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BEST WESTERN El Rancho

2460 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Ranked #7 of 29 hotels in Morro Bay
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Fresno
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Once again, our stay was worry free. The staff is not only professional and friendly but willing to do those extras and make suggestions that allow a trip to be stress free. Clean should be in their name because whether it is the rooms, outside areas, or registration/breakfast areas everything is immaculate. We will continue to make this our choice... More

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Ridgecrest, California
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46 reviews 46 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Pet Friendly and very nicely remodeled older hotel. You should know that this motel is probably one of the last hotels in Morro Bay while heading north toward Cayucos. It is right on Highway 1. Good news is you don't notice the traffic while inside the room. They have new showers and sinks. Shower pressure is awesome, except, when the... More

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon! More

Rapid City, South Dakota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

What a charming motel in the old tradition, park out front of your room. Welcomes dogs. Warm water pool. Good television reception, very clean, pleasant helpful staff/owners. We booked at the last minute via phone and were not disappointed when we arrived to see the location. We loved it.

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very happy that you enjoyed our new flat screen TVs, clean dog-friendly facilities, heated pool, and friendly staff during your recent stay with us. We hope that you will stay with us again during your next trip to Morro Bay! More

florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Stayed here for 2 nights with the puppies. It is an older 1 story hotel totally redone and has the feel of a bed and breakfast. The rooms were decorated in a costal style complete with shell shaped soaps! The pool looked nice although it was too cold to swim. It was only a 5 minute drive to the bay... More

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
18 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our little home away from home. As you realize in todays world of technology every review helps. Thank you again and hope to see you again soon. Colleen Aceto- manager More

Napa, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Great motel... You can even bring your dog! Great looking pool although it was still too cold to swim. Location is perfect without being in downtown Morro Bay. Great views of the beach and ocean. Rooms very comfortable with large shower. Wonderful breakfast offerings which you can eat in the delightfully decorated "lobby" or eat by the pool or in... More

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Thank you for sharing your trip with us. We are very happy that you enjoyed the perfect location, large shower, and wonderful breakfast. We hope that you will stay with us again (and your pet too!) next time you are in the area! More

Auburn, WA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We decided to stay here on a recent trip to Hearst Castle (35 minutes north) and had a great experience. The room was clean and had a fridge and microwave There were 2 queen beds and the room still felt spacious. My only complaint is that the bathroom didn't have a fan, just a window we had to open to... More

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
10 April 2013

We would like to thank you for giving us your opinion, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Please come back again and see us soon. More

Hanford, California, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Enjoyed a wonderful stay in the El Rancho Best Western in Morro Bay. The rooms are very clean with comfortable beds, and the grounds are quiet. Check in was quick and hassle free. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and accomodating. We enjoyed a delicious and personal continental breakfast al fresco by the pool with a perfect view... More

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We appreciate you taking the time to notice all of our little touches at our home away from home spot and hope you come and see us again soon. More

Modesto, California
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Really enjoyed our stay at this Best Western. A little bit away from the ocean but didn't bother us at all. The room was very clean and breakfast enjoyable. Staff very pleasant and helped us out with different questions that we had. We would stay at this place again.

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are very happyy that you enjoyed your clean room, our friendly staff, and the enjoyable breakfast. We hope to see you again next time you are in Morro Bay! More

San Leandro, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

The El Rancho in Morro Bay is a "Diamond in the Rough". This quaint little motel it absolutely fantastic!! We were unable to get camping reservations at San Simeon SB this year so...found this wonderful little resort type motel. You can BBQ for yourself, grills are supplied for you and the pool is heated. We used it this past week... More

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
7 April 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very happy that you enjoyed the pool, BBQs, and comfortable room. We hope that you will stay with us again next time you are in the area! More

Grand Terrace, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed at the Best Western during the week of Easter and stayed for several days. Everything was great. We checked in with Linae and she was friendly and made it a quick check-in. The room was clean, nice, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely perfect every morning. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for... More

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bw_elrancho, Manager at BEST WESTERN El Rancho, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments! We are very happy that you enjoyed your clean room, comfortable bed, perfect breakfast, and the central location of the property. We hope that you will stay with us next time you are in the area! More

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Also Known As:
Best Western El Rancho Hotel Morro Bay
Best Western El Rancho Hotel
Best Western Morro Bay
Morro Bay Best Western
Address: 2460 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > Morro Bay
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Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Welcome to BEST WESTERN El Rancho!Escape to this Morro Bay, California hotel offering comfortable and affordable accommodations near Hearst Castle, Morro Bay Beach and Cal Poly University. Welcome to the BEST WESTERN El Rancho where guests will receive personalized customer service, quiet accommodations and find unbeatable amenities for an affordable price. Newly refurbished, this California Best Western hotel offers convenient access to many local attractions, shopping and dining options in and around Morro Bay. Guests staying at this Morro Bay hotel will enjoy single story accommodations with well-appointed guest rooms featuring cable television, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, iron and ironing board, DVD player with complimentary movie rentals and free high-speed Internet access. Dining is made easy with the hotel's complimentary hot breakfast and a restaurant right across the parking lot as well as 2 patios with BBQ grills for our guests' use. The outdoor heated swimming pool provides a great place for guests to unwind and refresh. For added convenience, the BEST WESTERN El Rancho offers large vehicle parking. Pets are also welcome at this Morro Bay hotel, for a small fee of $12.00 per pet per night, providing the hotel has prior notification of the pet's arrival as only a portion of the rooms are pet friendly.There is no better lodging choice than the BEST WESTERN El Rancho when visiting Morro Bay. Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, guests at the hotel will have convenient access to a variety of area attractions including views of the Pacific Ocean. Spend an afternoon touring nearby Hearst Castle or San Luis Obispo Mission, exploring Morro Bay Rock, biking or hiking through Morro Bay State Park or enjoying some beach fun at Atascadero State Beach. Cal Poly University and Cuesta College are both located close by making the BEST WESTERN El Rancho ideal lodging when touring the campus or visiting friends. The caring staff at the AAA-3 Diamond BEST WESTERN El Rancho is ready to ensure an enjoyable stay in Morro Bay, California. Make a reservation today and save! ... more   less 
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