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Sea Otter Inn

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

$179
$159 nightly
$179 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25

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6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
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(102 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cambria

When you a stay at Sea Otter Inn in Cambria, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from San Simeon State Park and Cambria State Marine Park. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Moonstone Beach.

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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sea Otter Inn

Hotel in Cambria with an outdoor pool and a hot tub
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 along with free local calls (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, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 25.00 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 25.00 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

Otter Inn
Sea Otter Cambria
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Sea Otter Hotel Cambria
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Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiyomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed My Stay at Sea Otter Inn

Overall, a very good stay. I just wished the carpet between the beds had been cleaner and the shower head offered more flexibility. The staff were kind and helpful. The beds were comfortable and clean, and the room had a charming look. It was also nice to have access to the outdoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved they had EV charging
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay.

Patio chairs provided to watch the waves and the sunset. The fireplace made the spacious room, cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dated Inn, not too clean

Dated Inn. Dirty rug in the rooms, apart from that okay clean. Rooms a little rustic and simple. Front-desk not the friendliest. Sends way too advertising and spam emails.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across from the ocean, walkable and very cute, cottage feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ben, Monrovia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, clean, well appointed. Check in staff was wonderful. She gave us lots of recommendations. Quiet and great beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

Amazing, location, comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Friendly staff with coffee, tea and water availble in the lobby. Quiet and very convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful and relaxing stay at Sea Otter Inn! From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed. The atmosphere is peaceful, warm, and inviting — perfect for a family getaway. The service was excellent, and every staff member we interacted with was kind, attentive, and accommodating. The area around the inn is beautiful and serene, just a short walk to the ocean, with scenic views and fresh coastal air. The grounds are well-kept, and we especially loved the sparkling clean swimming pool and cozy jacuzzi, which felt like such a treat after a day of exploring. We stayed with our 10-month-old baby and our dog, and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The inn is incredibly family- and pet-friendly, which made everything so much easier and more enjoyable. They even had charming little touches like a fireplace in the room and a lovely breakfast delivered to the door in the morning. Everything felt clean, calm, and comfortable — we truly felt at home. We’re already looking forward to coming back. Thank you, Sea Otter Inn, for such a lovely and memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place!

Place is very nice. The room was clean and very large. Two features really important to us — walk-in shower and hypo-allergenic bedding. It’s a little dated, but I’ll take that over some of the marginal places we have stayed on Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doug, Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Achile

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wendee was amazing. They went out of their way to make you feel welcome wonderful place. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Vana

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth the high price.

Did not enjoy our stay here the rooms are very dated bathrooms cabinets are chipped the heater doesn’t work without the fireplace on but no instructions on how to operate. The housekeeping was non existent but you could ask for extra towels. But the girls would congratulate outside our window and talk which woke us up both mornings. We left a day early without a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Isabel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that they have a continental breakfast brought to your room every morning. They have fresh coffee in the office all day and fresh warm cookies in the afternoon. The housekeeping staff is very pleasant. The hotel is right across the street from the ocean. I wish they would keep the pool area open until 10:00
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junrui

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galen, Long Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the add-on breakfast delivered to our door. They also offer complimentary cookies and coffee in the lobby. Very nice pool, hot tub, and fireside seats. Easy walking distance to the beach and Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The Hotel was pretty good, good location and clean. The lady at the front was very rude would probably be an understatement. She sprayed my gf and I with cold water while we were enjoying our time in the hot tub. The hot tub closed at 9:00 pm and we were spayed with cold water at 8:57 pm, I guess that was her way to kick us out. I would have greatly appreciated a warming or any kind of communication and we would have gladly exited the hot tub. After the incident she didn’t apologize or really cared about the incident. I travel a lot and I have never experienced a hotel staff be so rude ever. Avoid this place at all cost, plenty of other hotels just as nice with better staff that will not ruined your night. I’ve stayed at other hotels nearby and staff are much better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025