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Our top choices for The Giant Chessboard hotels

A modern house with a stone facade, numbered 2790, featuring a stone entrance, a black door, and a landscaped front yard with wooden planters and various plants.

1. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
2.9 km from The Giant Chessboard
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Beautiful property with well maintained rooms and friendly staff!"
United States
Ryan
The price is AU$334
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel
A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

2. HarborWalk Inn

HarborWalk Inn
2.0 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with a wonderful staff!"
United States
Bill
The price is AU$489
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
HarborWalk Inn
A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

3. Sundown Inn

Sundown Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and very friendly staff close walkable to souvenir shops and restaurant"
United States
marichelle grace
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Sundown Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

4. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
3.0 star property
1.7 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, relaxing stay"
United States
Marly
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a green wall with text, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

5. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Great location, easy to park, clean room with all you could need."
United Kingdom
Amelia
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

6. Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We love staying at the Blue Sail Inn when we're in Morro Bay. Clean rooms and a very helpful and friendly staff."
United States
Robert
The price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Blue Sail Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of a mountain through the window.

7. La Serena Inn

La Serena Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"The front office staff is amazing and rooms are great."
United States
Tawnya
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
La Serena Inn
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sunset view.

8. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"10/10 highly recommend would stay again"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a patterned floor.

9. Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,440 reviews)
"Great location and charming atmosphere"
United States
Elayne
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Masterpiece Hotel
A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

10. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
"Room was super clean, ample parking, person that checked us in very nice and helpful. Loved that Dorn’s, and all the stores are within walking distance. There’s also a new Hawaiian shaved ice, with poke right across too."
United States
Marivic
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, great location, very nice staff"
United States
Dolores
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Avisa
A beach scene with a person carrying a surfboard, cliffs in the background, and a sunset.

12. Morro Crest Inn

Morro Crest Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Was great place clean room, easy to find, plenty of parking. I would stay here again anytime"
United States
Andrew
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Morro Crest Inn
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

13. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great affordable spot just 2 blocks from the main street!"
United States
Jenifer
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
A coastal property with a view of the ocean, a large rock formation, and a white car parked in front.

14. Bay View Inn

Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Robert
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bay View Inn
A modern restaurant interior with a long counter, cushioned seating, and large windows.

15. Best Western San Marcos Inn

Best Western San Marcos Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a perfect quick trip"
United States
Alana
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Best Western San Marcos Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

16. Coastal Breeze Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (968 reviews)
"Definitely a nice stay will go back"
United States
Ronnie
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Coastal Breeze Inn
A beach with a large rock formation in the background.

17. Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (802 reviews)
"The check-in was very quick. The rooms were very clean. The property was well maintained right up the street from downtown Morro Bay wonderful view of the rock."
United States
Tim
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, geometric-patterned wall decor, and bedside lamps.

18. Motel 6 Morro Bay, CA

Motel 6 Morro Bay, CA
2.0 star property
1.6 km from The Giant Chessboard
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"The area was nice clean the woman at the front desk was very helpful and nice."
United States
Aaron
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Motel 6 Morro Bay, CA
A coastal landscape with a prominent rocky formation, sandy beach, and calm sea.

19. Morro Shores Inn And Suites

Morro Shores Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
1.6 km from The Giant Chessboard
7.8 out of 10, Good, (932 reviews)
"Easy to find, excellent parking, friendly welcome and efficient check in, lovely staff very helpful, location is good, can walk into the town centre along the sea front, great view of the rock"
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Morro Shores Inn And Suites
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered gazebo, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

20. Ascot Suites

Ascot Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and close to town and the ocean."
United States
Doc
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Ascot Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to The Giant Chessboard

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern house with a stone facade, numbered 2790, featuring a stone entrance, a black door, and a landscaped front yard with wooden planters and various plants.
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
124 reviews
View
A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.
HarborWalk Inn
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
216 reviews
View
A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.
Sundown Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,008 reviews
View
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a green wall with text, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,013 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families near The Giant Chessboard

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sunset view.

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011)
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

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456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Clean spacious room. Recently renovated with contemporary furnishings. Balcony with view of the bay….wonderful. Staff friendly and straightened up the room each day. It made our stay in Morro Bay a memorable one"
Wayne 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

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A coastal landscape with a prominent rocky hill, a sandy beach, and a small town in the background.

Morro Rock Beach

9.6/10 (1,713 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Morro Rock Beach during your trip to Morro Bay? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Giant Chessboard?
The Giant Chessboard is located in Morro Bay. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 124 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to The Giant Chessboard?
Adjacent to The Giant Chessboard, Harbor House Inn Morro Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Masterpiece Hotel and La Serena Inn.
How many hotels will I find close to The Giant Chessboard?
Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Giant Chessboard.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Giant Chessboard, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near The Giant Chessboard.
What can I see and do near The Giant Chessboard?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, Elfin Forest Preserve and Los Osos Oaks State Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Morro Rock Beach, Morro Strand State Beach and Morro Dunes Natural Preserve.