FAQ
Discover one of the most relaxing, intimate and romantic places to stay in coastal Cambria, Ca. To assist with planning your visit, please find the most Frequently Asked Questions about Sea Otter Inn below:
We have a few restaurants nearby that we recommend. Cambria Pines Lodge Restaurant and Fireside Lounge, Robin's Restaurant, Sea Chest Restaurant, Madeline's and Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill are all great places to try.
We feature five pet-friendly rooms and welcome your well-behaved animal companions to stay with us for an additional fee of $25 per night (limit two pets).
Sea Otter Inn allows pets in select pet-friendly rooms. These accommodations must be reserved in advance by calling our reservations department directly at 800-966-6490. They cannot be booked online. There is a nightly pet fee of $25 for up to two well-behaved pets. Also, there are no breed or weight restrictions for dogs. Pets must never be left unattended in the guest room, even if they are crated. Dogs must be on a leash at all times when outside of the guest room.
We are proud to offer a complimentary breakfast basket delivered right to your door each morning! The process begins when you choose your breakfast selections the night before. Then we’ll deliver your breakfast in a cute picnic basket each morning.
The best place for a workout is right across the street from Sea Otter Inn. It’s the world-famous Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, which stretches from Santa Rosa Creek at the south end of Moonstone Beach Drive to Leffingwell Landing at the north end. You will not likely find a more beautiful place to get your heart pumping than this! Sea Otter Inn also features an outdoor heated swimming pool and spa.
Although we do not have specific discount rates for these segments, we recommend contacting our reservations staff at 800-966-6490 to check for the best available rate.
Hearst Castle is about 6.5 miles (approximately ten minutes) north of Sea Otter Inn on Highway One.
We do not sell tickets for Hearst Castle. As the State of California runs Hearst Castle, we are unable to offer discounts. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hearstcastle.org.
There is one local taxi service, which can be reached at 805-927-4357.
There are seven wineries in Cambria and San Simeon. Check out the details at www.pacificcoastwinetrail.com. Also, there’s a fun wine tasting shop in Cambria called Fermentations. A couple of local wineries have tasting rooms on Main St as well. If you're up for a little drive, you can enjoy dozens of wineries and tasting rooms on Highway 46 within 30 minutes of Sea Otter Inn.
Complimentary breakfast baskets are delivered to guest rooms by 8:30 each morning and feature a choice of breakfast burritos (bacon or veggie) served with homemade salsa, a yogurt parfait or fresh baked pastries and a fruit cup. Drink options include coffee, orange juice or milk. Please note that there are no substitutions or special requests on breakfast items.
Although guests are welcome to request a specific room number, we are never able to guarantee a certain room in advance due to potential unforeseen guest or maintenance issues. Room numbers are assigned at the time of check-in and cannot be confirmed prior to arrival. If we are unable to accommodate a specifically requested room number and a guest wishes to cancel for that reason, s/he will be held to our cancellation policy.
Did you receive Otter Bucks during your visit to the Sea Otter Inn? Congratulations! You can redeem your Otter Buck voucher to save $20 on your next overnight stay with us. We hope to see you again soon!
For more information on our Otter Bucks program, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions below or call 800-966-6490.
Q: How do I use my Otter Bucks?
A: We will apply a $20 discount at the front desk, when you check in for your stay. You will need to provide your Otter Bucks at check-in to receive the discount. Book your room today on our website by filling in the reservations information above or by calling 800-966-6490.
Q: When can I use my Otter Bucks?
A: Otter Bucks can be used almost any time as long as you make your reservation directly with us. Our Otter Bucks are not valid on reservations made through a third party booking site and cannot be combined with outside offers, including Travelzoo and Groupon. Unfortunately, Otter Bucks are not valid during peak holiday weekends, including Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.
Q: I have saved up my Otter Bucks. Can I use them all during my stay this weekend?
A: We're sorry, but Otter Bucks cannot be combined. Only one $20 Otter Bucks voucher can be applied per reservation.
Q: If I stay for three nights, can I use three Otter Bucks, one for each night?
A: Sorry, but we can only use one $20 Otter Bucks voucher per reservation, no matter how long you will be staying.
Q: Do my Otter Bucks expire?
A: Yes, Otter Bucks expire one year from the date you received them. This date will be noted on the back of your Otter Bucks voucher along with the authorizing agent's signature. We hope you will come back within the next year and stay with us!
Cancel your stay more than 48 hours in advance of check-in time (3pm) on the day of your arrival, otherwise, you will be charged full payment for one night plus tax.
Cancellation policies may differ for group rates. For the Cambria Christmas Market and Lights at Cambria Pines, you must cancel your stay more than 14 days in advance of check-in time (3pm) on the day of your arrival, otherwise, you will be charged the full payment for your stay.