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Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach – reviews, photos

1 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA 93430
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Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach
Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach
Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach
Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach
Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach
Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach
Ranked #4 of 8 Cayucos B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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Clovis, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“We Loved It!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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This was our first time to this property. We usually stay at another hotel in the area because it was what we knew but they are always booked. Are we ever glad! This was a GEM. We celebrated our 25th anniversary here. I can't say enough about how clean it was. We stayed one night in a downstairs room and then moved upstairs for two nights. Both rooms were FRESH smelling, and not because of that horrid, overpowering carpet fresh menace. I discovered they even wash their bedspreads after EVERY visit. Can you imagine? I always take those things off because I think they're nasty. Their's aren't! We didn't bring our dogs this time or our kids but we will bring both next time for our daughter's 21st birthday. The staff was helpful about anything we asked and gave us great eating recommendations. The cleaning staff was friendly and unobtrusive but offered whatever we requested. If I were to add anything it would be a thick foam mattress topper. The mattresses offer GREAT support but, on this old body, they were just a little hard. Maybe have a few on hand just in case a guest has a need? And for all I know, they do! (I never asked.) They are nearly supermen and women at this place so, it's entirely possible they HAVE thought of everything! Loved it, just loved it and would not stay any place else now when we hit the central coast. OH! And they even sent up some chocolates and little bottles of Martinelli's to help us celebrate. VERY thoughtful. Loved you guys!

Room Tip: You will be fine upstairs or down. Great views all around and the noise level is zero in your room w...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Laila Kollmann, Manager at Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach, responded to this review
14 March 2012
Thank you so much for leaving a long review about your stay. We are so glad you had a wonderful time. We loved reading about your experience. Next time please mention the need for an additional mattress topper and we will be happy to provide you with one to make your stay even more comfortable. Thank you for leaving a room tip with trip advisor, this will help future guests to make their room selection a bit easier. We will see you again soon
-Laila Kollmann
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Las Vegas, Nevada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great place, recommend to everyone!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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I have been staying at the Shoreline for the past 10 years and have never had a bad visit. They have made continuos changes to make the rooms nicer and add services to the guests. It has an amazing location, just a few steps away from the beach and nearly all the rooms have a great view of the beach. It is in the center of town, a small one that is, so you can walk to every store and restaurant in the area within a few minutes.

They offer great deals in the winter which make them unbeatable to any other motel in the area. I have never had a bad experience with the place and will continue being a guest as long as I can make it there.

The service is very friendly, I have sat in the lobby and chatted with staff for hours. It is a small family owned business and get to know you by name after just a stay or two.

Cayucos is also a great little town. It is a small town USA place with less than 3000 people and has a small beach town vibe.

GREAT PLACE. RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!!!

Room Tip: I would recommend the beachfront rooms to the true beach-goers, as it gives you a 180 degree view fr...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Laila Kollmann, Manager at Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach, responded to this review
24 January 2012
Thank you for your detailed comments, your experience at the Shoreline is one that represents our goals for guest satisfaction. For future reference, we now have a Sanddollar Reward Card for frequent visitors. Be sure to ask for it when you visit next.
-Laila Kollmann
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San Francisco, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“"who is a proper fit for this motel"”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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This would have been my third visit. My first had no problems. On my second visit, we arrived late. Consequently, we did not use the bathroom until the morning and quickly learned that the toilet was broken and that it could not be repaired for several hours. So not to be inconvenienced, the motel provided us with a key to another room to use the restroom. Thank god, because we also learned that the sink was leaking buckets of water onto the floor. Despite the inconvenience, I was still willing to give the motel another chance. However, I called to make a reservation last week for an upcoming one night stay and I just received a phone call from hotel management asking if I was a "proper fit for this hotel" because I had the gall to complain about a broken toilet and sink. My question is who would a proper fit for an overpriced motel with a "remodeled" non-working bathroom? The answer is nobody. Stay away from this motel!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Laila Kollmann, Manager at Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach, responded to this review
24 January 2012
We appreciate your comments and value your opinion. We, at Shoreline Inn, strive to make every guest’s visit a pleasant one. We look forward to satisfied customers becoming repeat guests. Part of our success is the quality of cleanliness and upkeep of the property. However, issues do arise just as in any home or business. We make every effort to solve a problem as efficiently and painless as possible, and it is unfortunate when a guest feels that they have had a negative experience.
-Laila Kollmann
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calgary canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Right on the Beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

This was our third year staying here and the rooms on the beach have been upgraded. Flat screen T-V and frige and microwave in room. Good carpet and lockable patio door.. a nice touch. New king size bed and crisp linnens. The bed was comparable to the one I have at home. I booked a upstairs fireplace room in May for November thru Marshall and the room was as I had requested. The soundproofing is good as we never heard a peep from next door or below during the 4 nights. The continental breakfast was good as well with coffee juice milk and toast and bagels and fresh fruit. Housekeeping was excellent also. this property is pet friendly but no pet mess . Kudos to the Owners. Nice people and friendly and knowledgable of the area. In 3 years I never have had a billing problemor error. The rate quotes is what I paid. Would come again if in the area.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Laila Kollmann, Manager at Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach, responded to this review
24 January 2012
Thank you so much for your kind review of our motel and for noticing the updates to the hotel. We have many return guests who were very pleased with the updates, especially the soundproofing. Our fireplace rooms are popular. Thank you also for your comments about the pet friendliness. We strive hard to make the motel pet friendly, but also comfortable to our guests without pets. We hope to see you again soon.
Laila Kollmann
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San Diego, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“This requires a committment”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

A two-star hotel for five star prices. You better be committed to staying at this hotel. They have a 72 hour cancellation policy AND they will charge you for the remainder of your stay if you check out early for any reason. No refunds, no exceptions. You can stay at nicer, and more flexible hotels up the road for the same price. Not recommended for a weekend getaway.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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CayucosShoreline, Manager at Cayucos Shoreline Inn...on the beach, responded to this review
30 November 2011
As a smaller business, we count on guests keeping their reservations as made. Last minute cancellations make it difficult to rebook rooms. Therefore, we have clearly stated at time of booking, in our e-mail confirmation and above the guest’s signature on the registration card that there are no refunds for early check-outs. However, we are sensitive to extenuating circumstances such as family emergencies.
We are a family owned and operated business and make every effort to set reasonable prices. It is important to note that holiday and special events run higher than the norm for that season.
-Laila Kollmann
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1 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA 93430
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