Blue Dolphin Inn

Property class: 3

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Close to Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park, Blue Dolphin Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$401
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the beach through a window with shutters.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a view of the ocean through open shutters.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster canopy bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden bench, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a window.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a large window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a closet.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Cambria, Blue Dolphin Inn is near the beach. Hearst Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park. Cambria State Marine Park and Cambria Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Cambria. Visit our Cambria travel guide
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6470 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA, 93428

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with several sea lions resting on the shore.
    San Simeon State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto rocks, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a mountain range in the background.
    Moonstone Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a cliff with sparse vegetation.
    Leffingwell Landing
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear turquoise waters and grassy areas.
    Moonstone Beach Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a large informational sign about the Bluff Trail.
    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Main Street Grill
    2 min drive
  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
    2 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill
    2 min walk
  • Mojo’s Village Bean
    4 min drive
  • Big Sur Restaurant
    5 min drive

About this property

Blue Dolphin Inn

  • Hotel near Moonstone Beach
  • Close to Moonstone Beach Park, Blue Dolphin Inn provides amenities, such as free cooked-to-order breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and beach towels
    • A 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, beach locale and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Blue Dolphin Inn include comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Dolphin Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Dolphin Inn?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Dolphin Inn on 21 Sept 2026 start from NZ$401, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Dolphin Inn located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and Moonstone Beach. Moonstone Beach Park and San Simeon State Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Dolphin Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 813 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the view of the beach and the location. Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice small hotel. Location is perfect. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was awesome. Such a peaceful place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great and helpful staff, super close to moonstone beach. The included breakfast delivered in the morning was a great bonus!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We’ve been here many times. Love thee beachfront room. The staff. Is always so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, worm staff, easy parking, and breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room and hotel were nicely appointed, the breakfast was wonderful, we loved the location. The staff were extremely helpful, and very nice. We walked to dinner only a few yards away. We will come back! Lovely Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very happy with our stay. We have stayed at this hotel 3 times now and are always very happy. The hotel is quiet, view is amazing, the beds are comfortable, and the staff is great! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room at the blue dolphin was large and comfortable. Clean and well-appointed, it also had a charming vibe that is missing in many modern hotels. Conveniently located across the street from beach access, we were able to walk to dinner a couple blocks away. We would definitely stay here again on future travels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was extremely helpful and cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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good location, it’s just across the beach, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, comfortable and incredibly close to moonstone beach. The breakfast was delicious and delivered right to our room. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful hotel with an amazing view of the ocean. Friendly helpful staff. Great local restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The beach view and location were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room (114) had a large patio where you could sit and look at the ocean. Room was a nice size, clean, very comfortable. Bathroom had everything we needed, including a Jacuzzi style tub. Very short walk to The Moonstone Bar & Grill (excellent food & drinks). Hotel provided a small hot breakfast, delivered to our room in the morning. The staff was super nice & helpful. My wife & I have stayed here before & will definitely be back as soon as we can.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very quiet, great tv system, great and accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One one of our favorite weekend getaways! Location to the beach in town make it a wonderful place to stay. Jill is kind and gave us the best customer service needed for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable room , nice breakfast, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From the friendly greeting by Tati to the excellent breakfast delivered, everything was perfect. Our room was cozy, quiet and private. We had a beautiful view of ocean. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast. Staff is very friendly. GREAT ROOMS OVERALL
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Blue dolphin was a very nice clean property that was quiet and it looked like it had been upgraded nicely. It was right across from the beach. We really enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place - loved the outdoor firepit overlooking the Pacific ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026