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Located directly off of the Pismo Beach pier just steps from the beach, this 100% non-smoking Dolphin Cove Motel features guest rooms with ocean views and free Wi-Fi. Dinosaur Caves Park is 2.6 km away. Free guest parking is provided.

The manager takes a personal interest in our comfort. He even welcomed us with, “welcome home.” If we don’t stay in trailer, the Dolphin Inn is the only place for us.

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8.2
Very Good
863 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Ocean Palms Motel is 1000 meters from Pismo Beach Pier. The motel offers free WiFi in all rooms.

All rooms feature a flat screen TV with cable and movie channels, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The en suite bathrooms include a hairdryer. This motel is pet friendly.

Clean, comfortable updated rooms with everything you need within walking distance to beach and everything in Pismo

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8.3
Very Good
735 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

Located on an oceanfront bluff off of Pismo Beach, Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages offers an ideal location for guests. Free WiFi and free parking are also provided for guests’ convenience.

The motel is 5 minutes’ walk from the ocean. California Polytechnic State University is 20 km away.

The first 3 weeks were perfect , the hotel staff amazing. But somehow I misunderstood the checkout date and was late by an hour and a half checking out and things got ugly fast . I felt terrible as they had guests coming in as well. Someone on the staff team said some mean things and my checkout price was higher than I was quoted or had paid all the prior days … Much higher. I was to receive a 20% off for my stays as I am local and in between houses. They didn’t apply that to my Che out fees at all . I guess because I was late checking out .

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6.8
Review score
423 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

A small fridge, satellite TV are standard in every room at the Motel 6 Pismo Beach - Pacific Ocean. The spacious rooms are decorated in neutral colors.

Pismo Beach Pier is just 1 block from the Motel 6 Pismo Beach - Pacific Ocean. Premium Outlets Mall is 1 mile from the hotel and Le Sage Riviera Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Location and access to beach area

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7.2
Good
881 reviews
Price from
$99.99
per night

This Shell Beach motel is 5 minutes' drive from Pismo Beach and features rooms with free WiFi.

California Polytechnic State University and the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center are both 11 miles from the Palomar Inn. The motel is 4 miles from the Le Sage Riviera Golf Course.

loved the location, the separate room for my son. The beds were so comfortable and the shower was very nice ..

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7
Good
351 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Just 300 meters from the pristine Pismo Beach, this hotel places guests only moments from a variety of recreational activities and entertainment, and offers comfortable accommodations close to all the action.

The staff is friendly and it was clean

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5.9
Review score
869 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Located in Grover Beach, California, 2 miles from Pismo Beach, this motel features free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms at the motel include cable TV with the HBO channel and ceiling fans.

Free parking is possible at the motel. Grover Beach Seaview Inn offers non-smoking rooms and ice machines are available.

I wanted something away from the freeway that would be quieter with calmer energy. It was very simply and adequately appointed, clean, and comfortable.

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7.2
Good
260 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Located 1 mile away from Pismo Beach, Pacific Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free guest parking is available.

The traditional rooms at this motel feature an en suite bathroom, a cable TV, a refrigerator and a microwave. All rooms also include a telephone and a work desk.

Comfy, close to a good Thai restaurant :) great for spending a night on the road.

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7.4
Good
259 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, American Inn - Grover beach - Pismo Beach offers pet-friendly accommodation in Grover Beach.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Pismo Beach is 2.8 km from American Inn - Grover beach - Pismo Beach, while Morro Bay is 34 km from the property.

basketball hoop in the drive which was awesome. host was incredibly friendly and gave us advice on where to go and what to do as we are tourists, very approachable and easy to check in and out.

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7.6
Good
140 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach offers an outdoor pool & hot tub to guests. The Grover Beach Area is less than 2 miles away. Guest rooms offer cable TV with free HBO & ESPN.

Guest rooms at Days Inn by Wyndham Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach offer a refrigerator & every room comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Free toiletries are provided & WiFi is available.

Room was very clean and the staff were amazing checking and out the price was perfect .

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7.6
Good
734 reviews
Price from
$84.15
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $107.33
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 735 reviews
    We only stayed 1 night but it was very enjoyable. This motel focuses on what's important and has almost all the amenities you need. Very dog friendly and the hardwood floor in the room makes all the different. Very clean, comfortable and quiet. Can't ask for a better location. Staff was very friendly and communication with the owner was a breeze. You won't be disappointed.
    Lovemesomebeach
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $107.33
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 735 reviews
    Pictures don't do this justice. The motel room was super clean and spacious and looked like it had recently been renovated. The staff were really helpful and friendly. Free parking (and we could stay longer than check in if required to visit the area). Comfy bed. Great access to the beach and pier.
    Jessica
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.88
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 870 reviews
    I arrived at 9:52pm, called and was sent away without a room. He said it was cancelled by Bookings. Com. I rented a motel room a block away he told me to try. I’m very upset!
    Marty
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $90.59
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,494 reviews
    Easy access to the freeway. Booking.com rates were roughly 20 dollars cheaper than Motel 6 direct.
    T
    Travis
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $172.37
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,206 reviews
    Very spacious suite and very nice breakfast. Free parking. Denny's restaurant adjacent.
    Dan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $107.33
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 735 reviews
    Very close to beach in a good location; spacious, clean and comfortable motel room
    Faith
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $262.66
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,666 reviews
    Very close to the beach. We were told we would not have an ocean view yet we did, I think most rooms do. Really relaxed. Great pool area. Easy food and drink service. Simple breakfast included. Great fir a family. Free parking. 20 minute walk to centre of Pismo.
    Andrew
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $120.21
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 881 reviews
    This was a very unloved motel. It was dirty, the bathroom was way below standard. The only positive was the location to the beach.
    Tammy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $90.59
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,494 reviews
    The price was decent compared to all the other motels
    Kevin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $120.21
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 881 reviews
    I love how close it is to the beach. It’s like a couple minutes to the water. You’re steps away from Splash cafe, a well known restaurant with award winning clam chowder. I love staying at this location. It is Motel 6 but we spend a majority of the time outdoors enjoying the shops and sunbathing.
    Mercedes
    Young couple