About El Rancho
Strategically located in Morro Bay which is the midpoint of San Francisco and Los Angeles, El Rancho is just a 20-minute walk from the well-known Morro Strand State Beach. This convenient hotel boasts a refreshing outdoor pool with heating system and a sun deck with lovely views.
All rooms are newly refurbished and well-equipped with televisions having cable channels, tea & coffee making facilities, and ironing facilities. Some rooms have bathrooms with bathtubs.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available all throughout the hotel. There is also a business center, parking area, and grassy garden area where guests can have picnics.
El Rancho offers free continental breakfast daily. Tasty Mexican meals are served at Maya Restaurant, which is adjacent to the property.
The famous Morro Bay Skateboard Museum and Morro Bay Aquarium are only 30-minute walk from the establishment, while Morro Bay Golf Course is 40-minute walk away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Economical option
Happy reviewers agree that this motel is a great and affordable choice for those looking to explore Morro Bay and the Central Coast of California. While it is not fancy, they feel that it supplies all of the essentials that one would expect from a budget hotel.
positive:
Fantastic location
According to satisfied guests, it is difficult to beat Morro Bay. This hotel sat close enough to restaurants and the beach for many travelers to get around without stress. Some also pointed out the nearby shops for their unique charm.
positive:
Solid breakfast offering
Many happy travelers spoke highly of the Best Western's breakfast options. They were enthused to choose from a solid variety of choices, including fruit. Those with food allergies were able to find enough sustenance for long days in the bay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Reservation process can be tricky
Those who need a non-smoking room should be careful about booking, say disappointed travelers. Several negative reviews point out that some mobile apps don't allow guests to select non-smoking, and upon arrival, guests were sometimes not allowed to switch rooms.
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Uncomfortable beds
Many disappointed reviews mention the hardness of the beds as a serious downfall during the vacation. Some said that their bed was the hardest and least comfortable that they had ever had. Others refrained from hyperbole, but said that they had trouble sleeping nonetheless.
negative:
Small rooms
For guests with families or lots of luggage, the rooms were simply too small to relax in. Cramped accommodation earned the Best Western poor reviews from many a traveler. Those with large bags or lots of kids might look for a hotel with bigger rooms.