Back Bay Inn

I would definitely return to the Back Bay Inn. It is a beautiful spot for the price. It’s not on the «bay» exactly, but it is on one of the estuaries of the bay. The water is beautiful, the place is quiet and peaceful, and the breakfast is delicious. The room we stayed in had a bay window with a view of the water and a fireplace. The office persons were super nice and accommodating. The breakfast at the café was satisfying and a good-​sized meal. They even had a wine reception in the evening. The Back Bay Inn is close to Montana de Oro and not too far from San Luis Obispo. The street (2^nd street) has a few cute but very delicious restaurants and a coffee shop in addition to the café by the Back Bay Inn. You can’t go wrong with the location. The rooms were clean and so nice. We had no complaints during our stay. One day while we were there we hiked Cabrillo Park (5 mins away) and the next we hiked Oats Peak (Montana de Oro). Overall great stay at the Back Bay Inn!

When we aren’t camping near spooners cove then we are definitely staying at the back bay inn. Awesome place to have a quiet weekend get a way only a couple hours from LA. The breakfast café right outside is also top notch.

I had an unfortunate stay at the Back Bay Inn, not their fault, but the Oktoberfest Street Fair was right there with loud music and rowdy crowd. Not by kind of relaxation. However, the Inn gave me a 100% refund and a kind apology. I would not hesitate to recommend this Inn but would make sure there is not a fair going on. The rooms are spotless, the view priceless and well worth the value.

This little inn is so stinkin’ cute. I fell in love with Morro Bay in one night.
What I wouldn’t give to get cozy in a North Face zip up and drink wine by the water right now. God, even the air was better there.
If you don’t like this Inn, I’m not really sure what your problem is, but you might want to have it checked out.
Also, can I live here? What kind of monthly rate can you give me?

We loved it there. Great room great view and amazing breakfast… We can’t wait to Return…

My wife and I stayed here for one night on our trip up the coast. Comfortable rooms with nicely landscaped grounds to wander with a glass of wine. Breakfast next door was really good and the front desk was very friendly. Would definitely return!

Before moving to Los Osos from West Hollywood, we needed to check out the place we were thinking of leasing. We had never been to Los Osos, but loved the Central Coast in general. We ended up staying our first night at The Back Bay Inn and we were hooked on the place instantly. The front desk was super friendly and informative and our room rocked. We had a lot of fun at the complimentary wine reception and made up our minds before we went to bed that we loved Los Osos. I am so glad we stayed at Back Bay Inn and they helped make the decision so easy! I always recommend this place to my friends and family who come to visit if they are not staying with us. Beautiful views, great restaurants right next door — highly recommend it!

We stayed at this resort for three nights and the room was nice and clean and the bed was very comfortable. The resort has complimentary wine in the late afternoon and that was nice. The breakfasts were good at the nearby café but choices were limited. It was entertaining watching people park while we were waiting for our food. The parking lot is small and there is a lot of jockeying of vehicles going on. The last night we were at the hotel, my vehicle was backed into and the driver did not leave a note. I did not see the damage until we stopped at a rest-​stop on our way home. There were only three vehicles in the small parking lot and my vehicle was parked in between the two other vehicles. The vehicle to the left of my vehicle left in a hurry early the morning we left and was white. Funny that vehicle had been painted white. We informed the hotel of what happened and they were not at all helpful with us identifying of the vehicle parked to our left. So I am out $ 400 for my deductible on a hit and run that could have been easily solved if the hotel had cameras.

This a great little inn to stay at for a couple nights. Here are some highlights.
The views from the rooms are awesome. The rooms have big windows with blinds, so you can go between the great view, and privacy. It is right on the water, and they have a great lounging area for relaxing by the water.
For the 21 and ups, they provide complimentary wine and snacks in the evening, which is a nice way to kick off the evening.
They also include a real breakfast at the café next door, free with your stay. Great coffee and food to really start your day right.
The rooms are quite sizeable, and bigger than the pictures made them appear. Although they are a tad dated, the bed is comfy, WiFi is fast, and the TV has many channels if you just want to veg out on the bed.
Overall I definitely recommend staying here. If you are in the area and need a place to stay, stop on by.

Who knew such a little treasure was sitting in the town I grew up in?
I thought it would be nice to alleviate my family from their hotel responsibilities during Christmastime and get a room at the Back Bay Inn. My aunt had stayed and loved it, so why not?
I was not disappointed. We had an amazing room with a lanai facing the bay our first couple of nights; it was bliss. I could sit outside on that little patio for days. I also stayed in an upstairs room with a nice cozy fireplace, still with a view of that amazing bay. Both rooms provided very relaxing ways to end family-​filled days.
The rooms are simple and cute; they are not luxury by any means, but they are definitely comfortable. They are not the most sound-​proof rooms either, but the grounds stay relatively quiet. Also, they provide surprisingly good toilet paper.
The staff was always very nice and accommodating. Plus you get a free breakfast from the Back Bay Café! And if the café is closed, they make a variety of delicious quiches for your nomming pleasure!
Staying here really gave me a new appreciation for where I grew up! I can’t wait for another reason to stay again!

This is a review of room 304. We were so disappoinrted!!! The furniture looked like it was bought at a trailer park garage sale. The king sized bed had a queen sized frame so when you sat on the end of the bed the top flipped up. The floor was so dirty that we wiped our feet to get into bed at night. We only hope the rooms in the main house were better based on the reviews. Too bad, we were really looking forward to our stay.

Our stay here was so wonderful that I didn’t want to leave! Back Bay Inn is a hidden gem off the beaten path. Their staff is friendly and helpful. The location was breathtaking. The details were spot on (it is always a good sign when the toilet paper is soft and fluffy). We loved the breakfast vouchers for their restaurant. Not to mention, a great value at $ 135/​night (weekday gallery room). Back Bay Inn now has a special place in my heart. I can not wait to return!

Wonderful experience! From the hotel receptionist to the breakfast at the Back Bay Café, the service was terrific. The views were peaceful and breath-​taking, while still being close to everything you could want — Hearst Castle, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, SLO. We made daily jaunts with no trouble! The internet was fine, although it really shouldn’t be a factor anyway. I want a vacation away from it all, not a place to bring all of it with me!!! We will most certainly be back.

Lovely view, quiet place, great room. Bed was comfy. Beautiful spot! complementary wine and snacks in the evening, free breakfast was excellent at the little café next door. Books available including local guidebooks. Great hikes nearby, lovely outside sitting areas. Fireplace was cozy in the cold of the night. Very nice staff. Definitely would stay again.

Terrific place if you are looking for a peaceful getaway. It is beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. My husband and I have stayed here twice over the last few years when we just want to slow down and relax. While not fancy, the rooms are spacious and have a nice sitting area where you can sit and enjoy the bay; they also have several seating areas outside that provide nice views. We stay on the second floor so we have a nice view of the water, but the lower rooms open onto a lovely garden area. You can take a look at the rooms online to see what you would prefer. The beds are comfortable, the grounds are lovely and the staff friendly.
You get vouchers for breakfast at the Back Bay Café (across the parking lot) and the food is delicious! There is a small-​town feel to the entire area that is very welcoming. I don’t know why anyone would chose to stay in Moro Bay when such a quiet and beautiful option is nearby. We will definitely be back.

Serenity. Lovely view from every room. We stayed in a room on the first floor with outside area and two chairs. We also stayed in a larger 2^nd floor room with fireplace. There are four chaises on the lawn as well as a deck with two tables for wine at sunset.
The staff was cordial .I definitely would return.
The surprise is the breakfast voucher for the Back Bay Café– a terrific place in every sense of the word.

From the start of our weekend the Back Bay Inn was great! The customer service was friendly and accommodating especially since we arrived late in the evening. Our room was large and comfortable. We just loved the beautiful grounds and location.
It’s a gem of a spot. Don’t miss the café as the food was delicious. It’s nice to know we’ve found a place we come back to time and time again!!! Just hope it’s soon.:)))) love love love the Back Bay Inn.
Juli & Scott

LOVED, loved, loved this place. Can I please go back? Today, tomorrow, right now?! We may have found the perfect central coast get lost in our getaway, perfect location, serene place to stay. Loved the simplicity of this hotel. They were so welcoming! Breakfast is included! Our room was charming. Our bed was comfortable and the balcony was more than I dreamed of! That view! You must see it for yourself. To watch the sunset and see the tide roll on out is something else!
Other perks:
–Wine reception from 5−7pm. Red and white wine served with light snacks. People were sitting around outside sipping on wine and enjoying the slow life.
–Reasonably priced for the area.
–All of the rooms are a little different, so you can choose what you want in a hotel room! There are great pics on their website too.
–Also easy to book!
We will be back!

Wonderful Little getaway! So quite and serene. I stayed two nights in the Studio and it was very clean and cozy. Only issue I had was the internet was very hit and miss inside the room as well as around their property. Hence the reason for the 4 star vs 5 star review. I tried the internet at the café, in the garden and in the wine room with no luck. I managed to get internet on my second day with my laptop close to the wall on the desk in the corner of the room.
I loved the evening wine and mingling with the other guests. The wine room was connected to the main office. You could have your wine and snacks inside the room or take it out to the garden area, down by the water or even to your room. The morning breakfast at Back Bay Café was superb (a few feet away from the lodging areas). You received a breakfast voucher for each nights stay and there was a specialized menu to choose from. Menu selection was small but I had the egg scramble which was delicious and filling (2 eggs on a bed of fresh spinach with 2 slices of bacon, sour dough toast, a side of fruit and a cup of orange juice).
Location was only 15 minutes from Morro Bay and 30 minutes from Hearst Castle which were the two reasons I chose this spot. Throughout my entire stay the staff was friendly and very helpful. Will definitely go back again, in fact I’m already planning my next trip!

The reason I gave this place three stars was for the lovely view. We had the best part of our stay here walking along the (somewhat mucky) beach, and sitting on the back lawn in the adirondack chairs. The wine was cheap but decent, and the appetizers consisted of cheese, crackers, and assorted olives. It was a nice snack before dinner.
The rooms are nothing fancy, and the bed we had was terrible. It sagged in the middle so badly that we were both up at about 5am with back pain. Due to our early start, we had to wait a bit to use our breakfast vouchers (totally worth it), and while we waited we found some amazing hot cocoa at a tiny place across the street.
The staff was ok – the guy who checked us in was kind of creepy in an has-​been surfer-​ish sort of way, and the woman in the morning was a little too businesslike. All in all, I wouldn’t stay here again due to the lack of sleep caused by the awful mattress, but if you’re back is a trooper the view is totally worth it.