Back Bay Inn is a hotel situated in the city center of San Luis Obispo, California. The property offers a retreat with landscaped gardens, inviting guests to relax by the shores of Morro Bay. It provides rooms designed for comfort, catering to a peaceful coastal experience. The hotel features various room types, including family rooms, all equipped with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Guests can enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee makers and hairdryers. The inn is also a pet-friendly option for travelers with animals.
Should you book Back Bay Inn?
A comfortable hotel stay in San Luis Obispo with garden surroundings.
Best for
- Pet-friendly stays
- Garden views
- Family rooms
Maybe not ideal for
- No on-site restaurant details
- No spa services
landscaped gardens
The hotel features beautifully landscaped gardens, providing a tranquil setting for guests. These green spaces offer a pleasant environment for relaxation and enjoying the coastal atmosphere of Morro Bay.
Room comforts
Accommodations include private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Standard amenities like tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and refrigerators are provided for guest convenience.
Pet-friendly policy
The Back Bay Inn welcomes guests traveling with pets, offering pet-friendly rooms. This allows visitors to bring their animals along for their stay in San Luis Obispo.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Garden
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Coffee machine
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Location
1391 2nd Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93402, United States, San Luis Obispo, California
Back Bay Inn is located in San Luis Obispo, California.
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Morro Dunes Natural Preserve, is 1.4 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Pasadena Parkpark0.2 mi
- Bay Street Viewing Platformviewpoint0.3 mi
- Santa Lucia Overlookviewpoint0.3 mi
- Morro Bay Museum of Natural Historymuseum1.4 mi
- Morro Bay State Parknature reserve1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 219 guest reviews
Back Bay Inn earns consistently glowing praise for its stunning bay views, peaceful coastal setting, and genuinely warm staff — with small touches like afternoon homemade cookies adding to the charm. The handful of complaints are minor but real: some bathrooms show signs of age and wear, at least one room lacks air conditioning, and ground-floor rooms sacrifice privacy. Overall, guests are overwhelmingly satisfied and many express a desire to return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 29 · average 9.8
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Reviews scoring 7–9: 1 · average 8
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is the location of Back Bay Inn?
Back Bay Inn is located in the city center of San Luis Obispo, California, close to Morro Bay.
Are there family rooms available?
Yes, Back Bay Inn offers family rooms equipped with private bathrooms and air-conditioning.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, the hotel has pet-friendly rooms available for guests traveling with animals.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms feature private bathrooms, air-conditioning, garden views, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and refrigerators.
What are the nearby attractions?
Nearby attractions include Pasadena Park, Bay Street Viewing Platform, and Sweet Springs Nature Preserve.
Does the hotel have on-site dining?
The hotel features Mirazur restaurant, Deovlet Wines tasting room, Nautical Bean Coffee Shop, and Noi's 2nd Street Cafe.