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BEST WESTERN PLUS San Marcos Inn – reviews, photos

3.5 of 5
250 Pacific Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Ranked #17 of 28 hotels in Morro Bay
3.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
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Newcaastle,Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Disappointing, this hotel is not 3 stars!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The only 3 stars about this hotel is the price. We booked it through 'Hotwire' as a 'too good to publish hotel name'... now I know why. This hotel is dated and tired looking. The bed covering in our room was marked and stained. The toenails on the floor were disgusting. The hotel staff were good, pity they have to work in such a poor quality establishment. Knock down and rebuild as the location is fine if you like vacationing next to a power generating plant.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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mamamorro, G.M. Assistant at BEST WESTERN PLUS San Marcos Inn, responded to this review
23 January 2012
We at the Best Western Plus San Marcos Inn were sorry to read of your unsatisfactory stay with us. We appreciate you bringing your issues to our attention as your critique helps us to better serve our guests in the future. We would like to state however that the power plant is actually across town from us. Nevertheless we wish you many happy travels.

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Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“nice stay!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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I dont know why this hotel is rated 20. we stayed at this hotel for one night in january 2012.
The staff was welcoming, the room was clean and big and the location was great!
The free wifi worked great and we loved the design of the place...

the only problem we has is with the shower that didnt work well, but we talked with them and they said that they had a problem with the water in the morning. I am sure it is not like that every day.
It was a great stay with a great value!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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mamamorro, G.M. Assistant at BEST WESTERN PLUS San Marcos Inn, responded to this review
23 January 2012
Thank you for posting the review of your stay with us. We are expanding our breakfast service and look forward to serving your lodging needs on your next visit to the states.

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San Dimas, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Quaint, warm, and welcoming.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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The Inn is about 200 yards from the bay and the beach front "Embarcadero St."
From the first minute you step onto their property you're in warm welcoming, & knowledgeable staff's hands.
Rooms are mini suites almost: nice, clean, and have everything from free internet to mini fridge, coffee maker, iron with board, A/C, microwave, and balcony! Lots of shows on TV as well. Nights are very quite.
They offer a nice continental breakfast buffet in the morning 7:30 to 10:30 AM but the wine tasting with cheese at 5:00 PM was an exceptionally nice touch!
Priced at very reasonable $90 for 2 queen bed rm (Jan 2012). Early check in (2pm) and late . check out (12pm) most are 3pm and 11am respectively.. There will be a definite next time.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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mamamorro, G.M. Assistant at BEST WESTERN PLUS San Marcos Inn, responded to this review
8 January 2012
The staff of the Best Western Plus San Marcos Inn thanks you for taking the time to post such a lovely review. It is our goal to make every guest's stay as pleasurable as your's. It would be our pleasure to once again provide you with another wonderful experience the next time you visit Morro Bay.

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Beverly Hills
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“This place sucks.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
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Initially I booked a room with an ocean view. They said it was guranteed and I paid for it in advance. I was really excited to visit Morro Bay, as I surf a lot and it is one of my favorite towns along California's Central Coast.
I was highly dissappointed at check in to find out that not only did I not have a room with an ocean view, but I didn't even have a room. I had to pull up my bank statements to show them.
They finally just gave me a room which was dinky, had a parking lot view, and blood stained comforters.
After I got some new sheets from the house keeper, I decided to go down to the Embarcadero to Dockside to drink away my nightmare and hang with the locals.
The next day it was time for breakfast and I felt ripped off after I saw the set up. They advertise as if it was a gourmet breakfast, but it's just plain old continental. The waffles were nice, but the danishes looked and tasted a little stale.
I went surfing for the day. It was a great day and the swells were really comming in. I thought I'd head back to the hotel for some wine and cheese. The Boursin cheese was a nice touch and so was the free booz. However, you might want to stay away from the block cheese. The cheddar and monterey jack looked recycled and kinda moldy on the ends.
The only staff member that was a delight was Kris at the front desk. We talked surf and he had some great tips on the area. Great customer service and he will go a long way. However, I cannot say the same for some of the others. I specifically remember getting a lack of care or concern from Christina at my intial check in. A lot of eye rolling and attitude.
All in all try to avoid this place. It sucks!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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mamamorro, G.M. Assistant at BEST WESTERN PLUS San Marcos Inn, responded to this review
8 December 2011
We here at the Best Western Plus San Marcos Inn appologize for the mixup at check-in. Please call us directly when you want to book a room...you will be guaranteed the best rate and exact room type you want. We were saddened to read of your unsatisfactory stay with us but we are a bit confused. One of the front desk associates you mentioned in your review hasn't been employed here for a year and a half and the other has been gone since June of this year. Regardless we wish you only pleasurable experiences on your future trips.

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Nice overnight stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Nice hotel in a good location for Morro Bay. Rooms spacious, comfortable bed. Good wifi.

Didn't try the breakfast but the small breakfast area looked nice.

No complaints for a one night stay.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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mamamorro, G.M. Assistant at BEST WESTERN PLUS San Marcos Inn, responded to this review
30 November 2011
We will have the waffle irons hot and ready for you on your next trip to the Central Coast.

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Address: 250 Pacific Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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