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Summertime: ADA King Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

1. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

2.9 km from The Giant Chessboard

Seetala

NT$7,091

NT$8,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, blackout drapes

2. The Q Inn

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

lydia

NT$4,359

NT$4,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

3. HarborWalk Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Cassandra

NT$8,601

NT$10,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Bayview Oceanfront) | Room amenity

Panoramic Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View (Sunset Oceanfront) | Room amenity

4. The Estero Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard

Melvie

NT$6,092

NT$6,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

5. Sundown Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Navpreet

NT$2,500

NT$2,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

6. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

1.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Brendan

NT$3,966

NT$4,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Queen Room - No Pets, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

7. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Sheri

NT$2,484

NT$2,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard

Donald

NT$2,232

NT$2,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Stairs only) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. Blue Sail Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Jesse

NT$5,031

NT$5,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Cathedral King, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Richard

NT$2,112

NT$2,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. La Serena Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Tawnya

NT$3,130

NT$3,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

12. Pacific Shores Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Marcie

NT$2,475

NT$2,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury King-Queen-Sofa (Family Suite) Full Harbor View – Non Pet Friendly | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

13. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

Yasser

NT$5,859

NT$7,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Partial Ocean View (No Pets) | Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. Pleasant Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Rianne

NT$2,022

NT$2,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Not Allowed (Downstairs, Accessible) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Victor

NT$2,357

NT$2,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace & Balcony, Non-Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Masterpiece Hotel

0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Patrick

NT$3,101

NT$3,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

17. Hotel Avisa

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Pedro

NT$2,647

NT$3,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Landmark View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

18. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Hannah

NT$2,515

NT$2,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

19. Morro Crest Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Lara

NT$1,899

NT$2,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

20. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Cristina

NT$2,382

NT$2,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to The Giant Chessboard

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 106 reviews	View
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
HarborWalk Inn	10.0 Exceptional 205 reviews	View
The Estero Inn	9.8 Exceptional 434 reviews	View
Sundown Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

Morro Crest Inn

8/10 Good

"Not too many ammenities. Room was clean, small bathroom counter space. Staff was nice. No A/C but has a ceiling fan.(Temperature was hot this week, go figure)"

La Serena Inn

8/10 Good

"My family and I came and stayed one night here and we loved it. Very clean hotel, great size rooms and window views. The only downside for us would be no complementary breakfast, but besides that it was great. We would definitely stay here again, great price and location!"

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Harbor House Inn was amazing. Great location, perfect view of Morro Bay Rock."

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place, clean nice rooms and amazing views would go again."

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, room was very nicely updated, staff was wonderful."

The Landing at Morro Bay

8/10 Good

"The room offers an excellent view; however, the bathroom facilities are somewhat small."

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

10/10 Excellent

"All clean, nice updates, friendly staff."

Pacific Shores Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very efficient and affordable."

Coastal Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of parking available. Great location"

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

Morro Rock

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 beach with rocky cliffs and calm waves.

Morro Rock Nature Preserve

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.

Morro Bay Golf Course

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

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

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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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 117 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 La Serena Inn and Masterpiece Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to The Giant Chessboard?

Expedia has 117 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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 Elfin Forest Preserve, Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature 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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Our top choices for The Giant Chessboard hotels

1. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

2. The Q Inn

3. HarborWalk Inn

4. The Estero Inn

5. Sundown Inn

6. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

7. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

9. Blue Sail Inn

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

11. La Serena Inn

12. Pacific Shores Inn

13. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

14. Pleasant Inn

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

16. Masterpiece Hotel

17. Hotel Avisa

18. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

19. Morro Crest Inn

20. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Compare popular hotels close to The Giant Chessboard

Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

Morro Crest Inn

La Serena Inn

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

The Landing at Morro Bay

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Pacific Shores Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn

Other attractions near The Giant Chessboard

Morro Rock Beach

Morro Rock

Morro Rock Nature Preserve

Morro Bay Golf Course

Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

Tidelands Park

Bayshore Bluffs Park

Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

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