The Cayucos Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Cayucos with free parking

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Traditional Room
Classic Room
Exterior
Family Suite | Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 S Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA, 93430
  • Place, Cayucos State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cayucos Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Strand State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cayucos

At The Cayucos Motel you'll be within steps of Cayucos State Beach and Estero Bay. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and patios. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cayucos motel include Brown Butter Cookie Company and Cayucos Pier.

What's nearby

  • Cayucos State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brown Butter Cookie Company - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cayucos Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Estero Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morro Strand State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sea Shanty - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Duckie's Chowder House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪cayucos coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Great American Fish Company - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Cayucos Motel

Motel in Cayucos with free parking
As a guest of The Cayucos Motel, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Cayucos motel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Cayucos Motel offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. This Cayucos motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cayucos Motel?

The Cayucos Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Cayucos Motel?

Yep, The Cayucos Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Cayucos Motel?

Yep, The Cayucos Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Cayucos State Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cayucos Motel?

No, The Cayucos Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cayucos Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Cayucos Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 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

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Liked: Staff & service
Great stay, convenient location My only opinion is the TV service wasn’t good. Smart tv doesn’t work for local tv. Not a fan of downloading something to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Benicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dleightful place location and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it was close to restaurant's, so close to the beach loved the grass area and area for my dog. Cute and rooms were super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy and clean, one block away from the beach, close walk to nearby restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carey, Wasco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Continues to charm

Cozy, comfortable, conveniently located next to beach and all the best that this lovely little beach town has to offer. We continue to come back here time and time again for to experience the way things used to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Chino Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Bakersfield

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice litte motel near the beach, pier and close to lots of places to eat! Definitely worth staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed here several times and love rooms are adorable and comfortable . Staff is very friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cayucos is fantastic. It is very dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, with amazing access to the beach. This is my go to place and have never been disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Clovis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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