The Cayucos Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Cayucos with free parking

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Family Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Exterior
Classic Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 S Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA, 93430
  • Cayucos State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cayucos Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cayucos Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Room options

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cayucos

The Cayucos Motel places you next to Cayucos State Beach and Estero Bay. This 8-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cayucos State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brown Butter Cookie Company - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cayucos Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Morro Strand State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cayucos Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 24 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giovanni's Fish Market - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Great American Fish Co Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duckie's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Cayucos Motel

Motel in Cayucos with free parking
The Cayucos Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This smoke-free motel also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Patios, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
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: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Cayucos Motel Motel
The Cayucos Motel Cayucos
The Cayucos Motel Motel Cayucos

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cayucos Motel?

The Cayucos Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around The Cayucos Motel?

This motel is located in Cayucos, just steps from Cayucos State Beach and Brown Butter Cookie Company, and within a short walk of Cayucos Pier. You'll also find Morro Strand State Beach and Cayucos Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Cayucos Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Cayucos Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Cayucos Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Cayucos Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Cayucos Motel?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a garden and an outdoor entertainment area.

Does The Cayucos Motel have a hot tub?

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

Does The Cayucos Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Cayucos Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Cayucos Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Cayucos Motel.

Does The Cayucos Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from The Cayucos Motel?

The closest major airport to The Cayucos Motel is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 22.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Cayucos Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at The Cayucos Motel comes with a patio.

The Cayucos Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justine

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of charm for such a smaller property. Rooms are not large but perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
great clean by the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was average, old and no improvements. Location was good, nice to have coffee in room. Cons - no one available on arrival, no coffee area, otherwise fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

TOM

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with partner
Love location. Housekeeping women is wonderful. Inside of room 4 looking shabby. Especially bathroom needs painting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Very close to the beach. Extremely clean, but they need to replace toilets with long bowl instead of round.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach, showers and towels , perfect spot to watch the sunset, super clean, relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

catalina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Slightly disappointed.

Let me start off by saying I have frequented the motel every year for the past 10 years. This is the first time I have ever been disappointed. This is the first year there was no one there to greet us. No nice and friendly staff. The place was recently painted, which would’ve been nice, but now it’s dark and drab looking . Some of the homely decor is missing from the rooms. There was no staff to check us in. We were greeted by a sign on the door that asked us to text to check in. We found our room key in an unsecured box, that anyone had access to. The room was very clean, however if you needed anything there was no one to ask. I will consider staying again hopefully someone will be there next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A half block from the beach this property is a perfect place to relax and refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. This is the place we always stay and never disappoints
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Lancaster

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for traveling with pets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality can't be beat for the price and conveniently placed property to down town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is cute & cozy…. Feet to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Definitely will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process was sketchy, it was just a number to “text” or to “try and find housekeeping”. After check in, I found the deadbolt would not lock the door and the main room window was completely unsecured. By unsecured I mean there was NO lock, and no other items to secure it. It was a window that could be opened by anyone at any moment. The one person on site had no solutions other than to try to get ahold of the owner the next day. I had to go to the hardware store and purchase window locks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LANNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024