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Our top choices for The Giant Chessboard hotels

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

HarborWalk Inn

HarborWalk Inn
2.0 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (186 reviews)
"Friendliest staff, beautiful view from the Otter Suite, very thoughtful amenities and spotless rooms…love staying here!"
United States
Erin
The price is €328
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
HarborWalk Inn
Front of property

The Q Inn

The Q Inn
2.0 star property
0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"Place was very hip. Decorated beautifully and easy check in. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Amy
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
The Q Inn
Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity

The Estero Inn

The Estero Inn
2.5 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (427 reviews)
"Great view ! Very clean and extremely convenient to beach , food and fun!"
United States
Xavior
The price is €239
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Estero Inn
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Had an excellent stay!"
United States
Eileen
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Beach nearby

Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
John
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Blue Sail Inn
Reception

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,209 reviews)
"great place"
United States
michael
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
Property grounds

Sundown Inn

Sundown Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean comfy friendly and quiet. Lots of food nearby, great place to stay"
United States
Ruth
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Sundown Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Really enjoy our stays there."
United States
Christine a
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Landing at Morro Bay
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View (No Pets)

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (937 reviews)
"quaint and very accessible to Embarcadero and town"
United States
leslie
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Pleasant Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pacific Shores Inn

Pacific Shores Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"it was a great stay"
United States
Angela
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Pacific Shores Inn
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

La Serena Inn

La Serena Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,025 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms."
United States
AURANGZEB
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
La Serena Inn
Exterior

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (565 reviews)
"We had a really nice stay and the room was very nice."
United States
Lisa
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Our 2 day stay was wonderful. Room had great view of the bay. 👍👍"
United States
Richard
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"A truly wonderful place to stay in Morro Bay. Very clean, excellent location, comfortable beds, and the nicest staff anyone could ask for! I will for sure be staying here again!"
United States
Ashley
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Avisa
Beach

Morro Crest Inn

Morro Crest Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice room we'll stay again."
United States
Richard
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Morro Crest Inn
Lobby sitting area

Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,286 reviews)
"Great hotel with clean rooms and a welcoming atmosphere. Friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable."
Germany
Andre
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Masterpiece Hotel
View from property

Bay View Inn

Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice staff and really great location."
United States
Isel
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Bay View Inn
Beach nearby

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"We liked our stay here, the location was conveniently a short walk to the beach and shops. The check-in was quick and the room was nice and clean."
United States
Michael
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Landmark View

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place, quiet stay"
United States
Sarah
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay
Lobby

Best Western San Marcos Inn

Best Western San Marcos Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (984 reviews)
"Clean room and great location. Good size room too."
United States
John
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western San Marcos Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to The Giant Chessboard

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
HarborWalk Inn
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
186 reviews
View
Front of property
The Q Inn
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
41 reviews
View
Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity
The Estero Inn
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
427 reviews
View
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,006 reviews
View
Beach nearby
Blue Sail Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,012 reviews
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Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

Blue Sail Inn

Blue Sail Inn

8/10 Good
"The hotel has a great view of the bay and is in walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We had an ocean view but next time I stay at the Blue Sail Inn, I will book a room with a balcony."
Patrick 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Blue Sail Inn

Hotels near other The Giant Chessboard attractions

Morro Rock in Morro Bay. Ancient volcanic mound at the end of Morro Rock Beach. California, USA

Morro Rock Beach

9.6/5 (1,713 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Morro Rock Beach during your trip to Morro Bay? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Giant Chessboard?
The Giant Chessboard is located in Morro Bay. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 111 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to The Giant Chessboard?
Adjacent to The Giant Chessboard, Harbor House Inn Morro Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options close by include La Serena Inn and Blue Sail Inn.
How many hotels will I find close to The Giant Chessboard?
Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Giant Chessboard.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Giant Chessboard, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near The Giant Chessboard.
What can I see and do near The Giant Chessboard?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Elfin Forest Preserve, Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve and Los Osos Oaks State Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Morro Rock Beach, Morro Strand State Beach and Morro Dunes Natural Preserve.