Estero Inn - Morro Bay, California

Kathryn A. H.

Estero is absolutely fabulous in every way, the staff, the rooms, the view. We had a wonderful experience there the two days we spent with them, but what put them over the top was when I realized I left my robe on the back of the bathroom door, the robe I used to get ready for my wedding day 😭 they were amazing and worked with me to get it mailed back. I can’t wait to visit them again in the future! Frankie and Phoebe in particular were awesome!

DLPGeek27

I was looking forward to this hotel over all the other 9 we had booked during our trip to California and this 1 exceeded all expectations.||The hotel room itself is absolutely stunning, the bed was comfortable and the bath was delightful. Having binoculars in the room was such a brilliant addition, we sat on the balcony and watched the bay for hours. ||The check in was wonderful, the person told us where to see sea otters if we couldn’t see them from our room as that’s what I really wanted to see. ||We only stayed 1 night but we will absolutely be back and will stay for more than 1 night. This is quite literally my dream hotel and we talk about it daily.

Sarah C.

Wow, this place was one of the loveliest hotels I've ever stayed at. The location was incredible–Just at the end of the street for privacy and quiet but central enough to walk to everything. The sea views from our room and main balconies were stunning. (We stayed in the room closest to the street and facing the opposite side from the rock.) The room was adorable and included so many cute details like a towel sculpture with a rose, a kitchenette with a sink, and binoculars that I used to find otters in the water. There was a reliable TV and a cozy little fireplace. The front desk woman was absolutely lovely and gave us a complimentary bottle of really-good California champagne. The hotel is just small enough to give it this sense of intimacy and privacy. I would come back to Morro Bay just to stay here. Thanks for making our anniversary trip so lovely.

Robert M.

This was the highlight of our trip up the CA coast. Our room was right at the water’s edge so we could see otters and sea lions and sailboats from the private deck. They were gracious with amenities, including a free bottle of champagne and binoculars. There is also a 20% discount on boat and kayak rentals, which really offsets the higher price for the room. Watch the tide go in and out, view the sunset by Morro Rock, or experience the unique beauty of a foggy day on the bay. All this within walking distance of the main part of town. Lovely.

Julia L.

Great location, walkable to all of the restaurants but far enough away that there was very little crowds and noise. Staff were incredibly accommodating, friendly and efficient. The room was very clean, large, and had a fantastic view (we had a downstairs room). Our stay was a pleasure but, alas much too short.

Mitchell G.

We stayed in this hotel several years ago while driving Highway 1 and loved it. It was one of our favorite hotels, and we loved the location. When we returned to Morro Bay again recently, we couldn’t help but return for another night. It has only improved since then.||A little bit about the property: the Estero Inn is a small, two-story hotel with eight rooms. The location is fantastic; most shops and restaurants are within walking distance. The inn also overlooks the bay and is one of the only hotels with unobstructed water views. Just a heads up: they only have three spaces in the parking lot, but you can park on the street if it fills (and the immediate area is extremely safe). ||The staff were always friendly and accommodating. It is clear that everyone takes great pride in their work.||This time, we booked the Marine Suite on the first floor, which has two queen beds. The hotel received a renovation recently. The Marine Suite is massive and comfortable and includes so many amenities that other hotels don’t provide. For example, the room included a set of binoculars, a full bottle of dish soap, a tea kettle, bath robes, multiple types of drinking glasses, and an extremely generous amount of bath towels. Cleanliness has never been an issue here. This room was spotless. ||Ground floor rooms have privacy glass, so people walking past cannot look into your window. Second floor rooms have small balconies. ||The hotel will offer a wine room soon (it is not open yet). They have a shared seating area on the second floor to capture some of the views. The inn doesn’t provide free breakfast.||You can’t beat this small, independent hotel. We could’ve stayed there for so much longer. I would give up everything I own to ensure that all my hotel stays were as enjoyable as this.

Troy H.

The staff went out of their way to accommodate me. The place is right on the water. There seem to be only about a dozen rooms or less. The rooms and property are immaculately maintained. My stay was super pleasant, peaceful, and relaxing.

Nancy A. A. T.

We loved our time at Estero Inn. The location is perfect along the waterfront, there are lots of nice eateries and shops nearby and you can rent boats or kayaks next door.

The staff are lovely, really friendly people and the rooms are fantastic. The wildlife is spectacular too - in just a couple of days we spotted sea otters, sea lions, ospreys, divers, grebes and a bald eagle.

There's so much to explore in the local area. If you like wildlife, either walk to Morro Rock to see sea otters and their pups wrapped up in seaweed, with sea lions on the way, or walk south to the boardwalk trail. Or drive north to the elephant seal colony near San Simeon - we saw a golden eagle there too.