the super comfortable bed, the beautiful well-loved garden sitting area, and the proximity to the beach. I got a room with a kitchenette and sitting area and it was small but perfect. The bathroom was roomy though, and there were lots of fluffy towels! It really is a perfect little Seaside motel. ------------ I really love this kind of non-chain, locally owned, quirky little motel. The location was great, and the room was just right - small but clean, with personality (I love the decor!), a fantastic bathroom for such a little place, a fridge, and lots of TV stations (a luxury when you spend most of your trip camping!) The owner was very friendly and I let her know that if she weren't booked for the weekend, I'd stay another night or two. This motel (and the town itself) is going on my list of places to return to if I'm ever back in this part of California. read more

This place is so charming and cozy!! I loved this place! It was a home away from home kind of feeling. I definitely recommend you stay here to have that cozy beach life. Each room has its own theme. I stayed at the fish place room and it was just darling. My friend stayed in the Purple Haze room and it was also adorable. Their coffee inside the room was delish and their outside patio is decorated country garden style. The best part of staying here is walking outside and smelling the ocean breeze. This is great place to stay! read more

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The best of the best in Cayucos and or the local area for that matter! Its my go to vacation destination on the central coast! The staff treat you like family and the rooms are like home. read more

Room # 2 intimate ivy. $90 for a Very clean 2 double beds w a door between. Gorgeous yard to relax & a feast for the eyes. The owners were lovely to chat w about town & their adorable motel. Off the English garden is a back way to the beach - a block away. read more

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My boyfriend and I happened across this amazing motel on our way home from camping. I almost did not want to leave a review because it's like our little hidden secret getaway! First of all, the rooms are all different. So very cozy, like sleeping at your grandma's house or a quaint bed and breakfast. Super clean and easy parking. The patio and all the birdhouses in the back make you feel like you are sitting in your own private oasis. You can even BBQ in the back yard! We have a trip planned again soon, this will be our 4th visit here and we will not stay anywhere else! Love the SEASIDE MOTEL! read more

Such a cute motel! Our room even had a kitchen complete with a real stove, with an oven, refrigerator, sink and microwave oven. We were in walking distance of the beach where we saw beautiful sunset. After the sunset we came back to the gorgeous garden and had a glass of wine with some new friends. The owners are super nice! Our room is called the seaside room and is decorated with seashells and all different things having to do with the sea. Flatscreen TV in the living room and bedroom, and a view of the ocean out the bedroom window. Seaside Motel is a gem! read more

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This is not your average motel. This place is amazing. The owners are very nice people. The garden is so peaceful! The rooms are cute and cozy. Waking distance to everything. This place is a must if you are staying in Cayoucus! read more

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We loved our 5-night November stay at the Seaside Motel! Our family of four really enjoyed the property esp the garden. We ate our breakfast out there every morning. We loved walking to the beach and into town. Seaside has a perfect location! Wonderful owners who are so nice! They take such good care of the motel. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. We definitely will book another stay at Seaside! read more

We just got home from spending an entire week at Seaside Motel with Rick and Rebecca! Our suite was perfect, the sounds of the waves from the ocean and at night seals barking was absolutely amazing. Several times a day we would sit in Rebecca's amazing garden. We have returned home planning our next vacation again. I can not give Rebecca an Rick enough Kudos for their attention to perfection and kindness. Such a wonderful relaxing experience! Just perfect and see you again soon! Hugs from Bill and Carol Neu! read more

I love this cute, clean, small beach motel. It is close to everything, the owners are super friendly, and each room is decorated with love. I didn't get a chance to see the garden that the other reviews mention, but I'm sure it's every bit as charming as the rest of the place. Did I mention how friendly the owners are? This is a local family owned and operated establishment well worth the value. read more

Very pleased with this motel. Perfect price for the value. Clean room with sufficient amenities and the staff is very kind and welcoming. For a small motel in a centrally located area of town, it's very peaceful and quiet, too. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others :) read more

I more than love Seaside motel. Rick & Rebecca are like the cool aunt and uncle you love to visit. Staying there makes you feel like family and you get to stay in your favorite room. It doesn't matter what room. I've stayed in a variety and they're all indulgently comfortable. Once you stay there, it becomes a craving in your heart. No, really it's transformative. When you need to get away and do nothing but allow your surroundings to heal you this is where you stay. Hope to see you because I'll be there soon... read more

The best experience in my life. Stayed in luxurious resorts around the world, but this little piece of heaven was unforgettable: the coolest and friendliest owners, Rick and Rebecca, neat and charming little rooms, each with individual theme, amazing garden with the ocean view--all that few steps away from the most beautiful beach in the country! Stayed there five times, the whole place is filled with love :) read more

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We stayed for one night and completely loved everything about this place. The garden behind the motel was super nice and lovely. The garden has a lot of chairs and a view of the ocean. The back gate lead to a 1 minute walk to the ocean . Each room has a theme, which is very cute. The rooms are super clean and have almost a full kitchen . Awesome place to stay!! We are making plans to go back . read more

This place was so nice and friendly, definitely a "Ma & Pa" place! Especially because the sweetest Ma and Pa run the place! Walking distance to the beach and our 4 kiddos didn't mind that one bit! Will be staying every time we come to town! read more

The Seaside Motel is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the laid back lifestyle of the Central Coast. The "Sunflower Surprise" room was immaculately clean and beyond charming! The private garden in the back is lovingly tended and very, very well maintained, not to mention gorgeous. We relaxed in the garden with wine and listened to the birds singing and the waves crash in on the beach, which is right behind the motel. The location is about a block or two from everything! The owners are so friendly and accommodating and I can't imagine ever staying anywhere else in town again! Thank you for an amazing weekend away from the madness of the city! read more

The best way to describe this motel, that's nothing like a motel, is to call it "charming". My Husband and I stayed two days on our way up Hwy 1, and felt like we were in another time... The rooms here are sweet, comfortable, and very tidy. The owners are friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. The grounds are darling and so lovingly cared for. Ask Rick where to eat, and from the simple to the upscale, he won't steer you wrong! Rebecca is so sweet and her care of this little gem of a place is evident-we first found her in the back trimming the grass with scissors! Oh, and if you desire, you can bbq and eat in the backyard-it's lovely. You can see the ocean from out there, and the sunsets... sigh...should not be missed. We stayed in the Birdhouse Bungalow, and found it comfortable, clean, and quiet. I think we will have to work our way through all the rooms, as this motel is a keeper and we will be back! Thanks Rick and Rebecca! read more