Sea Otter Inn
Comfortable rooms and a pool in Cambria
A place to stay in Cambria
Sea Otter Inn is a hotel in Cambria, California. It offers a swimming pool, a hot tub and free parking. Room types include the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and the King Room. Guests rate it 4.25/5 across 540 reviews.
Who this stay suits
Expect guest scores around 4.25/5.
Best for
- Travelers who want a pool
- Families with children
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
- Travelers with pets
Rooms for every kind of stay
Choose from 4 room types — including the Queen Room with Two, King Room, Deluxe King Room with Ocean View. Rates start from $223 a night.
Take a dip in the pool
The pool is a welcome spot to cool off and unwind during your stay.
The surrounding area
Sea Otter Inn is in Cambria, California, rated 4.25/5 by guests.
Rooms & suites
Queen Room with Two
19 m²
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Deluxe King Room with Ocean View
23 m² · 1 king bed
- 1 room
- Sea view
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
Family Suite
37 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 2 sofa beds
- Private suite
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Free toiletries
Standout features
Inside Sea Otter Inn
Amenities at Sea Otter Inn
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Wonderful Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
The Sea Otter Inn earns strong praise for its unbeatable Moonstone Beach location, charming picnic-basket breakfast service, and warm, friendly staff — making it a genuinely relaxing coastal retreat. However, a recurring and significant frustration across multiple reviews is the pool and jacuzzi being out of service without adequate advance notice on booking platforms, which felt like a bait-and-switch for several guests who booked specifically for that amenity. Minor maintenance niggles and the absence of automatic daily housekeeping are worth noting, but for most guests the location and character more than compensate.
- Pool (and jacuzzi) out of service, not advertised in advance on booking platforms
- No daily housekeeping unless specifically requested
- Maintenance issues: noisy HVAC, slow shower drain, flaking exterior paint, worn door screens
- In-room coffee was instant/poor quality; fridge and coffee area cramped
- Inconsistent refund handling when pool was unavailable
“It's clean, it's cute, staff are super friendly - feels like a real home from home. A free giant cookie every day. Breakfast ordered the night before and delivered to your door! Perfect!”
“It's a huge shame the pool wasn't open as this was one of the main reasons we booked this Inn. This wasn't advertised on Booking.com, although once we were staying at the Sea Otter Inn, we saw this note on their website.”
“Love the picnic basket breakfast in the mornings and free hot cocoa and outdoor fireplaces at night.”
“The only reason I booked this property was for the heated pool. She did offer to go to the sister property after she seen the disappointment in my face.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Does Sea Otter Inn have a pool?
Yes, Sea Otter Inn has a pool for guests.
What amenities does Sea Otter Inn offer?
Sea Otter Inn offers Outdoor swimming pool, Free parking, Non-smoking rooms, Free Wifi, Family rooms, Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms, Wonderful Breakfast, Parking, Pet friendly, Hairdryer, Linens, and Outdoor fireplace.
What room types are available at Sea Otter Inn?
Room options include Queen Room with Two, King Room, Deluxe King Room with Ocean View, Family Suite.
How much does it cost to stay at Sea Otter Inn?
Nightly rates start from around $223, varying by date and room type.
Where is Sea Otter Inn located?
Sea Otter Inn is located in Cambria, California, at 6656 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, CA 93428, United States.