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

Comfortable bed, spacious room, clean updated bathroom, patio with view of creek below was a nice change. Ceiling fan hasn't been cleaned in a very long time, and the painter painted one of the ceiling fan blades and didn't clean it up. Simple fix, but maintenance hasn't taken the time. Coffee maker, took over an hour to brew a pot of coffee. Time for a new one. read more

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

Cute and comfy hotel for a reasonable price. We stayed in a deluxe king room and had no issues with noise. Our entire stay was quiet and comfy. Good location within walking distance to several restaurants, cafes, and shops. Would recommend to anyone. read more

The best thing about Bluebird Inn is its central location and walking proximity to many cute shops, cafes, restaurants, and even the beach (30 min hike through the Fiscalini Preserve Ranch). Our spacious room came with a cute balcony and a "fireplace" for the cooler nighttime temperatures. We actually chose this motel because it was the only place in Cambria with an electric vehicle charging station. We wished it was a faster charger (a full charge requires an overnighter) but grateful all the same that a charger existed. read more

The most adorable motel in this quaint town! This place is located within walking distance of amazing food and drink. Clean, quiet and comfortable sleep!! The lobby has it cute area with fireplace to e joy a nice bottle of wine. read more

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Although they said they reimbursed me they didn't even follow up with a email or call. This hotel is moldy stinky and while I HAVE enjoyed staying here in the past this place has taken a turn. The room had zero hot water and while Kylee argued that it was warm- it was not. The smell of mold was so bad I could figure out if it was coming from the floor or the bathroom- and there was food from the previous person left in the refrigerator. It was disgusting. It is clear they are undergoing a "remodel" but for the worst, the linnens are dirty, the housekeeping is little to none there wasn't even a full length mirror in the room. The tv was maybe 25 inches. It's a joke. read more

The inn was pricy because of the location at $200+ for 2 beds in a room. The inside of the rooms looked bad with issues on the TV and running out of soap when I asked and is at the end not worth staying. Sleeping was terrible as well where I would hear lots of noises and stomping on the floor from other rooms. Parking is limited. The location is great nearby shops, food, and the main attractions. I disliked the The reception hall also has free coffee and board games to play with nice music! read more

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Stayed 1 night on a last minute getaway. Pros: *I appreciate that they put effort into the cute, gardens grounds. I walked out onto my balcony to see birds chirping and eating from garden feeders..how lovely! *Rooms are very clean and spacious. Bathroom is modern and clean. *Park right in front of our room, motel style. *Very convenient to downtown Cambria Cons: *Bed was really firm and uncomfortable. Boyfriend slept somewhat poorly but decently. As for me, I tossed and turned and woke up with a bad back :/. *Had to wait approx. 15 min while the front desk was out walking their dog (They literally had a sign saying out walking their Dog Tony - amusing) I guess I should relax and let it go but...it WAS a Slight irritation to wait after our long drive. *It was a bit noisy in the morning. Would I stay here again? No, primarily cuz the bed made my back ache. read more

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Was fully mislead! Upon arrival discovering that our room was not service dog friendly as stated . We were refused a room . And was unable to be refunded as well. We are often in the area and live locally . The worst treatment in hospitality EVER - Also the manager was cleaning rooms - red flag ! Don't bother ,bait and switch scam!! read more

A nice staple business in Main Street Cambria! Room exceeded expectations with a recent remodel. Shutters, bath, carpeting were all new. Grounds are quiet. Easy walk to all the shops and restaurants. Plenty of parking too. We booked a large group and they let us use the patio space for outdoor dinner and breakfast gatherings. The fire pit closer to street was actually quiet the lively spot at night. read more

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Love this place stay there every time we go to Cambria it's very homey and very clean!! The staff is the best!! Will be going back in December for the Christmas lights!! read more

We had a nice deluxe room with a creek view. So good we stayed an extra night. The room was clean and well appointed. The creek side patio was a soothing place to sit and relax. Easy walking to downtown Cambria, which is pleasantly small, with lots of restaurants to choose from. The prices are moderate and are good value at that. When I return to Cambria I'll check there again. read more

What a lovely stay for our Christmas vacation. My family and I love staying at the BlueBird when we come to town. The staff is so welcoming and friendly, Kylee especially was such a big help and an absolute delight. Our room was spacious and clean, and the bed was soooo comfortable! We like staying at the BlueBird because of its great location in town, everything we like to do is a short walk away. Thanks again BlueBird, see you next year!!! read more

Pretty good for the price point in this area. Spacious and clean. Walls are thin and you can hear everything. Luckily we were on the second floor, corner unit and our neighbors were courteous. read more

For the price, it worked. No frills in the room, but adaquete. It could use a bedside lamp in the room. The coffee was good and the place was quiet. It's in a nice location also. read more

Very clean and comfortable room for a very fair price. We stayed 3 nights and it was central to Cambria and only about a 24 min drive to Paseo Robles. Quiet room and friendly staff. They also have 1 EV charging station available in the parking lot. (Charge Point) read more

Bluebird Inn was pretty awesome. Stayed the night in Cambria for Turkey Day and would stay here again. The room was clean the staff was kind and it's a cool older bldg complex that matches the charm of this little city. Very close to restaurants and shops and the little creek garden thing in the back is cool. read more

Our Go-to place to stay in Cambria. Older style facility that has been updated & well maintained. Quiet rooms with very comfortable beds, updated nice showers, very clean. Welcoming lobby with hot coffee & snacks several couches to sit & gather your group for an adventure. Outside is a great fire pit to sit around & swap stories at the end of your day. Close to downtown store's & restaurants just a few blocks away. Great coffee shop next door. read more

We stay here multiple times a year for weekend trips, and we love it! It's in the middle of town within close proximity to shops and restaurants, so we love that we can go out to eat, have a drink, then walk back to the hotel. We also love that it's not as expensive as the corporate hotels on Moonstone Beach. This allows us to stay here multiple time a year. Our rooms are always very clean, and the staff is very friendly. We also love hanging out around the fire pit at night, and meeting people from all walks of life! We've met the owner, and his dog, Toby. They're both very nice and inviting! We've decided this is our go to place when in Cambria! read more

What a cool little place! The room was a little warm, but once we found the switch for the ceiling fan (behind a lamp, of all places) it was fine. Yes, it's an older motel, but it has lots of charm, and the upkeep is great. Everything was clean as a pin, the bed was comfortable, and the fridge and microwave were appreciated. As far as location, I can't imagine a better one. Two mornings we walked to a wonderful little breakfast place about five minutes away, and we were absolutely thrilled that three antique malls were also within walking distance. Overall it was a lovely stay....no complaints. read more

We have stayed here several times. Walking distance to East Village restaurants were we can enjoy adult beverages and not drive. Always comfortable asked extremely quiet! Refer and microwave in the room for left overs. read more

I haven't been back, but I'm much older and wiser. Looking at my review, a good pair of ear plugs would've helped. It's the not the fault of the owners that there's a loud bridal party disturbing everyone's peace and quiet that particular weekend. From what I recall, the place is super cute. Who needs WiFi or a land line phone if you are looking to get away?! I'd go back in heartbeat. read more

This is our place in Cambria. Perfect for walking everywhere, close to hiking trails and stores and wineries, whatever is your "fun". The rooms are always clean, the staff is awesome. read more

I really enjoyed our stay at this sweet Inn in the artsy town of Cambria. It is not showy but if you are looking for quaint, clean, friendly hosts and artsy, this is your place. Beautiful floral murals adorn a few of the buildings and there is a lovely garden for quiet moments. Falgueri and Luz will be on hand. No phones in the room but hey, you are on vacation! Moonstone Beach and the Bluff are close by and my only thought is that I will spend more days here next time. Lots of artsy shops and great eats that we did not have time to investigate. Hearst Castle is also close by! The place is also said to be haunted by Mary, a kind spirit! read more

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Bluebird Inn is our go to hotel when we go to Cambria, we love the location and the rooms are always clean. Our last stay was in one of their handicap accessible rooms and it was fabulous Thank you to the amazing friendly staff at the Bluebird Inn ​ read more

Absolutely perfect little motel in Cambria, CA! Right in the heart of the charming town and very comfortable rooms.

After reading the recommendations we figured we would give this place a try. The first night we stayed, my heater was off, just wanted to turn it on for a bit. I told the person up front (young lady) and she told me maintenace doesn't come till 7pm and she will send him to my room. Waited till 7:30 no one came. Went to the front and there was a sign on the door that she will be in the garden. Went to the garden, she wasn't there. Went back in the room and waited till 8pm, no one came. Went back to the front desk and saw the maintenance guy who had no clue, but he fixed it right away. So was able to finally leave and get dinner! Walls are so thin, the people above us were talking, stomping, felt like the ceiling was going to collapse. I ended up sleeping in my car at 1am. I do understand, there is nothing they can do with the noise but paying over $100 plus a night just to sleep in my car to get some sleep was ridiculous. The lights in the bathroom wasn't working but one. Thank goodness for the window to give natural light. The ceiling lights flickered. Not enough blankets, eventhough it says there's extra blankets... Not enough towels so we had to share. We asked the young lady at the front but she said towels are not available till 9am, which is ridiculous. She can easily get towels for the hotel guests. I appreciate that they offer free coffee but the coffee was cold at 830am. The girl at the front thinks she runs the place, and maybe she does but is very un-informative about things, she just checked us in, took our money and gave us the key to the room and sent us off. I had soo many questions but I couldn't even... And it's been sometime now, she said she will email my receipt and I still haven't gotten it. The only email I got was to rate them with a yes or no but no where to comment. The only people I give 5 stars to is the maintenance guy who fixed my heater right away without any questions and the room attendant who didn't have to, but she took my garbage bin and gave me a whole set of towels and placed it in my bathroom!! Maybe cuz she saw me grab one from her cart that morning. Also, for the location of the Inn, which were walking distance to many places. read more

This place has gotten a lot of really positive reviews and it is very clean and the staff is helpful and kind. But I thought that the rooms were just OK. Not much to write home about. Not really decorated. Not at all what I would've expected for the price I paid. The downside for me was... My room was freezing! I turned the heat on at 6 AM and it wasn't warm enough to get out of bed until 9 AM. That's a bit ridiculous because it's not even midwinter. read more

Having stayed here MANY times, we can speak to all the attention that has been given over the last decade to maintaining the property and keeping it as beautiful as always. Clean, fresh, and delightful, Bluebird Inn is an excellent choice for being right in town, easy walking to restaurants and a quick drive to Moonstone Beach (you could walk it too!) The staff is second to none for working with you to make your reservation and stay seamless. We are in a Creekside room this week for our 45th wedding Anniversary and appreciating the nurture that has been given to the outdoor area, walkways and horticulture. We still hear the babbling brook through the slider door while relaxing in the room. Service in Spanish is available too! Que Tremendo! read more

Had an issue...upon Check-in....but because I had stayed there on Multiple Occasions they made it Right...Suffice to say the Owner was out of town and when she came back she was exemplary attentive and corrected Everything ! Thank you once again. read more

Sorry, I was wrong! $466.00 + for our room with the view of a dump yard! I hope the Health Dept., Fire Dept, Fish and Game, or Wildlife are there to help fix this hazardous waste property! Keep the Creek Clean, Please read more

Great place that's very walkable and connected to all the restaurants and shops in town. My group checked in at a later hour, and Katrina was really kind and hospitable in making sure we knew where we were staying. Speediest check-in process I've had, and the rooms are cosy and a great value! read more

I recently stayed at this property over the Memorial Day weekend. I liked that they didn't have a minimum night stay and booking with Sue was super nice & easy. The property is centrally located within walking distance of both villages, east being the closest. East village in my opinion has the best shops & restaurants so was pleased at the location. The property has a lot of pros: rm seemed clean, had a ceiling fan, windows in both the rm and bathrm opened, plenty of towels, blankets & pillows, fast hot water, in-rm microwave & refrig, large bathrm & shower. Good price. Cons were: tried calling the property about 45 min before arriving and nobody answered. When I got to the property there was nobody at the desk and there was no note. Had to wander around the property to find anyone to check me in. The bed is super hard and the linens are scratchy. The walls and ceiling are super thin to the point you can hear just about everything in the other rooms and you can hear the overhead guests. The rooms are not updated. They're your typical drab motel room. I would strongly recommend you request an upstairs room or a room without anyone above. read more

Had a wonderful one night stay on a Saturday night. Very convenient to shopping and restaurants. Upon check in, I had the most lovely young lady checking me in...so nice to meet someone who takes time to share their stories about travel. Room was very clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. I like it cold, very very cold in my room, not sure there was AC (it was mid November) but still warm for me and I was able to open a window in the bathroom which kept room cool. Not sure if I was super lucky, but I barely heard a sound from the other rooms! There was a mini fridge and microwave in the room, a HUGE plus if I were staying more than one night. I usually stay on a room on Moonstone beach, my first time staying in town, but I'm definitely thinking of changing my routine. Really nice being so close to restaurants on Main Street. We WILL meet again Bluebird! read more

Pros: easy to locate, friendly check in staff, room has a microwave & refrigerator, & cute lobby w a fireplace w games & magazines. Cons: thin walls, horrible uncomfortable bed, limited parking, & the view out our bathroom window. read more

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Clean upgraded retro inn. Close enough to walk around the town area and at the right price too. Great people behind the front desk is a definite plus as well. Coffee and bakery goods in the morning next to the fireplace... Ahhhh. And, they have free WiFi, which is GREAT cause your cell probably won't work. read more

Bluebird Inn - Hotels Near Me - Cambria, California

We went without reservations and happened upon this charming place. The staff are very kind and helpful with suggestions for restaurants and sights to see. It's an excellent place to stay and very well located in the town. read more

We have been to Cambria many times. It's our favorite getaway. We try to stay in a different hotel every time. The Bluebird Inn was one of the more well-kept, cleaner ones we've stayed in so far. The outside is so cute and cheery with pretty painted walls, a beautiful garden, nice wooden decks, nicely groomed flower beds, and a great fire pit area for relaxing and we even made some friends while sitting out there. The rooms were a very nice size and were extremely clean. Perfect location; we walked to coffee shops, restaurants and shopping from the hotel. It was very quiet at night and we could hear the tree frogs through the windows. The innkeeper was friendly, conversational and accommodating. A pleasant stay in a lovely hotel. We will be back! Our uncle already made a future reservation for himself. read more

We had the best stay at Bluebird Inn in Cambria! The room was spacious and clean and very comfortable during our stay. The staff was very friendly! The inn was conveniently located to shops & restaurants. We look forward to returning soon! read more