La Serena Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy library, and in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and location near Morro Bay Art Association Gallery. Unwind on the serene terrace or tackle work tasks at the business center.
Morro Bay Art Association Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Morro Rock Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Morro Bay State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Morro Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Morro Rock - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 37 min drive
San Luis Obispo Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Giovanni's Fish Market - 7 min walk
Great American Fish Co Restaurant - 9 min walk
High Tide - 6 min walk
Hungry Fisherman - 3 min walk
Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - 5 min walk
About this property
La Serena Inn
La Serena Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free covered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Facilities
Terrace
Library
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Closed-captioned TV
Visual fire alarm
Doorbell and phone notifications
Vibrating pillow alarm
Lever door handles
Phone accessibility kit
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does La Serena Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Serena Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La Serena Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at La Serena Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Serena Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at La Serena Inn and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Morro Bay Art Association Gallery (2-min walk).
What's the area around La Serena Inn like?
La Serena Inn is a short 16-minute walk from Morro Rock Beach and 17 minutes' walk from Montaña de Oro State Park. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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La Serena Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, great, or excellent with a variety of options available. (69 reviews)
Parking was easy and convenient with many reviewers mentioning its accessibility and availability. (9 reviews)
The beach was within walking distance and offered beautiful views from the property's location. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2025
Enjoyable
Great 1 night stay driving along the coast. Perfect place to stay and enjoy the seaside community.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2025
Great Stay
Excellent establishment that offered exceptional service and amazing cleanliness.
Rashaad
Rashaad, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2025
Great family hotel
Beautiful and clean hotel. Many amenities including sun decks, lounging areas, and a lending library. Breakfast was very nice. Rooms are big and quiet.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 June 2025
We had an incredible stay. Wonderful service, extremely clean family suite. Walking distance to downtown and views from 3rd floor.
Brooks
Brooks, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Mar 2025
Good place to stay.
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Apr 2025
It was a very cozy and nice staying!
Eunmi C.
Eunmi C., 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2025
Great staff; CLEAN rooms and CLEAN hotel! The elevator and luggage trolleys are a BIG help!! Love this place!
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2025
Everything you need
Comfortable beds; clean rooms; free breakfast (choice of freshly made waffles, oatmeal, granola, toast, cereal, juice); great staff. Love the elevator!
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 June 2025
We stayed one night! La Serena is
cindy
cindy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2025
The hotel was extremely clean and in a great location.
Jamey
Jamey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2025
Anniversary get away
Quiet clean hotel just as expected since we have stayed here before. Recently changed hands but same good service and rooms have been updated some.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2025
Gavin
Experience is wonderful
Service is good
Room and towel are clean
Quiet environment
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Very nice and peaceful stay.
Kin
Kin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Staff is wonderful, location is very close to the main streets of Morro, rooms are clean and the property is well maintained.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Great little hotel. Already booked another stay
Rosalee
Rosalee, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
We live in Morro Bay and always come here when all our Airbnb's in town are rented, a very nice property, our home away from home!
greg
greg, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Best place to stay in Morro Bay
Jared
Jared, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Awesome hotel the broken elevator was a little inconvenient but otherwise a great place to stay
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2025
Really comfortable. And quiet. Loved that the mini fridge had an actual freezer. The bed had a variety of pillows which is unusual and most welcome.
Lisha
Lisha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2025
Friendly staff, convenient location
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Mar 2025
Staff very friendly and pet friendly
Martha
Martha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Excellent -lace to stay , centrally located to downtown and a block from the beach.
Ronald
Ronald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Clean, breakfast very good, customer service very good. Our stay was the best.
Rodolfo
Rodolfo, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
We very much enjoyed our stay. Room, breakfast, parking, staff were great.
George
George, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Very nice place, very clean, friendly staff, good continental breakfast, the breakfast lady was awesome!