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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served, beach views
Lobby
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Pismo Beach Pier
At Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach, hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine on-site at The Deck. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers 75 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

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

The shopping around Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pismo Beach Pier. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Deck, a bistro with a beachfront location
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a rooftop terrace
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Pismo Beach Pier and 2 minutes on foot from Pismo State Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach also features a rooftop terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Pismo Beach hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Deck – This beachfront bistro serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

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 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
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.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach
Sandcastle Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Beach
Sandcastle On The Pismo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel Pismo Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 955 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1452 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The sand dollar hotel is the best. The staff is always polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel and its location. It is next door to some expensive hotels which is great because you get the same accessibility to the beach, pier, and all the eateries for a much more reasonable price. The hotel is clean and high end, and the staff is friendly and helpful. There’s two nice decks with lots of relaxing seating and several fire pits. Most importantly, it is in a safe area, and you feel very secluded. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location, amenities, and cleanliness of the hotel were perfect. Cool vibe, comfort, and awesome patios with fireplaces facing the beach. But the staff were even better. Welcoming and professional from Hello. Jason especially. We arrived early arriving so left our bags with them and roamed town for a nice lunch. When we checked in later, they had already delivered our bags to the room! How often does that happen? Needless to say we’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was wonderful, I had the best view of the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Setting was amazing, the patio area with wind shield and firepits (some don't work) a great place for coffee or a glass of (overpriced) wine. The Deck (restaurant) food is mediocre, and is understaffed, and they don't allow outside food on the patio area. Coffee in room and restaurant was really bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that for the price of the room it didn’t include free parking, we had to pay $25 a night!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are friendly and the area is gorgeous! The rooms were a little bit dated but still comfortable and nice. It says queen beds, but I’m almost positive they’re full beds. The shower had good pressure and the toiletries smelled pleasant and felt luxurious. The rooms needed to be worked on as there was some wear and tear you could see at the edges of everywhere. The little deck you can sit on attached to the room is simple but comfortable and the view you can see really is stunning. Additionally, the small walk to great food and the pier was quite fun! I wish they had more food options available at the hotel as their snack menu was limited. The hot chocolate was chocolate flavored water but the coffee was fine. Parking was great! They seem to enforce guests only! There are no fires allowed on the beach you stay on (though I did see people do it), but 5 minutes away there’s Grover Beach where you can drive on the sand and build bonfires. The 7/11 had all the supplies you’ll need. The hotel offers s’more packages and has a comfy outside seating area with gas fires to lounge. Overall, it was a great stay!
Deck area
Looking at the hotel from the pier in the early am
Sunset outside our room on the patio
Lovely afternoon on our room patio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just down for one day. The hotel was one of the cleanest ever. The staff were kind an just have not seen this level in a long time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was horrible Saturday night, and there is no microwave in the room. There is a small drink chiller that fits about 6 water bottles in it only.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The quietest room I've been in a very long time. The place was peaceful and the view of the ocean - stunning. The bed was comfortable, the fireplace added a nice ambiance. The shower had perfect water pressure. It added a loveliness to an already a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The town is amazing I will come back, I got ocean view only because they upgraded me 🙌😁 since it was still available I guess, I checked in pretty late Lady in the front was amazing Bless her heart
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here. Amazing view, comfortable room and walking distance to the restaurants, shops and beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over charge for $500 per night but the room we stay like Motel. We are not going back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Everyone was friendly and great customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Loved the room, view, staff and access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is perfect, Staff are friendly. Rooms are clean and spacious, We had an issue with our room and was moved with 10 minutes. Just beware there is a $30 carparking fee per night. Bit disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We had a balcony facing the ocean. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Our room was very nice and comfortable. I failed to read all the details about the hotel so I was caught off guard when we were charged $30. Per night for parking in the hotel parking lot. Other than that it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025