A modern all-suite hotel located off I-101 in Pismo Beach, offering a relaxed coastal vibe. Interiors feature living areas with kitchenettes, USB charging, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV.
Top Floor King Suite Sleeper Sofa
Sleeps 2 205 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Travelers praise the great breakfast, staff, rooms, pool, and beds
Clean, well-maintained rooms with modern updates (USB outlets and seating area)
All-suite property with kitchenettes, living areas, and free Wi-Fi
Outdoor pool, fitness center, on-site parking, and pet-friendly
Free breakfast and on-site shopping; convenient access to the beach and outlets
Highly Rated
★ 9.2 (1502)
Shore Cliff Hotel
★★★ 3-star hotel
2555 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Outdoor Pool
Hot Tub
Fitness Center
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Perched on a cliff above the Pacific, this hotel offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and panoramic ocean views. Guests enjoy a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, a tranquil garden, and free self-serve breakfast.
Partial Ocean View, King
Sleeps 2 334 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $15/day
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Guest comment: Excellent hotel right on the cliffs of Pismo Beach. Fantastic views, accommodations and service.
Cliffside location with panoramic Pacific views
Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and garden area
Free self-serve breakfast and complimentary WiFi
Proximity to Pismo Beach and Pismo State Beach
★ 8.2 (1031)
Beachwalker Inn & Suites
★★ 2-star hotel
490 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Modern guestrooms feature cable TV, HBO, free Wi-Fi, microwaves, refrigerators, and air conditioning. The property offers a seasonal outdoor pool and an ocean-view sun deck, plus a relaxing outdoor deck.
Junior Suite Hot Tub
Sleeps 2 301 sq ftFrom $215
King Room - Disability Access
Sleeps 2 258 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Travelers praise friendly staff, comfortable rooms, convenient location near the pier, and good value.
Downtown Pismo Beach location within a short walk to the boardwalk and Pier.
Seasonal outdoor pool and an ocean-view sun deck.
Free Wi-Fi and in-room amenities including cable TV, HBO, microwaves, refrigerators, and AC.
Highly Rated
★ 9.6 (497)
Shell Beach Inn
★★ 2-star hotel
653 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Outdoor Pool
Sitting Area
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located within easy reach of several coastal towns, this property sits about 5 minutes from downtown Pismo Beach, 10 minutes from Avila Beach, and 15 minutes from San Luis Obispo, with proximity to the Edna Valley wine region.
Queen Room
Sleeps 2 215 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guests praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, and thoughtful touches like popcorn and complimentary water.
Private beach access, heated outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
Convenient coastal location: minutes to downtown Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo, and the Edna Valley wine region.
Some rooms include a private kitchen with microwave, mini-fridge, and toaster.
Highly Rated
★ 9.6 (1722)
Inn at the Cove
★★★ 3.5-star hotel
2651 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Outdoor Pool
Hot Tub
Balcony
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Oceanfront property on the California coast with a tranquil garden, an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, and panoramic Pacific views. Newly remodeled rooms offer oceanfront or pool-view options, with ADA-accessible and pet-friendly choices.
Oceanview Poolside King
Sleeps 2 452 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 pm
Parking: Free
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Helpful staff and breathtaking views; guests say they would return.
Oceanfront setting with panoramic Pacific views and heated pool.
Newly remodeled rooms with oceanfront or pool-view options; ADA-accessible and pet-friendly.
Includes continental breakfast and free parking; free WiFi in public spaces.
Tranquil garden setting with nearby hiking and biking trails.
Highly Rated
★ 9.4 (1011)
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
★★★ 3.5-star hotel
2411 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93420
Outdoor Pool
Hot Tub
Balcony
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located on the Avila Beach boardwalk, this boutique beachfront property offers oceanfront views from the outdoor pool and hot tub. It sits across from the beach and is near town restaurants; breakfast is included.
Suite
Sleeps 4 861 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $15/day
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"Amazing beach view. Very clean. Terrific customer service. Very warm and friendly"
Boutique beachfront property on the Avila Beach boardwalk with ocean views
On-site spa and access to a golf course
Rooms with nautical decor and private balconies or patios
Breakfast included; business center and meeting spaces available
Highly Rated
★ 9 (1001)
Ocean Palms Motel
★★ 2.5-star hotel
390 Ocean View Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Sitting Area
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Overview: A budget-friendly motel in Pismo Beach offering clean, affordable accommodations with easy beach access. It sits in a quiet area within walking distance of the beach, shops, and dining, and features a heated outdoor pool and a barbecue area.
Queen Room - Disability Access
Sleeps 2 205 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments highlight clean rooms and friendly staff, with praise for Laura.
Walkable to the beach, shops, and dining in a quiet area.
Free WiFi in all rooms; flat-screen TV with cable, coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator.
Heated outdoor pool and on-site barbecue area.
About 1,000 feet from the Pismo Beach Pier.
Highly Rated
★ 9 (1005)
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
★★★ 3-star hotel
100 Ocean View Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Hot Tub
Fitness Center
Local Dining
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Set on the white sands of Pismo Beach, this beachfront property is within a short walk of the Pismo Beach Pier and the Monarch Butterfly Grove.
Prime beachfront location in downtown Pismo Beach, with easy access to the Pier and shopping district.
On-site restaurant with ocean-view dining, plus terrace, garden, and spa services.
Noted features include a cozy fireplace and hot tub on the balcony.
★ 8.8 (761)
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
★★★★ 4-star hotel
147 Stimson Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Outdoor Pool
Hot Tub
Fitness Center
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located on a prime beachfront with direct boardwalk access, this stylish property serves as a convenient base for exploring Pismo Beach. It sits near the downtown area and the Pismo Beach Pier, with wine tasting options nearby.
Classic Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible
Sleeps 4 388 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $50/day
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Guest comments: Beautiful property, friendly professional staff, clean & well-maintained facilities, good food.
Prime beachfront location with direct boardwalk access, near downtown Pismo Beach.
Outdoor pool, sun terrace, hot tub, bar, shared lounge, and complimentary WiFi throughout.
Rooms with air conditioning and private balconies, including ocean-view options.
Great Value
★ 8 (227)
Sea Garden Inn
★★ 2-star hotel
340 Stimson Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located in downtown Pismo Beach, this budget-friendly motel is two blocks from the beach and within a short walk of the Pismo Beach Pier, local surf shop, and dining options.
Queen Room
Sleeps 2 237 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Pet-friendly, budget-friendly lodging with free WiFi and in-room refrigerators.
Downtown location near the beach, pier, shops, dining, and an adjacent golf course.
24-hour front desk and free self-parking.
Simple accommodations with coffee/tea service.
★ 9.6 (132)
Pismo Beach Club
★★★ 3-star hotel
701 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Laundry
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
A downtown Pismo Beach boutique hotel offering 20 accommodations with in-room espresso/coffee makers. Rooms provide a separate sitting area and a desk, delivering a design-forward yet comfortable feel.
Studio
Sleeps 2 344 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: $30/day
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Guest comment: "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay… location was outstanding near the water and pier."
Central downtown location, close to the beach and pier with easy access to dining and shops
In-room espresso/coffee makers, tea/coffee facilities, separate sitting area, and desk
Pet-friendly with free Wi-Fi; on-site laundry facilities
Brief proximity to Pismo Beach State Beach and popular attractions
Motel 6 Pismo Beach CA Pacific Ocean
★★ 2-star hotel
250 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Budget-friendly motel in Pismo Beach offers free Wi-Fi and free parking, with beach access about half a block away and the Pismo Beach Pier a short drive from the property.
Queen Room with Spa Bath - Non-Smoking Spa Tub
Sleeps 2 205 sq ftFrom $128
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 205 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Travelers love the great location, price, and staff.
Free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
Half-block to the beach and proximity to the Pismo Beach Pier; dining nearby.
Indoor pool with Jacuzzi and an outdoor pool, plus a terrace.
Near Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve and Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve.
18+ Check-In Hotels Near Pismo Beach
★ 8.8 (1099)
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
★★ 2.5-star hotel
850 Oak Park Boulevard, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Outdoor Pool
Hot Tub
Sauna
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Set in garden grounds with a terrace and outdoor pool, this property offers a tranquil coastal escape. Guests can unwind in the hot tub or sauna and stay connected with free WiFi.
King Suite with Spa Bath Spa Tub
Sleeps 2 301 sq ftFrom $311
King Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 301 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments: rooms were clean and comfortable; enjoyed the jacuzzi; beautiful place near Pismo; would recommend; great staff.
Outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna set among garden grounds with a terrace.
Spacious rooms with free WiFi; Mediterranean-style, garden-like grounds.
Close to Pismo Beach and local wineries; easy Highway 101 access.
★ 8.4 (857)
Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande Pismo Beach
★★ 2.5-star hotel
555 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Outdoor Pool
Hot Tub
Laundry
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Refreshingly updated hotel in Arroyo Grande with an outdoor pool and hot tub. Guests can gather around a gas-powered firepit in the evenings, and barbecue grills are on site for casual meals.
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comment: "Nice, clean hotel, recently refreshed, plenty of free parking and exceptionally nice staff."
Outdoor pool, hot tub, and gas firepit for evenings
Free WiFi in rooms and complimentary parking; on-site barbecue grills
Convenient location near Regal Arroyo Grande and Grover Heights Park
★ 8 (1000)
Aloha Inn
★★ 2-star hotel
611 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Outdoor Pool
Balcony
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
This budget-friendly motel in Arroyo Grande offers comfortable, spacious rooms with private patios or balconies and in-room essentials such as refrigerators, microwaves, irons with boards, and hair dryers.
King Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 355 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments note it's a good-value, convenient base for a Pismo Beach weekend.
Simple, well-kept room accommodations with private balcony/patio and essential amenities.
Outdoor pool and easy access to nearby trails and water activities.
Convenient location near Highway 101, within reach of Pismo Beach and local dining.
Budget-friendly option with straightforward, no-fuss service and setup.
★ 8.4 (202)
Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
★★ 2.5-star hotel
130 East Dana Street, Nipomo, CA 93444
Sitting Area
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Historic, recently renovated inn near the coast offers a tranquil garden setting, free WiFi, and comfortable accommodations. Rooms are large with private baths and Egyptian cotton sheets, and many include Netflix.
Queen Suite
Sleeps 2 215 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
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Guest comments note a cute inn with a large garden, comfortable bed, Netflix, and continental breakfast
Large rooms with private baths, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Netflix; full breakfast provided
Garden setting with terrace and picnic area; pet friendly and free parking
Adjacent to a scenic golf course offering 18 holes; easy access to beaches and nearby towns
Buckboard Motel
★★ 2.5-star hotel
1620 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Refrigerator
Laundry
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Budget-friendly motel option in Santa Maria offering practical, renovated rooms at economical rates. Common amenities include free WiFi, free on-site parking, and a 24-hour front desk, with some locations offering on-site laundry, dry cleaning, and room service.
Queen Room
Sleeps 2 291 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Free WiFi and free on-site parking, with a 24-hour front desk
Budget-friendly, renovated rooms with essential conveniences
Convenient access to downtown and nearby attractions
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