What a fabulous day we had at the beginning of May at the Shoreline Inn. We would recommend this place to anybody and everybody, even though it is a hidden gem and I want to keep it to myself. The oceanfront rooms were just amazing and spectacular . Do yourself a favor and treat yourself right book a room facing the shore at this Inn. read more

What can be improved? probably honesty in your advertising.. This is not a dog friendly Hotel as stated , it is Dog tolerate... Dogs cannot be left alone in room even crated.. or during a late night walk on beach .. dog must be attended at ALL times.. (trust me they know) Took a blanket outside to wrap myself in by fire pit.. you'd of thought i committed a crime.. got a tongue lashing .. and glare as I walked back to room .. (trust me I know) On the wonderful side ..rooms were clean spacious (King suite) cleaning staff were very friendly and accommodating.. Centrally located can walk everywhere in town with no problems.. Unfortunately the welcoming office were anything but.. after long drive in .. we're told we're not in building promised..downhill from there .. If you feel you're being watched (trust me you are) Not a comfortable experience.. Can't wait for the little Cayucos Motel across the street opens again .. read more

The management of this hotel needs to be taught on how to work in customer service. My husband and I walked went to check in and my husband greeted the front desk lady by saying "hi sweetheart", instantly the lady was offended and told my husband without looking at the system that no rooms are ready and that technically check in isn't until 3:30. She then continued to hand my husband paperwork, while my husband was filling out the paperwork she looked at me and rudely said "is your name the same as your husbands?", I said no, and gave her my name. My husband then handed back the paperwork and she again rudely told my husband he forgot to initial a spot then proceeded to say "no body likes to listen to me". We finished checking in and went to go kill time till 3:30. They did give us a call around 2pm to let us know the room is ready. When we came back, I asked for the manager and the lady who was so disrespectful and rude just so happens to be the manager. My husband began to express how rude and disrespectful she was. She then started to apologize, but in a very condescending way with a smile on her face. She then told my husband that her name isn't "sweetheart", it is Gina. So this Gina lady was instantly insulted and offended by my husband being respectful and calling her "sweetheart". If you want to stay at a place that is gender neutral, this is the hotel for you. If you are a conservative and treat everyone with respect, this is not the hotel for you! You might offend someone if you don't use their proper pronouns. Go stay at On The Beach Bed & Breakfast, well worth the money! read more

I've been coming to the Shoreline Inn for about 10 years. My last visit just didn't match up to their usual high standards. The bed sheets were so old and pilled, they were very uncomfortable to sleep on (see photo). The shower had orange shampoo from the dispenser all over the tub and wall tile, and it was dried so I know it had been there several hours before my arrival (also see picture). And I understand it is pet friendly, but all the towels in the bathroom (that are not supposed to be used for pets) had a wet dog smell to them upon using them after my shower. I love this place and will keep returning, and the staff are always so friendly and amazing. But I think the cleaning crew need more training as far as cleanliness, knowing when old sheets should not be used, and maybe washing the 'human' towels in hot water and sterilize them, just in case they had been used on a pet. read more

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This place really felt like home. While visiting from Seattle, I was charmed to find this listing.. It did not disappoint. There was a lovely woman who greeted us. Her name was Gina. It truly made me feel welcome. We ended up sharing our writing with each other during this stay. The fires on the beach were absolutely wonderful. This place was clean and so accommodating for an early check-in. It was so nice to find such a lovely kindred spirit so far away from home. Thank you to the staff, but especially thank you to Gina. I will be following along on your writing journey. I loved reading her stories about the fires there and I see why they inspire her. read more

Our experience with Shoreline Inn has gone from loyal repeat customers to completely done. We had a sick family member and tried to cancel what we genuinely believed was within the 48-hour cancellation window. Despite the circumstances and the fact that we have stayed here many times, management refused to make any accommodation whatsoever. No compassion. No flexibility. No customer loyalty. This isn't an isolated issue either. On a previous stay, Robin at the front desk charged me twice for a room, literally draining my bank account for the weekend. Another time, she attempted to charge us for an extra room we never booked. These are not small mistakes -- these are serious billing errors that affect real families and real finances. When we tried to speak to the manager, Marshall, he "didn't have time" to talk to us. No call back. No resolution. No accountability. This place clearly does not value returning guests, honesty, or basic customer service. Mistakes happen -- but repeated billing issues, refusal to accommodate a sick family situation, and management unwilling to even speak to guests shows a deep lack of professionalism and care. We will not be staying here again, and I strongly caution others: check your charges carefully and don't expect compassion or accountability if something goes wrong. I will gladly retract this review if Marshall would like to accommodate us. read more

This hotel has a great location but I will never stay again. I kept being woken up from 5-9 AM by loud footsteps above. Was woken up one day by the window cleaner. We stayed 3 nights and I had no energy to do anything because I was so exhausted from lack of sleep and didn't even feel safe to drive. The list of rules for the hotel was excessive, no taking a blanket to sit by the fire pit and your pet is not allowed to stay in your room alone ever- they threaten a fine if you do. When we came in and set our bags down I got sand all over my purse from the dining table and some dishes in the cabinet still had food on them, who knows what else wasn't properly cleaned? read more

Excellent stay at the Shoreline Inn, located on the beach in Cayucos. Clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Close by walking distance to many good restaurants and wonderful antique stores. Did I mention the newly-upgraded outdoor firepit area overlooking the ocean? We lost ourselves for hours out here each day of our stay. Can't wait to return! read more

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Everything was absolutely amazing. Very pet friendly. Rooms were clean. Will definitely return.

I have found my happy place, for now lol. We got a low level ocean front view and it was heaven. The room was very nice and clean, the beds are a little on the low side but the ocean lulled me to a really nice sleep. Opening the curtain in the morning was spectacular! Antoine checked us in and out and he was so sweet! Cayucos has the best people! We literally are planning our next stay. It's quiet except for that beautiful ocean!!! If I died on this patio know I went extremely happy read more

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The staff we're awesome, really felt welcoming. The fire pits are fun to hang out at. Beach was great. Truly a hidden treasure on the California Coast. read more

What an amazing stay we had at the Shoreline Inn! The staff and owner provided special touches in their newly renovated inn. The room was clean, comfortable and had an amazing view. We loved sitting at the fire-pits each night and my husband loved surfing right outside the property. The owner has been there for over 44 years and knew the best places to eat. We definitely will be back soon! read more

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This is the third time we have stayed here. We loved this dog friendly great location hotel. This time we got attitude from a middle aged blonde woman with glasses. She was rude and condescending. Gave me grief over the in info on my service dog (I'm a disabled vet)! Then went over in great details everything you can't do at this hotel. Never a smile or a cordial greeting. She obviously chose the wrong profession. The hotel gets 4 stars and the front desk gets Zero! read more

We have stayed here so many times over the years. Love this place. Our last stay was to take my Mother in love there for that last time. We moved her to Brookings Oregon to her new Casita on my SIL property. She's the one who found Shoreline many years ago. Our whole family has vacationed here together for decades. It was a bitter sweet trip. Great location in the sleepy town of Cayucos. Minutes away from Morrow Bay. This Inn is welcoming, clean, comfortable, great beach, bbq, pet friendly and has an outstanding staff and management. The beds are comfy enough and the newly redecorated rooms are super cute. Love you Shorline Inn. Thank you for a lifetime of great memories. read more

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I mad the reservation the same day. It was super smooth. The service was great. Free coffee most of the day and free cookies. The hotel is right on the beach. It is worth the price! read more

We blindly booked our room the day of our stay so that we could be close enough to Cal Poly SLO for the graduation ceremony and not make the 4-hour journey the day of. We were pleasantly surprised to say the least when we opened the door to our room. The room is modern, clean, and spacious. We can see and hear the beach from the room! The beds are comfortable, a bit on the firmer side. Nobody woke up sore or complained about sleep. Occasionally, I did hear the footsteps of the upstairs neighbors early in the morning, but nothing too disruptive. I guarantee that we will return on purpose next time! read more

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Cayucos is my favorite little town and I would stay no where but the shoreline inn when I come. The main office where you check in is stunning with a perfect view of the pier. Every room I have stayed in during my three separate vacations here have always been beautiful, cleanly and have stunning views. There are park benches and lounge chairs on the property where you can have beautiful views. With quick beach access I would recommend this place to anyone!!! My only two complaints for this hotel is the price. It is incredibly pricy for being in such a small town and having no included breakfast. However there is always hot delicious coffee in the lobby. My other complaint was the tv. It took me three whole stays to figure out how to work the tv. It came with no guide and no explanation. (If you are having trouble looking for channels we found out you have to scroll through about 100 channels to get to a "menu" Chanel which is typically number 30) read more

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This is the romantic beach hotel you have been looking for. All the rooms come with a view. From the moment you arrive you can tell the owners and staff take pride in this property. The grounds are well kept and full of life. When you checking you will experience the service that matches. The staff is helpful and offered great suggestions for the area. Ultimately a walk and visit to local shops became our activities for the weekend. Being centrally located made this easy. We had no need to move the car all weekend. The room was clean and updated. We opted for a fireplace. After it got late the fireplace and couch made for great end to the evening. During the day the patio was a good place to people watch after time at the beach. There is a dog area and the hotel is pet friendly. This will turn into a place we visit and stay regularly. read more

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Spent Labor Day weekend at Shoreline Inn. The location is right on the beach with a lovely view of the pier. The room was large and well laid out and the decor was very beachy chic. The location is perfect - all the shops and eateries were walking distance. We live in San Diego and wanted to escape the heat and crowds at the beach, and Cayucos was perfect. Uncrowded, and it seemed like every other visitor had a dog with them. Cayucos is in between Cambria and Morro Bqy. One suggestion - make sure to pack a warm jacket and a pair of sweats or leggings. We were very surprised at how cold it was in the early morning. Luckily the liquor store had a selection of very reasonably priced sweats and hoodies. If you're looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway I highly recommend this destination. We'll be staying at The Shoreline Inn the next time we had up the coast read more

Lovely place to stay. Our room was very comfortable, private balcony with partial pier view. Table and chairs in the room for 4 people. King size bed was comfortable. Shower was clean and updated. Walking distance to the beach of course, but also walking distance to the unique shops and restaurants this town has to offer. We can't wait to go back. read more

An absolutely wonderful stay! Cannot beat the location - it's got direct access to the Cayucos beach!! And there are restaurants at walking distance from the hotel which was so convenient! We visited with our two kids and a furbaby. They provided a bowl, a towel and welcome treats for our dog. We had a ground floor room overlooking the beautiful ocean and a pet-friendly beach. Our room was small but clean and had a microwave, a mini fridge, a TV and it looked like the bathroom had been recently remodeled. I do wish there was a small closet though but there were some wall hooks to possibly hang up coats. We stayed over the Easter weekend and the hotel hosted an egg hunt for the kids staying there - such fun! We really enjoyed our stay there and hope to go back again someday! read more

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I debated for a while whether or not to write this review. I figured I would to warn other non-dog pet owners that decide to visit and also get fooled under the hotel policies advertising of them being 'pet' friendly in general when they are not. They are simply a dog friendly hotel. The weekend before last, I came to this hotel with my significant other and our two pets; dog and cat. Both well traveled and not new to hotels or Airbnb's, we checked in with no issues and moved our stuff and pets to our room. We took off our cat's leash so she could get the lay of the land of the hotel room while we unpacked our pets items so they could have a more comfortable stay. We haven't been in our room for 30 minutes yet and we start calling for our cat, we hear a scraping sound but think nothing of it. Neither of us have left the room so we know although our cat isn't coming when we call that she HAS to be in the room so we look her toys we brought from home and any possible hiding spot she could be in but with no luck. We hear the scraping sound again. There was a slight panic since now it had been 15 minutes with us being unable to find our cat and she isn't coming when we call which is unusual for her. I check behind the TV stand yet again but this time with a flashlight and there it is. A hole in the wall, large enough for any curious feline to go into, now that the mystery of where the cat had gone was figured out. We figured out that this scraping sound we were hearing all along, was our cat's harness rubbing along the sheet rocks of our hotel room as she moved through a completely different area of the wall then where this random hole in our hotel room was. After another 20 minutes of us trying to lure cat back to the wall where the hole was with tapping and knocking and no luck, we contact the front desk. We get told they are going to do some research then come up that must have been nearly another 10 minutes when the front desk person Robin and the front desk manager whose name begins with C came to our room. They check that there is indeed a hole and the front desk manager proceeds to tell us to set food out in front of the hole to lure our cat out but if they have to cut a hole into the wall to take her out, it would be our responsibility to cover the cost. I argued with her back and forth about this being a PET friendly hotel and obviously was NOT due to this hole in the wall which she responded that it was my duty as a pet owner to keep my pet out of walls.... How am I to know there is a random hole in my hotel room to keep my pet out of? The entire interaction with the front desk manager was her being rude and taking no accountability for this random hole in the wall as a representative of a PET FRIENDLY hotel, putting all the blame on us as pet owners. She responded to me that this hotel is primarily a dog friendly hotel, they don't expect dog's to get back behind here (the TV stand) and get into this hole. We got nowhere with this conversation or rather argument with the front desk manager and all we could do was wait for our cat to figure out to get out of the wall on her own. Happy news is that after 2.5 hours, our cat came, I am assuming, falling down due to the thumping sounds before she came out of the hole since it was a straight shot up when we looked into the hole. We later found out this hole was due to them planning to add another outlet but who knows how long they had left that hole unattended and open for other pets to get into. The views were lovely and being right off the beach was lovely though. After cat had gotten out we called the front desk to see about getting the hole covered. Robin, who was nothing but sweet the entire time, came up with a thick disposable plate and a lot of tape to cover the hole. We got no offer to stay in another room or discounts for the trouble. So if you stay in room 129, or any other room, beware and check behind the TV stands and any other furniture to be sure they also don't have any random holes in the walls that your pet or even children can get into. read more

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Well appointed room with a friendly staff and awesome views. We try and stay here every time. it's very popular so you must book ahead.

This place is a total gem. This was just a drive-thru night for us, but we want to book an extended stay in the near future. It's exceptionally clean, which is surprising since it is dog friendly and steps from the sand - compliments to the housekeeping. Water pressure was great and the water stayed hot. Moreover, the beds were comfortable. My spouse likes firm and is a back sleeper; I like soft and am a side sleeper. We both slept well and didn't have the aches associated with "spring loaded" motel beds. I think these either have thick pillow tops or a memory foam layer. It was great waking up on comfortable beds while hearing the ocean surf. Check-in was easy and the staff were really nice. We booked through a third party and indicated we have a dog. Apparently, this information never made its way to the hotel - they told us it happens a lot but that it was no problem. I'd suggest calling the hotel directly to let them know in case there is a 3rd party issue when you book. If they'd known ahead of time, they would have added the dog sheets, dog towels, and water bowl before arrival. The property has an outdoor shower too which is great to rinse sandy feet/paws. There's no breakfast, but there is coffee all day and cookies in the afternoon. This is a beach town so many of the restaurants close early. I saw some 1-star reviews and have no idea where they're coming from. Some people just like to complain about their own poor planning. "They didn't let us add additional guests because there weren't enough beds." No shit. There are county codes they have to follow for fire safety. I'm glad they pushed back so the hotel doesn't feel like a clown car. I travel a lot so have a good sense of what a nice hotel is. I'm guessing the angry people don't travel as much. My main feedback (not a criticism of the hotel, just parking etiquette of other guests) would be to assign numbered parking spaces to the rooms. There is plenty of parking and social norms would dictate that people should park in the spots closest to their building so that unloading/reloading is easier. We came in late and had to park in an inconvenient location to our room; we noticed several cars didn't have parking placards. I'm guessing they were registered second cars, but they took up the spots we would need to not carry luggage far. Adding numbered parking spaces for each room's first vehicle would be helpful. Again, plenty of parking - just not where I wanted to reload my car. Also, the TV was a bit hard to navigate, but I came here for the beach anyway. :-) read more

My favorite getaway spot! I love the old time charm of town. I look forward to going there at least a couple times a year!

incredible hotel. Oceanfront views in the cutest little beach town. Super pet friendly with a bowl and pet towel waiting for us in our room. Amazing location- dog friendly beach right in front of the hotel Ana centrally located, within walking distance to local restaurants. COVID compliant. Felt safe and clean. Marshall at the front desk was friendly, helpful, accommodating, and professional. He allowed us to extend our reservation without difficulty and went out of his way to lend us a toaster for the bagels we brought! We loved our stay. Would highly recommend. Thank you for the hospitality and the views! read more

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Great location. Friendly staff. It is nice to find a clean and updated hotel that is dog friendly. We stayed in the ocean front rooms, and while the room was small, there was plenty of space for 4 of us to spread out. The beds were comfortable and the pillows weren't trash. The only off putting thing was the "tip" envelope that the housekeepers left for themselves. I've been to probably over 100 different hotels, motels, AirB&Bs, traditional B&Bs, etc; and I can never remember ever seeing a tip jar or envelope for me to leave money. Seemed odd, especially after just spending $1300 for 3 nights to see that...hashtag Tacky. I would stay here again. Actually, we're looking forward to staying here again. read more

So sad when businesses change owners and jack up the price and then charge for things like a bed fee of $30?!!! So are we itemizing everything in a room when you book it now? Also $125 for a pet fee per night? That is super high especially for Cayucos! This has always been a pet hotel with a cute pet friendly coffee house across the street. Our family has stayed at the Shoreline for over 27 yrs. We have always loved our stay till last week. The rooms are just ok for the price. They now charge over $400 a night for a room in cayucos?! Kind of ridiculous?!! Just sad that a family tradition of 27 yrs has ended. read more

My +1 and I stayed here on a stormy weekend in March. Well, it was stormy the first night, and then the weather was beautiful. The town is small, and thanks to the weather, it was fairly empty. The Shoreline Inn, however, was still pretty popular. First off, the place seemed nice and clean, which was particularly important considering it's also dog-friendly. We were able to take our little Maltese/Poodle with us, which was wonderful. They have grassy areas for pets to relieve themselves and bags to clean up after. They don't allow you to leave your pets unattended, but the beach is also dog-friendly and most of the local restaurants have outdoor patios and don't mind furry friends tagging along. We had an upstairs room with a balcony and gas fireplace. We loved it! The room heated up quickly and we often had to crack a window to cool it back down. Once the weather cleared up, we opened the windows and had a wonderful cross breeze. The view was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our little dog decided to pee on the bed as soon as we got there (in the evening), but the staff came up and changed the bedding right away and brought a pad to put on top of the mattress until it could be changed in the morning. The only downside we experienced was someone smoking below us (and it was a no-smoking area) but we placed a call to the desk and it was taken care of. We had an amazing time and would love to come back. read more

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Our stay was going perfect, until a large black dog charged out of his room to to attach my mom. His mouth hit her arm as it lunged for her. I ran over yelling at the dog and the dog retreated. After talking to the manager of the hotel, they simple offered to change rooms. Allowing the dog and owners to stay at the hotel. Update After speaking with the manager of shoreline about the incident and he was asked why they were not being asked to leave. He stated that he didn't see it happen, so there is really nothing he can do. My advise is, be careful not everyone is able to control their dogs in public or make sure you bleed because that is the only way you will receive help read more

Views and beach access make the bit pricey room worth it. Staff super friendly and had great recommendations. They didn't downplay any of the restaurants but you could tell when they were talking a good choice up. Very clean. 2nd story private balconies well worth it. We spent a lot of time relaxing on the balcony...reading a great book..I we just needed some down time. Rather than driving everywhere we made the decision to just try walking to nearly everything in town except for a 1st night Thanksgiving dinner in Morro Bay and a quick night tour to nearby Hearst castle. read more

My sister and I spent 2 nights at this motel. It was very clean and the staff was very nice. I definitely will be staying here again. You are steps from the beach and the view was amazing. Thank you Shoreline Inn for being so kind. read more

My family and I stayed here again this last July and the upgrades and renovation over the past winter have made a wonderful vacation beach get away all the better. Friendly helpful staff, still doggie friendly and perfectly located next to the sand. read more

Very nice stay here. Our room was a partial pier view and it was very nice. Dog friendly and great location, only steps to the beach and short walks to restaurants and the pier. Clean and quiet. Will be back! read more

Love the remodel. Same great service! Coffee/tea/hot chocolate bar available all day. read more

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We stayed for a night. Basic place nothing fancy which seemed to be the norm in Cayucos. Very clean rooms for a motel. Town is small and quaint so everything is within walking distance. Our room was above the office had a fireplace which was nice on a rainy winter night but would opt for the rooms across the way nearer the ocean would seem to not be blocked from a better view. Nice stay probably would try something less expensive next time for what it is. read more

I have stayed in nearly 10 different places in the SLO area over the last two years to visit my son at Cal Poly. This is the only one I do not/will not recommend. The bathroom had a horrible odor of urine/sewage. Maintenance tried a few things to help...simple green in the toilet and washing the floor but the odor kept me from showering during my stay. The staff only offered the maintenance man. Not an apology, solution, or price adjustment. Just the maintenance man...who was very kind and tried his best to help. I suggested/asked if another room was available if they could not fix the bathroom issue-the staff didn't offer. However, It was a major inconvenience to drive back to Cayucos and cancel our day/evening plans to change rooms before the office closed at 9:00pm. We would have been happy to move when we finished our plans and returned around 10pm but that was not an option. 1. No one would be available in the office. 2. They stated that they wanted to sell/book the room with another inquiring guest. We remained in the room, used the restroom in the lobby, and kept the bathroom door shut with the window open- clear view to the outside and other guests. The hotel policy states quiet hours from 9am-9pm and pets to be on leash. That was not enforced. There were multiple dogs running loose on the front lawn at 6:30am. I love dogs but was not interested in hearing the owners play catch with them that early in the morning on my mini vacation. Your awake hours will depend on the guests around you. It's close quarters. I think the lobby could easily offer glasses of water like most hotels instead of charging you $1.50 per bottle. There are so many beautiful beaches along the central coast. This beach is very dirty. I can't imagine you would stay here unless you had to travel with your dogs. It felt like a dog hotel instead of a peaceful place to stay and enjoy the scenery. read more

Deceptive, horrible customer service and unaccommodating. Staff member Amanda left us stranded on a 1 night family vacation with two young children. And she charged us. We booked this hotel through a 3rd party, got the only 1 bed room available. They would not let us check in when they found out we had 2 young children..saying they can't stay in a room with only 1 bed. Warning - when you book through a 3rd party, it does not clearly state that policy. We got no help at all...what a nightmare. read more

I can't think of any place I'd rather stay than the Shoreline Inn. Located right on the beach in Cayucos, this is my idea of heaven on earth. Pet friendly to the nth degree, they give you a dog bowl, cookie bones, and a coversheet for the bed upon check in. We've come here many times over the years, the latest visit being on September 30, our anniversary. It was a last minute decision. I checked out the web cam in the morning, and the weather looked so incredible, how could we resist? Lucky for us they had a beachfront room with a balcony available. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and include free wi-fi, a mini fridge and a microwave. There is a grassy area available for you and your pets, and a rinsing shower next to the beach for wet, sandy paws. They provide a towel in your room for drying off your pets. REALLY, this is as close to sleeping on the beach as you can get, without actually sleeping on the beach. read more

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First night here - check in was great - explored the room looked great - then ventured out to see the town / beach. Came back beds were too low and way to soft - took a shower and the water pressure was just a trickle. Sat down to watch television and that was a nightmare. For what we paid I could have stayed at a best western hotel and would have been happier read more