La Serena Inn

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
990 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
  • Morro Rock Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Morro Bay Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Morro Rock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Morro Bay

When you stay at La Serena Inn in Morro Bay, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Morro Bay Art Association Gallery. .This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Morro Bay State Park.

What's nearby

  • 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 Station - 16 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 37 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

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Morro Bay Art Association Gallery
La Serena Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Morro Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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La Serena Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value

Great location. Easy check in and friendly staff. Updated paint and decor with a comfy bed. Convenient parking. Cute lounging area. Don't try to check-in too early or you will be charged an additional $30. My only complaint is the carpet. It makes this hotel feel a bit drab and dingy. However it wasn't so bad that I wouldn't stay again. Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful, location is very close to the main streets of Morro, rooms are clean and the property is well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was the right size for ourselves and dog. Convenient area for the dog to relieve himself. Breakfast was convenient and well stocked with a variety of foods. Elevator was out of order which made it very inconvenient for our luggage and doggie cage and essentials. Many trips using the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable. Really nice guy at check in. I loved the view from my room. It’s also nice that there was a little area outside for smokers. The sun deck is a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable. Easy parking centrally located. Only negative was the elevator was done and we were not notified ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of Morro bay and sunset from the 3rd flr. Short walk to boardwalk, restaurants and shops. Lots of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalito

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room had smoke when I turned on heater

It was good. The only issue I had was when I turned on the heater it started smoking in are room. It didn't smell like smoke but the attendant said it was just a dirty air filter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

yong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a room on 3rd floor elevator was not working. After driving 8 hours room was not ready at 4pm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Elevators out of service was only downfall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My personal experience staying at La Serena Inn was wonderful. The place was nice & clean. The staffs were all friendly and so welcoming. The location is nearby so many restuarants such a Giovanni and a few mins away from the beach. I tried tacos de mexico down the street and that was a disappointment so I highly recommend dont go there. The hotel have a light breakfast option available such as waffles, boil eggs, toast, danishes, coffee, bananas, oranges, I wish they have sausage links though. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were beautiful, friendly staff and centrally located,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalee, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Already booked another stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely clean and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel did not notify that elevator was not working and that was a needed feature for us
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel for bird lovers

It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leland

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
There was only one person on staff when I arrived at 6pm. There was a "back in one hour" sign" hanging on the lobby door. I hate to wait for over an hour to check in. Good breakfast buffet though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025