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1 of 5 stars
3worldtravelers   1 contribution
San Diego, CA
Aug 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

There are MUCH nicer and friendlier places to stay in Morro Bay for the same price or less. The room did not smell well and was unattractive. Over the phone via Expedia, I was told there would be no surcharge for my two dogs (who are clean and well-behaved BTW.) Two weeks after staying there I received a receipt in... more

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2 of 5 stars
travelingones   1 contribution
Linden, California
Mar 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

It's on the worng side of Highway 1. The heated pool was empty. (Under repair) The door locks were being repaired. We stayed there two nights, but they only changed our bed sheets once. There are better places in town for the same price. more

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5 of 5 stars
freedy23   1 contribution
Huntington, New York
Oct 5, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

During our honeymoon, my husband and I missed our flight to Hawaii, and we had to stay close to the airport in San Fran. The man at the Information desk at the airport suggested we stay here, and we booked a room. We were pretty depressed about missing the flight, but the staff and the atmosphere of the hotel really... more

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1 of 5 stars
zx_lover   1 contribution
Madera
Jul 21, 2008 | Trip type: Family

Booked a couple rooms for family. Once we arrived they made it overly clear at check in that there would be a $50 extra charge for this or that, things like getting the towels too dirty, leaving the place to messy, finding any hints of smoke (which was fine being we don't smoke). Just thought it was a little overkill.... more

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2 of 5 stars
CaliforniaG   6 contributions
california
Mar 6, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

Me and mine just needed to get away... and this was probably one of the last places to stay to late in the day. So beggers can't be choosers......It was a small room with an oversized portable closet right at the entrance to the bath room. The room was pretty clean. No AC just a ceiling fan. No tub, just... more

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1 of 5 stars
EvePierce   2 contributions
Ventura
Nov 11, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/3 found this review helpful

We envisioned a weekend getaway, Morro Bay? Why not, the Rock, Marina, Restaurants with fabulous seafood, and a walk around a very clean town. A small California costal town! Well, all of this was a good idea. Staying at this propertyy was not. We saw on the website a picture of a hotel with a great view of the rock.... more

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1 of 5 stars
powak   3 contributions
Fresno, CA
Oct 3, 2006 | Trip type: Family
4/5 found this review helpful

I made two reservations for this hotel. One for me and one for my sister. I cancelled both rooms 7-10 days before my scheduled stay. They cancelled one room and charged me for one room. They have refused to give me a refund because I don't have my cancellation number any more. I really learned a lesson here, always call... more

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3 of 5 stars
twelveoaks   42 contributions
Lodi, California
Sep 30, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

El Rancho Inn is very clean and the staff is very friendly. Overall we liked the motel as we were not there to do Morro Bay but rather to visit the wineries in Paso. Had we been there to explore Morro Bay it would have been somewhat difficult as Highway 1 blocks the motel from the coast even though it... more

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2 of 5 stars
Coffeemaker   1 contribution
Sparks, Nevada
Sep 19, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
5/5 found this review helpful

The best part of our stay at this motel was the friendly staff. The room was over priced and very small. Several repairs were needed to the room. On our last days stay, the room was not entirely equipped with supplies and was not cleaned very well, so we had to go to the office and ask for the rest... more

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2 of 5 stars
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Springdale, AR
May 16, 2004
12/12 found this review helpful

We are non-smokers..and we forgot to ask for non-smoking room. What a mistake. The room reeked of smoke! We should have asked to change. Otherwise, the front desk staff was incredibly friendly. There is a very convenient laundry area on site. One funny thing..we saw someone the next morning standing outside a non-smoking room smoking..kinda ironic... more

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Best Western El Rancho Also Known As

  • Best Western Morro Bay
  • Morro Bay Best Western
Address: 2460 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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