All-Time High; Don’t Stay Anywhere Else  - We stayed in this hotel several years ago while driving Highway 1 and loved it. It was one of our favorite hotels, and we loved the location. When we returned... read more to Morro Bay again recently, we couldn’t help but return for another night. It has only improved since then.

A little bit about the property: the Estero Inn is a small, two-story hotel with eight rooms. The location is fantastic; most shops and restaurants are within walking distance. The inn also overlooks the bay and is one of the only hotels with unobstructed water views. Just a heads up: they only have three spaces in the parking lot, but you can park on the street if it fills (and the immediate area is extremely safe).

The staff were always friendly and accommodating. It is clear that everyone takes great pride in their work.

This time, we booked the Marine Suite on the first floor, which has two queen beds. The hotel received a renovation recently. The Marine Suite is massive and comfortable and includes so many amenities that other hotels don’t provide. For example, the room included a set of binoculars, a full bottle of dish soap, a tea kettle, bath robes, multiple types of drinking glasses, and an extremely generous amount of bath towels. Cleanliness has never been an issue here. This room was spotless.

Ground floor rooms have privacy glass, so people walking past cannot look into your window. Second floor rooms have small balconies.

The hotel will offer a wine room soon (it is not open yet). They have a shared seating area on the second floor to capture some of the views. The inn doesn’t provide free breakfast.

You can’t beat this small, independent hotel. We could’ve stayed there for so much longer. I would give up everything I own to ensure that all my hotel stays were as enjoyable as this.

  Unbelievable  - I was looking forward to this hotel over all the other 9 we had booked during our trip to California and this 1 exceeded all expectations.

The hotel room... read more itself is absolutely stunning, the bed was comfortable and the bath was delightful. Having binoculars in the room was such a brilliant addition, we sat on the balcony and watched the bay for hours.

The check in was wonderful, the person told us where to see sea otters if we couldn’t see them from our room as that’s what I really wanted to see.

We only stayed 1 night but we will absolutely be back and will stay for more than 1 night. This is quite literally my dream hotel and we talk about it daily.

  Great little inn  - A small inn right on the water with stunning bay (and Morro Rock!) views from some of the rooms, Very spacious, very comfortable room full of amenities (kitchenette, game... read more table, a climate control system that really works well, etc.), and the innkeepers make an effort to provide various luxurious little touches (towel "sculptures", water bottles, etc.). Very quiet. Great location a short walk from good restaurants and tourist shopping along the Morro Bay waterfront. Pretty expensive, but probably worth it.

  Romantic and peaceful retreat  - This was the highlight of our trip up the CA coast. Our room was right at the water’s edge so we could see otters and sea lions and sailboats... read more from the private deck. They were gracious with amenities, including a free bottle of champagne and binoculars. There is also a 20% discount on boat and kayak rentals, which really offsets the higher price for the room. Watch the tide go in and out, view the sunset by Morro Rock, or experience the unique beauty of a foggy day on the bay. All this within walking distance of the main part of town. Lovely.