Name: Ocean View Inn
Address: 8425 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, 94037, US

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Diane

Quite, nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Diane

No closet in the penthouse room 2. Disgusting odor of cleaner fluid fills and lingers in lobby & rooms.
Do better!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Leslee

Our stay was lovely. The view was obscurded slightly but still a great view of the ocean and we really enjoyed the private balcony. The parking was slightly tight.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Trice

Parking was easy, room was nicely decorated. Construction next door was noisy and made windows dirty. Window glass needed replacing in view windows, otherwise nice. Check in was fine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Mark D

great proximity to beach, nice view, clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Isaiah

Room was very clean. Close to downtown and beaches !

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Theresa

The listing said it had an Ocean View and was a 5 minute walk to the beach. The ocean view was completely blocked by trees and the \"walk\" to the beach was across a busy highway.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Sarah

Best place ever! Gorgeous rooms, kind staff, and the sweetest kitty!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Jana

Virtually no ocean view except from the front lobby, and that was obstructed. Sits right on a very busy highway. Very limited parking in the front with difficult in/out access. Staff communication, limited and uninformed. Lots of stairs to navigate even getting in the lobby and all rooms. Nearby properties are less than desirable environment. Spacious, clean room, but amenities more of a motel category. A number of lightbulbs out in the room, bed frame broken and pops loudly, and very large window overlooking the bed with no covering where people walking or driving by could see in, especially at night with lights on.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Roman

4/5 rating. This place is absolutely amazing! Only points taken away for is parking lot, very tight and small so if there 2 or more cars it’s hard to get out of. And then the only other point taken away is the balcony, although it is gorgeous views and vibes, anybody can just walk up it so just be cautious and lock the sliding door. The lady in the front was amazing and helpful. The room was super clean and better than the pictures!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jamie

This was the cutest place we have stayed. It was across from the beach and right down the road from the town. It has no elevator so keep that in mind. They had coffee, tea and water in the lobby at all times and a Keurig in our room. The property was beautiful and the staff was so nice and accommodating. There are decks out front to enjoy the ocean view. Our room was extremely clean and very nicely decorated. Plenty of parking and a quiet street. We will definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

JoAnn

Friendly staff and large, clean room

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

joe

Great view of the ocean. Clean rooms. Awesome employees

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Lauren

Love!

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Karen

The room was very nice. The inn is very close and to the highway so if you are sensitive to noise this may not be the place for you. The decks and views are beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Diane

What a nice little find, close to Half Moon Bay/Pacifica. The Inn was super clean, the suite was amazing with views of the ocean from the spacious deck and room. We loved the color scheme and vaulted ceilings, bed was comfy. The restaurant next door, TimonTaqueria, served a reasonably priced,delicious breakfast.Gweck

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Jeremiah

Great hotel room for a night in Montara

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Anne

This is a nice, small inn directly on Highway 1 close to Montara State Beach and the fantastic Devil's Slide paved hiking trail. Our 2nd floor king suite was spacious, pretty decor, very comfortable bedding, a nice seating area, and a big deck with ocean view. Highway 1traffic noise is quite loud if you're out on the deck during the day, but quiet at night. My only complaint with the room was the ceramic bowl sink in the bathroom is poorly designed and too high for washing your face or brushing teeth, and the weird trough faucet splashes all over as soon as you turn it on. Plus the drain was clogged up so it turned into a giant bowl of gray water. That bowl sink and faucet should be replaced with a normal sink and faucet.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Francisco

The room was always extremely clean and the staff were friendly and very attentive

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2026

Jhona

Front desk staff is not friendly. Room is not what im expected. Room arounds can hear noises.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Ericka

This place is walkable to Montara Beach, although you have to follow along a narrow segment of Highway 1 to get there.
The room itself was okay, aside from traffic noise (pack your sound machine or white noise app). Furnishings are ample, bathroom fixtures are aged, and there are no frills or amenities onsite.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Amanda

Smaller inn perfectly located along Hwy 1 away from the hustle and bustle of HMB. Very cute room set up. Staff was friendly.

New taqueria next door was delish. Bakery also located next door along with a gas station with well stocked convenience item.

Not a lot of parking available but did discover more parking along the backside of the inn. Definitely ask staff if you’re having a hard time. Lots of chargers available for those with electric vehicles.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Joseph

Room was spacious with a great deck and an awesome view!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Ashley

Great room and staff! Parking in the front is very tight especially if you have a large vehicle but there is parking in the back as well.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Per

The room was spotless. The staff was excellent! Our only complaints are, it took a very long time for the hot water to come on and the heating system was weird and a little noisy. Otherwise our stay was great!

2/10

Poor

04 Nov 2025

monica

Unfortunately there was no view and the their was an odd smell in the lobby and our room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2025

Kendri

Check-in was listed from 3–10 PM, and the signage on the front doors also stated the lobby closes at 10. I had planned to check in around 9:30 after dinner in downtown San Francisco. However, I received a call at 7:10 from the front desk asking that I arrive by 8. The staff member offered to stay until 8:30 as a courtesy, which I appreciated, but it caused us to cancel our dinner reservation, grab fast food and rush to the inn. I arrived at 8:35 and was told she simply wanted to leave early since it was a slow night—despite check-in being available until 10.

The room itself was clean, but it was quite cold and I couldn’t adjust the temperature. The property is also along a fairly loud road. Overall, it wasn’t an awful stay, but the experience felt unnecessarily stressful and not quite in line with the posted check-in policy.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Jennifer

This was one of the nicest rooms we’ve ever had! Gorgeous decor, very large, dinette and couch and chairs, balcony too! The only cons are road noise and it’s next door to a gas station.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Derek

Very nice hotel, great staff.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Tim

We enjoyed it

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Robert C

Room was clean. You'll get your stair steps in.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Anthony

The room was nice, big, and very clean. It was in the back so not much of a view. Walls were a little thin. Our neighbors were up talking most of the night and we could hear them enough to keep waking us up. The Inn is a little old so a little creaky on the floors.

Overall, it was a nice place to stay for the one night we were there. Undecided if we will go back there.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

Joe

First off, our Penthouse 3rd floor Oceanview room was excellent, however, the facility and our room fronted the very busy, very noisy (car & truck traffic ) Hwy.1. This issue was not mentioned on the Expedia hotel info. The pictures of the beach access lead us to believe that access was very easy and directly from the facility, even though the comments said it was \"nearby\". It was across Hwy.1 and there were oceanfront homes between the facility and the ocean. A gas station/convenience store was directly next to the facility. Had we known about the Hwy.1 issue, we would not have stayed there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Ahmed

I’m really enjoy
I will come back soon

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Danielle

Highly recommended

Fantastic, quiet location, super quick drive into Moss Beach and HMB. The room was clean and updated and there was even a hotel kitty hanging out in the front to pet in the morning. Only issue was that the salt air made the windows/slider screen hard to open and close. Recommend checking out the cafe next door.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

David

No view. Not worth it.

It was somewhat expensive compared with other options and we were attracted to its name \"Ocean View\" which turned out to be a misnomer. The place is across a busy road (hwy 1) from the neighborhood which is close to the ocean. Views are blocked by trees. Our room was facing the back yard of the property so the \"view\" was of the neighbors in the opposite direction to the ocean. The TV was small for the room. There was no hot water in the shower. There was a coffee/pie shop and gas station convenience store nearby but not much more. Had to drive to Half-Moon Bay for breakfast. I was hoping for something a bit more romantic for our \"date\" weekend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Erlinda

Just what we needed

Our stay was perfect. The room was large and spacious and clean. We found a nice coffee and hand pie at Sage Bakhouse just down the road. Dinner at Half Moon Bay Brewery is always a must stop!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Haylee

My room was huge and it was in a great location just across from the beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Jayson

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Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2025

ed

Got the penthouse room. The room advertised had an ocean view with a balcony. Arrived back of the motel with a street view. The sink didn’t work worth a crap . Anyways … overall poor motel , won’t stay here again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Almost a five

The inside of the property was a pleasant surprise: clean, modern and bright. We would have given it five stars but we were awoken to very loud guests above and around us well past the quiet hours of 10pm. We can't report that we got a good night sleep before our flight but that was not due to the bed/room/accommodations. Other than that, we thought a continental breakfast was listed on hotels com but there was only in room coffee. Overall, very close to a five star experience but not quite. If you are looking for views of the water you will only get that from a few of the rooms. This is a great location though if flying in/out of San Francisco.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Lindsay

This place is so special! My fiancé and I got engaged around the area and loved the penthouse room. It was spacious and had everything we needed. We loved the fire, balcony and views.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2025

Elizabeth

Not Clean

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

ABHIJIT

Spacious room

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Brittany

Ocean room

The room was great, the ocean was harder to see then I imagined, the listing made it sound like it was directly on the beach but there’s a road and trees, still a great hotel nonetheless.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Elisabeth

This is a really amazing property. Book the third floor suite facing the ocean of you can, but all the rooms are spacious and wonderful. The hotel is very clean, and the staff are totally amazing. Great spot!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Jesus

Nice, new, quiet, reasonably priced, LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Jessica

Great location and friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Rosaura

Very quiet and clean spot

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Wesley

It was a very cute and convenient in on the water

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Edward

The rooms are very nice. Big, open, clean, but comfortable too. Staff is kind and helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2025

Penny

Dream Machines Get Away

We stayed just one night and check in was efficient and the room was very nice and comfortable.
There are two things that I would suggest be reviewed:
1) there was a wall heater so I turned that on and when we got back after dinner it was very cold in the room. Then we saw a space heater in the room and realized the main heater did not work. It would have been nice to have known that. Actually, this should be fixed.
2) the bathroom towels to be used for the shower we amazingly small and very thin. This was not a pleasure at all and for this type of hotel - I think these towels should be improved upon

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2025

Deana

Noisy from upstairs guests, you could hear all footsteps and many conversations. Assuming just loud, disrespectful guests as the hotel couldn’t fix. That was our only real complaint.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Jeancarlos

Great place to stay at, great customer service. Definitely would recommend this place to whoever wants to have a mini getaway.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Osenklo

If you are looking for a cozy getaway look no further and reserve, the place is very quiet and you have lots of options around if you want to visit the beaches nearby there is always something nice to look at.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Bip

The view

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Renee

Beautiful view and balcony

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2025

Melanie

We had an amazing time and it's a beautiful place. They did switch our room because the heater wasn't working but it also didn't work in the toom they moved us to. A really nice, little place though.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Michelle

Never judge a book by its cover.

It was wonderful!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Penny

Very nice place to stay. There isn’t anything I would
change about

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Denisse

Beautiful room and view

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2025

Hayk

Ocean view is complemented by rusty gas station. I paid extra for ocean view, but only ocean you could see was in the far distance and through tree branches.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

A Few Small Touches Would Help A Lot

I want to love this hotel, but...
With just a few small things it could be so much better! Like, put a real coffee pot in the lobby. Maybe a few snacks, too. Get rid of the towels that have holes in them. Tighten the screws on the doorknobs. Real cups and glasses in the rooms. These are inexpensive, small items that would go a long way in upping their appeal.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Christopher

Much needed weeknd getaway on the coast

The room was amazing. Got the ocean view suite. The heater wasnt working, but the staff was prompt with bringing us a space heater. The view from the patio was nice.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Beware of extra charges

Beware of extra charges not mentioned in the Total Price on hotels.com. Extra charges were not mentioned at check-in, receipt was not emailed upon check-out.

Room was pleasant, but no ocean view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Brittney

Although there is not a lot of options for coffee and other things. Our room was amazing. We had the top floor, when we asked questions on where to go, he was friendly and told us where to see the star fish and just have a good time and food with in a decent time. I really just loved the view and how peaceful it was.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

banafsheh

We enjoyed our stay and view in the penthouse suite.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Allyanah

Fix curtains, there was small mishaps but everything else was great

Business

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2025

mark

This could be a lovely small inn, but needs much more attention to details. The beds are too hard, the pillows lumpy, and the bath towels way too small and scratchy. Service is impersonal and there is no restaurant or food of any type available. What a shame.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

Deborah

Alex at reception was friendly & helpful.
Room was clean & comfortable. Fridge, TV & Keurig all worked...microwave was available in common area.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

Nha

Couple Retreat

Room #2, overall it was a great. What’s negative about over stay was that the mattress could be changed…it was a bit caved in and the patio blind was unable to close. Price for the room was reasonable so would stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Timothy

**Ocean View Inn – A Tranquil Retreat by the Sea**

If you’re seeking a peaceful escape with stunning views, the Ocean View Inn is a perfect getaway. Nestled along the coast, this charming inn offers a serene atmosphere and a front-row seat to the beautiful ocean horizon.

**Location:**
The location is undoubtedly the inn's strongest point. Situated just a few steps from the beach, the sound of crashing waves is the perfect soundtrack to your stay. Waking up to the sight of the sun rising over the ocean is nothing short of magical, and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your room's private balcony or the cozy common areas.

**Rooms:**
The rooms are spacious and clean, with modern amenities that blend well with the inn’s coastal charm. Large windows allow plenty of natural light, making the most of the ocean view. While the décor is simple, it exudes a calming, beachy vibe, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

**Service:**
The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant stay. Check-in is smooth, and staff are always available to offer recommendations for local restaurants, activities, or just to chat about the weather. It’s clear they care about their guests’ experiences.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Whitney

Comfortable bed, spacious room, very clean. Enjoyed the stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Beth

We treated ourselves to the Ocean View Penthouse, which is very spacious and nicely appointed and does have good ocean views. The view would be even better if the one distorted window were replaced. There's a little frig, microwave, ice maker, and coffee maker (which can also heat water for tea). That's all great. Take your own dishes, cutlery, etc., if you want to eat in the room. One other consideration is there's no elevator and it's 49 steps up to the room, tho if you park in the back or north side then it's only 39 steps. The \"fireplace\" is electric and not very convincing, so that was disappointing but minor. Just don't picture yourselves cuddling up before a crackling fire. Montara State Beach is a short 10 minute walk away but not a nice one, as part of it is on Highway 1 with no shoulder and vehicles hurtling past. We'll probably drive it next time we go. It's a short drive to the Devil's Slide Trail and that's a good place to walk. There are trails up in the hills behind the Inn as well. We haven't explored those. All in all, we like staying there. This is our second stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Jodi

Very kind check in and room was clean, large and comfy!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

Dayana

Beautiful.

Cute hidden gem perfect for a romantic getaway. Room was specious and clean.
Easy access to the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2024

Julio

Just staying for the night, but it's a nice quiet location, well not talking about the PCH, and ocean sounds those just come with starting feet from both. Clean ,good size room with a balcony and ocean view. Got to see the sunset last night, it was pretty awesome. Just bring warm clothes and a blanket it gets windy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

Marcus

Quaint location next to ocean

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2024

Le

The rooms are spacious and did not disappoint. It was just as seen in the photos. Walking distance from food, gas station, and the beach. The only problem we had was the bed. It is extremely uncomfortable that we were constantly waking up every hour with back pain. :( Other than that this place would have been perfect. I love the set up of the room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

AMBER

We absolutely loved our room! It was so beautiful that we didn’t even leave after checking in. I would absolutely stay again!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2024

dale

Not much of an ocean view. Actually, its marginally better than my view of the Pacific Ocean from my back yard in Iowa.
No elevator. The balcony isnt private. The noise from the highway is very loud. There is a gas station next door that is constantly busy and noisy. The view you mostly have is of the canopy over the gas pumps next door.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2024

David

Limited view. 3 flights of stairs. Receptionist seemed to wish to be somewhere else.

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

Christian

I like how quiet it is. Didn’t like some furniture was damaged.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Leslie

My room was really nice, modern, and spacious The stained glass window was a nice touch. The bed is memory foam, which is really nice! The staff was helpful and friendly. One bit of advice is to avoid the restaurant right next door. The food is awful and it’s way overpriced. The owner is very difficult to deal with. I would seriously avoid.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Michael

Had a great time. Booked the ocean view penthouse. Room was perfect. In room ice maker, and Keurig coffee machine were ideal. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and very convenient to downtown San Francisco.
Would definitely rebook!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2024

RICHARD B

Didn’t like that there wasn’t someone at front desk all night
Room we had had a barn door on bathroom…..was too small for the opening and if it wasn’t closed on toilet end you could see out the patio door
Won’t stay here again

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2024

An

The room looked outdated, creepy and smelled like bleach. The shower water ran either too hot or too cold. Super disappointed.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

Emily

This property sits on the road

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Lance

Good

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Rosalinda

Very quaint rooms. The color scheme was very nice and appealing. Our room was spacious and clean. Bathroom was clean and I liked the vintage look. I liked the chandelier on the ceiling.
I think the torn wicker chairs on the deck should be thrown away and definitely replace with new ones. I would have liked to sit outside and drink some coffee. Also, it would have been nice if a continental breakfast had been offered at the hotel, because the tiny eating place next door was over priced and not upto my standard. Other than that it was very nice.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Karen

Beautiful large room, super friendly staff, and convenient to beaches and hiking. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Jamie

Vaca 2024 PCH

It was great. The gentlemen at the front desk was very pleasant. Made some recommendations on food etc. I'm sorry i didn't get his name. Very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2024

Doris

Traffic noise, ocean view but overlooking a gas station but otherwise tolerable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

Rich

Wonderful place. Very helpful staff and mellow atmosphere.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2024

Sienna

The staff was very friendly. Room was very large and clean. Area around very noisy since you are right off the road and next to a gas station. The description of oceanview was not very accurate. You share the balcony with the room next door which was odd and not very private. Room overlooks a gas station rooftop then view through trees across the street to ocean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

Zhenyi

Excellent location, wonderful staff, and many great restaurant choices. The only reason I'm taking off one star is due to its spotty wifi connection. If the wifi could be upgraded, I'd happily stay here for a month.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2024

Angel

Beautiful room, right across the road from the beach. Highway 1 traffic is quiet at night. Very clean place, thoughtful and helpful staff. I will definitely return and stay there again.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2024

Jaehong

Comfort and large space

Home style hotel. Very comfort. Large space. Ocean lookout.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2024

abinesh

The room was big and clean. Couldn't really sleep because the people in the room upstairs seemed to be awake all night. Their footsteps were loud and the next door people were playing their music as well. Not to mention, the cleaning people werw vacuuming at 830am which made it quiet irritating. Personally, I wont stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

Jose

Great romantic getaway

Awesome place will return in the summer.

Partner