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    Our top choices for The Giant Chessboard hotels

    1. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

    A modern house with a stone facade, numbered 2790, featuring a stone entrance, a black door, and a landscaped front yard with wooden planters and various plants.

    2. The Estero Inn

    A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.

    3. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

    4. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

    A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

    5. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

    6. Sundown Inn

    A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

    7. Blue Sail Inn

    A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

    8. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

    A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

    9. Pacific Shores Inn

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    10. La Serena Inn

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

    11. Masterpiece Hotel

    A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

    12. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

    A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

    13. Hotel Avisa

    A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

    14. Morro Crest Inn

    A cozy room with two chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

    15. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

    A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

    16. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

    A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

    17. Coastal Breeze Inn

    A modern entryway with a dark tiled floor, a wooden console table with a mirror, a potted plant, and a door leading to a brick exterior.

    18. Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront

    A covered outdoor seating area with red and purple chairs, a glass table, and various plants.

    19. Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

    A beach with a large rock formation in the background.

    20. Motel 6 Morro Bay, CA

    A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, and a geometric-patterned wall.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A modern house with a stone facade, numbered 2790, featuring a stone entrance, a black door, and a landscaped front yard with wooden planters and various plants.
    Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel    		10.0Exceptional124 reviewsView
    A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.
    The Estero Inn    		9.8Exceptional444 reviewsView
    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.
    Harbor House Inn Morro Bay    		9.2Wonderful2,287 reviewsView
    A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.
    Hampton Inn Morro Bay    		9.4Exceptional1,007 reviewsView
    A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
    Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District    		9.2Wonderful1,013 reviewsView

    Hotels recommended for families near The Giant Chessboard

    456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

    A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

    Blue Sail Inn

    A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

    Ascot Suites

    An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered gazebo, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

    Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

    Hotel Avisa

    A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

    Gray's Inn & Gallery

    A deck with white lounge chairs and a view of a marina with boats.

    Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

    A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

    Coastal Breeze Inn

    A modern entryway with a dark tiled floor, a wooden console table with a mirror, a potted plant, and a door leading to a brick exterior.

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    A coastal landscape with a prominent rocky hill, a sandy beach, and a small town in the background.

    Morro Rock Beach

    Rating: 9.6/10 (1,713 reviews)

    Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Morro Rock Beach during your trip to Morro Bay? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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    A rocky island with a rugged coastline and a distant mountain range.

    Morro Rock

    Rating: 9.4/10 (5,134 reviews)

    See the birds and sea lions and enjoy the spellbinding views of the ocean at this area known as the Gibraltar of the Pacific.

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    A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a prominent rocky island in the background.

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    Morro Rock Nature Preserve

    Rating: 9.2/10 (332 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Morro Rock Nature Preserve during your travels to Morro Bay. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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    A grassy field with a flag, trees, and a distant body of water.

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    Morro Bay Golf Course

    Rating: 8.4/10 (543 reviews)

    Enjoy a round of golf in Morro Bay at Morro Bay Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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    Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

    Rating: 8.6/10 (242 reviews)

    You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Morro Bay Art Association Gallery during your travels in Morro Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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    Tidelands Park

    Tidelands Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.

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    Bayshore Bluffs Park

    Bayshore Bluffs Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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    Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

    Rating: 8.6/10 (165 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Heron Rookery Nature Preserve during your travels to Morro Bay. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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    Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

    The Estero Inn

    A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.

    Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

    A patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit surrounded by lush banana plants.

    Sundown Inn

    A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

    Blue Sail Inn

    A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

    Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

    Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

    456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

    A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

    The Landing at Morro Bay

    A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

    Pleasant Inn

    A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bar area with a bottle and glasses.

    Hampton Inn Morro Bay

    A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

    Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

    A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

    Masterpiece Hotel

    A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

    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, check out the 124 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

    What's 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Masterpiece Hotel and La Serena Inn.

    How many hotels are there close to The Giant Chessboard?

    Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodations 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 reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near The Giant Chessboard.

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    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 Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, Elfin Forest 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.

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