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Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

2.0 star property

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Beach
Lobby
Marina
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

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540 Main St., Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Place, Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Giant Chessboard
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Morro Rock Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Morro Bay

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn puts you in the heart of Morro Bay, within just a 10-minute stroll of Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and The Giant Chessboard. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find a terrace, a garden and express check-in. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Downtown Morro Bay motel, you'll be 18.3 km (11.4 mi) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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What's nearby

  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Giant Chessboard - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fosters Freeze - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Panda - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Morro Bay motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). 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 self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

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 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Morro Bay Sandpiper
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn
Sandpiper Inn Morro Bay
Sandpiper Morro Bay
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Motel
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Morro Bay
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Motel Morro Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn on 30 Mar 2026 start from AU$140, 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 Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Yep, Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

The closest beach to Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn is Morro Rock Beach (1.7 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

No, Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

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

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 772 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

STANLEY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gentleman at front office is so nice and polite. Very clean restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amiya

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Craig, Lake Forest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were clean but a little dated. My wife didn't like the beds but I thought they were ok. The walls are thin and if you can get an upstairs room otherwise you will hear people walking around. Central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudio

Liked: Amenities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, bed a little too firm, but all in all, a place to lay your head
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was satisfactory, but limited. I had another person getting in late and he had to park in the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, all was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marianne

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be fooled by the pictures on the Sandpiper’s website. The room I stayed in on the ground floor was dark, depressing, rundown and very out of date. The lights inside the room are very dim. The bedside lamps are barely enough light to read by. I asked for a room with a bathtub which I got, but the tub was shabby and had no plug! When I asked the manager for a plug, he didn’t have one and said he would go out and buy one. Four hours later when I returned to the office I asked for the plug and he said in a frustrated voice. “ Why do you keep bugging me I told you I would get you a plug.” He then handed me a plug he had bought . When I tried it out in the bathtub it was too big and I couldn’t use it. So much for customer service. I will never go back to this place again, and would not refer my enemies to it.
Ugh
Plugless bath tub
Shabby worn bathtub
Ugh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean motel. Free parking. Walking distance to restaurants and front water shops. Personal hygiene items are included. Coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge in the room. It is old motel, not frills, friendly staff and dog friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is **NOT** the dreamiest place you'll ever stay - and there are downsides - **BUT** for the price and location, you'll love this place (As long as you are not expecting perfection!). It's a very old property and it looks its age - but it's clean and consistently maintained. The staff is kind and helpful. The one thing I would change is the policy on SMOKING. There is no AC in the room, which is fine - but that requires windows to be open on warm days. That's fine, too - the ocean is just 2 blocks away and the breeze is beautiful. BUT - if you have the next-door neighbors we had, you'll be huffing a whole lot of second-hand smoke. Each room has a cute little table and two chairs in front of the window... so, about 10 feet away from us, two guests would start smoking like a chimney at 7am and smoke all day outside until 9pm. The rooms are "no smoking" but our room became smoke central for the better part of the day. I would require guests to smoke in a designated area - not right in front of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madelynn

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

6/10 Okay

Celia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately, there is a lot of noise upstairs and no air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my favorite places to stay! Quiet and nicely located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing fancy , basic room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Perry

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor condition management bad rooms didn't feel clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dominic

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out was easy. The decor in the room and overall inn was unique and cute!
The view from my room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Great motel for a quick stay

Staff was super friendly. Hotel is clean, looks very newly repainted. It’s a simple motel without frills but really nice in that category. Second floor has a great view of the rock!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What you pay a night is not worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025