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Our top choices for The Giant Chessboard hotels

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

HarborWalk Inn

HarborWalk Inn
2.0 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Friendly staff. The room was clean and quiet."
United States
Charlene
The price is AU$442
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
HarborWalk Inn
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Patio

The Q Inn

The Q Inn
2.0 star property
0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful very clean nice patio and about a seven minute walk down to the bay super beautiful will be staying there again"
United States
Brenda
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
The Q Inn
Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity

The Estero Inn

The Estero Inn
2.5 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (420 reviews)
"Awesome boutique hotel right on the water. Amazing views of the harbor and Morro Rock."
United States
Greg
The price is AU$370
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
The Estero Inn
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking

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, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean room/Spacious/ Friendly staff."
United States
Renee
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Property grounds

Sundown Inn

Sundown Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Quaint boutique Motel. Very homey."
United States
Duane
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Sundown Inn
Reception

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,175 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!"
United States
Junior
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,013 reviews)
"Everything, even parking was great."
United States
Joan
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
La Serena Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pacific Shores Inn

Pacific Shores Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"Super clean, on site parking, short walk down to the water, very nice owners - will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Melanie
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Pacific Shores Inn
Exterior

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, (543 reviews)
"Staff was super helpful and friendly. Room were basic but cute and clean."
United States
Logan
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Location is great on the harbor. Room was very nice overlooking the harbor"
United States
Dolores
The price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
Beach

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Our room was clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced. We appreciated the quietness despite the motel being in the downtown area. Restaurants and local businesses were in close proximity and easily accessible by foot. We would most likely stay here again because of the price and location."
United States
Joyce
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Morro Crest Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, and walking distance to where we wanted to go."
United States
Casie
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Hotel Avisa
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Landmark View

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Good spot to stay , can see the rocks from the room"
United States
huixin
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay
View from property

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Quite and good location"
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Bay View Inn
Lobby sitting area

Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,231 reviews)
"Great hotel, lost of space, clean, loved the spa room (jacuzzi), and breakfast was delicious. Will definitely go back!"
United States
Cesar
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Masterpiece Hotel
Lobby

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, (959 reviews)
"Clean room, amazing staff, breakfast, and great beach view!!"
United States
Lisandra
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western San Marcos Inn
Beach nearby

Rockview Inn and Suites

Rockview Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Parking was easy, clean room, kind staff, an overall easy stay."
United States
Isaac
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Rockview Inn and Suites
Reception

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, (800 reviews)
"The best stay, manager was super nice."
United States
FATIMA
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Coastal Breeze Inn
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
3.0 star property
1.6 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (912 reviews)
"Great stay very friendly personnels"
United States
haydee
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
View from property

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, (777 reviews)
"We loved our stay here. Me and my small dog spent one nigh,t parking was a breeze, the staff was super accommodating and everything is within walking distance. Highly recommend for people traveling with pets and service animals, solo travelers and for a good night sleep."
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn
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
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
HarborWalk Inn
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
179 reviews
View
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Patio
The Q Inn
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
12 reviews
View
Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity
The Estero Inn
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
420 reviews
View
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
View
Property grounds
Sundown Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
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Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel

2/10 Terrible
"There is no air conditioning. If you open the window, it's VERY loud. No hot water in the middle of the night. The breakfast was disgusting. I would never stay there again."
Viola 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Masterpiece Hotel

Hotels near other The Giant Chessboard attractions

Morro Rock in Morro Bay. Ancient volcanic mound at the end of Morro Rock Beach. California, USA

Morro Rock Beach

4.8/5 (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 112 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 Blue Sail Inn.
How many hotels will I find close to The Giant Chessboard?
Expedia has 112 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 Elfin Forest Preserve, Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature 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.