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A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

A marina at sunset with boats docked, a prominent hill in the background, and calm waters reflecting the sky.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and wooden cabinets with plants on top.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

1. HarborWalk Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Rena

AU$365

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are large windows with a view of the outdoors.

A dining table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, a glass of orange juice, and a small bowl of soup.

A two-story boutique hotel with stone accents and large windows.

2. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

2.9 km from The Giant Chessboard

Seetala

AU$304

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern building with a curved roof, a flagpole with the American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, teal cabinetry, and a large window.

A hallway with a polished floor, white walls, and doors with red trim.

A fire pit with chairs, a table, and a door in the background.

3. The Q Inn

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

Daniel

AU$216

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.

A marina with boats docked, a prominent rock formation in the background, and a view from a building with a balcony.

A hotel exterior with a sign reading "Estero Inn" and another sign for "Estero Adventures".

A living room with a fireplace, a large window with a view of boats, and a small sailboat decoration.

4. The Estero Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard

Wrenzie

AU$317

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a kitchen area visible through the windows.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, two seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

1.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Patricia

AU$197

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and a large tree in front.

A window with a lace curtain, a lamp, and a view of a white van and a building with a red roof.

A bedroom with a large mirror, floral decorations, and a bedside table with a vase.

6. Sundown Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Salina

AU$129

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV displaying weather information, a staircase, and a snack bar.

A modern kitchen with two blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the city through large windows.

7. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Roberta

AU$128

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

A small room with a round table, two chairs, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted shelf with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard

Donald

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of a mountain and a body of water.

9. Blue Sail Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

marti

AU$236

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with open shutters, a wall-mounted compass, a lamp, and a small heater.

A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Emily

AU$97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the street and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel reception area with a wooden signboard displaying various travel brochures, a marble counter, and a view of the outside through large windows.

11. Pacific Shores Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Casey

AU$115

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

A coastal town with a marina, buildings, and a hilly backdrop.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofa, and a kitchen area with a marble countertop and window with blinds.

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

12. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

Shawna

AU$291

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of the outside, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another level.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

13. La Serena Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Vincent

AU$147

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

A modern interior with a staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view.

14. Masterpiece Hotel

0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Patrick

AU$147

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a blue sofa, and a dining area with two chairs.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a window with a view.

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

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Greg

AU$121

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight bench.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, located at the corner of a street.

16. Hotel Avisa

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

John Gabriel

AU$137

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A street with trees, a building with a red roof, and parked cars.

A two-story building with the name "Avalon Inn" on the facade, featuring a balcony on the second floor, a visible number "130" on the side, and a sign indicating "Morro Bay, California" and "No Vacancy".

A reception area with a counter, framed pictures on the wall, a window with a view of the outside, and a seating area with a patterned chair.

17. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Janette

AU$118

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A person riding a horse on a beach with waves and birds in the background.

A sign for Morro Crest Inn with a vacancy notice.

A beach with a clear sky, a distant mountain, and a bridge in the background.

A cozy room with two chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

18. Morro Crest Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Lara

AU$115

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outside.

A window with a view of a mountain, a palm tree, and a body of water.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a bench, and a mirror.

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Kevin G

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A coastal property with a view of the ocean, a large rock formation, and a white car parked in front.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a 'No Pets' sign.

A balcony with white chairs and a table, a sign indicating a smoking area, and a view of the beach.

A kitchen with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a countertop with a coffee maker.

20. Bay View Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Billy

AU$130

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Giant Chessboard

Property	Property class	Guest rating
HarborWalk Inn	10.0 Exceptional 208 reviews	View
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 127 reviews	View
The Estero Inn	9.8 Exceptional 438 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Morro Bay	9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View

Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

Coastal Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Towels are great. Very comfortable and safe. Always a great price for quality."

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"well kept"

The Landing at Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place! Room was exceptionally clean. Bed was comfortable and view was great!!! I would definitely return!"

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

8/10 Good

"Room very clean absolutely no smells!"

The Q Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful and restful experience we had. Clean and neat…The historical reclamation of this place is a wonderful way of preserving the history of the past in Morro Bay. We enjoyed it and will definitely be back. Thank you!"

Pacific Shores Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place next to Morro rock"

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

10/10 Excellent

"Great location friendly staff super comfortable and clean rooms"

Hotel Avisa

10/10 Excellent

"Some ants in the bathroom but overall great stay."

Blue Sail Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It’s an older building but very clean sits perfect and facing the Embarcadero great location"

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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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A rocky island with a rugged coastline and a distant mountain range.

Morro Rock

9.4/10 (5,134 reviews)

See the birds and sea lions and enjoy the spellbinding views of the ocean at this area known as the Gibraltar of the Pacific.

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A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a prominent rocky island in the background.

Morro Rock Nature Preserve

9.2/10 (332 reviews)

You can take time to visit Morro Rock Nature Preserve during your travels to Morro Bay. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A grassy field with a flag, trees, and a distant body of water.

Morro Bay Golf Course

8.4/10 (543 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Morro Bay at Morro Bay Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

8.6/10 (242 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Morro Bay Art Association Gallery in Morro Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Tidelands Park

Tidelands Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.

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Bayshore Bluffs Park

Bayshore Bluffs Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can take time to visit Heron Rookery Nature Preserve during your travels to Morro Bay. Discover the beautiful sunsets 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 La Serena 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 Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, Los Osos Oaks State Reserve and Elfin Forest Preserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Morro Rock Beach, Morro Strand State Beach and Morro Dunes Natural Preserve.

Top Hotels Near The Giant Chessboard in Morro Bay from AU$97

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Our top choices for The Giant Chessboard hotels

1. HarborWalk Inn

2. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

3. The Q Inn

4. The Estero Inn

5. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

6. Sundown Inn

7. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

9. Blue Sail Inn

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

11. Pacific Shores Inn

12. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

13. La Serena Inn

14. Masterpiece Hotel

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

16. Hotel Avisa

17. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

18. Morro Crest Inn

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

20. Bay View Inn

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Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

Coastal Breeze Inn

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

The Q Inn

Pacific Shores Inn

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Hotel Avisa

Blue Sail Inn

Other attractions near The Giant Chessboard

Morro Rock Beach

Morro Rock

Morro Rock Nature Preserve

Morro Bay Golf Course

Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

Tidelands Park

Bayshore Bluffs Park

Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

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