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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 modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are large windows with a view of the outdoors.

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

1. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

2.9 km from The Giant Chessboard

Seetala

NT$7,109

NT$8,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

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

A marina at sunset with boats docked, a prominent hill in the background, and calm waters reflecting the sky.

2. HarborWalk Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Cecelia

NT$10,355

NT$12,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, teal cabinetry, and a large window.

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

3. The Q Inn

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

Renee

NT$4,600

NT$5,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A hotel exterior with a sign reading "Estero Inn" and another sign for "Estero Adventures".

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

Wrenzie

NT$6,172

NT$7,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit surrounded by lush banana plants.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a lamp post on the left.

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A beach with a large rock formation and waves.

5. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

DAVID

NT$2,400

NT$2,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 spacious lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

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

6. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

1.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Patricia

NT$3,954

NT$4,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

A bedroom with a large mirror, floral decorations, and a bedside table with a vase.

7. Sundown Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Salina

NT$2,506

NT$2,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 modern kitchen with two blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the city through large windows.

8. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Sheri

NT$2,490

NT$2,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

9. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.4 km from The Giant Chessboard

Donald

NT$2,346

NT$2,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

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

10. Blue Sail Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

marti

NT$5,044

NT$5,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofa, and a kitchen area with a marble countertop and window with blinds.

11. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

Shawna

NT$5,402

NT$6,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a microwave, and a wooden cabinet.

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.

12. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, < 0.1 km from The Giant Chessboard

Emily

NT$1,880

NT$2,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern room with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table with two chairs, and a wooden cabinet.

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

13. Pacific Shores Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Casey

NT$2,481

NT$2,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

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 living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of the outside, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another level.

14. La Serena Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

David

NT$3,137

NT$3,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

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

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Greg

NT$2,363

NT$2,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

16. Masterpiece Hotel

0.6 km from The Giant Chessboard

Patrick

NT$3,109

NT$3,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

17. Hotel Avisa

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Pedro

NT$2,653

NT$3,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A street with trees, a building with a red roof, and parked cars.

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

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.

18. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.2 km from The Giant Chessboard

Janette

NT$2,514

NT$2,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

A beach with a clear sky, a distant mountain, and a bridge in the background.

A cozy room with two chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

19. Morro Crest Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Lara

NT$1,903

NT$2,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A window with a view of a mountain, a palm tree, and a body of water.

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.

20. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Downtown Morro Bay, 0.3 km from The Giant Chessboard

Kevin G

NT$2,388

NT$2,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
HarborWalk Inn	10.0 Exceptional 207 reviews	View
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
The Estero Inn	9.8 Exceptional 437 reviews	View
Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

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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 marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a prominent rocky island in the background.

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 Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, and Elfin Forest Preserve. 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. HarborWalk Inn

3. The Q Inn

4. The Estero Inn

5. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

6. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

7. Sundown Inn

8. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

9. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10. Blue Sail Inn

11. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

12. The Landing at Morro Bay

13. Pacific Shores Inn

14. La Serena 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

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Top The Giant Chessboard Hotel Reviews

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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