Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

2.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Marina
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17) | Terrace/patio
Breakfast area
Restaurant

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

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Room options

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

  • 132 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 125 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

  • 165 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Morro Bay

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront places you within a 10-minute stroll of The Giant Chessboard and Morro Bay Skateboard Museum. This 16-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Morro Rock Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morro Rock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Morro Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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
At Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.
39-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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 transportation

  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Morro Bay, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Morro Rock Beach, The Giant Chessboard, and Morro Bay Skateboard Museum. You'll also find Morro Rock and Montaña de Oro State Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront have a casino at the property?

No, Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront hotel include a pillowtop mattress as well as a restaurant and a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront for a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

The closest major airport to Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 17 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished patio or a balcony where guests can enjoy bay or courtyard views.

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1002 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

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
near water across from Morro Rock. Many restaurants. nice breakfast next door to hotel. Small hotel, room was fine, not fancy. Had coffee maker and refrigerator, comfortable bed. Easy to get on highway one and 101. Hotel had a nice sitting area with tables.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendelin

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

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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