Ocean View Inn
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Taqueria El Timon serving guests of Ocean View Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
Located in Montara, Ocean View Inn is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Montara State Beach and 5 minutes from Pillar Point Harbor. This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Pacifica State Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Mavericks Beach.
What's nearby
Montara State Beach(0.4 miles)
JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve(1.5 miles)
Santa Cruz Mountains(1.8 miles)
Capistrano Road Beach(3.5 miles)
Pillar Point Harbor(3.7 miles)
Pillar Point Harbor Beach(3.9 miles)
University of Surfing(4.3 miles)
Pacifica State Beach(4.3 miles)
Mavericks Beach(4.6 miles)
Vallejo Beach(4.9 miles)
Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail(4.9 miles)
Miramar Beach(5.3 miles)
Elmar Beach(5.3 miles)
Rockaway Beach(5.6 miles)
Pacifica Dog Park(5.8 miles)
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)(19.5 miles)
San Carlos, CA (SQL)(29.9 miles)
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)(39.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Windsurfing
Location
8425 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, California, United States of America
Montara State Beach (0.4 miles)
JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (1.5 miles)
Santa Cruz Mountains (1.8 miles)
Capistrano Road Beach (3.5 miles)
Pillar Point Harbor (3.7 miles)
Pillar Point Harbor Beach (3.9 miles)
Room options
5
Deluxe Suite
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
600 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Penthouse, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
700 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
6
Comfort Suite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
600 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
2
Signature Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
550 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Classic Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
650 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Classic Penthouse
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
700 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Fireplace
4
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Ocean View
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
500 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
2
Panoramic Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
646 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Ocean View Inn
8.6
Fabulous
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What guests think
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At Ocean View Inn, travelers appreciate the coastal base near Moss Beach and Half Moon Bay, while noting the property sits on busy Highway 1 with traffic noise and ocean views often limited by trees and a neighboring gas station.
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At Ocean View Inn, travelers appreciate the coastal base near Moss Beach and Half Moon Bay, while noting the property sits on busy Highway 1 with traffic noise and ocean views often limited by trees and a neighboring gas station.
Rooms are generally spacious and clean, but some guests report heater or hot water issues, thin walls and upstairs noise, limited or shared balcony privacy, and occasionally spotty Wi-Fi or small TVs. Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful with smooth check-in, though the front desk is not always staffed and interactions can feel impersonal at times. There is no elevator and many stairs, and dining is limited to a basic continental offering with no on-site restaurant, so manage expectations about amenities. Best for travelers prioritizing coastal access over full-service features.
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Facilities
No elevator; upper floors require multiple flights of stairs, and on-site amenities are limited (a shared microwave is available).
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Sienna
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very friendly. Room was very large and clean. Area around very noisy since you are right off the road and next to a gas station. The description of oceanview was not very accurate. You share the balcony with the room next door which was odd and not very private. Room overlooks a gas station rooftop then view through trees across the street to ocean.
The staff was very friendly. Room was very large and clean. Area around very noisy since you are right off the road and next to a gas station. The description of oceanview was not very accurate. You share the balcony with the room next door which was odd and not very private. Room overlooks a gas station rooftop then view through trees across the street to ocean.
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Stephen
Feb 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Decent ocean view. Room was good overall. Highway 1 right out front so traffic was loud. Rooms share a balcony so drunks were outside window at 2AM. Cut my hand on a piece of broken glass that was on bed when I got there.
Decent ocean view. Room was good overall. Highway 1 right out front so traffic was loud. Rooms share a balcony so drunks were outside window at 2AM. Cut my hand on a piece of broken glass that was on bed when I got there.
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Ronja
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We were in the Penthouse room which was really spacious. The woman at the front desk kindly stayed longer at the day of our arrival as our plane had a delay of 1 h 30 min and made our check in at 22:30 possible Usually check in would have been until 10 PM. We would definitely recommend the Oceanview Inn.
We were in the Penthouse room which was really spacious. The woman at the front desk kindly stayed longer at the day of our arrival as our plane had a delay of 1 h 30 min and made our check in at 22:30 possible Usually check in would have been until 10 PM. We would definitely recommend the Oceanview Inn.
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Felecia
Jun 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This property is simply beautiful. I loved everything about it. Note there is no elevator. Not an issue for us but could be for some.
This property is simply beautiful. I loved everything about it. Note there is no elevator. Not an issue for us but could be for some.
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Yvette
Mar 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place - comfortable bed - we were on the ground floor which worked well for us. Otherwise there’s stairs which could be challenging if you have a lot to bring in. It’s right off the highway, so not a lot of places to walk to. Beach nearby is nice to go for a walk, but you need to drive. Beautiful sunsets at the beach.
Nice place - comfortable bed - we were on the ground floor which worked well for us. Otherwise there’s stairs which could be challenging if you have a lot to bring in. It’s right off the highway, so not a lot of places to walk to. Beach nearby is nice to go for a walk, but you need to drive. Beautiful sunsets at the beach.
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Deborah
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alex at reception was friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Fridge, TV & Keurig all worked...microwave was available in common area.
Alex at reception was friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Fridge, TV & Keurig all worked...microwave was available in common area.
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Beth
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We treated ourselves to the Ocean View Penthouse, which is very spacious and nicely appointed and does have good ocean views. The view would be even better if the one distorted window were replaced. There\'s a little frig, microwave, ice maker, and coffee maker (which can also heat water for tea). That\'s all great. Take your own dishes, cutlery, etc., if you want to eat in the room. One other consideration is there\'s no elevator and it\'s 49 steps up to the room, tho if you park in the back or north side then it\'s only 39 steps. The "fireplace" is electric and not very convincing, so that was disappointing but minor. Just don\'t picture yourselves cuddling up before a crackling fire. Montara State Beach is a short 10 minute walk away but not a nice one, as part of it is on Highway 1 with no shoulder and vehicles hurtling past. We\'ll probably drive it next time we go. It\'s a short drive to the Devil\'s Slide Trail and that\'s a good place to walk. There are trails up in the hills behind the Inn as well. We haven\'t explored those. All in all, we like staying there. This is our second stay.
We treated ourselves to the Ocean View Penthouse, which is very spacious and nicely appointed and does have good ocean views. The view would be even better if the one distorted window were replaced. There\'s a little frig, microwave, ice maker, and coffee maker (which can also heat water for tea). That\'s all great. Take your own dishes, cutlery, etc., if you want to eat in the room. One other consideration is there\'s no elevator and it\'s 49 steps up to the room, tho if you park in the back or north side then it\'s only 39 steps. The "fireplace" is electric and not very convincing, so that was disappointing but minor. Just don\'t picture yourselves cuddling up before a crackling fire. Montara State Beach is a short 10 minute walk away but not a nice one, as part of it is on Highway 1 with no shoulder and vehicles hurtling past. We\'ll probably drive it next time we go. It\'s a short drive to the Devil\'s Slide Trail and that\'s a good place to walk. There are trails up in the hills behind the Inn as well. We haven\'t explored those. All in all, we like staying there. This is our second stay.
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dale
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Not much of an ocean view. Actually, its marginally better than my view of the Pacific Ocean from my back yard in Iowa. No elevator. The balcony isnt private. The noise from the highway is very loud. There is a gas station next door that is constantly busy and noisy. The view you mostly have is of the canopy over the gas pumps next door.
Not much of an ocean view. Actually, its marginally better than my view of the Pacific Ocean from my back yard in Iowa. No elevator. The balcony isnt private. The noise from the highway is very loud. There is a gas station next door that is constantly busy and noisy. The view you mostly have is of the canopy over the gas pumps next door.
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Cleanliness
Most guests find rooms and bathrooms very clean, though a few report lapses like an unclean room or debris and occasional strong cleaning odors; housekeeping timing can be early.
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Stephen
Feb 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Decent ocean view. Room was good overall. Highway 1 right out front so traffic was loud. Rooms share a balcony so drunks were outside window at 2AM. Cut my hand on a piece of broken glass that was on bed when I got there.
Decent ocean view. Room was good overall. Highway 1 right out front so traffic was loud. Rooms share a balcony so drunks were outside window at 2AM. Cut my hand on a piece of broken glass that was on bed when I got there.
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Edward
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are very nice. Big, open, clean, but comfortable too. Staff is kind and helpful.
The rooms are very nice. Big, open, clean, but comfortable too. Staff is kind and helpful.
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Danielle
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic, quiet location, super quick drive into Moss Beach and HMB. The room was clean and updated and there was even a hotel kitty hanging out in the front to pet in the morning. Only issue was that the salt air made the windows/slider screen hard to open and close. Recommend checking out the cafe next door.
Fantastic, quiet location, super quick drive into Moss Beach and HMB. The room was clean and updated and there was even a hotel kitty hanging out in the front to pet in the morning. Only issue was that the salt air made the windows/slider screen hard to open and close. Recommend checking out the cafe next door.
10
Whitney
Dec 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed, spacious room, very clean. Enjoyed the stay.
Comfortable bed, spacious room, very clean. Enjoyed the stay.
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Jodi
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very kind check in and room was clean, large and comfy!
Very kind check in and room was clean, large and comfy!
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Anthony
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice, big, and very clean. It was in the back so not much of a view. Walls were a little thin. Our neighbors were up talking most of the night and we could hear them enough to keep waking us up. The Inn is a little old so a little creaky on the floors. Overall, it was a nice place to stay for the one night we were there. Undecided if we will go back there.
The room was nice, big, and very clean. It was in the back so not much of a view. Walls were a little thin. Our neighbors were up talking most of the night and we could hear them enough to keep waking us up. The Inn is a little old so a little creaky on the floors. Overall, it was a nice place to stay for the one night we were there. Undecided if we will go back there.
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Elizabeth
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not Clean
Not Clean
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Robert C
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. You'll get your stair steps in.
Room was clean. You'll get your stair steps in.
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Dayana
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cute hidden gem perfect for a romantic getaway. Room was specious and clean. Easy access to the beach.
Cute hidden gem perfect for a romantic getaway. Room was specious and clean. Easy access to the beach.
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Angel
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, right across the road from the beach. Highway 1 traffic is quiet at night. Very clean place, thoughtful and helpful staff. I will definitely return and stay there again.
Beautiful room, right across the road from the beach. Highway 1 traffic is quiet at night. Very clean place, thoughtful and helpful staff. I will definitely return and stay there again.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious and comfortable for many, but recurring issues include highway and neighbor noise, thin walls, limited or shared balcony privacy, inconsistent heaters or hot water, occasional spotty Wi-Fi, and some small or dated features like TVs.
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Sienna
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very friendly. Room was very large and clean. Area around very noisy since you are right off the road and next to a gas station. The description of oceanview was not very accurate. You share the balcony with the room next door which was odd and not very private. Room overlooks a gas station rooftop then view through trees across the street to ocean.
The staff was very friendly. Room was very large and clean. Area around very noisy since you are right off the road and next to a gas station. The description of oceanview was not very accurate. You share the balcony with the room next door which was odd and not very private. Room overlooks a gas station rooftop then view through trees across the street to ocean.
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Zhenyi
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, wonderful staff, and many great restaurant choices. The only reason I'm taking off one star is due to its spotty wifi connection. If the wifi could be upgraded, I'd happily stay here for a month.
Excellent location, wonderful staff, and many great restaurant choices. The only reason I'm taking off one star is due to its spotty wifi connection. If the wifi could be upgraded, I'd happily stay here for a month.
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Deana
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Noisy from upstairs guests, you could hear all footsteps and many conversations. Assuming just loud, disrespectful guests as the hotel couldn’t fix. That was our only real complaint.
Noisy from upstairs guests, you could hear all footsteps and many conversations. Assuming just loud, disrespectful guests as the hotel couldn’t fix. That was our only real complaint.
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Melanie
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had an amazing time and it's a beautiful place. They did switch our room because the heater wasn't working but it also didn't work in the toom they moved us to. A really nice, little place though.
We had an amazing time and it's a beautiful place. They did switch our room because the heater wasn't working but it also didn't work in the toom they moved us to. A really nice, little place though.
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Penny
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed just one night and check in was efficient and the room was very nice and comfortable. There are two things that I would suggest be reviewed: 1) there was a wall heater so I turned that on and when we got back after dinner it was very cold in the room. Then we saw a space heater in the room and realized the main heater did not work. It would have been nice to have known that. Actually, this should be fixed. 2) the bathroom towels to be used for the shower we amazingly small and very thin. This was not a pleasure at all and for this type of hotel - I think these towels should be improved upon
We stayed just one night and check in was efficient and the room was very nice and comfortable. There are two things that I would suggest be reviewed: 1) there was a wall heater so I turned that on and when we got back after dinner it was very cold in the room. Then we saw a space heater in the room and realized the main heater did not work. It would have been nice to have known that. Actually, this should be fixed. 2) the bathroom towels to be used for the shower we amazingly small and very thin. This was not a pleasure at all and for this type of hotel - I think these towels should be improved upon
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Alexandra
Jan 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
it took us about 15 minutes to get hot water from our shower. I hate to waste that much water
it took us about 15 minutes to get hot water from our shower. I hate to waste that much water
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Anthony
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice, big, and very clean. It was in the back so not much of a view. Walls were a little thin. Our neighbors were up talking most of the night and we could hear them enough to keep waking us up. The Inn is a little old so a little creaky on the floors. Overall, it was a nice place to stay for the one night we were there. Undecided if we will go back there.
The room was nice, big, and very clean. It was in the back so not much of a view. Walls were a little thin. Our neighbors were up talking most of the night and we could hear them enough to keep waking us up. The Inn is a little old so a little creaky on the floors. Overall, it was a nice place to stay for the one night we were there. Undecided if we will go back there.
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Le
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are spacious and did not disappoint. It was just as seen in the photos. Walking distance from food, gas station, and the beach. The only problem we had was the bed. It is extremely uncomfortable that we were constantly waking up every hour with back pain. :( Other than that this place would have been perfect. I love the set up of the room.
The rooms are spacious and did not disappoint. It was just as seen in the photos. Walking distance from food, gas station, and the beach. The only problem we had was the bed. It is extremely uncomfortable that we were constantly waking up every hour with back pain. :( Other than that this place would have been perfect. I love the set up of the room.
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Joe
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
First off, our Penthouse 3rd floor Oceanview room was excellent, however, the facility and our room fronted the very busy, very noisy (car & truck traffic ) Hwy.1. This issue was not mentioned on the Expedia hotel info. The pictures of the beach access lead us to believe that access was very easy and directly from the facility, even though the comments said it was "nearby". It was across Hwy.1 and there were oceanfront homes between the facility and the ocean. A gas station/convenience store was directly next to the facility. Had we known about the Hwy.1 issue, we would not have stayed there.
First off, our Penthouse 3rd floor Oceanview room was excellent, however, the facility and our room fronted the very busy, very noisy (car & truck traffic ) Hwy.1. This issue was not mentioned on the Expedia hotel info. The pictures of the beach access lead us to believe that access was very easy and directly from the facility, even though the comments said it was "nearby". It was across Hwy.1 and there were oceanfront homes between the facility and the ocean. A gas station/convenience store was directly next to the facility. Had we known about the Hwy.1 issue, we would not have stayed there.
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David
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was somewhat expensive compared with other options and we were attracted to its name "Ocean View" which turned out to be a misnomer. The place is across a busy road (hwy 1) from the neighborhood which is close to the ocean. Views are blocked by trees. Our room was facing the back yard of the property so the "view" was of the neighbors in the opposite direction to the ocean. The TV was small for the room. There was no hot water in the shower. There was a coffee/pie shop and gas station convenience store nearby but not much more. Had to drive to Half-Moon Bay for breakfast. I was hoping for something a bit more romantic for our "date" weekend.
It was somewhat expensive compared with other options and we were attracted to its name "Ocean View" which turned out to be a misnomer. The place is across a busy road (hwy 1) from the neighborhood which is close to the ocean. Views are blocked by trees. Our room was facing the back yard of the property so the "view" was of the neighbors in the opposite direction to the ocean. The TV was small for the room. There was no hot water in the shower. There was a coffee/pie shop and gas station convenience store nearby but not much more. Had to drive to Half-Moon Bay for breakfast. I was hoping for something a bit more romantic for our "date" weekend.
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Service
Staff are often friendly, helpful, and responsive (including upgrades and late check-in support), but the front desk is not always staffed and some interactions feel indifferent.
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Rich
May 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful place. Very helpful staff and mellow atmosphere.
Wonderful place. Very helpful staff and mellow atmosphere.
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David
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Limited view. 3 flights of stairs. Receptionist seemed to wish to be somewhere else.
Limited view. 3 flights of stairs. Receptionist seemed to wish to be somewhere else.
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RICHARD B
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Didn’t like that there wasn’t someone at front desk all night Room we had had a barn door on bathroom…..was too small for the opening and if it wasn’t closed on toilet end you could see out the patio door Won’t stay here again
Didn’t like that there wasn’t someone at front desk all night Room we had had a barn door on bathroom…..was too small for the opening and if it wasn’t closed on toilet end you could see out the patio door Won’t stay here again
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Penny
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed just one night and check in was efficient and the room was very nice and comfortable. There are two things that I would suggest be reviewed: 1) there was a wall heater so I turned that on and when we got back after dinner it was very cold in the room. Then we saw a space heater in the room and realized the main heater did not work. It would have been nice to have known that. Actually, this should be fixed. 2) the bathroom towels to be used for the shower we amazingly small and very thin. This was not a pleasure at all and for this type of hotel - I think these towels should be improved upon
We stayed just one night and check in was efficient and the room was very nice and comfortable. There are two things that I would suggest be reviewed: 1) there was a wall heater so I turned that on and when we got back after dinner it was very cold in the room. Then we saw a space heater in the room and realized the main heater did not work. It would have been nice to have known that. Actually, this should be fixed. 2) the bathroom towels to be used for the shower we amazingly small and very thin. This was not a pleasure at all and for this type of hotel - I think these towels should be improved upon
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Jo
May 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff is incredible and when the tv in our room wasn't working, they were prompt in responding and eventually upgraded us when they couldn't fix it. We will definitely be staying here again.
The staff is incredible and when the tv in our room wasn't working, they were prompt in responding and eventually upgraded us when they couldn't fix it. We will definitely be staying here again.
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Deborah
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alex at reception was friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Fridge, TV & Keurig all worked...microwave was available in common area.
Alex at reception was friendly & helpful. Room was clean & comfortable. Fridge, TV & Keurig all worked...microwave was available in common area.
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chris
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great people at front deck.
Great people at front deck.
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Diane
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We did not get to stay at Ocean View Inn because of a road closure that kept up from getting there. The staff member, KB was outstanding and went way above and beyond to help us. Offered to stay at the facility to check us in, helped us find a different route because of road closed, and find us a safe place to stay in another town. We stopped by Ocean View Inn the next day to say thanks. The property is beautiful and I will definitely make a reservation next time I am in the area. Very sweet place. Awesone customer service (a dying art)
We did not get to stay at Ocean View Inn because of a road closure that kept up from getting there. The staff member, KB was outstanding and went way above and beyond to help us. Offered to stay at the facility to check us in, helped us find a different route because of road closed, and find us a safe place to stay in another town. We stopped by Ocean View Inn the next day to say thanks. The property is beautiful and I will definitely make a reservation next time I am in the area. Very sweet place. Awesone customer service (a dying art)
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Jamie
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was great. The gentlemen at the front desk was very pleasant. Made some recommendations on food etc. I'm sorry i didn't get his name. Very friendly.
It was great. The gentlemen at the front desk was very pleasant. Made some recommendations on food etc. I'm sorry i didn't get his name. Very friendly.
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Jessica
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and friendly staff.
Great location and friendly staff.
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Location
Convenient for beaches and Half Moon Bay, but the inn sits along Highway 1 across from the ocean with a gas station next door, so traffic noise is common and beach access may require crossing or driving.
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Sienna
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very friendly. Room was very large and clean. Area around very noisy since you are right off the road and next to a gas station. The description of oceanview was not very accurate. You share the balcony with the room next door which was odd and not very private. Room overlooks a gas station rooftop then view through trees across the street to ocean.
The staff was very friendly. Room was very large and clean. Area around very noisy since you are right off the road and next to a gas station. The description of oceanview was not very accurate. You share the balcony with the room next door which was odd and not very private. Room overlooks a gas station rooftop then view through trees across the street to ocean.
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Julio
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Just staying for the night, but it's a nice quiet location, well not talking about the PCH, and ocean sounds those just come with starting feet from both. Clean ,good size room with a balcony and ocean view. Got to see the sunset last night, it was pretty awesome. Just bring warm clothes and a blanket it gets windy.
Just staying for the night, but it's a nice quiet location, well not talking about the PCH, and ocean sounds those just come with starting feet from both. Clean ,good size room with a balcony and ocean view. Got to see the sunset last night, it was pretty awesome. Just bring warm clothes and a blanket it gets windy.
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Danielle
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic, quiet location, super quick drive into Moss Beach and HMB. The room was clean and updated and there was even a hotel kitty hanging out in the front to pet in the morning. Only issue was that the salt air made the windows/slider screen hard to open and close. Recommend checking out the cafe next door.
Fantastic, quiet location, super quick drive into Moss Beach and HMB. The room was clean and updated and there was even a hotel kitty hanging out in the front to pet in the morning. Only issue was that the salt air made the windows/slider screen hard to open and close. Recommend checking out the cafe next door.
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Yvette
Mar 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place - comfortable bed - we were on the ground floor which worked well for us. Otherwise there’s stairs which could be challenging if you have a lot to bring in. It’s right off the highway, so not a lot of places to walk to. Beach nearby is nice to go for a walk, but you need to drive. Beautiful sunsets at the beach.
Nice place - comfortable bed - we were on the ground floor which worked well for us. Otherwise there’s stairs which could be challenging if you have a lot to bring in. It’s right off the highway, so not a lot of places to walk to. Beach nearby is nice to go for a walk, but you need to drive. Beautiful sunsets at the beach.
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Michael
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Room 6 was perfect! Dina at the front desk was friendly and helpful. We loved the view from our room and the deck. There is a gas station next door but you are on the second floor so it was not a bother. The view is sideways - rather than full on since there are trees across the street. This hotel is close to everything - many beaches, hiking trails, and SFO.
Room 6 was perfect! Dina at the front desk was friendly and helpful. We loved the view from our room and the deck. There is a gas station next door but you are on the second floor so it was not a bother. The view is sideways - rather than full on since there are trees across the street. This hotel is close to everything - many beaches, hiking trails, and SFO.
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Doris
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Traffic noise, ocean view but overlooking a gas station but otherwise tolerable.
Traffic noise, ocean view but overlooking a gas station but otherwise tolerable.
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Joe
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
First off, our Penthouse 3rd floor Oceanview room was excellent, however, the facility and our room fronted the very busy, very noisy (car & truck traffic ) Hwy.1. This issue was not mentioned on the Expedia hotel info. The pictures of the beach access lead us to believe that access was very easy and directly from the facility, even though the comments said it was "nearby". It was across Hwy.1 and there were oceanfront homes between the facility and the ocean. A gas station/convenience store was directly next to the facility. Had we known about the Hwy.1 issue, we would not have stayed there.
First off, our Penthouse 3rd floor Oceanview room was excellent, however, the facility and our room fronted the very busy, very noisy (car & truck traffic ) Hwy.1. This issue was not mentioned on the Expedia hotel info. The pictures of the beach access lead us to believe that access was very easy and directly from the facility, even though the comments said it was "nearby". It was across Hwy.1 and there were oceanfront homes between the facility and the ocean. A gas station/convenience store was directly next to the facility. Had we known about the Hwy.1 issue, we would not have stayed there.
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Beth
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We treated ourselves to the Ocean View Penthouse, which is very spacious and nicely appointed and does have good ocean views. The view would be even better if the one distorted window were replaced. There\'s a little frig, microwave, ice maker, and coffee maker (which can also heat water for tea). That\'s all great. Take your own dishes, cutlery, etc., if you want to eat in the room. One other consideration is there\'s no elevator and it\'s 49 steps up to the room, tho if you park in the back or north side then it\'s only 39 steps. The "fireplace" is electric and not very convincing, so that was disappointing but minor. Just don\'t picture yourselves cuddling up before a crackling fire. Montara State Beach is a short 10 minute walk away but not a nice one, as part of it is on Highway 1 with no shoulder and vehicles hurtling past. We\'ll probably drive it next time we go. It\'s a short drive to the Devil\'s Slide Trail and that\'s a good place to walk. There are trails up in the hills behind the Inn as well. We haven\'t explored those. All in all, we like staying there. This is our second stay.
We treated ourselves to the Ocean View Penthouse, which is very spacious and nicely appointed and does have good ocean views. The view would be even better if the one distorted window were replaced. There\'s a little frig, microwave, ice maker, and coffee maker (which can also heat water for tea). That\'s all great. Take your own dishes, cutlery, etc., if you want to eat in the room. One other consideration is there\'s no elevator and it\'s 49 steps up to the room, tho if you park in the back or north side then it\'s only 39 steps. The "fireplace" is electric and not very convincing, so that was disappointing but minor. Just don\'t picture yourselves cuddling up before a crackling fire. Montara State Beach is a short 10 minute walk away but not a nice one, as part of it is on Highway 1 with no shoulder and vehicles hurtling past. We\'ll probably drive it next time we go. It\'s a short drive to the Devil\'s Slide Trail and that\'s a good place to walk. There are trails up in the hills behind the Inn as well. We haven\'t explored those. All in all, we like staying there. This is our second stay.
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Haylee
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room was huge and it was in a great location just across from the beach.
My room was huge and it was in a great location just across from the beach.
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Angel
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, right across the road from the beach. Highway 1 traffic is quiet at night. Very clean place, thoughtful and helpful staff. I will definitely return and stay there again.
Beautiful room, right across the road from the beach. Highway 1 traffic is quiet at night. Very clean place, thoughtful and helpful staff. I will definitely return and stay there again.
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Breakfast is basic and inconsistently stocked, and there is no on-site restaurant; guests often use nearby cafes with mixed opinions on quality and value.
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Brian
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Everything is great about this place. The woman at the front desk is extremely kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The rooms are beautiful. Remember that not all of the rooms have an ocean view even though that is the name. As long as you reserve that kind of room if that is important, then all will be OK. The breakfast is also very nice.
Everything is great about this place. The woman at the front desk is extremely kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The rooms are beautiful. Remember that not all of the rooms have an ocean view even though that is the name. As long as you reserve that kind of room if that is important, then all will be OK. The breakfast is also very nice.
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Dr. Rotonda
Dec 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Penthouse was spacious and the view of the water was so beautiful! I would stay there again. The only thing missing was a free continental breakfast.
The Penthouse was spacious and the view of the water was so beautiful! I would stay there again. The only thing missing was a free continental breakfast.
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Leslie
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My room was really nice, modern, and spacious The stained glass window was a nice touch. The bed is memory foam, which is really nice! The staff was helpful and friendly. One bit of advice is to avoid the restaurant right next door. The food is awful and it’s way overpriced. The owner is very difficult to deal with. I would seriously avoid.
My room was really nice, modern, and spacious The stained glass window was a nice touch. The bed is memory foam, which is really nice! The staff was helpful and friendly. One bit of advice is to avoid the restaurant right next door. The food is awful and it’s way overpriced. The owner is very difficult to deal with. I would seriously avoid.
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Danielle
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic, quiet location, super quick drive into Moss Beach and HMB. The room was clean and updated and there was even a hotel kitty hanging out in the front to pet in the morning. Only issue was that the salt air made the windows/slider screen hard to open and close. Recommend checking out the cafe next door.
Fantastic, quiet location, super quick drive into Moss Beach and HMB. The room was clean and updated and there was even a hotel kitty hanging out in the front to pet in the morning. Only issue was that the salt air made the windows/slider screen hard to open and close. Recommend checking out the cafe next door.
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mark
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This could be a lovely small inn, but needs much more attention to details. The beds are too hard, the pillows lumpy, and the bath towels way too small and scratchy. Service is impersonal and there is no restaurant or food of any type available. What a shame.
This could be a lovely small inn, but needs much more attention to details. The beds are too hard, the pillows lumpy, and the bath towels way too small and scratchy. Service is impersonal and there is no restaurant or food of any type available. What a shame.
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SUZANNE
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, strong Wi-Fi. The view is spectacular. Two things I don't like. 1) Noisy: traffic from HW 1 and the property is next to a gas station. 2) Breakfast: not healthy. No fruits, no toasts, everything provided is full of sugar.
Very clean, strong Wi-Fi. The view is spectacular. Two things I don't like. 1) Noisy: traffic from HW 1 and the property is next to a gas station. 2) Breakfast: not healthy. No fruits, no toasts, everything provided is full of sugar.
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Paula
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is an older building that has been remodeled very nicely. It is in highway 1 so very convenient. Our room, a king with sofa bed, was very spacious. We were in the second floor (stairs, no elevator). Whomever had the room above us was walking around all night long, and because it's an older, wood framed building, we heard them clomping around. But we slept well otherwise, and the bed was comfortable. Shower was roomy but hot water came and went. Breakfast was pretty basic, cold cereal and coffee, so we went out instead. Overall, a nice experience.
The property is an older building that has been remodeled very nicely. It is in highway 1 so very convenient. Our room, a king with sofa bed, was very spacious. We were in the second floor (stairs, no elevator). Whomever had the room above us was walking around all night long, and because it's an older, wood framed building, we heard them clomping around. But we slept well otherwise, and the bed was comfortable. Shower was roomy but hot water came and went. Breakfast was pretty basic, cold cereal and coffee, so we went out instead. Overall, a nice experience.
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virginia l
Jul 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were disappointed in the breakfast options, and as guests arrived later in the allotted breakfast time, even those few options were not replenished. For instance, there was no milk for the cold cereal, so a canned chocolate drink (not chocolate milk) was offered as a substitute.
We were disappointed in the breakfast options, and as guests arrived later in the allotted breakfast time, even those few options were not replenished. For instance, there was no milk for the cold cereal, so a canned chocolate drink (not chocolate milk) was offered as a substitute.
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David
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was somewhat expensive compared with other options and we were attracted to its name "Ocean View" which turned out to be a misnomer. The place is across a busy road (hwy 1) from the neighborhood which is close to the ocean. Views are blocked by trees. Our room was facing the back yard of the property so the "view" was of the neighbors in the opposite direction to the ocean. The TV was small for the room. There was no hot water in the shower. There was a coffee/pie shop and gas station convenience store nearby but not much more. Had to drive to Half-Moon Bay for breakfast. I was hoping for something a bit more romantic for our "date" weekend.
It was somewhat expensive compared with other options and we were attracted to its name "Ocean View" which turned out to be a misnomer. The place is across a busy road (hwy 1) from the neighborhood which is close to the ocean. Views are blocked by trees. Our room was facing the back yard of the property so the "view" was of the neighbors in the opposite direction to the ocean. The TV was small for the room. There was no hot water in the shower. There was a coffee/pie shop and gas station convenience store nearby but not much more. Had to drive to Half-Moon Bay for breakfast. I was hoping for something a bit more romantic for our "date" weekend.
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Maggie
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The car noise was loud & nonstop, ruined being outside. Front desk not staffed most of the time. Breakfast was good.
The car noise was loud & nonstop, ruined being outside. Front desk not staffed most of the time. Breakfast was good.
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Zhanna
Sep 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend. Convenient location. Next to it very nice dining spot. Staff is very nice and polite.
Highly recommend. Convenient location. Next to it very nice dining spot. Staff is very nice and polite.
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Jeanelle
Aug 9, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
There needed to be more inspection on the details of items that weren't working in the two rooms.I had. In any regards we enjoyed our stay.
There needed to be more inspection on the details of items that weren't working in the two rooms.I had. In any regards we enjoyed our stay.
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Diane
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Quite, nice
Quite, nice
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Diane
Jul 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
No closet in the penthouse room 2. Disgusting odor of cleaner fluid fills and lingers in lobby & rooms. Do better!
No closet in the penthouse room 2. Disgusting odor of cleaner fluid fills and lingers in lobby & rooms. Do better!
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Leslee
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was lovely. The view was obscurded slightly but still a great view of the ocean and we really enjoyed the private balcony. The parking was slightly tight.
Our stay was lovely. The view was obscurded slightly but still a great view of the ocean and we really enjoyed the private balcony. The parking was slightly tight.
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FAQs about Ocean View Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Montara, just a 1-minute drive from Montara State Beach and 5 minutes from Pillar Point Harbor. It is approximately 4.3 miles from Pacifica State Beach and 4.6 miles from Mavericks Beach.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
A damage deposit of USD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.
Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
A damage deposit of USD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Contactless check-out is available.
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