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Sea Otter Inn

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Two Adirondack chairs facing a scenic view of the ocean at sunset, with a wooden sign in the background.
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A coastal beach with waves, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $235
$209 nightly
$235 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, Leffingwell Landing
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas

A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, a TV on a white cabinet, and a patterned rug.

1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(116 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cambria

With a stay at Sea Otter Inn in Cambria, you'll be by the ocean, a 4-minute walk from Moonstone Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Moonstone Beach Park. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Simeon State Park.

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cambria State Marine Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Leffingwell Landing - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sea Otter Inn

Sea Otter Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 25 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless 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 7:30 AM - 9 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival 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 35.00 per accommodation, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Sea Otter Cambria

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Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rahle

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, but basic for the price. Wish there is a place for breakfast and have it included in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had never been to Cambria before. This place was so cute and very close to the Hearst Castle which we visited. Additionally, the walk along the ocean was so nice, great path and great scenery. I would stay again. My parents loved it also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was helpful and room was clean. Only complaint was the pool and spa were closed, which we were not made aware of until we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean room, and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean, friendly staff and plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view room! Best location. The staff is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful breakfast was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xochilt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is NOT included if you book externally. Pool was closed, didn't know that until arrival. Purchased breakfast for $10, burrito was massive, well worth it. Not much dining within walking distance, but tradeoff is very quiet part of town! Beach and boardwalk right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, lovely staff. Saving this spot for a return trip soon, Access to beach boardwalk made a perfect morning walk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
the hot tub and pool were not available, and that is why we went to this place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Azar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff were very friendly. During our stay, the pool and the jacuzzi were out of service and we were not notified through Expedia when we made the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great locations .. clean ..everyone was nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Sea Otter Inn was incredible. The ocean view from our room and back porch was wonderful. Ocean, flowers and a huge shade tree to sit in our room’s Adirondack chairs to have coffee and tea. Had the ability to buy breakfast for the morning that is delivered in a gorgeous picnic basket. Great extra touch! Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to our friends as they travel up the coast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our Favorite Spot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice. The location was perfect for beach lover. They even had EV chargers for clients
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute breakfast basket delivered in the morning. Enjoyed the view of cows on the hillside behind the property (across the highway). Moonstone Beach was glorious - steps away across the street. Such a sweet place for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SeaOtter Inn is awesome clean and amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The grounds were well kept. The neighborhood was quiet with scenic views of the ocean. It couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very spacious (we upgraded to the suite) and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026