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Sea Otter Inn

855-229-5934
6656 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Sea Otter Inn is a 3-star independent hotel located in Cambria, California, steps from the Pacific Ocean. A 4-minute walk places you at Moonstone Beach, while San Simeon State Park is just 0.1 miles away. Hearst Castle is 11.4 miles inland, and San Luis Obispo County Airport is 36 miles south.

The property has 25 guestrooms, including 2 suites, each equipped with a fireplace and flat-screen television. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet, cable programming, a desk, and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Guest comfort ratings average 4.6 out of 5.

Sea Otter Inn offers an outdoor pool and hot tub for relaxation. Daily breakfast is available for an additional fee from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. The hotel provides free wireless internet throughout, concierge services, and gift shops. The surrounding area supports outdoor recreation: golfing, surfing, kayaking, and hiking trails are nearby, with bicycle rentals also available. Free parking is provided on-site, and an electric car charging station is available. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking and registration.

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with checkout at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome for a nightly fee of $25 for up to two well-behaved animals with no breed or weight restrictions; pets must be leashed or crated outside guest rooms and cannot be left unattended. The property maintains a 4.7 out of 5 overall rating, with 100% of guests recommending it.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

San Simeon State Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cambria State Marine Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Moonstone Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Leffingwell Landing - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Moonstone Beach Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
San Simeon Nature Preserve - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nitt Witt Ridge - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Cambria Center for the Arts - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Cambria’s Historical Museum - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Cambria Dog Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi
William Randolph Hearst State Park - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi

The preferred airport for Sea Otter Inn is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 62.8 km / 39 mi

Rooms

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.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

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.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

San Luis Obispo County Airport-McChesney Field (36 miles)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • 25USD nightly fee for two well-behaved pets. There are no breed or weight restrictions. Pets must never be left unattended in the guest room and must be on a leash or in a carrier at all times when outside of the guest room.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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

Know before you go

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.