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Dolphin Cove Motel

Property class: 2
Beachfront motel, steps from Pismo Beach Pier

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Located in Downtown Pismo Beach, Dolphin Cove Motel offers a relaxed beach vibe with a garden and snack bar/deli. Enjoy perks like free self parking, smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, barbecue grills and stay connected with in-room WiFi - previous guests rave about the beach locale and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £119
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a nightstand with a remote control.

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue bedspread and white pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp and a small tray.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a coffee maker, a TV mounted on the wall, and a trash bin.

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629

What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 19 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 33 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min drive
  • Santa Maria Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

  • Dolphin Cove Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1938
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel
Dolphin Cove Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel
Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Cove Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dolphin Cove Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Dolphin Cove Motel and nearby?

Dolphin Cove Motel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Dolphin Cove Motel like?

Dolphin Cove Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Pismo State Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Pismo Beach Pier. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's beachfront location offers a perfect spot for beachgoers and surfers with stunning views and easy access to the ocean. (100 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, free, and easily accessible for guests. (35 reviews)
  • Restaurants and dining options are easily accessible within walking distance from the property. (24 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, parking not an issue. Def will stay here again.
Marissa, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Hotel was clean, quilts were soft, nice to have parking and be able to walk to beach- owner very kind- let us keep car in lot a while after checkout to enjoy beach- daughter missed having a full length mirror.
Nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location ,location ,location . Great property every room has a view . Suprisingly quiet . Only negative was my purple picture television . Will definitly stay again when in the neighborhood .
jerry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a Pismo Beach treasure. It’s a motel and it has all the funk of a Motel but it’s super cool, very reasonable and you can’t ask for a better location. It’s right on that Pacific. I will return every time I go to Pismo area.
Ron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean we had a good experience. We will came again
Elvia, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to the boardwalk and restaurants
Monica, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Room was very clean, beautiful view of the ocean from the room, close proximity to downtown pismo. Only complaint would be walls were thin and could hear in next room.
Jeanne, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

We love it here. Its close to e everything. The staff is nice.
Jody, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

great location, clean
Gloria, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Parking was secure with cameras on the property. The property was right in the beach so that’s a huge plus.
Satenig, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, good price, on the beach
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. The location was great, close to the pier and many shops and restaurants
oscar, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly. Location was great walking distance to the ocean and several restaurants. Got a free upgrade and able to select which floor we preferred.
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Really fantastic find! Best location for the beach goers and surfers. Brilliant for families, as we had a two bedrooms and a sofa, spacious bathroom and all that's needed included. The host is very helpful and welcoming! Gave us some great tips on location, food, things to do and genuinely lovely person. Would happily come back to Dolphin Cave Motel and highly recommend it to anyone.
Olena, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location next to the beach, pier, and restaurants. The beds were comfortable, and there were ample towels and blankets. The owner was also very friendly and accommodating. 10/10 Recommend!
Naimah L, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

room was clean, staff was very helpful, location to pier was perfect
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff was helpful, location was perfect
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This is an older hotel with small rooms that are beautifully taken care of. They are very clean and in great shape. Even the parking lot is cleaned daily. You are a 10 second walk from the pier and beach. The staff is very nice and will accommodate you if possible.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room 9 yall! Right on the water! Parking was great. Rooms updated. Soooo close to everything. Wooly's and pismo beach sign. Perfect location
Nadia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Updated room. Parking was great and no added charge. Location was excellent.
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mona the receptionist is very polite and respectful! The room was clean and tidy! The housekeepers did a great job!
Francy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. How close this motel is to the beach is so nice. I could just go back for a nap, and walk around the area to grab a bite to eat without finding parking around.
Jasmine, 1-night trip
Verified review

4/10 Fair

The hotel was good, location was great, but staff was very rude especially the manager
Fatima, 1-night trip
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Good at checkin but the noise level late at night was awful
Janet, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Close to the ocean. Would like to see a chair in the room water pressure could be a little bit. More temperature was great.
KEN, 2-night trip