With a stay at Bay View Inn in Morro Bay (Downtown Morro Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and The Giant Chessboard. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Tidelands Park.
What's nearby
The Giant Chessboard - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Morro Rock Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 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 - 17 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Scout Coffee Co. - 6 min walk
Hofbrau - 2 min walk
Kelli's Candies - 3 min walk
Dorn's Breakers Cafe - 3 min walk
Dutchman's Seafood House - 4 min walk
About this property
Bay View Inn
Bay View Inn offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. 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
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
2 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Bay View Inn
Bay View Inn Morro Bay
Bay View Morro Bay
Bay View Hotel Morro Bay
Bay View Morro
Bay View Inn Hotel
Bay View Inn Morro Bay
Bay View Inn Hotel Morro Bay
Bay View Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
475
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
320
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
121
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
50
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
35
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathryn
Mar 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, quiet, nice view (#12), cozy. Close to shops and restaurants Would stay again
Very clean and comfortable room. Perfect location. Walking distance to the Morro Bay Wharf. Lots of cute shops and restaurants! Very peaceful and relaxing environment!
Perfect location and easy check in with friendly staff.
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cecilia
Dec 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed at this very cute location two times now. Always very clean. The staff is very friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend staying at this place.
Best room on the property great management and staff clean well kept will book room at this motel again soon recommend it to any and all who are looking for a great room over looking the ocean
Kenneth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room. Comfortable bed. Big room. Courteous clerk.