Bay View Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers find respite by the lobby fireplace or on the rooftop terrace at Bay View Inn, where the attentive staff enhances every moment of relaxation

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Bay View Inn enjoys a prime location with thoughtful amenities. The lobby fireplace creates a warm atmosphere, and the rooftop terrace offers a peaceful retreat. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and express check-in/out services save valuable vacation time.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Downtown Morro Bay, Bay View Inn is in a walkable area in Morro Bay with good shopping. Brown Butter Cookie Company and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montaña de Oro State Park and Morro Rock Nature Preserve. Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
Map
225 Harbor St, Morro Bay, CA, 93442

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morro Bay Skateboard Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 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) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carousel Taffy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goddess Goods - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hofbrau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kelli's Candies - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bay View Inn

Hotel located in Downtown Morro Bay
Bay View Inn provides amenities, such as a rooftop terrace and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Bay View Inn offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Rooftop 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bay View Inn
Bay View Inn Morro Bay
Bay View Morro Bay
Bay View Hotel Morro Bay
Bay View Morro
Bay View Inn Hotel
Bay View Inn Morro Bay
Bay View Inn Hotel Morro Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Inn?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay View Inn on 22 Jan 2026 start from AU$122.31, 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.

How much is parking at Bay View Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay View Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay View Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay View Inn located?

Located in Downtown Morro Bay, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of The Giant Chessboard, Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and Morro Bay Skateboard Museum. Tidelands Park and Morro Rock Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Bay View Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Fabulous view. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Friendly staff. A bit dated but priced right. Super close to shopping. Definitely returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

gabrole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was great, spacious and clean. Host was great. People living there were scuzzy, and the outside carpets in the lower levels smelled like urine. The view was a 10. Had potential but definitely rough on the outside for someone wanting to enjoy they're time by the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For rooms were clean staff was great perfect for Morro Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred

Liked: Amenities
Shops and restaurants within walking distances
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and easy check in with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants, nice Hotel, excellent Customer Service. Convenient and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view on terrace.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night. It was clean and comfortable and we walked to restaurants for dinner and breakfast before we got back on the road. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel, tight parking, easy walking distance to the Embarcadero. Super friendly front desk guy. Older building but upgraded interiors with a fridge and microwave. Suited me just fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

Comfortable stay

Comfortable stay. Great location. Walking distance to restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Siong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located near the embarcadero and within walking distance to downtown Morro Bay and Morro Rock. Beautiful view of the bay from certain rooms. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy to check in, room was clean with the needed amenities, and was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Nice view of the rock
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anoop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location most of the important activities are within walk-able . Room was very clean and seems newly renovated. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Great price for the location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent area and comfortable room at a budget price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and spacious. We were near the harbor shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are super helpful and friendly. Location os one block walk from the Embarcadero
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bay View Inn was a great stay that was good on my budget. The room was spacious and clean. The hosts were attentive to my needs. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saratha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel with no frills, but was perfect for us - everything was within walking distance - bed was comfy shower was warm and it was clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and avalability
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Consistently clean and professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Loe this place

We love staying here the owners are so kind & accommodating , rooms are always clean it is centrally located to bars, restaurants, shops :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

Pleased

The bed was very comfortable, the room was clean, and the shower was nice! Close to the beach and the deck had a nice view. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025