Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Downtown Morro Bay

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Landmark View
Garden
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room
Lobby
Balcony view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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730 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Place, Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Giant Chessboard
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Rock Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Petite Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Landmark View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Morro Bay

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Downtown Morro Bay motel places you steps from Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and within a 5-minute walk of The Giant Chessboard. Also, Tidelands Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Montaña de Oro State Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Giant Chessboard - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heron and Cormorant Rookery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goddess Goods - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

3-star motel in Downtown Morro Bay
As a guest of Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay also features express check-in and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Morro Bay motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Morro Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 17.18
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 17.18
Express 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used at time of booking must match card used at time at time of check in for Hotel Collect bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 17.18 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 17.18 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Fireside Inn Morro Bay
Fireside Morro Bay
Fireside Inn Motel
Fireside Inn Morro Bay
Fireside Inn Motel Morro Bay

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
Walls too thin. Could hear and feel person above snoring. Asked for a different room. They said they had none. Didn’t give a refund. Had to check in to the hotel next door which was much quieter and thicker walls.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and roomy. Check in was seamless and staff friendly. The only drawback was that the air conditioner would not stay on for any length of time and we were told this is a recurring problem, in part because the unit is inches away from a bed making the unit's thermostat think the room is cooler than it is. The remote for the television wasn't working and the young man at the front desk couldn't solve the problem, so he generously let us use the master remote. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms, Drew at check In was super nice. Only bad thing was the AC in the room it would only run for about 10 min then never come back on. Would have to unplug and plug back in to just only work For 10 min. And with it being 80 it was warm With out it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vince

Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mellissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room for a good price. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ronny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

STEVE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Interesting Hotel

The good… location, comfortable beds, size of room. The bad… The room was very noisy, from the traffic on the street to being able to hear the couple above us having s** above us for 20 minutes in the middle of the night (the bed sounded like sawing). The room was quite bright and the window coverings need to be thicker. The tile was very slick. The room needed a deep cleaning, there was a coat of dust on the ceiling fan. The room had an odd smell and the room needs updated, unscratched furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Nice location and within walking distance to restaurants and bars. Room was nice, could be a little bit more updated but amenities were still good. Definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

octaviano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place, great staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not going to stay in moral Bay but decided at the last minute that we really wanted to stay. This property was a nice option.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service / friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Fireside Inn in Morro Bay. The facility was safe, comfortable and clean. The staff was delightful, helpful and friendly. We'd stay here again without any question. However, I would prefer NOT to stay in the same room abutting the electrical equipment room (104) which had a slight continuous buzzing noise from the buildings water heater system. It wasn't unpleasant just constant and it in fact didn't impair our great night of blissful sleep. We definitely would recommend spending your time here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Davnet

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

10/10 Excellent

evangeline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025