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

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$4,359

NT$4,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

2. 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

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

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

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

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 15 - Sep 16

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

Brendan

NT$3,977

NT$4,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

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 a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

A small room with a round table, two chairs, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted shelf with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

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

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 a balcony, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

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$5,031

NT$5,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

13. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

0.5 km from The Giant Chessboard

Shawna

NT$5,826

NT$7,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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 modern kitchen with a large island, a staircase with a wrought iron railing, and a coffee station with fresh coffee and pastries.

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

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$2,647

NT$3,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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".

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

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

A sign for Morro Crest Inn with a vacancy notice.

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$1,899

NT$2,557 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 corridor with a balcony, featuring a series of windows and a concrete floor.

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

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

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
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews	View
Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 106 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

Coastal Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Coastal Breeze Inn made the perfect home base during our trip to Morro Bay! There was ample parking and the staff made check-in quick and easy! Our room was clean and the king size bed was the perfect balance of cozy and firm! The AC was no slouch and worked perfectly when we needed it! We had a great time and would stay here again next time we’re in the area!"

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean! Weekends are pricey mid week is a deal! Would stay again."

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!"

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."

The Q Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Q Inn exceeded all our expectations. The atmosphere was a refreshing departure from a typical hotel room, and we were so pleasantly surprised by the experience. Everything about the facility was beautiful and modern. We particularly enjoyed the following features: - The Amenities: The shower was great and the blow dryer was wonderful. - The Room: The beds were incredibly comfortable. - The Technology: The automatic blinds were a sophisticated touch—perhaps even a bit too "smart" for us! The location was also ideal, as we were able to park our car and easily walk into town. We truly loved our first visit to Morro Bay and your facility. Having water and ice readily available was also a very thoughtful and appreciated touch. Thanks again!"

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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.

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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. 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

Coastal Breeze Inn

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

La Serena Inn

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

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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