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Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

2.5 star property

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Breakfast meal
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Balcony
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 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
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Morro Bay Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Balcony

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

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

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

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

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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Patio Level, Pet Friendly, Room 4)

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

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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17)

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

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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Morro Bay

With a stay at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront in Morro Bay, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and The Giant Chessboard. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Morro Bay Skateboard Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Morro Rock Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morro Rock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 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

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Great location

Went for a 1 year anniversary with my girl. Very conveniently located great view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clive

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. The best location right by the water. Tiny rooms but I love this place. Walls are thin. This visit the room next door has the music going. This place is usually super quiet. Your results may very. Free cinnamon rolls in the morning at the best breakfast spot next door. All in all, this place can't be beat for the price and views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is located in bay side and good to walk around, and convenient to walk to the Morro rock as well as three stacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I had reserved 2 rooms. Upon arrival found out that there was only one room. Had to switch to another motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky older property with lots of charm. Friendly staff. Across the street from sea otters. Very small rooms. Dog-friendly. I"ve stayed here before and will again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Walking distance to the giant rock. Lots of stores and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and so was the price. However, the room was very small, the ceiling fan did not work, the bathroom sink would not drain right, the shower door would not latch without slamming, the coffee maker did not work. In addition, one of the lights over the bed blinked. When we reported these problems, we were told that had we reported the the previous evening, they would have given us another room. Since we only found out about most of these early the next morning, we could not since the office was closed until 9 AM.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

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

Not accommodating

Never stayed. The refused to refund my money after their was a problem with app.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linjia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A friendly Italian elder gentleman as reception. Have an old-school feeling of hotel check-in. Comfort and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite place to visit in Morro Bay -- we try to get there once or twice a year, and we've always had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leisa P

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

Nice

Everything is close to walk to and guy at front desk was nice. Flooring in room needs redone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Camaron

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

UNSANITARY - THIS PLACE IS A HEALTH HAZARD-

I opened the door of the Hotel room the Stench hit me like a freight train. The Window was wide open, clearly, they were trying to mask the smell of the Moldy, Tainted room. As I looked up, the Ceiling fan was on high. I could see a Ring of filth & literal dirt caked on the ceiling around the fan(see pics). There were cobwebs hanging down from the walls like they were stuck in time. As I walked, I could feel crusty dried up dirt crunch under my shoes. I looked down to see caked dirt on the floor. And there were these red spots on the floor, pillow & curtains. I immediately knew these were blood spots. I have watched my fair share of Murder Mysteries & know what blood spots look like - Was there a murder in this room? I glanced at the outdated, ugly bedspread I was horrified to see stains of only god know what on it. This hotel was something out of a horror movie from the 80's. As I walked into the bathroom trying not to touch anything for fear I might contract the Plague or something worse. The bathroom was even more foul and nasty then the bedroom. There was BLACK MOLD all over the shower it had been there living in plain sight. There were long black hairs on the walls(not mine im blonde). Not to mention the TV was broken as were the lights on the bedside. We immediately ran back to the office that was open till 6:00pm. It was 5:45 CLOSED - there was a sign to call the after hours phone. We did 30+ times no answer. DO NOT STAY HERE-SEE PIC'S! *update refund refused by owner>
Black Mold in the shower
Black Mold In the Shower
Filth on the Ceiling THAT IS DIRT!!
Filth on the Ceiling THAT IS DIRT!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We appreciate the manager allowed us to check in early before 3pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Buyer be ware - was NOT a well-maintained hotel

No hot water in bathroom sink; heater did not work; window screen popped out & not able to pop back in. Would not stay again, definitely was not worth the price we paid. My son’s ceiling fan did not work in his room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for the price

Easy, quick check-in. Friendly service. Offered card for 2 free cinnamon rolls from the restaurant next door for breakfast, which we got and were tasty. Room was clean, bed was very hard and uncomfortable. Pillows were nice. We left the window cracked open and the fan on. In early November it was cold and perfect. There was a window fan and a space heater in the closet we could have used if needed, but we didn’t need them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024