Had a great stay here! Cute motel with a nice lobby. Very nostalgic feeling! Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again while visiting Cambria! read more

Walls are extremely thin! If you book I highly recommend making sure you'll be in a top floor room. We checked into a bottom level room and the noise from above was the worst I had ever heard. Talking, music, steps, tv. We could hear everything. The front desk agent very kindly moved us to a room on the top floor before he left for the night. It was a LOT better to not have noise from above, but we could still hear everything in the room next to us. It's centrally located, which is nice. Staff was accommodating. The lobby and exterior of the buildings are so cute. But for $200/night, which is what I paid for a weekend, I'd probably opt to stay somewhere with thicker walls. read more

This was a good place to stay for a night. The room was spacious and well lit. The sleep was comfortable. There is microwave and mini fridge in the corner. It's a walk-in shower in the bathroom. It was easy to get in and out of the parking lot. It is located close by the gas station and restaurants a few blocks down. read more

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Bluebird Inn is a historic motel seemingly from the era of motor lodges and early car travel in CA, like many motels in small beachside communities along the coast. The historic main house is restored and the rooms seemingly have been recently renovated and well maintained. For the most important features of any hotel/motel: the mattress on the bed did not hurt our backs. They seem to have the CA low flow "no go" shower heads, but these are counterbalanced by good water pressure. The water temperature on both the sink and the shower has to main settings: burn your face off and freeze your shorts off and are very sensitive to but possible to get the sweet spot in between where the water is just the right temperature. Very importantly, it was super quiet during the night with no street noise, just like when we first moved to the country many years ago. The motel is conveniently located within walking and/or short driving distance to several local restaurants and also trails. Some of the properties in the area are in disrepair, but the overall community seems reasonably safe and lives up to its reputation for beautiful scenery. The parking lot as the historic somewhat small spaces and lot, but there is sufficient parking for the number of rooms. Overall, better than motel 6 and at the higher end of cheap motels. If you can get a good deal like we did on this trip, this is definitely a nice place for a restful trip. read more

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Cost efficient. Great location. Nice staff. Very communicative. If you booked thru Expedia... Get ready for a flurry of texts and emails. Crazy frustrating for me as a first timer where an Inn closes at 9pm. Coming from LAX... Plus rental car place.. no way could I make it on time for 9... But... Just let them know you will be late... Arrangements are made in that case. I worried too much about that for nothing. I hauled my luggage up a steep flight of stairs. No one running above me as it's 2 story but the walls here are super thin. I could hear every word of my neighbour next door ... I just put the tv on. There is an area if you must smoke... In the middle where there is a little seating area. It's cute. My view out back from my room... Not good. But that's someone else's junk and not their property. Inside reception by day.. board games. Fireplace. So cute and clean with a grab and go cold breakie and coffee/tea. Parking was tight... Mid May.. I think I got the last spot that night The room has a fridge but no microwave. Shower... Beyond basic with no tub sadly but it did the job and for the price and staff... I think I'd stay here again and recommend. It's not the Ritz but I like supporting family owned businesses. read more

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Wow where do I start. Me and my wife are celebrating our 25th anniversary. We chose bluebird inn to spend 4 days here. From the beginning when I call I believe her name is Katrina sorry if I spelled it wrong. She was so friendly and helpful. Everyone here is really nice. The rooms are amazing. Clean very clean and comfortable. Our room we got is amazing.we got the creek view. Wow wow everything is amazing. Highly recommended. Can't wait to come back read more

Cute hotel on Main Street. Room was a bit small and yet roomy. Very clean. I didn't smell cigarette smoke. Very clean restroom and shower. Room had a microwave and mini fridge that wasn't so mini. Also had a coffee machine. Medium size tv mounted on wall. Small closet with luggage rack. A short walk to the east side of town. Took us 15 minutes to walk there. And only 2 minutes to walk the other way towards JJ's Pizza. The registration desk employee was lovely. She was very sweet & informative. Suggested places to eat & things to do. There is no pool or jacuzzi on site. However there is a big firepitt at the front of the hotel. Many guests including myself gathered in the evening. The Inn is small but the grounds are clean. Looks renovated. We had no issues during our visit Will definitely stay there again. read more

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As many of you know, Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. This year was especially exciting because I decided to spend it in the little village of Cambria on the California coast. They have a Scarecrow Festival where residents and businesses create spooky, silly, fun scarecrows and compete for the best. I also thought it would be fun to see all of the children dressed up and trick-or-treating. I chose the Bluebird Inn because of its location to the area of town where walking is easier than driving. They also have a nice forest area behind them for lovely walks. After checking into my room on October 29th, I wanted to get into the Halloween spirit, so I decorated my hotel room window with a dragon holding a solar lantern, a small pumpkin and some pumpkin lights. My room had a table and chairs on the porch, so I made some sugar water, filled my hummingbird feeder and put it on the table. I didn't think anyone would mind. I settled in to watch Game 3 of the World Series and was impressed with the softness of the bed. Drifting off to sleep after the game was easy. Around 1am, things took a dark turn. Someone broke into my room, tasered and beat me. I woke up in so much pain and took videos of my injuries. Somewhat in shock, I packed my things, told management of the assault and checked out. They asked why I didn't call them and said they would have called the police. I assumed they would do it at that time so the police could conduct a thorough and timely investigation, looking at the room and speaking to witnesses. They didn't. Instead, they sent me an email saying they would conduct their own investigation and let me know the results. I immediately filed a police report in Monterey County not knowing that Cambria is in SLO County. They sent me an email asking me to contact SLO instead. I sent a copy of that report to hotel management. That's when I found out they didn't contact the police until after the room had been cleaned and potential witnesses had left. Then they accused me of fabricating this assault, even though I have video of the injuries, including the taser burn. I understand that something like this is bad for business, but it's worse to treat me badly after this experience. It took me days to stop crying and now I have to fight with the hotel to get a refund for even the two days I didn't stay there, let alone the night that I was assaulted. They should be ashamed of themselves for not doing everything possible to help law enforcement find the person or people who did this. They should be ashamed of themselves for calling me a liar instead of helping me to heal and get justice. Hopefully they'll read this and think about what they can do to help me instead of continuing to cause me more grief. As people, we are often judged by how we respond in extreme situations. The Bluebird Inn has shown their true colors. read more

Check in was easy and friendly. Parking was easy. Coffee and granola bars in the lobby in the morning. Fire pit. Fireplace in the lobby with some toys for kids. All of it was good and easy. Room was updated. Plenty of outlets for charging. There were two things that aren't complaints, just preferences: it's a standing shower, which means water gets all over the floor, which drives me nuts (and it's hard to bathe young kids without a tub), and there's no A/C, which means you leave your windows open to cool off, which works well, but everyone who walks by your room (which is a lot of people since the parking is motel-style) can hear every word you say, and you them. For families with young children like us, we had to worry a lot about our kids being too loud, or crying, or being woken up by someone unlocking or locking their car, etc. Next time we'll ask for a room further in the back. We will definitely be back! read more

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Wonderful stay Warm, welcoming lobby with cozy fireplace on inside AND an outside fire pit during the evening to stay warm and sit around the fire with family or friends Also lots of board Games available in the cozy lobby to play around the fire too Rooms met all expectations, even better than expected- super clean, spacious, all the amenities you need 10 out of 10 would recommend Such kind and welcoming staff also, who made local recommendations. Happy to return here again and recommend this! read more

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We stayed here for two days and love it. It is well priced for a cute inn. The lobby is very quaint and has a fireplace and games. They have coffee, hot cocoa, tea, and several breakfast bars and granola bars for breakfast. The rooms are nice and clean. The rooms are not huge but also not small. I like the location of this inn because you are walking distances to coffee, wine tasting, bars, and several good restaurants. read more

Friendly host, Comfortable beds. Relaxing property with backyard. Housekeeping was attentive. Close proximity to a number of restaurants. read more

Amazing and wonderful place. Great value for the money. Clean, spacious, romantic, and ample amenities. Friendly staff that go above and beyond. This place is underrated for a 2 stars place, more like 3 or more stars. They have a wonderful garden and fireplace to get together with other travelers and great location. read more

If you're looking for an old time, nostalgic place to say, this is the place to be. We very much enjoyed our two day stay. A bit disappointed that no one showed up to clean our room the first day, but that was a minor inconvenience and did not take away from the experience. Highly recommend! By the way, the lobby staff were absolutely fantastic and they have fresh coffee and granola bars! A fun two days. read more

First time ever at the hotel. Front desk was very accommodating. Check in was easy and loved the gathering areas which we took full advantage of. read more

Clean! Quiet!! unique place walking distance to the best of Cambria. There is a beautiful Terrance garden behind the rooms.

The best time ever with our family from different mother & father but we aren't blood . We are family ! 100% thank you bluebird birding for the experience ! Yes I will be going back again I love the front at night from the creek to bad I didn't get pictures next time ! read more

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Excellent place to stay when visiting Cambria! Within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Rooms were very clean and well taken care of. No AC but the ceiling fan was helpful. Neighboring rooms can be loud, but this did not affect my sleep or overall review. Kylee at the front desk is what makes this place special. She is so friendly and attentive! Thank you, Kylee!! Highly recommend staying here, and I definitely will the next time I visit Cambria. read more

Great place to stay! This place is in a fantastic location, walking distance to the Main Street here. ( it is surprisingly quiet considering it's right off the main road). The rooms are super clean, the bed is comfortable and the staff are very friendly. I felt very comfortable here, I could feel myself relax completely. They do not have a/c like many of the places here don't as they usually are not needed so keep that in mind if you are someone who needs cold air constantly, they do have a heater and a ceiling fan. They also provide secure wifi. There's a pretty garden in the back and a creek. There's a lot of history in Cambria, this inn is no exception. I would highly recommend this place to anyone coming to Cambria whether it's your first time or your 20th time. I hope to stay here again in the future! read more

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For what it is in its "hotel category" (so to speak) The Bluebird Inn is a great stop in Cambria. The lobby building is a big, old-style room with a warm, welcoming vibe. We lucked out getting a room that faced the creek in the back, and as you can see, I really recommend it because not only does it cut down on the noise, but you also get this great view and a very serene spot for breakfast or cocktails. It's practically another room! Inside the amenities were fine - our room had a gas fireplace which was nice for the cool evenings. Some of it was a touch outdated but I'm willing to overlook that when you consider the surroundings, helpful staff, and location to other places in Cambria. In this part of town, you can pretty much walk to everything from the Inn. A great spot off the coast! read more

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The hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly. It was wonderful having a creek in the backyard. The room was very clean. It had a fireplace and direct access to the backyard! I recommend you pay the extra fee for the upgraded room. It's totally worth it. read more

This place is darling! Like why haven't I stayed here before??!! It's located in the south side of Cambria in the middle of town: tons of shops, restaurants and small wine shops. The motel is clean and spacious. It's updated and has a ceiling fan and heater. I would definitely stay here again and plan on returning. read more

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Nestled in the cozy coastal town of Cambria, the Bluebird Inn is an absolute gem that stole my heart from the moment I stepped through its doors. Let me tell you, this place isn't just a hotel; it's a sanctuary of seaside charm and hospitality that'll make you want to extend your stay indefinitely! Pines by the sea will always be so serene to me! First things first, let's talk vibes. Picture this: you stroll into the Bluebird Inn lovely lobby (I think the building is from 1880!), and you're immediately greeted with the warmest smiles and the chill vibes of a beach getaway. There is a large firepit with seating at the front of the property that is just begging for evening hangs with the fam and other guests. Everything is so cozy, beachy, and clean! Now, let's talk digs. My suite? Oh, it was more than just a room; it was a spacious peaceful getaway of comfort and style. From the crisp linens to the coastal-inspired yet modern decor, to the fireplace!!! The back private patio and the bay window in the bedroom overlook the garden and creek. It was the perfect spot to sit with my morning coffee and read my book (ok, emails) and get myself ready for the day. I had so much room to relax and really appreciated the little upgrades like the lighted vanity in the bathroom. Location! Location! The Bluebird Inn is steps from countless amazing places to dine, wine, relax and shop. The Moonstone Beach cove is super close by and has a large grass area, bbqs/picnic tables, playground and of course the ocean. Be sure to go see the Sea Lions at Point Piedras Blanca. There is also beautiful landscaping on the property and a creek in the back! I spent a couple hours back there just enjoying the sounds of nature and the water. But what really sets the Bluebird Inn apart? The people, hands down. The staff here isn't just friendly; they're downright magical. Need a dinner recommendation? They've got you covered. Need a ride to and from anywhere in town? They got you! (Uber is thin round here!) Craving some insider tips on the best beach spots? Consider it done. Looking for some live entertainment? You know they know what's up! These folks go above and beyond to ensure your stay is nothing short of perfection. So, if you're looking for a mellow, beachy, and sweet escape on the California coast- look no further than the Bluebird Inn. Trust me, once you experience the magic of this place, you'll be counting down the days until your next visit. Cheers to coastal bliss and unforgettable memories! read more

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They are very clean but they advertise queen sized bed and it is ABSOLUTELY NOT a queen size bed. Two people could not fit in that bed, it's a double not a queen. I'm mad about that I paid for a queen. read more

terrific place, great find for us, the folks here are great and helpful , close to everything

It's clean, it's quiet, it's near downtown and faces a garden. All the staff was kind and helpful. This is our second year in a row staying here while volunteering at the Jade Festival, now held up the road in Harmony. We will be back next year. read more

Based on the room and upgrades, I would have given them a four star. Looking at the old pictures from 6 years ago, the owners have made a lot of improvements to the place. This is also why they charge more. The first room we were given was very plain and boring, similar to the other reviews with only a full bed for two full sized adults. I think not! We chose to upgrade and were given a lovely, charming room more of what was expected. It had an updated bathroom, 2 queen beds, little kitchen nook, a fireplace and best of all a patio overlooking the creek. Underneath was unused units it seemed. This is the best part of the inn and recommend they work on this area to maintain it and update the units underneath to be used by someone. Unfortunately during our stay, they had a gas leak in one of the buildings which left us without heat and warm shower for the rest of our stay. Our friends who were arriving later in the day were informed prior to us finding this out. I let my husband decide as he is more picky than I am. We choose to stay. The room was cold without the fireplace and the old heater in the room didn't work. We were able to pile on 3 blankets each to stay warm overnight. In the morning, we left early and showered at our friends hotel. I don't blame the inn for what occurred, I'm sure it was out of their control. The inn is very close to the restaurants downtown so that you can walk. I will definitely return and hopefully not encounter the same problems. read more

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This is a return trip to Cambria but first time here. The grounds and office are adorable. The actual room is austere and needs charm. Old furniture that matches. Nothing on the walls. Large ceiling fan, good WiFi and the TV WORKS. The shower is nice but no Kleenex if you want to use it. The bed is decent and the old fashioned wall heater works well. I really expected more " cute" and I got adequate. I can live with adequate but I'm here for three days over Thanksgiving at a special restaurant here in town. We drove from Ventura Harbor to be in Cambria for Thanksgiving. It will be fine. read more

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Easy quick check in. Clean and quiet rooms. Great location. Very nice and friendly staff. That property is keep clean and looks beautiful!! read more

For the price point they're serving, I feel comfortable saying this is a great value option for the town of Cambria that's quite conveniently located for some local food options. It's a simpler aesthetic and that's perfectly fine by me. Check-in and check-out processes were smooth and the premises were clean and functional (with complimentary coffee in the morning to boot). Showers were hot and high pressure, beds were reasonably comfortable, and readily available parking for ease of access to our rooms. The fridge did need to be reset to cool things off so I could use it, but otherwise everything was good in my books. I certainly enjoyed my stay and if I pass by this area again this'll likely be the first place I'll look into. read more

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Stayed here at the cozy Bluebird Inn--very helpful and friendly staff. I forgot my toiletry bag in the bathroom, Zach called me right away and kindly arranged to have it shipped to me in no time flat! Thank you, everyone at the Bluebird Inn! read more

Such a cozy place! The rooms were clean, the front desk receptionists were super friendly, both the lovely ladies when checking in and out. It was walking distance to a lil thrift store across the street and a lovely coffee shop just 2 buildings down. Definitely will stay there again! read more

I was so pleasantly surprised by Bluebird Inn. It was a welcoming place and very cute. The front office staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was sparkling clean. It was a basic room and had everything we needed. Very comfortable. We had a nice view. We liked it so much we booked a second stay immediately! read more

Centrally located in Cambria and the charm of a old style motel I have to say this is now my favorite place to stay in Cambria. The rooms have been modernized while still keeping their motel charm. We had a room with a fireplace and it warms the room on a cold night quite nicely. This is a place where you stay if you want to just relax the lobby has a nice fireplace and plenty of seating and there's an outdoor firepit for when the weather is nicer. Lots of nice shops and food a short walk up from the hotel. I've stayed in a few different places around town and I think we will stick with the Bluebird going forward. read more

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We went to the Bluebird Inn in Cambria over the past weekend. This is such a charming little inn!!!! Staff were amazing, rooms were clean and well kept and it is super close to all the downtown restaurants and shops. We would highly recommend a stay here if you're interested in the central coast of CA.! read more

"Your room has a soaking wet carpet? We have another room for you for an extra $100 per night!" Is that all you can do for us? "Yep, live with it! It'll dry with time. " This is our second time staying here. Lousy both times, but you still pay a pretty penny staying here. Try the Castle Inn. Ocean view and staff that give a sh!t. read more

Very quaint and welcoming, love the bed and breakfast feel of it and the central location. Loved the bathroom - the shower was huge and the window overlooked some nice trees! The only thing I'd note is the walls are very thin and we could hear folks on the other side of the wall so clearly plus the occasional truck or street noise, making it difficult to sleep sometimes. Would take that into account if you are a light sleeper (or a loud one!) read more

Lots of things to appreciate about the Bluebird Inn... the location is FANTASTIC. Easy to walk to the downtown shopping area. Super close to the bus stop for the Cambria Christmas Marketplace light show. Great restaurants nearby. They have an EVgo charging station right in their lot! The outside is charming and very well maintained. The price is beyond reasonable. Given the price, I gave this hotel 5 stars. I would have knocked, off some points if it had been any more expensive since the rooms are shockingly utilitarian. No closet, no clock, no comfy chair, no dresser for the tv (which is mounted REALLY high on the wall and not centered to the bed)... the sounds from the people in the adjoining room were very noticable. Despite the quirks, it's a very comfortable and affordable place to stay. read more

We have been staying at the Blue Bird Inn for over 18 years on our trips. Some years we will have stayed 2 - 3 different times. They have done well in managing the physical property. The rooms have been updated over the years and the outdoor fireplace was a great addition. However, on our last trip the lady at the reception was less than welcoming. We had arrived early and inquired about checking in ahead of time. Without even looking to see if any rooms were availabe she just shook her head and it was basically how dare you even ask. My wife then asked if she could use a restroom and again it was denied with the same attitude. I understand if you don't have any rooms ready (we were 2 hours early of their check in) but at least be pleasant about it. The request for the use of a restroom while not an emergency was an uncomfortabe situation. As we get older these things are less pleasant to deal with. So we drove to a near by restuarant and was able to use one there so it ended well. We drove back after lunch but still before check in time and asked if we could just park our car so we could walk around town before checking in. There was a young man now at the desk and without looking offered to check us in early. Again, I understand - we were early abd there is probably a policy of not allowing the use of their bathroom. It was the cold reception and the attitude when we first arrived and was in need of the use of the bathroom that was off putting and different than our other visits over the year. Naturally, their staff must have a bathroom they have access to. Perhaps if the nice young man were there when we first arrived it may have been different. read more

Can't wait to stay here!! The personnel at this hotel has been outstanding and I was recommended by several!!