Blue Dolphin Inn

Cambria hotel by ocean

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November 2025

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December 2025

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Nestled by the ocean, Blue Dolphin Inn offers a tranquil retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast and a sunny terrace. Enjoy free self parking, an electric car charging station, beach towels and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and beachside location.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Electric vehicle charging point
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Beach towels
Terrace
24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Tomorrow

Nov 13 - Nov 14

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (No pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (No pets)

Very good

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Ocean View (No pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Fireplace

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

Wonderful

Highlights

Fireplace

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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About the area

6470 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

Moonstone Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Moonstone Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Nitt Witt Ridge - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min drive
‪Main Street Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬4 min drive
‪JJ's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blue Dolphin Inn

Situated by the ocean, Blue Dolphin Inn is a great choice for a stay in Cambria. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in and check-out are available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

- An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

What to do

Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Whale watching nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Beach towels

Facilities

Terrace

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

Fireplace

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Mini fridge
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Blue Dolphin Cambria

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Blue Dolphin Hotel Cambria

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Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Dolphin Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Dolphin 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 Blue Dolphin Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Blue Dolphin Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding.

What's the area around Blue Dolphin Inn like?

Blue Dolphin Inn is located near Moonstone Beach, only a short 2-minute walk from San Simeon State Park and 10 minutes' walk from Moonstone Beach Park. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Blue Dolphin Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Breakfast

Beach

Ocean

View

Bed

Restaurant

Boardwalks

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, hot, and freshly delivered to rooms with great options. (60 reviews)
The property's beachfront location offers stunning views, convenient access, and a relaxing atmosphere. (46 reviews)
Dining options were excellent and convenient with good food delivered to the room. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

3 Nov, 2025

Professional staff, remodeled and clean rooms, hot breakfast included as well as fresh coffee and cookies. Great stay and looking forward to another stay in beautiful Cambria.

Olivia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

25 Aug, 2025

A wonderful place to stay

I only stayed one night but the staff was friendly, and the room was comfortable and clean. The Blue Dalphin Inn is incredibly close to the ocean, so I was able to enjoy walking and watching the sun set.

Staci, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

30 Apr, 2025

Our family enjoyed the stay. The breakfast was delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Maria, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

14 Jul, 2025

Nice clean room. Friendly staff. Perfect location.

Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 Sept, 2024

Nice hotel, great location.

Vadim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

21 May, 2025

Beautiful location right across from the beach and convenient for our tour at Hearst Castle! Lovely facilities and room with great breakfast options!! Jack was so very helpful with restaurant and activity suggestions!! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others!!

Ronald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 Jun, 2025

Wonderful stay

This is our second year staying at this hotel. Its beautiful, comfortable and they dont miss a beat with service. We always stay in an ocean view patio bungalow. We will be back

Dawna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

16 Mar, 2024

A lovely property :) Enjoyed our stay!

christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

13 Jan, 2025

A great place to stop over on the PCH and lovely coastline location

RAJAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 Aug, 2024

Quiet, clean and comfy place to stay for a few days of rest and relaxation on Moonstone Beach.

Roberto, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

23 Nov, 2024

Staff are really friendly, free breakfast is always served hot.

Anna Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 Dec, 2024

Staff was great and room comfortable. I will stay here on future visit to see the Cambria Christmas lights.

William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

18 Jun, 2025

Beautiful location near beach. Hearing the waves. Very clean. Friendly staff.

Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 Jan, 2025

We had a great stay and decided to stay an extra night as the area is so relaxing as peaceful Make it part of your journey if doing the pacific coast drive !!!

RAJAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

13 Jan, 2025

Proximity to ocean front and path, views, breakfast/coffee. Excellent recommendations from Jack who was most helpful and welcoming when we checked in.

Geoff, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

29 Jun, 2025

Beautiful inn!! Great staff!! Room was beautiful, clean and cozy! The free Breakfast was great!! Being across the street from the beach was great. The pictures on Expedia do no justice to the actual beauty of the place. Will definitely be back. Thank you Irma!!

marisol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 Apr, 2025

Great property on the side of the beach ! Quiet and very clean room.

Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

22 Nov, 2024

Amazing view of the coastline from the property on the oceanside rooms. Would highly recommend for mature travelers who want a quiet place to unwind and relax.

Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 Mar, 2025

Staff friendly and helpful. Property and room were clean, well maintained and fairly newly remodeled. Convenient location. We'd stay there again.

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

31 May, 2025

A very nice property, fronting the ocean. The boardwalk adjacent provides access to rewarding vistas and nature areas. We'll be back.

Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 Apr, 2025

Very cozy hotel right across from Moonstone Beach! Jack was very welcoming and gave us a great recommendation for dinner. Breakfast was delivered to our room—yummy! Bed was so comfortable and the room was wonderful. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Kathleen, 1-night trip