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La Serena Inn

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of the outside, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another level.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
Superior Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $136
$119 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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990 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Place, Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Giant Chessboard
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Rock Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Morro Bay

With a stay at La Serena Inn in Morro Bay (Downtown Morro Bay), you'll be steps from Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and a 2-minute drive from Morro Bay Golf Course. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Morro Rock Beach and 22.4 mi (36 km) from Moonstone Beach.

What's nearby

  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Giant Chessboard - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Morro Rock Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Morro Bay State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 16 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrau - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dutchman's Seafood House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Serena Inn

La Serena Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Morro Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 34.35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 34.35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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La Serena Inn Morro Bay
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La Serena Hotel Morro Bay
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La Serena Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and rooms were big and could walk to the waterfront. 2nd time staying there and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, even parking was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, great parking and walking distance to Main Street and the strip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HANKYUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. Kind staff. Clean room, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for one night, but the room was perfect and everything was so clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice view, friendly staff, good food location, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, no frills place. Clean rooms and helpful staff. Good location for access to the bay, CA1, and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good Comfortable Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On site easily accessible parking. Very helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean and spacious room, breakfast included, fast free WIFI.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for our wedding anniversary and it was perfect! The room was clean, the view was amazing, staff was friendly, we were walking distance to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We had an amazing time! We will book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great for families… I loved the large fridge with freezer and the larger room size. Also the location was perfect for walking to restaurants and the Embarcadero. If fancy bathrooms are not important to you, this place works out great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could see Morro rock from the patio. In the morning I could hear the sea lions barking. The bed was comfortable the room was nice. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Parul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Clean room. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pantaleon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and polite. All three of them that I communicated with were informative and helpful in helping us with suggestions to restaurants. Parking was convenient and overall, the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room with great location. Nice staff. Wifi is a bit spotty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good ！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, cute small lobby, clean rooms, working elevator, free parking. Comfortable and clean beds, toiletries included, cute little details that add to the Morro Bay chill vibes. For example, they have a free little library and reading area if that's your vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. staff was helpful when I called to tell them we were checking out late. Easy parking. Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed, conveniently located, good safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice inn, great location, very clean, everyone was nice and helpful. We even had a seagull visit every morning as soon as we pulled the curtain. No parking on the weekend but plenty of street parking close by, so not an issue at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy place within walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adelfa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful two-day stay. Rachel welcomed us with so much warmth! The room had a balcony which provided a great view of Morro Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026