Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

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

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Marina
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Room 17) | Terrace/patio
Balcony
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly, Rooms 11, 12 & 16)
Breakfast meal

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$379
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

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

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 12 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Patio View (Pet Friendly, Room 9)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room (Pet Friendly, Room 18)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Morro Bay

At Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of The Giant Chessboard and Morro Bay Skateboard Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Morro Bay hotel, you'll be 18.8 km (11.7 mi) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

What's nearby

  • Morro Rock Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morro Bay Skateboard Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morro Rock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 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 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront. Self parking is free.

This Morro Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1962
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of 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 baths or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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 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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront on 22 Aug 2025 start from AU$378.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Yep, Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Yep, Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront is a short 8-minute walk from Morro Rock Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

No, Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

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

Are pets allowed at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront, with food and water bowls on offer.

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1011 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Hanford

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Milton

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

Room with a view

My room had a view of the rock. I even took a morning walk to the rock. The stay was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from room 20!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

marci

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors were dirty, toilet was broken, tv not working. No weather stipping on the door and the staff on thebrude side. Would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet little spot right in front of Morro Rock.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Difficulty finding parking. Could use some fixing up. Thank God I had my door latch on, the door lock failed and a lady tried to come in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rance

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

Satisfied lodger

Friendly staff, great location, view and bed. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consider other options

We were a bit underwhelmed at this place. Given the nightly rate, I would've expected a little more. We understood this to be a budget option, but hooks came out of the wall, the cleanliness left something to be desired, and the walls were paper-thin (we could hear the toilet flushing next door and our neighbor slept with their TV on, which we heard all night. Check in was acceptable, and the bed was surprisingly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Staff was super friendly! Room was small but cozy and comfortable. Bed was very squeaky whenever you sat on the edge.but not to the extent that I couldn't handle the noise. Loved the room decorations ! Shampoo, conditioner, and soap were very nice. Towels were soft. Even gave us free cinnamon rolls every morning from the restaurant next door! So yummy ! Definitely will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, right next door to a good diner and gift shops. Very friendly and accomodating staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Disliked: Staff & service

Good Location but do need customer service

The location was excellent. The service could be better. We have trouble with remote control which would not allow to change channel. I had to do it manually. There were not service in the evening. I was trying to find a ice machine for ice which was not available. I tried ringing for service at the lobby but there were no person working. Overall, if you are looking right at the pier, this is the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MAX

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

Scenic

Nice and clean scenic and the boardwalk was right there
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete

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

8/10 Good

TANYA, Moreno Valley

Travelled with partner
One of the smallest rooms we’ve ever stayed in! Location is great, but the property could use to be updated/improved. The room was so tiny, it was difficult to get dressed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely plantings, room was clean, good view. classic old roadside motel. Paper thin walls, no water pressure, window doesn’t open, and midway through checking in the clerk just disappeared for twenty minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025