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Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Morro Bay with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and lush foliage from this serene retreat.
Situated in a residential area, this motel offers a covered outdoor space with a walkway and railing.
Stand at the water's edge and take in the breathtaking coastal views.
Enjoy the serene atmosphere of this covered outdoor space with a lush carpeted floor and picturesque views of the surrounding neighborhood.
Simple, two-story motel with a flat roof and covered parking area.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
24 July - 25 July

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
540 Main St., Morro Bay, CA, 93442

What's nearby

  • The Giant Chessboard - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morro Bay State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Morro Bay Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Morro Rock Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Morro Rock - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 16 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni's Fish Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Bamboo Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Fisherman - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

Motel in the business district
A terrace, a garden and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili

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includes taxes & fees
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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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Morro Bay Sandpiper
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn
Sandpiper Inn Morro Bay
Sandpiper Morro Bay
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Motel
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Morro Bay
Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Motel Morro Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

As of 23 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn on 24 July 2025 start from AU$168.63, 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 Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn located?

Located in the heart of Morro Bay, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Morro Bay Art Association Gallery, Morro Bay Skateboard Museum and The Giant Chessboard. Montaña de Oro State Park and Morro Bay State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 735 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Check in and check out was easy. The decor in the room and overall inn was unique and cute!
The view from my room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Clean, nice staff, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We’ve stayed here several on our trip to morro bay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Relaxing stay at the sandpiper.,comfortable bed and microwave was useful. I felt very much at home. You can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We have been coming to this place for many years and it is always our go to when coming to Morro Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice view of morro rock, away for tourist traps
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

The hotel was adequate for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

We enjoyed our stay, loved the layout of the room, and bathroom- bed was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean and short distance to the beach. Quiet and plenty of parking space. Good value for the money. Will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I really like this place! Close to everything and very beachy cute. Great staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great, clean, budget-friendly hotel not too far from downtown and walking distance from the water & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great, accommodating owners and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

It's a little dated but rooms are very clean. Plenty of nearby shopping & great restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Nice and clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great location and very friendly. Will stay again due to location and dog friendliness. They could use some updates on the furnishings, but overall I would recommend this spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice staff; really appreciate their dog friendly policies and accommodations. Great view of the Morro Bay Rock.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

It’s an older hotel but very clean. You walk in and it smells clean. There is so many options to dine in. Very cute town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

My only complaint was the mattress seemed kinda old because the springs made noise every time I turned over or on my sides.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

An affordable and colorful place to stay in Morro Bay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

1 night stay,could use a better heating system for the room,it was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

It was quiet and peaceful. Restaurants were close enough to walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024