Inn at the Cove

3.5 star property

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A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
Oceanview Poolview King | Balcony view
Oceanfront King | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2651 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Oceanview Poolview King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(132 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Oceanfront King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(321 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Oceanfront Two Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Inn at the Cove

Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a hot tub or a picnic area.
Inn at the Cove offers 52 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

The free breakfast at Inn at the Cove gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dinosaur Caves Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent, yoga classes and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Pismo State Beach and a few minutes from Pismo Beach Pier
Inn at the Cove offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Inn at the Cove. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Pismo Beach hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Shelter Cove
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove
Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge
Shelter Cove Best Western
Shelter Cove Lodge
Inn Cove Pismo Beach
Inn Cove
Cove Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Pismo Beach
Inn at the Cove Hotel Pismo Beach

Inn at the Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1404 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1706 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil place enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wes

Staff was awesome, location was perfect. Everything you would need for a wonderful stay. Can’t wait to come agian.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when in SLO
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with million dollar views. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Comfortable rooms and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean with an amazing ocean view. 2 EV chargers avail which is a plus! Would definitely stay here over and over again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean , nice staff, we always injoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!!! So beautiful!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emmalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the most beautiful hotel, the view of the cove is stunning. The room is so safe, and clean. The pool was clean and so much fun.
Right outside the pool
Outside on our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place to stay. Incredible views. Nice trails on top of cliffs and down to the cove. Breakfast good and rooms are very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view from our room. The hotel is close to town with restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Breakfast was excellent. Room was very clean. Ample parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mona

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for viewing the ocean is wonderful. The walking area within the property is beautiful. The breakfast was fresh and plentiful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, nice staff, decent breakfast, breathtaking views of ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Room was nice and the grounds were beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Neat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view, great walking areas, solid breakfast, loved the swings! Super happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, large and clean room. Ocean view was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JESUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious, clean and modern, with great views of the Pacific. The grounds are very inviting, with a quiet pool area, as well as paths and plenty of Adirtondack chairs from which to take in the dramatic view of the coast. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, beautiful location, and the breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026