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Our top choices for The Giant Chessboard hotels

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.

1. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
2.9 km from The Giant Chessboard
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Beautiful property with well maintained rooms and friendly staff!"
United States
Ryan
The price is AEDĀ 708
AEDĀ 811 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel
A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

2. HarborWalk Inn

HarborWalk Inn
2.0 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with a wonderful staff!"
United States
Bill
The price is AEDĀ 946
AEDĀ 1,105 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
HarborWalk Inn
A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a prominent rock formation in the background, and a sunset sky.

3. Gray's Inn & Gallery

Gray's Inn & Gallery
2.5 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Great place to stay on the water! Everything is as described and was very comfortable for 2 people. Parking was easy and the location is very walkable to restaurants and shops."
United States
Victor
The price is AEDĀ 890
AEDĀ 1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Gray's Inn & Gallery
A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a parking area, and a flagpole with flags.

4. The Q Inn

The Q Inn
2.0 star property
0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Benji
The price is AEDĀ 586
AEDĀ 671 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Q Inn
A marina with boats, wooden deck chairs, and planters.

5. 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, (444 reviews)
"Great place , nice rooms, great view, great staff"
United States
michael
The price is AEDĀ 681
AEDĀ 779 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Estero Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

6. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
3.0 star property
1.7 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff very helpful and professional Clean room"
United States
george
The price is AEDĀ 393
AEDĀ 450 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
A residential area with a house, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

7. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay, room clean, bed comfortable. Location close to the water less than 5 minutes walk. Restaurants close by. Morro bay was an excellent place to stop on our drive"
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is AEDĀ 253
AEDĀ 290 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a blue door, and a sign that reads "Harbor House Inn." There are pendant lights, a small refrigerator, and a plant on the counter.

8. 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, (2,266 reviews)
"Cute motel, clean, easy check in/out"
United States
Chelby
The price is AEDĀ 220
AEDĀ 252 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a green wall with text, a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

9. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, easy to park, clean room with all you could need."
United Kingdom
Amelia
The price is AEDĀ 255
AEDĀ 293 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

10. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"We love staying at the Blue Sail Inn when we're in Morro Bay. Clean rooms and a very helpful and friendly staff."
United States
Robert
The price is AEDĀ 577
AEDĀ 662 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Blue Sail Inn
A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

11. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay at Morro Bay"
Ireland
Orla
The price is AEDĀ 281
AEDĀ 322 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Landing at Morro Bay
A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sunset view.

12. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"10/10 highly recommend would stay again"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AEDĀ 456
AEDĀ 566 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the street and buildings.

13. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was clean."
United States
G Aristida
The price is AEDĀ 279
AEDĀ 319 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Pacific Shores Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of a mountain through the window.

14. 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, (1,010 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay close walking distance to everything"
United States
Bryana
The price is AEDĀ 317
AEDĀ 363 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
La Serena Inn
A covered patio area with a brick planter, a red chair, and a white table.

15. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent and steps to Morro Rock, restaurants, the Morro Bay Bird Sanctuary, the Marina and California State Parks. The front desk is helpful and welcoming!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AEDĀ 215
AEDĀ 246 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Pleasant Inn
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a patterned floor.

16. Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,442 reviews)
"Great location and charming atmosphere"
United States
Elayne
The price is AEDĀ 314
AEDĀ 360 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Masterpiece Hotel
A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

17. 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, (635 reviews)
"Room was super clean, ample parking, person that checked us in very nice and helpful. Loved that Dornā€™s, and all the stores are within walking distance. Thereā€™s also a new Hawaiian shaved ice, with poke right across too."
United States
Marivic
The price is AEDĀ 254
AEDĀ 291 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

18. 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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great affordable spot just 2 blocks from the main street!"
United States
Jenifer
The price is AEDĀ 221
AEDĀ 253 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, great location, very nice staff"
United States
Dolores
The price is AEDĀ 272
AEDĀ 312 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Hotel Avisa
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay
3.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, easy parking, good shower,"
United States
Nancy
The price is AEDĀ 240
AEDĀ 275 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay
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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Compare top hotels near The Giant Chessboard

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

2.0 star property
2.9 km from The Giant Chessboard
View
A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

HarborWalk Inn

2.0 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard
View
A marina with multiple sailboats docked, a prominent rock formation in the background, and a sunset sky.

Gray's Inn & Gallery

2.5 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard
View
A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a parking area, and a flagpole with flags.

The Q Inn

2.0 star property
0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard
View
A marina with boats, wooden deck chairs, and planters.

The Estero Inn

2.5 star property
Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard
View
10.0
Exceptional
124 reviews
10.0
Exceptional
216 reviews
10.0
Exceptional
57 reviews
9.8
Exceptional
161 reviews
9.8
Exceptional
444 reviews
The price is AEDĀ 708
AEDĀ 811 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
The price is AEDĀ 946
AEDĀ 1,105 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The price is AEDĀ 890
AEDĀ 1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The price is AEDĀ 586
AEDĀ 671 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The price is AEDĀ 681
AEDĀ 779 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
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  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

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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

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 balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.
HarborWalk Inn

HarborWalk Inn

HarborWalk Inn
Downtown Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

Nice
United States
Flemming
Reviewed June 10, 2025
HarborWalk Inn

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.