Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Courtyard
Reception
Land view from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and self parking.
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Great American Grill
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and 2 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pismo Beach Pier and 7 minutes from Avila Hot Springs
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1600 square feet (149 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pismo Beach hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Great American Grill – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
4th Floor Lounge – On-site lobby lounge.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; USD 16.95 to 20.95 for adults and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 4th Floor Lounge
  • Great American Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,600 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 51 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 to 20.95 for adults and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and mostly clean, the carpet had areas with dark brown stains. ☹️ I thought my room payment was going to be the final cost through Expedia but Hilton charged a $15.00 parking per day fee upon arrival. Expedia should warn / alert you of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg d.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, clean and spacious. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blinds in the room were not working properly, no hot water in the morning to take a shower had to wait to get it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Loreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice day. Clean rooms. But would be nice if there were water bottles in the room you have to pay if you want water bottles
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Awsome place, very frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gricelda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Too much street noise and third floor smell lokr grease
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raquel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a wonderful place to spend a weekend the Hilton Garden Inn was very nice accommodating clean, and the pool was just feet from my patio. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff provided great service. Room was clean. My only comment is the pillows are way too soft, fortunately I was able to get extra pillows from the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is really clean and the rooms are really clean and feels like home my only issue was the overpriced parking. $50 per car even when on the app says free parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique, RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A bit of an older property with decent rooms and regular garden inn amenities. Service was amazing and staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angelique, Choctaw

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room. Responsive staff to requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Uma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026