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Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

Property class: 2.5

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A marina with several boats docked, a rocky island in the background, and a wooden pier extending into the water.
A view through window blinds of a parking lot with several cars and a large building in the background.
A view from a window overlooking a parking lot with several cars, a vintage car, and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, two white chairs, a small table with a green chair, a radiator, a mirror, and a TV on the wall.
A covered outdoor seating area with red and purple chairs, a glass table, and various plants.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $92
$80 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Explore the area

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1150 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Place, The Giant Chessboard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Rock Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Strand State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a door to the left.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and wall art.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 14 and 15)

A room with a bed, a window with blinds, and a view of a parking area with cars and a mountain in the background.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 14 and 15)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and wall art.

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 10&20)

A hotel room with a large abstract painting on the wall, a neatly made bed with white linens, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 10&20)

  • Bay view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Patio View, Pet Friendly, Room 19)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a painting above it. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a green box on one.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Patio View, Pet Friendly, Room 19)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 125 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Patio Level, Pet Friendly, Room 4)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Patio Level, Pet Friendly, Room 4)

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (Pet Friendly, Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains. There are three paintings on the wall above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (Pet Friendly, Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

A hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a bedside table with a tissue box, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Morro Bay

With a stay at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront in Morro Bay (Embarcadero Waterfront), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Morro Rock and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Giant Chessboard and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Morro Rock Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Morro Rock Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morro Bay State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Morro Strand State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dockside - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrau - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Bayfront Inn
Bayfront Hotel Morro Bay
Bayfront Inn Waterfront Morro Bay
Bayfront Inn Waterfront
Bayfront Waterfront Morro Bay

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it's an older motel, it was clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights and had a wonderful stay. Clean room, comfortable bed, Krueg coffee maker and you get free fresh baked cinnamon rolls every morning. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location is the best thing about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the location and amazing view, I would stay here again. The price is high but cheaper than anyplace else in this area that accepts pets. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Great restaurants very close. Great area to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and cute place, could have housekeeping clean a little better, but other than that, it's great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and have stayed here numerous times over the last 10 years, great value and comfortable. Love it A++
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and prime location to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The owner was very friendly. They have some rooms for people with pets. Parking was easy and plentiful. The place was literally a minute walk to the ocean which was very nice. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lightbulb was dead, but other than that it was an amazing stay! John is an awesome host! Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a hostel style spot, with a nice big room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room, and perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, right on Embarcadero.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to check in and incredibly kind staff. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Flexible check-in. People super friendly. Great location. It’s just an older property on the salty coast. Definitely has charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms could use some updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place I’d stayed in Morro Bay. The property was clean and there are lots of options for food and shopping not to mention it was very quiet. The rooms were small, but just the right size and the beds were very comfortable. The staff was very accommodating sweet and nice. I brought my dog with me and they just donated all over her so I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is in Morro Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left within 10 minutes. Room was claustrophobic and poor lighting. Just felt closed in. Very nice staff. Check in was easy and they offer cinnamon rolls for free. Unfortunately I checked out a returned my key due to the room. Outside patio looked nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay at the Bayfront. We did have some WIFI issues. Lori (front desk clerk) and owner John are good folks. Breakfast at Frankie & Lola's shouldn't be missed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a last minute trip, always noticed the hotel but never stood. This was our first time, very convenient, easy to access parking and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The water and/or pipes have a funky smell. Some hairs (bed, sink, floor) Parking is unreliable due to the area's tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman running the hotel was very kind, he made sure we were very comfortable and the room was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025