Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

2.5 star property
Hotel near Morro Bay State Park in Morro Bay

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Marina
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)
Restaurant
Breakfast area
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1150 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Morro Rock Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Morro Rock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Morro Bay Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 14 and 15)

  • Bay view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio (Pet Friendly, Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Patio Level, Pet Friendly, Room 4)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Patio View, Pet Friendly, Room 19)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Pet Friendly, Room 10&20)

  • Bay view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, View (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Morro Bay

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Morro Bay hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of The Giant Chessboard and Morro Bay Skateboard Museum. Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and Morro Rock Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morro Rock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Fish Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Great American Fish Co Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tognazzini's Dockside Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Fisherman - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

Hotel near Morro Bay State Park in Morro Bay
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront. Self parking is free.

This Morro Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1962
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 60
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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
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, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront.

Property is also known as

Bayfront Inn
Bayfront Hotel Morro Bay
Bayfront Inn Waterfront Morro Bay
Bayfront Inn Waterfront
Bayfront Waterfront Morro Bay

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MAX

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms faced the ocean, and it was so cute. They're old so don't expect a brand-new hotel but for the price we were comfortable, warm and it came with cinnamon rolls! Parking is also easy and free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

mark, rancho cucamonga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just across from the harbor
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, the beds are comfortable, and the garden is cute. The is friendly and helpful. Very quiet at night. The only thing that I would say is if you move your car durring the day, be prepared to not be able to find a close spot until late afternoon/ early evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Penny

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

Stay Away - Worst, Smelly place ever!!!!

I would give this minus stars if I could. The only good thing about this place is the location. We left a day early, without a refund do to the poor condition of the room. There was such a STRONG CAT PEE smell, bugs crawling on the baseboards and then on the bed, black mold in the shower. Just disgust throughout the teeny tiny room. Talked to the manager, she said she would have the owner call me the next day. Well it's been 6 days and still no call or refund. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE unless you want to smell like cat pee and have bugs on you. What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend turned into a bunch of stinky laundry. This place is terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

The most comfortable beds

I have never felt a more comfortable bed in any Motel I've ever stayed in. I felt at home, the staff is great, and what a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

ISABEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but very poorly maintained, linens very old and room not cleaned properly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Rooms are basic, but clean and bed is comfortable. Location is close to everything. Good value for price. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sobhan

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

Right at the Beach

This hotel is very nice and clean. It’s located right on the Embarcadero so everything was in walking distance. The only issue was that the walls are very thin and our first night we couldn’t sleep well from all of the noise. Other than that, it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Toshiyuki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Quaint, quiet, great location and view! Walkable to everywhere in town👣
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The office staff were amazing. He helped us with our late check in and comped us the most delicious cinnamon rolls from the neighboring restaurant. The reasonable price, walkable shops, restaurants, vicinity to Moro Rock and the wonderful staff made it easy to overlook the quirks that come with it being an old facility. Think motel 6 with an amazing view, amazing cinnamon rolls and the friendliest inn-keeper you’ve ever met. Note - our room did not have HVAC but they provided two electric heaters that kept us cozy all night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

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

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great location!

Great location! Friendly staff resolved our issues, above expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of outdoor seating areas ...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little cramped, but great location and pet friendly..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was right by the ocean and we could walk to so many restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025