The mid-range Sandcastle Inn has an unbeatable location directly on Pismo Beach, only a four-minute stroll along the water to the town’s bustling Pier. The tidy, 75-room property makes the most of its spectacular setting with two large decks that have fire pits and comfy furniture facing the shore. Freebies include continental breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. But, there’s no pool, fitness center, restaurant, or bar. The spacious rooms, which receive a complete makeover in 2017, are bright and cheerful, with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and nice walk-in showers. Many have private balconies and patios with great views. Beachfront rooms command pricey rates in peak season, however. A good alternative could be the Oxford Suites Pismo Beach While not on the beach, it offers lower rates and more amenities including a pool and free hot breakfast.
The mid-range Sandcastle Inn has an unbeatable location directly on Pismo Beach, only a four-minute stroll along the water to the town’s bustling Pier. The tidy, 75-room property makes the most of its spectacular setting with two large decks that have fire pits and comfy furniture facing the shore. Freebies include continental breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. But, there’s no pool, fitness center, restaurant, or bar. The spacious rooms, which receive a complete makeover in 2017, are bright and cheerful, with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and nice walk-in showers. Many have private balconies and patios with great views. Beachfront rooms command pricey rates in peak season, however. A good alternative could be the Oxford Suites Pismo Beach While not on the beach, it offers lower rates and more amenities including a pool and free hot breakfast.
The nine-room Valentina Suites is a mid-range boutique property with stylish, large Suites that offer a home-like stay in full-service apartments with fully-equipped kitchens right in the heart of downtown Pismo Beach. There are decent ocean views from the property, and the beach, restaurants, shops, and Pismo Beach Pier are all around a five-minute walk away. Features like free Wi-Fi, free on-site garage parking, and an outdoor grilling area add value to a stay here, but there are few common areas in the hotel to hang out and there is no outdoor pool. Guests looking for direct ocean views from their rooms should try Cottage Inn by the Sea, though the hotel is a bit farther out of town and rooms are smaller.
The nine-room Valentina Suites is a mid-range boutique property with stylish, large Suites that offer a home-like stay in full-service apartments with fully-equipped kitchens right in the heart of downtown Pismo Beach. There are decent ocean views from the property, and the beach, restaurants, shops, and Pismo Beach Pier are all around a five-minute walk away. Features like free Wi-Fi, free on-site garage parking, and an outdoor grilling area add value to a stay here, but there are few common areas in the hotel to hang out and there is no outdoor pool. Guests looking for direct ocean views from their rooms should try Cottage Inn by the Sea, though the hotel is a bit farther out of town and rooms are smaller.
The 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Pismo Beach is a mid-range hotel that’s a good value for the area and has many restaurants and shops within 10 minutes' walk. Guest rooms offer mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, and windows that open; some have patios with pool views. The outdoor pool is surrounded by sun loungers, while an outdoor patio has a barbecue grill and city views. The Great American Grill restaurant is popular, and the snack shop and business center are open 24 hours. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout, along with free outdoor parking. For oceanfront accommodations, SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel offers similar rates and direct beach access.
The 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Pismo Beach is a mid-range hotel that’s a good value for the area and has many restaurants and shops within 10 minutes' walk. Guest rooms offer mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, and windows that open; some have patios with pool views. The outdoor pool is surrounded by sun loungers, while an outdoor patio has a barbecue grill and city views. The Great American Grill restaurant is popular, and the snack shop and business center are open 24 hours. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout, along with free outdoor parking. For oceanfront accommodations, SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel offers similar rates and direct beach access.
Situated in the bluffs and a short walk down to Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites is a mid-range hotel with 70 spacious, homey rooms, each with two bedrooms and two baths. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub with beautiful views of the ocean, and a play deck with games available. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, but there’s no restaurant or bar on-site. Pismo Lighthouse Suites is a good fit for families, but be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned. Guests might also want to check out the SeaCrest Ocean Front Hotel, a mid-range property with direct beach access from the pool area.
Situated in the bluffs and a short walk down to Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites is a mid-range hotel with 70 spacious, homey rooms, each with two bedrooms and two baths. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub with beautiful views of the ocean, and a play deck with games available. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, but there’s no restaurant or bar on-site. Pismo Lighthouse Suites is a good fit for families, but be aware that rooms are not air-conditioned. Guests might also want to check out the SeaCrest Ocean Front Hotel, a mid-range property with direct beach access from the pool area.
Cottage Inn by the Sea is an 80-room, mid-range hotel situated on the bluffs along the beach, about a 20-minute walk from Pismo Pier. Its cheerfully landscaped garden features Adirondack chairs and fire pits, not to mention breathtaking sea views. However, some outdoor spots can get foot traffic from nearby hotel guests en route to the beach (the walk is quick, if steep). Country-chic-contemporary guest rooms are spacious with fireplaces and rustic accents, plus amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and Keurig coffeemakers. But there’s no air-conditioning, Wi-Fi can be spotty, and some rooms face the parking lot. The hotel has no full-service restaurant, bar, or gym, but it does have a free breakfast, along with an outdoor pool and hot tub -- though this area feels more like a chain hotel than a “cottage inn.” If pool time is a must, consider the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel.
Cottage Inn by the Sea is an 80-room, mid-range hotel situated on the bluffs along the beach, about a 20-minute walk from Pismo Pier. Its cheerfully landscaped garden features Adirondack chairs and fire pits, not to mention breathtaking sea views. However, some outdoor spots can get foot traffic from nearby hotel guests en route to the beach (the walk is quick, if steep). Country-chic-contemporary guest rooms are spacious with fireplaces and rustic accents, plus amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and Keurig coffeemakers. But there’s no air-conditioning, Wi-Fi can be spotty, and some rooms face the parking lot. The hotel has no full-service restaurant, bar, or gym, but it does have a free breakfast, along with an outdoor pool and hot tub -- though this area feels more like a chain hotel than a “cottage inn.” If pool time is a must, consider the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel.
The three-pearl Oxford Suites Pismo Beach offers comfortable accommodations and nice lineup of features, but it isn't located directly on the beach or within walking distance of downtown. Its 133 guest rooms are all spacious suites, with traditional decor that has a slightly dated look. However, they're well-equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, sinks, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, two flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy a free hot breakfast buffet, free evening reception with beer and wine, year-round outdoor pool, children’s pool, and a hot tub, but the fitness center is small and there's no full-service restaurant on-site. Travelers who want direct access to Pismo Beach and the ocean might consider the SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel, but most rooms there aren’t suites.
The three-pearl Oxford Suites Pismo Beach offers comfortable accommodations and nice lineup of features, but it isn't located directly on the beach or within walking distance of downtown. Its 133 guest rooms are all spacious suites, with traditional decor that has a slightly dated look. However, they're well-equipped with mini-fridges, microwaves, sinks, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, two flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy a free hot breakfast buffet, free evening reception with beer and wine, year-round outdoor pool, children’s pool, and a hot tub, but the fitness center is small and there's no full-service restaurant on-site. Travelers who want direct access to Pismo Beach and the ocean might consider the SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel, but most rooms there aren’t suites.
This motel-style property is one of (and arguably the) most popular budget pick in Pismo Beach, offering beautiful views, affordable prices and a central location. The rooms may be a bit dated, but they all have sliding glass doors and face the ocean. The small pool also has a stunning outlook of the sand and sea. The direct beach access is a huge plus, and the free Wi-Fi, free fitness center access, and free continental breakfast add to the value.
This motel-style property is one of (and arguably the) most popular budget pick in Pismo Beach, offering beautiful views, affordable prices and a central location. The rooms may be a bit dated, but they all have sliding glass doors and face the ocean. The small pool also has a stunning outlook of the sand and sea. The direct beach access is a huge plus, and the free Wi-Fi, free fitness center access, and free continental breakfast add to the value.
The 158-room SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel is a retro oceanfront property with a big outdoor pool and three hot tubs. Geared towards families and couples, this Pismo Beach hotel is affordable, but does not have amenities -- such as room service or a fitness center -- that some guests might expect. Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated and some rooms have ocean views and terraces. The hotel is pet-friendly, but some guests complain about barking dogs in the pet friendly wing.
The 158-room SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel is a retro oceanfront property with a big outdoor pool and three hot tubs. Geared towards families and couples, this Pismo Beach hotel is affordable, but does not have amenities -- such as room service or a fitness center -- that some guests might expect. Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated and some rooms have ocean views and terraces. The hotel is pet-friendly, but some guests complain about barking dogs in the pet friendly wing.
This upscale resort is easily the top option in Pismo Beach, with an oceanfront location, a farm-to-table restaurant, and a lovely full-service spa. The property was formerly a condo building, and all the rooms are big, sophisticated suites with full kitchens. It's hard to find fault, and most guests find little to complain about. But it is worth noting that there is no direct beach access (there's a staircase just north of the property) and that there is a nightly resort fee (though it covers a lot, including bike rentals and beach chairs).
This upscale resort is easily the top option in Pismo Beach, with an oceanfront location, a farm-to-table restaurant, and a lovely full-service spa. The property was formerly a condo building, and all the rooms are big, sophisticated suites with full kitchens. It's hard to find fault, and most guests find little to complain about. But it is worth noting that there is no direct beach access (there's a staircase just north of the property) and that there is a nightly resort fee (though it covers a lot, including bike rentals and beach chairs).
Perched on a 90-foot cliff overlooking the ocean, Shore Cliff Hotel is a mid-range hotel with large rooms, all with ocean views. There are also a large outdoor pool and whirlpool, which offer beautiful views. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, but there’s no restaurant or bar on-site. Guests might also want to check out the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel, a comparable property with direct beach access from its pool area.
Perched on a 90-foot cliff overlooking the ocean, Shore Cliff Hotel is a mid-range hotel with large rooms, all with ocean views. There are also a large outdoor pool and whirlpool, which offer beautiful views. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, but there’s no restaurant or bar on-site. Guests might also want to check out the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel, a comparable property with direct beach access from its pool area.