The Estero Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Montaña de Oro State Park in Morro Bay

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Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity
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Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sunset Oceanfront) | Room amenity
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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501 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Place, The Giant Chessboard
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Bay State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Suite, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Marine Oceanfront)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Suite, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Kelp Oceanfront King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Morro Rock Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Oceanview Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Parkside Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sandy Dunes Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sunset Oceanfront)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Morro Bay hotel, you'll find Montaña de Oro State Park and Morro Bay Art Association Gallery. Morro Bay State Park and Morro Bay Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrau - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dorn's Breakers Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Estero Inn

Hotel near Montaña de Oro State Park in Morro Bay
As a guest of The Estero Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and karaoke. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The Estero Inn also features a picnic area, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Morro Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Estero Inn offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Estero Inn to the airport?

The Estero Inn is 18.1 mi (32-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Estero Inn?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Estero Inn on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $396, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Estero Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Estero Inn.

How close is The Estero Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Morro Rock Beach and 1.9 mi (10-min drive) from Morro Strand State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Estero Inn offer free breakfast?

The Estero Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Estero Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Estero Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Estero Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Estero Inn have a pool?

The Estero Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Estero Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Estero Inn to downtown Morro Bay?

The Estero Inn is 0.3 mi away from Morro Bay.

The Estero Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 426 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Song

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the Most Amazing hotel, clean with the most amazing view and staff so Sweet!
From our room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and atmosphere. We had a marvellous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damian

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Great place and greats views in sunset suite! Would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dillon

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Great location, comfortable stay. I will be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View..wow. Our room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well decorated, well appointed, had a great view, and it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay! Great Views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, while decorated and appointed. The location is great. Facilities are beautiful. Staff was gracious and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, updated and comfortable. And the views are unmatched.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cintia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room wad spotless, customers excellent. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms on the waterfront!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes - it was very cozy and beautiful. We’re comming back soon☃️🎅
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our balcony is the perfect quiet retreat to take in the bay and there are lots of other places at the Inn to sit and admire it. The staff is very gracious and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the bay was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view was to the side, and could have been better, but overall the location etc. fully met expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was overlooking the harbor and Morro Bay rock. Absolutely stunning and great room. Definitely worth it, great location Shout out to Alexis! She was welcoming and a pleasure to talk to. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and just the right location for food and water activity, but not too much tourist foot traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, great view, quiet, super nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James A

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend getaway. Everything from check-in to staff, and especially location were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Zhiting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the services are good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, clean rooms, great views for the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a perfect stay! Absolutely beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Gary

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

Beautiful room and great location!

Beautiful room on the bay with a view of the harbor. Great location near all the restaurants and shops. Great place for couples to spend a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025