What can I say? It's funky, friendly (dogs too), great price, on the harbor, and within the view-shed of Morro Rock. But then again, everything in Morro Bay lives in the shadow of that giant boulder! Bayfront Inn on the surface seems like a no frills kind of place. But defining frills is all relative. Frills here include great customer service -- all smiles when you check-in. Little things like free snacks in your room - local taffy, Pringle's, animal cookies. Free bottled water and juice boxes in your room fridge. Cute breakfast that includes coffee, fruit, Pop Tarts, microwave oatmeal, toaster waffles, fresh fruit and Moon Pies, As if this isn't enough, a certificate for an AWESOME homemade cinnamon bun from Frank & Lola's next door -- definitely do breakfast or lunch! Rooms are small and cozy but nicely appointed. Flat-screen TVs and free wireless. For you creative types, each room has original artwork -- the owner is a talented artist! Kitschy decks with chairs and tables are perfect for rock watching and those stunning Morro Bay sunsets. On chilly nights, fire pit will be blazing away. Did I say this were no frills? Not in my book. If you're looking to be puttin' on the Ritz, don't stay here. If you're looking for good times, good location, and good prices....then book Bayfront. read more

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One of our stops during our mini road trip. Drove up from LA. This area is a hidden gem. It's so welcoming and cozy. You can just look out into the water and watch the sea otters all day long. Check in was quick. Room was clean. It's a cute lil place. The location of this inn was the best part. Middle of everything. Walking distance to everything. I would stay here again. read more

the rooms are very small, smelled like paint. we immediately left the room and tried to get a refund, and instead the owner accused us of dirtying the bed.. talk about a liar and thief ! would not recommend this place if it was the last place in town. also.. read through the list of reviews, Jayne, the owner, argues with customers... heads up, if you have a problem it will be a fight.. best to avoid this place. read more

Charming little hotel focused on dog owners. We spent our first night with our new dog and it couldn't have gone better. The staff and other guests are all dog lovers. The room was setup for dogs and there were many little touches. Great location. read more

Quirky, whimsical & kitschy... spot on! This is not a "4 or 5 star" hotel in the popular sense but is a 5 star experience for its pet friendliness, location & charm. The welcome package with people and doggie treats really made us smile. The complimentary cinnamon rolls from the next door restaurant were very good. The complimentary coupon for Giovanni's Seafood (a block away) was even better. Overall a wonderful weekend adventure with our pups. We highly recommend and will be back!! read more

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I love this little motel! Clean, friendly, convenient location and flanked by 2 good casual locally-owned restaurants. Great view of the Rock and within easy walking distance, as was the beach. The decor inside and out is beach chic meets quirky meets funky meets artsy. I guess that means eclectic and interesting. It's not fancy or hip or trendy - just a good solid affordable place to stay in Morro Bay. We will be back. read more

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When reading the description of this Inn, we thought we knew what to expect. Im just here to say, we had no idea what we were walking into! This little place is amazing. From the start at check in the staff was a joy. He made us feel comfortable and welcome, he even gave us a good laugh. We were given a bag of goodies for the dogs, filled with toys, a blanket and treats! Our girl loved the toys so much that when we took her out to go potty, she carried it with her. We were also informed because we stayed more than one night that there was a bottle of wine, candy and bottled water for us to enjoy. They also gave us a ticket for cinnamon rolls from the little diner next door. We had all the coffee we needed for our stay. Those that are complaining about the rooms clearly didn't read the description. This place was built in the 60ies BUT the rooms are updated, not run down at all! Our room was fresh and clean, the bed was comfortable and most of all the staff was amazing! Don't forget to take advantage of the nice patio areas as well as a small deck. The views are great. It's an easy walk down Embarcadero to all the shops and restaurants. Morro Rock was a bit of a walk but completely doable. read more

I live in San Luis Obispo and needed a place to stay with my cat (Oliver) while my house was being fumigated for termites. I stayed at Bayfront Inn for 3 nights in room #6 on the bottom floor. I must say I throughly enjoyed the experience of staying at Bayfront Inn. Oliver probably wouldn't agree as the occasional cry of seagulls made him a little nervous. The nice touches were a bottle of Giesen New Zealand Pinot Blanc waiting in the fridge, the lovely decks with bay views, cleanliness in all areas and the friendly ever helpful Jane who seemed to be commandeering the ship. Parking was not a problem and the overall experience was great. read more

Wonderful experiences!! Been here a couple times and have loved every stay. Great location, exceptional customer service, quick and easy check ins and outs. Can't rave enough about this place. I'll always be back. Thank you Jayne and Peter for being always accommodating and professional. Love it! read more

Loved, loved, loved everything about this motel! The staff was amazingly friendly and they all loved our Rottweiler! Honestly, I knew the place was dog friendly, but after Sasha got her doggie swag bag and all the coupons and freebies we got, I knew this is the only place we will be staying in Morro Bay from now on. We had an amazing view of the rock and the motel is right by the bay, close to everything! We couldn't be happier! read more

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Room SO small there is NO place to put stuff except on the floor and there's not much of that either. Great location but very cramped quarters. read more

Have stayed here twice, in summer and winter. Very pleasant both stays. As far as dog-friendly establishments go, this place gets a solid A. They go above and beyond to welcome your pooch by offering a blanket, toy, and treats in a little gift baggie. They also provide poop bags for free at the front desk, food bowls, and a pamphlet of other dog-friendly establishments in the area. They also don't discriminate on breed or size of dog. All good pooches are welcome. As far as people-friendly, Bayfront also gets my business happily. I called just a couple of days before a holiday weekend crossing fingers that there was an opening. Jayne went out of her way to earn my business...moving people around so that she could squeeze us into the dog friendly room. Then on top of that, she gave us a September discount even though our reservation was partially for August. They also have relationships with businesses around town, including a great breakfast place next door. Bayfront guests get free cinnamon rolls every day of their stay...and they are gooey and delicious and filling. Rooms are on the smaller side but well equipped. Great patio, very nice view of Morro Rock. Free WIFI, easy for late check-in. Friendly staff. Will happily stay here again in the future. read more

I'm so happy to have found this place! It's absolutely amazing and adorable! You get little treats on your bedside table and drinks on the house in the fridge. It's very clean and comfortable to stay in. Plus you'll have an unlimited view on morro rock. Wake up early, get yourself some coffee in your own room (nothing like the stuff they have at other hotel chains) and cinnamon buns next door (the best!) and walk to the rock. You'll spot a cute sea otter family, pelicans, squirrels - and locals who are out for a run, surfers or tourists on kayaks. A very relaxing, almost spiritual, way to start the day! And last but not least: check outs at noon - which is perfect if you want to have a look around morro bay for a bit before leaving. Also, I would recommend getting the Audrey Hepburn room upstairs - it's purple, has a great view and an old timely phone:) read more

This hotel is absolutely horrible. It is very old, the bathrooms are moldy and smelly. The manager leaves the windows open, so when you enter you cannot smell the odor coming from the bathroom. If you close the windows, you can hardly breathe in the room. The management is dishonest and rip you off if you decide to leave due to the horrible conditions of the rooms. The photos are very deceptive and do not show the real conditions of the hotel. read more

Love this place! Great location and when they say dog friendly, they mean it! My doggies had complimentary blankets, toys, and treats waiting for them when we checked in! We will definitely be back! :) read more

My husband, our dog, and I have been coming to the Bay Front Inn for about 18 months now...house hunting in Morro Bay.....we pretty much come up every few months, and now monthly. We've stayed at a few other pet friendly hotels, before we found the Bay Front Inn...now we only stay there. The prices are good...yes, the rooms are small, that's not an issue for us, they are clean and neat... have extra pillows, extra blankets, ...we love the fact, that they treat our dog, just like any other guest...always two bowls, dog biscuits, and a blanket for our pal. The staff is great... friendly and .very accommodating...we are headed up there in a few weeks....it's also nice to be so close to town, we can walk every where.... NK read more

The rooms are cozy with views of Morro Rock (certain upstairs rooms only). Fur-babies receives goodie bags waiting in the room as well snack bowl and water bottles for the fur-parents. Free vouchers for restaurants around town. Managers are very friendly especially to your pets... read more

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My husband and I with our 6 months old stayed here and loved it. We stayed in Big Sur room. The lady , unfortunately I don't remember her name now as it was about a month ago, was so nice and welcoming . The room is super large and the view is breathtaking. Highly recommend esp. if you go there on a week day. read more

Awesome little place! :D THE best place I've stayed in all of California! The lady at the front desk was so helpful and she gave us tickets for free food, cinnamon buns, wine tasting and ice cream! The room was really clean and nice. And the bathroom as well! They give you organic soap and some other stuff. Free candy and water in the room. And you also get to ride the local bus for free if you show the hotel key. They've got a nice little patio with chairs if you want to have your breakfast outside. Free breakfast of cereals, bread, waffles, coffee and milk. Free ice. The location is perfect, with a view of Morro Rock. Allt the sweet little shops and restaurants just outside. Close to the nature and beach by the rock. Will definitely come back again! read more

We've been staying at the Bayfront since 2006 - this little hotel LOVES their pups and treats them so - we adore this place! Lots of fond memories with our fur babies; can't wait to make more with our newest addition. read more

My mother and I had never been to Morro Bay and this trip was for her birthday. She was visiting from Oregon. I knew from the first call reserving the room for us and my 12 year old dog and 6 month puppy that this was going to be the right choice. The ladies at the reception office were amazingly sweet and cared very much about not only our stay and having an awesome time in Morro Bay to making sure my dogs were taken care of. They gave us so many great tips on where to go in town. And when my puppy wouldn't stop barking one day from it being her first trip they called me and I was able to get the pet sitter they use for their own dog sitting last minute. Who was very reasonably priced and just as kind. The room was very nice and my mom even said so, which is quite a compliment coming from my mom. The deck they have in front overlooking the Morro Rock was so enjoyable. Had our coffee and complimentary huge cinnamon roll from the diner next door. Any time I visit Morro Bay I will be staying at the Bayfront Inn. The ladies made us feel like family and made my bday gift to my 72 year old mom a memory that she will never forget. Was so grateful to this awesome woman and how they handle the Inn. Even though they allow dogs, except for my girls , it was very quiet. I can not say enough about this Inn. The rooms were nice, the deck was great, the view was amazing but it was the two ladies at reception (it's killing me that I can't remember their names but I have been so busy, it's taken me a few months till I had time to write this) that were truly remarkable thoughtful women. They made the stay with their wealth of info on the town and their personalities. Thank you ladies!!! I will be back. read more

Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, excellent location 3 min from beaches, and right on the bay. The room was spotless and smelled like fresh cedar (they use organic products to clean :) Bed was surprisingly comfortable, and my husband and I were well rested the next morning. Hotel is very pet friendly, our dog was treated to a "doggie bag" filled with treats, a toy, blanket, and dog friendly guide to attractions around the area. read more

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This place is a absolute must for your pet. For comparing the prices to others in the area this one is the best bang for your buck. You have a choice to have a great view on the second floor, of the beautiful bay area. These people are really lenient on their pet fees, and provide them great little gift baskets and doggie treats on their arrival. The hotel was filled with enough balls to accommodate all three of our fur babies. All the little shops are great in the area all within walking distance you also get a free fish and chips meal which is absolutely amazing with your stay. Nothing like fresh cod fish to really set the mood for your Morrow Bay stay. You also get accommodating breakfast every morning and every Cinnabon lunch and breakfast and all the staff is very friendly. You will not go wrong with taking you and your dogs here. read more

I loved this place. It's cute, small, well managed, and very dog friendly. I stayed here with my standard poodle, Max. He got a gift bag of a blankie, two large bone cookies, a toy, and a couple poop baggies. I also got treats, coupons for fish and chips and a free cinnamon bun, two waters, two juices, chips, salt water taffy, and other candy. The staff is wonderful too. We will definitely be back. read more

Hmm haven't stayed here since but had to respond to the owner's comments, which were out and out lies. We never hung a Do Not Disturb Sign on the door or complained about the lack of maid service because to be honest we didn't want the hassle. Also, there was indeed a huge cloud of black flies by our room which as I said, was above the galley, as in the floor above it. Why would I lie about that? I have noticed there a bunch of defensive comments after every negative review posted here and I'm sure she'll post something defensive about this, but we did take her advice to stay somewhere else a couple of weeks ago and had a wonderful 5 star stay at the Cayucos Motel up the road. read more

Great value in a great setting. And - they are dog-friendly! A short walk to the beach and to restaurants and bars along the waterfront.

Super cute! Not impressive but cute! Very small room. That's ok it's VERY clean! That's all I care about is cleanliness. Staff is friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay again sometime, it's a great location close to everything. The only bad thing I could say is they need to invest in an actual ice machine. There's a small one for drinks in your cup. But a hotel close to the ocean we arrive with ice boxes and part of a hotel I hope to not have to pay for ice. That was the only bad thing. I definitely recommend it. Also you can bring your pet is great. read more

Loved staying here and will definitely be back soon! The rooms are very clean with snacks, water, juice and a Keurig. Complimentary cinnamon rolls (huge, by the way) every morning, Fish and Chips down the street and 2 passes for wine tasting made our stay even more wonderful. It's true the rooms aren't huge, but I would rather have a small impeccably clean room than a large sorta clean room. All in all it was great! read more

I loved this little hotel. Although the room was very small, the cleanliness was impeccable, especially being a dog friendly hotel. Plus, how much time do you spend in your hotel room when you're vacationing?! I loved the fact that they made our dog feel extra welcome with a swag bag just for her, not to mention the snacks and water for us. Maya loved all of her goodies! The location of this hotel is ideal for access to everything available on the Embarcadero and the staff was very friendly. We'll definitely stay here on our next trip to Morro Bay. Thank you to Bayfront Inn for making helping create a wonderful experience visiting your little seaside town! read more

This quaint little inn will become your worst nightmare. The web site paints a perfect picture for the rooms but when you get here you'll find as another review says these rooms are closets masquerading as rooms. I barely had enough room to walk around the beds and no place to put the luggage. A refrigerator takes up the room where the closet is in their attempt to give you convenience. At the time we stayed here a repair man came at 9 A.M. in the morning and started to fix the stairs, causing a ruckus. Since we came in at 3 A.M. in the morning we got no rest from the drive up as a result. I felt that the inn misrepresented itself on its website using a combination of photographic angles and careful wording to give you the feeling that the rooms were large and comfy when they only have about 2 feet in between the bed and the wall (hence all those cutesy HEADBOARD ONLY PHOTOS of their rooms), providing a truly challenging experience if you have to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, tripping over not only your suitcase, but everything else in the room to get there. And please, don't even get me started on the bathroom: tiny and cramped, I'd have to be a person of much smaller proportions to be able to navigate comfortaby in there as well. The only positive thing I can say about the Inn is that the help at the front desk tried to resolve the situation as best as she could. A WORD TO THE WISE. MOST HOTELS ALLOW YOU 24 HOURS CANCELLATION, THIS ONE REQUIRES 48 THUS LOCKING YOU INN. UPDATE: Due to us being unhappy with the situation the owners waived the cancellation policy and allowed us to back out and leave. Which we did, but we wanted to write this review to make sure that people who read this review do not get duped by the web sites false advertising. read more

I was looking for a 5 star "Pet Friendly" motel and there were none. So I searched "Pet Friendly" only. Most were 3 or less stars, but then I found the Bayfront Inn. They were so accommodating over the phone in helping me make my reservation, they treated me like a real person that had needs, not just another traveler. We were running a little late and they close the office at 5 PM, so I called them and they said no problem, they would leave the door unlocked and put my paperwork in the room. We did arrive before they closed and desk clerk, who I suspect may have been an owner, was so accommodating. They had left a bottle of wine and extra water in the refrigerator, also a toy and treats in a bag for our dog. Always when they past by you they stopped and greeted you. If you have a pet and need a place to stay, in Morro Bay, I would give the "Bayfront Inn. Also they give you ticket for a large Cinnabon, about 6 inches in diameter, very good. Give them a try. read more

Beware of the extra charges when bringing children. They charged me $30 extra ($15 per night) for my 5 year old. When I booked the room through hotels.com, they only asked how many adults (not about kids). Third party booking engines should accurately reflect the hotel's policies so not to mislead customers. The extra charge was not only misleading but it was handled in an unprofessional manner. Upon check in, instead of a warm welcome, they front desk saw my kids and without explanation asked us to wait outside while the front desk staff called the owner to tell them about the children. Instead of a warm welcome, we felt like we sitting outside the principals office waiting to be reprimanded! When we were finally spoken to, I asked if there was a problem with kids at the hotel because I was confused and felt extremely uncomfortable. The front desk staff told us that kids are allowed, but would have to charge "extra" for the 5 year old (the hotel only allowed 2 adults per room - and we were a party of 3, one adult and 2 children). I was not happy about the extra charge, nor how it was handled. I asked to talk to the owner about this, but she never came to our room and I was never able to reach her to let her know about my dissatisfaction. The rooms are also very noisy where you can hear people talking (and doing other things you dont want to hear) from the next room. Despite the great location, I wont stay here again. I also would not recommend this to any families with children. We got a "cold" feeling regarding my kids from the staff (upon arrival), which is terrible for any hotel!!! read more

The Bayfront Inn unsurpassed in location, room decoration, ambiance and location. Did I mention location? I am a very frequent visitor at all of the motels in Morro Bay, and stayed at the Bayfront Inn for the first time. Having the Embarcadero to stroll on in the evening, and a choice of great eating establishments just steps away made my stay more exciting. Just across the street are fishing boats for great camera shots, with the Morro Bay rock in all its glory in the background. Just a few steps towards the north took us to an informal antique car show with Shelby Cobra, Dodge SRT. Ferraro, Panamerica rally, and other wonderful cars. Towards the south was a great wine bar, with music at a cafe just a little further. Although the rooms are smaller, that is just life on the beach. As a large person myself, I still found it easy to move around the unit. The people who designed and furnished the room must have been given the green light for imagination and originality. My phone was masked as a set of red lips. An alcove in a corner with sauna type seats could have seated a group of visitors. Somebody took the boring generic room of a billion hotels, and threw those conventions out the window when this place was furnished. And, double-pane windows, solid walls and thick carpeting sealed off the outside world the moment my door closed. Tough choice - window open to get exciting evening sounds or closed for absolute quiet? The staff are extremely customer focused. I was contacted before check-in to verify that I was fine going up a flight of stairs to my room. I was contacted again when I was late checking in, to make sure I was arriving while the staff was still there. All interaction was friendly and upbeat. They even gave me a quick walkaround of the establishment after check-in - the only other time that was offered before was once at a 5 star hotel, at 5 star prices. There are no other hotels anywhere near the Bayfront Inn that are also on the Embarcadero. This makes the place extra special. read more

To sum up my reaction to the Bayfront Inn: I can't believe I paid $180 a night for it! I guess they get away with charging that much because if your room is in the right part of the second floor you can see Morro Rock from the tiny window, over the roof of the cafe next door. It's not that it was bad. The bed was very comfortable; the room was stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks; there was a Keurig for coffee; the bathroom was clean. It was just miniscule. My husband and I had to take turns walking around the bed to get to the bathroom. There was only one small chair to sit on, wedged in between the wall and one side of the bed. The only other time I've stayed in a hotel room this small was in Paris, and Morro Bay ain't Paris. In response to the implication about our size in the proprietor's response to this review, I am a size 6 and my husband weighs 170. We are not large people yet still found the room incredibly small. And no, there were no room dimensions listed on the establishment's website. We were there with another couple and there was nowhere inside to sit and talk other than the rooms, and it was too cold to sit outside after dinner. Thankfully their room was on the end of the bottom floor and was a little bigger, enough to fit 4 small chairs. The "deck" was really just the walkway to access the upstairs rooms, and was barely wide enough to pass by the not very comfortable chairs that line it. While standing on the deck outside our room talking with our friends at 6:30 on a Friday night we were asked to please be quiet by one of the other guests, well before the start of the "quiet time" at 10 pm. And for some unknown reason (no explanation or credit was given when I asked about it at the front desk) our room was not serviced even though we were gone from 8:30 am to about 3:30 pm. So, buyer beware. If it's really important to you to be on the main waterfront street, this is an acceptable option, just so you know what you're not getting for the high price. read more

Dec 2013 - A 1960s style two story motel. If you are of average or smaller size and looking for very clean, very small, basic, inexpensive non-smoking rooms by the harbor and you are are pet and noise tolerant this place is for you. No spa or pool. Small TV, low end cable TV setup, poor heating, cooling and lighting. No video player or on demand services. Near good coffee and restaurants and shops. Nice managers / owners. Pet friendly. Lots of complimentary goodies. Read only the reviews after 2009. Was refurbished and sold to new operators then. read more

We loved our little bayside bungalow! Our room was small, clean, cute, and impeccably appointed. The waterfront is right across the street, and there's a perfect view of Morro rock. We enjoyed watching the 20 or so sea otters a short walk along the bay. There are a couple pretty sitting areas right outside the rooms. All the complementary treats, (wine tasting, cinnamon rolls, fish and chips, continental breakfast, bottled water, juice and snacks) were amazing! Our hosts Jayne and Leigh were great! We have a new favorite place to stay when traveling down the California coast. They treat you like friends! read more

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If you have pets and want a great location, the rooms are small and possibly clean. But if you have a small child, I would not recommend it. There was a woman (the owner? an employee?) who made several very rude remarks to my child. I don't think she meant them to be rude, but they really were. The place also smells like dogs, and the rooms are tiny. It is in a really good location, the towels are fine, but otherwise, I would skip it if you are not a dog lover. read more

First time staying here. My 10yr old son was out walking our small dog and yea it was past 10pm, but some lady (dont know if she is the owner or employee) yelled at him to stop running and to be quiet. He was not running nor yelling. Very rude. Probably would not have stayed here if the whole darn area wasnt over booked. They did leave a cute doggy bag with treats and blanky which was nice. read more

Jane at the Bayfront Inn provided excellent customer service I would definitely recommend the Bayfront Inn From Dan read more

Excellent location, great little shops right at the entrance, had a gate right in front to help contain our little ones. I liked the patios. It was a great place to stay for a fun weekend away. The only down side was the tiny strange layout of the shower. Not sure if it was just our room (room 9). Beds could use a mattress topper, but weren't the worst beds I've slept in. Also, make sure you read the brochure for the wifi code, no reception for either phone calls or browsing your smartphone. Will totally go back, especially since it was the one of the cheapest in Morro. read more