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Bluebird Inn Cambria

Bluebird Inn Cambria offers 4.4-rated modest rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. Located near Santa Rosa Creek and popular local attractions.

1880 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428, United States View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 485 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with attentive service in a convenient location

Guests appreciate the cleanliness, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere of this modest inn, while noting its ideal spot near local dining and attractions. Some practical details like water pressure and noise may vary.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, comfortable rooms with good-quality bedding and hot showers
  • Friendly, helpful, and accommodating front desk staff
  • Cozy lobby with fireplace, complimentary snacks, and hot chocolate
  • Convenient location within walking distance to restaurants and town attractions
  • Quiet and well-maintained outdoor garden and courtyard areas

Worth knowing

  • Water pressure issues reported in some rooms
  • Noise from upstairs neighbors and creaky floors mentioned occasionally
  • Older building with charming but modest accommodations and no fitness center or pool
  • Limited amenities include no pet-friendly policy and no airport shuttle
  • Electric vehicle charging station nearby has mixed reviews on reliability

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a simple, clean, and affordable stay in Cambria
  • Visitors wanting easy access to local restaurants, shops, and attractions
  • Families looking for kid-friendly accommodations with quiet communal spaces
  • Couples or small groups desiring a cozy, casual inn with attentive service
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About this property

Welcome to Bluebird Inn Cambria

Bluebird Inn Cambria offers a modest and comfortable stay set on a leafy property featuring gardens and a welcoming lounge area. Rooms and suites come with air conditioning and reliable hot water, and guests often highlight the clean and cozy atmosphere. The inn includes free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast with individually packed pastries, and free parking, making it a practical choice for travelers.

While the property does not have a pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle, it is notable for being accessible and kid-friendly. Some guests have praised the attentive and friendly front desk staff as well as the quiet courtyard spaces, though occasional noise from other guests has been mentioned. The inn maintains a smoke-free environment and does not allow pets.

Located on Main Street in Cambria, the inn is within walking distance of several restaurants and local shops. It sits close to Santa Rosa Creek and just a mile from attractions like the Nitt Witt Ridge folk art house. Visitors interested in nature and history can easily reach nearby points of interest such as Hearst Castle, the Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center, and the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail.

For those traveling with electric vehicles, a nearby ChargePoint charging station is available on site. The inn is approximately a 48-minute drive from SLO County Airport and about 1 hour 18 minutes from Santa Maria Airport by car. Bluebird Inn Cambria generally suits visitors seeking straightforward lodgings with convenient access to Cambria’s main attractions and natural surroundings.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

M
Macie Apr 15, 2026
10

It’s a beautiful inn and the front desk ladies Katrina and Sue are absolutely amazing. Katrina was so sweet by turning on the fire in the lobby for us and it was incredibly cozy. The lobby also has board games, kids toys, and nearby restaurant review books. During the afternoon they have hot chocolate for free and breakfast in the lobby was great too. They had little individually packed chocolate croissants and other snacks for breakfast. About the room though they were very nice and comfortable. I’m glad the water gets super hot in the showers and sink. It also has a beautiful little courtyard and backyard area. It was just a great experience overall and great hospitality!

JR
John Reed Apr 10, 2026
10

This was our first stay at the Bluebird Inn and we couldn't be happier. The room was clean and large, bed was comfortable, and the front desk staff were nice to talk to and gave us a little history of the place. The price is reasonable, too. We'll stay here again on our next trip to Cambria

Z
Zenmods Mar 26, 2026
10

Great hotel, walking distance from a bunch of restaurants, lovely fireplace, we stayed in November so the fireplace was my heater. My only thing was the water pressure in my room was pretty low. Other than that it was a great stay.

AC
Alana Coghlan Feb 25, 2026
10

This was one of the cleanest and friendliest motels I have ever stayed in. My room was exceptionally clean, quiet, and well appointed for my short business trip. Complimentary morning coffee was delicious and the gratis snacks were items I would actually buy for myself. Location was in town, within walking distance to several good restaurants.

JB
James Broderson Feb 12, 2026
10

Very cute and clean. Have lots of cool areas to relax in if not in room. Cool play area. Only complaint is the upstairs people were loud and floors created. But will definitely stay again.

JWJ
Ji Woong Jeong Jan 12, 2026
10

I didn't know about a town called Cambria, but my wife suggested we take the coastal route to Berkeley and stay there for a night, so that's what we did. We booked the Bluebird Inn because it seemed affordable and well-located. It was even cleaner than I expected and I was really happy with it. The building looked old, but it had been renovated and was as clean as a new building. The bed and bathroom were also cleaner than I had anticipated. The bed sheets were high quality, just like you would find at a 4-star resort. The location was fantastic. We were able to walk to restaurants and a wine-tasting bar. I would love to stay there again once the blocked portion of the PCH is completely open.

CG
Chris Ginnaven Dec 28, 2025
10

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bluebird Inn Cambria for our wedding anniversary this week. The property itself is very clean and quaint and the location is easy walking distance to most of the Main Street restaurants and other attractions. About a mile from the beach too. Our room was very clean and the staff were all very friendly and helpful.

SW
Stephanie Wooden Dec 24, 2025
10

Gear location. My room had a kitchenette and was very clean. The staff assisted us with every request. An older but charming hotel.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Bluebird Inn Cambria

Cambria, California, USA

Set on a leafy property with gardens, this modest hotel adjacent to the Santa Rosa Creek is a mile from the Nitt Witt Ridge folk art house and 5 miles from the Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery.

  • Main & Bluebird Inn 1 min Walk
  • Bluebird Inn 1 min Walk
  • Burton & Main 5 min Walk
  • SLO County Airport 48 min Car · 1 hr 41 Transit
  • Santa Maria Airport 1 hr 18 Car · 3 hr 23 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Hearst Castle 13,409 reviews

Hearst Castle

750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States

4.6 · Castle
Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center 706 reviews

Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center

Shops Plaza Del Cavalier, 250 San Simeon Ave Suite 5A, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States

4.7 · Non-profit Organization
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail 1 reviews

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail

Office at 604 Main Street Trail access at 2799, Bluff Trail, Cambria, CA 93428, United States

4.8 · Nature Preserve
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