Located off of Highway 1, this Cambria, California hotel features a year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub surrounded by lush gardens. San Simeon State Park is a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Free Wi-Fi and a fireplace are featured in all rooms at the Sea Otter Inn. The individual, country styled rooms also include a cable TV, a microwave and a refrigerator. Select rooms have ocean or courtyard views. The Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is directly across the street from the Cambria Sea Otter Inn. Hearst Castle is an 8-minute drive away. Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. A continental breakfast is served daily to guests at the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sherrie
    United States of America United States of America
    The people was very nice. The room was beautiful and loved how close it is to the beach. The food was good
  • Darla
    United States of America United States of America
    Being near the ocean & the ability to walk along the boardwalk to see the beautiful natural habitat was priceless. Having a warm breakfast served in the morning was grateful. Thankful for the pet friendly hotel. Our Lilly loved the ocean air &...
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    Debbie
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful place! Very comfortable breakfast was delicious!!

Area info

Amenities of Sea Otter Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Sea Otter Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Sea Otter Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Sea Otter Inn

  • Room options at Sea Otter Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Yes, Sea Otter Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Sea Otter Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Sea Otter Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sea Otter Inn on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Sea Otter Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sea Otter Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sea Otter Inn is 2.2 miles from the center of Cambria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.