Anderson Inn

As a world traveler, I am a bit picky admittedly. Jeff & Mollie at Anderson Inn are top notch! SO friendly and accommodating, you feel like respected friends and family guests right away. The rooms are very nicely decorated, lovely bathrooms with granite, lighted makeup mirrors (one of the things I look for in a top notch establishment), cream in fridge for coffee, fabulous views. It is so important to have a personable, friendly staff to match the superb inn and views! DEFINITELY will come again! It’s the only place in town! :-)

Let me preface this review by saying my words of praise still will not be able to describe JUST how fabulous this place is.
First, the owners are fantastic. You simply don’t find people with the class and level of service Mollie and Jeff possess. In all my travels (which are extensive), their service has been unmatched. They are two people who are proud of their establishment and, I believe, show it through their high quality care.
Second, the place is beautiful! The rooms are spacious and the shower we had in our room was absolutely gorgeous. Everything is kept immaculate and orderly. The views of the bay are wonderful.
The Anderson Inn is of the highest quality, period.

Oh my gosh, I am afraid my words are not going to do this awesome place justice. We were roadtripping up the coast and picked this place on a whim. best decision we ever made on the trip. awesome room, beautiful view, clean clean, clean but Molly and Jeff just make this place what it is. sooo helpful and genuine. the attached restaurant was delicious and peaceful with the view
my son got hurt on the beach after we had checked out, didnt know my way around so went back to the hotel to ask where the nearest er was. Molly gave us directions… A couple hours later Molly calls me just to make sure my son was ok. Loved that… you have my vote Anderson Inn I wont stay anywhere else if I am anywhere near Morro Bay

I’ll start by saying ADORE Mollie & Jeff!
Could have talked with them forever, they could not have been more accommodating… when I called looking for rooms in the area several weeks before, I knew immediately upon speaking with Mollie we’d be staying there. What a treat to patronize a family business with people who reside in Morro Bay, clearly treasure their community and maintain their property to excellent standards.
The room was modern, clean, comfortable and lovely, with an amazing view of Morro Rock. The HVAC system worked very well, the bathroom was spacious (important to have lots of room on that vanity when ladies are traveling together!) They were generous with everything, including complimentary water, assistance with luggage/​to and from the car.
Believe all the 5 star hype on Unilocal & TripAdvisor, it’s well-​earned and entirely accurate. We will be back.

This very beautiful 8 room inn has very charming owners who treat you like family and are very gracious hosts.
The rooms are extremely well appointed with balconies and a bathroom that has the best shower ever, It’s large with 3 levels of sprays, definitely a treat. And the late night office host is the best ever, you just have to see who mans the office.
We will be back again for a longer stay and eat at the Gallery restaurant also.

This is our second time staying here. Jeff & his sister are amazing at showing us to our room and making us feel special. We stayed last night in celebration of our 38 year anniversary and Jeff offered us a complimentary bottle of our choice of wine or champagne. They sent us off with bottled waters for our drive. I love this Hotel, it’s location & staff but, I must say there was a big disappointment for us this time and it had nothing to do with the Hotel or staff. In fact they probably had no control of there opening up a Karaōke restaurant next door. To our disappointment the noise carried on until 11:38pm. Maybe our next stay we need to request a room closer to the water. Perhaps one of the two with the fireplaces and jacuzzi tub. It might be quieter there. Again, my negative comment has nothing to do with the Anderson Inn or staff in particular. It was just disappointing to spend the money for a nicer Hotel and have to listen to loud music and Karaōke. Thank you Jeff for making us feel so special during our stay.
… I just read other reviews complaining of the Karaōke too. I wish I would have read them before going to bed. I would have found out about the earplugs Good jester Jeff & Mollie

A family owned and run hotel. Can’t say enough about how friendly and available the staff was. Parking off the street, very nice and well appointed rooms. I highly recommend getting the waterfront rooms, you are right on/​above the water with incredible views.

A wonderful, wonderful place. Highly recommended. Right on the water. Great helpful hospitality and travel advice. The best!

This is a gem of a boutique hotel, situated right on the pier at Morro Bay. Great views from all the rooms, Jeff and Mollie were delightful hosts and owners. The place is kept up immaculately and very comfortable! If you’re there however on a Friday or Saturday night, the karaōke in the bar next-​door and be a little annoying so be sure to look for the earplugs provided to all guests. Note this is not at all a deterrent from staying here, I look forward to coming back for a multiple day stay.
The seafood restaurant downstairs is fantastic, look for my review.

Very nice rooms in a great location overlooking the Morro Bay rock. We arrived and were greeted very nicely by the Andersons. Jeff showed us to our room and walked us through all the details for the TV setting and all. Never used it but still nice to see that they put so much effort in.
The only thing I could live without is the loud Karaōke next door late at night. Although they did provide us with ear plugs in the drawer, I wonder if they know about the awful singing?

Wow. I cannot begin to describe what a wonderful five star experience we had at the Anderson Inn. From the minute we arrived to regretfully returning home our time spent here was out of this world. Jeff and Mollie along with their dad Bud welcomed us into their inn as if it were their home. We felt unbelievably welcomed and taken care of. The accommodations were impeccably clean and comfortable. They even put milk in our refrigerator for our morning coffee. Dinner at the Galley Restaurant (attached to the hotel) was exceptional. It was not uppity, rather welcoming and casual. We had a first class dining experience and never felt underdressed in our jeans. Once again the staff was so friendly and the seafood was remarkably fresh and prepared to perfection. We look forward to our return! Thank you Anderson family for an amazing getaway.

Had a fantastic stay at this place. Mollie was super sweet and made sure that we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The room was spacious and clean, and had a great view over the bay. Definitely surpassed our expectations!

Excellent little inn on the water. Mollie and Rodger were very accommodating and very personable when greeting guests. We felt like family when we were greeted and throughout our stay every time we saw them.
The rooms are spacious, well laid out, and clean. The rooms are laid out in a «T» fashion with 3 rooms directly over the waterfront and the remaining 5 perpendicular to the first 3. All rooms have views of the bay and the rock but the first 3 rooms have the best view (201, 202, & 203). The remaining rooms have nice views albeit from each balcony. When facing the Inn, the doors are on the left with balconies on the right (rooms situated over the carports). The rooms are a little pricier than what you would pay for a standard room from the corporate chains but worth the view.
Just about everything on the Embarcadero is within walking distance so driving is not really needed. Definitely a quaint and cozy inn that’s worth staying at in Morro Bay.

WOW — from wo to go we had nothing but friendly, informative service. We were privileged to meet Mollie, Jeff & Rodger — what a great family !
Our room was so spacious with lovely high ceilings, the beds were super duper comfortable & the showers were such a treat (3 headed showers !!).
There is nothing more the Anderson’s could’ve done to make our stay more memorable — thank you

Went with my wife for a couple nights and had a great time. A little about the area. Beautiful quaint and charming. We went during off season so it wasn’t too crowded and the weather was fantastic. Food wise there was a restaurant about every 10 feet. All meals were excellent!!! I would assume with the competition, mediocre food establishments would not last a week here. Obviously awesome seafood everywhere. Highly recommend Morro Bay.
Now sorry to break the 5 star streak but I rated Anderson’s Inn a very good 4 stars. Overall, great room overlooking the bay. The view is by far the best part of the room. So much to see and hear in the bay. The room is literally over the water! The bed was ok but squeaky. The room was very clean and Jeff and Mollie are very hands on and always wanting to know how you were doing what you are planning to do giving helpful hints on where to go… Almost a little too much. They are very positive with a life is grand attitude.
The restaurant downstairs is highly rated but we did not eat there because there was a little upitty elitist feel and attitude from the front staff. We did not pack our dress slacked and jacket though it says it casual in attire. Did not feel very welcome there. Much more laid back comfortable feel in the other restaurants.
So overall, I am not sure if I would return to the Anderson Inn given the price.&. Unfortunately, for $ 300 per night price tag, I guess we were expecting more.

Far far surpassed our expectations. Jeff was possibly the friendliest innkeeper I’ve ever met. He showed us every last detail about the property and introduced us to the owner of the very good restaurant downstairs. The room was spotless. I cannot think of a better way to break up a drive on pacific coast highway. We will be back!

It’s too bad I can’t give this place 6 stars because that would be my rating. I would base those 6 stars on how I was greeted when I first walked in, the quality of the service, the elegant rooms, and the cleanliness of the place. Keep in mind this facility is NON SMOKING and NO PETS ALLOWED which is probably why this place is immaculate. There are no resort fees, and you get free water and apples during your stay! :)
When we arrived we were given a personal tour by Molly, who is one of the owners. She explained how the lights, A/​C and shower nozzles worked. The room also comes with Wifi, a small fridge, coffee maker, iron (w/​board) and blow dryer for the ladies.
The bathroom in these rooms are amazing! The showers have 3 different shower heads. Each one strategically positioned to get different parts of your body. You can have 1 on at a time or have 2 of them going at the same time. If you have the opportunity to book a premium room (over the water), your added features is the ocean view, fireplace and jacuzzi tub. The jacuzzi tub has different jet settings along with a cool blue light to make the experience that more pleasurable.
The ‘Anderson Inn’ is conveniently located next to downtown where there are great restaurants, shops, and kayak rentals. There is also a small aquarium near by, arcades and a couple of recreational parks. If you really feel like exploring the ‘Morro Rock’ is a few minutes away and :30 minutes North you can visit the great ‘Hearst Castle.’ Ask Molly and she will be happy to explain all the different places this part of California’s coast, has to offer.
NOTE to the owners: Thank you for making our visit to Morro Bay a memorable one. My family cannot stop talking about our great experience. Taking trips isn’t always about the places you visit but about the people you meet while on these trips. You are great people and made a great investment. We hope to see you and the staff at ‘Anderson Inn’ soon.

WOW! I have traveled the world, as has my husband and NEVER have we had the service and friendliness offered by the Anderson Family. They are genuinely friendly people.
First, they greeted us and treated us like family.
The rooms are nicely appointed with nice touches such as a throw for the chair/​bed, fresh flowers, nice toiletries, robes, nice towels, bottle water in room, coffee in room, showers with multiple spray jets and AWESOME jacuzzi tubs in some rooms.
We visited for my husbands 60^th birthday this weekend. They made us feel right at home. We booked a room over the water which I HIGHLY recommend for the little extra it costs.
Located just above the Galley… the most wonderful restaurant which we HIGHLY recommend you visit. Be sure to book a reservation as they are very busy… understandably so with the wonderful fare and service offered.
We especially liked Woody, who works the night shift! LOL!

Highly Highly recommend Anderson Inn! Family owned & operated with such exquisite accommodations. Perfect place for a romantic weekend. I know we’ll be back! Best place to stay in Morro Bay, hands down! Thank you Mollie & Jeff!

Anderson Inn, très sympathique accueil, bon restaurant à 2 pas, après une journée à rouler sur la One c’est très appréciable… Né pas hésiter !! Enjoy.

Life’s best moments are often fleeting. But they leave memories to be cherished. For me, Anderson Inn is a place for a couple of those moments now gone, a couple of those memories to keep & hold.
Years before I began Unilocaling, around when Anderson Inn opened, the girlfriend & I stayed here on our 1^st trip together. While in the area, we went to Hearst Castle, we explored SLO, but mostly we enjoyed our room over the water of Morro Bay.
It left an indelible impression. Over our years together & the course of our travels, we went many places, right here in California, all across the USA & overseas. We stayed many places. Anderson Inn was always the standard-​bearer.
It still is. Our 1^st stay was room 203, the South corner room over the water. Recently, for NYE 2014, we stayed in room 201, the North corner room over the water. Both rooms were smart, clean, cozy, luxury comfort. & amenities? There’s plenty.
Stunning views, patio deck, binoculars for spotting seals & otters in the bay, fireplace, big whirlpool tub, multi-​nozzled shower large enough to be like a car wash for humans, free Wi-​Fi, free parking & a pair of sumptuously soft robes in the closet.
This place is more than a superlative room & amenities, though. The Andersons are truly warm & welcoming people. For them, it’s more than just providing good customer service. There’s the genuine sense that they really want your stay here to be special & care-​free.
The kind of stay that makes memories to keep. That’s what Anderson Inn has been for me. 2 stays that were like bookends. Wonderful moments, now lost in time. With only the memories, memories that I will hold dear.