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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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Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
The current price is $190
$169 nightly
$190 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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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
    ‪16 min walk‬

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

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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1 King Bed (Private Bedroom), 2 Queen Size Pullout Sofas | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(110 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
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬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 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
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

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

Sea Otter Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 748 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SeaOtter Inn is awesome clean and amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was clean.. The staff was great..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on Moonstone Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely pet friendly. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff. Location great. Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location - right across from the beach. Loved that you had a code to get into the room instead of a card that could demagnetize at an inopportune time. Rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, beach front and close to Hearths castle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

BRODERICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was old but clean. Location is excellent. Very beautiful scenery and a few steps from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Galen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room is ok. Need deep cleaning esp the bathroom and the floor it’s super dirty. We were looking forward to use the jacuzzi but it was closed by the health dept.
Hopefully this place look into this and take care of issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across from the ocean, walkable and very cute, cottage feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was perfect and beautiful right by the ocean simply the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Inn and fantastic location on the coast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sydney Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with how clean it was, and the employees were very friendly. Very walkable to the beach, and close proximity to the town. TVs also had great channels and access to Netflix. Rooms were very spacious and the front office had complimentary cookies, coffee, and tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025