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A modern building with a curved roof, a flagpole with the American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

A hallway with a polished floor, white walls, and doors with red trim.

A fire pit with chairs, a table, and a door in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

1. The Q Inn

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

lydia

NT$4,622

NT$5,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A two-story boutique hotel with stone accents and large windows.

A dining table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, a glass of orange juice, and a small bowl of soup.

2. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

2.9 km from The Giant Chessboard

Seetala

NT$8,005

NT$9,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and wooden cabinets with plants on top.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

3. HarborWalk Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Cassandra

NT$8,665

NT$10,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.

A living room with a fireplace, a large window with a view of boats, and a small sailboat decoration.

A marina with boats docked, a prominent rock formation in the background, and a view from a building with a balcony.

A hallway with a mirrored wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with a bench and stools.

4. The Estero Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard

Kevin

NT$6,830

NT$7,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a kitchen area visible through the windows.

A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, two seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

1.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Alistair

NT$3,895

NT$4,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV displaying weather information, a staircase, and a snack bar.

A modern room with a blue sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

6. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Rily

NT$2,693

NT$3,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

A window with a lace curtain, a lamp, and a view of a white van and a building with a red roof.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and a large tree in front.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a decorative light fixture, a wall-mounted shelf with postcards, and a Buddha statue.

7. Sundown Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Cindy

NT$2,837

NT$3,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

A modern living room with wooden furniture, a built-in kitchen, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard

Trevor

NT$2,412

NT$2,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

A hotel room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of a mountain and water through the window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of a mountain and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

9. Blue Sail Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Jesse

NT$5,069

NT$5,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with open shutters, a wall-mounted compass, a lamp, and a small heater.

A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Jason

NT$2,714

NT$3,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, white cabinetry, and a view to the outside.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sunset view.

A coastal town with a marina, buildings, and a hilly backdrop.

11. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

Yasser

NT$5,722

NT$6,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.

12. La Serena Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Derek

NT$3,153

NT$3,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bar area with a bottle and glasses.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A covered patio area with a brick planter, a red chair, and a white table.

13. Pleasant Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Margie

NT$2,037

NT$2,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the street and buildings.

A hotel reception area with a wooden signboard displaying various travel brochures, a marble counter, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

14. Pacific Shores Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Marcie

NT$2,809

NT$3,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view.

A spacious room with a large white cabinet, a chandelier, and a view through glass doors.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

15. Masterpiece Hotel

0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Emma

NT$3,124

NT$3,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a blue sofa, and a dining area with two chairs.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with blinds.

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

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Victor

NT$2,566

NT$2,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight bench.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, located at the corner of a street.

A hotel room with a desk, a blue armchair, a yellow office chair, a television displaying a beach scene, and a white door.

17. Hotel Avisa

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Summer

NT$2,667

NT$3,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A person riding a horse on a beach with waves and birds in the background.

A window with a view of a mountain and a palm tree.

A sign for Morro Crest Inn with a vacancy notice.

A two-story building with a wooden staircase and a stone wall.

18. Morro Crest Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Lara

NT$2,072

NT$2,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a bench, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outside.

A corridor with a balcony, featuring a series of windows and a concrete floor.

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

tom

NT$2,633

NT$3,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a counter, framed pictures on the wall, a window with a view of the outside, and a seating area with a patterned chair.

A two-story building with the name "Avalon Inn" on the facade, featuring a balcony on the second floor, a visible number "130" on the side, and a sign indicating "Morro Bay, California" and "No Vacancy".

A room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

20. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Timothy

NT$2,693

NT$3,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to The Giant Chessboard

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 101 reviews	View
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
HarborWalk Inn	10.0 Exceptional 202 reviews	View
The Estero Inn	9.8 Exceptional 432 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Morro Bay	9.4 Exceptional 1,025 reviews	View

Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

La Serena Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, clean with comfortable bed and spacious room with balcony view of Morro Rock. Always enjoy our stays at LaSerena."

Morro Crest Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and service was good. Was excited there was a fridge and microwave!"

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"It is a great place to stay and very pet friendly"

Bay View Inn

8/10 Good

"We had a view of Morro Rock and we were within walking distance to restaurants and shops"

Pacific Shores Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property."

The Landing at Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Beds were supper comfortable. Lots to do in walking distance. Room had a wonderful view. Can't wait to go back."

Masterpiece Hotel

8/10 Good

"The property was easy to find with convenient parking. Check in was smooth, the room was clean, spacious and quiet."

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, we had a greate stay. The balcony was a little small but it was still nice to have one. Everything else was great, and we really enjoyed our stay."

The Q Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean property, parking was easy, friendly staff. They had water bottles, napkins and utensils if needed."

Other attractions near The Giant Chessboard

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 family-friendly 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 115 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 Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA.

How many hotels are there close to The Giant Chessboard?

Expedia has 115 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 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. The Q Inn

2. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

3. HarborWalk Inn

4. The Estero Inn

5. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

6. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

7. Sundown Inn

8. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

9. Blue Sail Inn

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

11. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

12. La Serena Inn

13. Pleasant Inn

14. Pacific Shores Inn

15. Masterpiece Hotel

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

17. Hotel Avisa

18. Morro Crest Inn

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

20. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

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Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

La Serena Inn

Morro Crest Inn

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Bay View Inn

Pacific Shores Inn

The Landing at Morro Bay

Masterpiece Hotel

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

The Q 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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