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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
32-inch TV with cable channels
On the beach

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Microwaves and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Dolphin Cove Motel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pismo Beach Pier. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Pismo Beach Pier and 3 minutes on foot from Pismo State Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Dolphin Cove Motel. Free self parking is available.

This Pismo Beach motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1938
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 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, 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, a smoke detector and a security system
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
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Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Staff was nice room was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. The location was great, close to the pier and many shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good price, on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naimah L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Clean room; perfect location and view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was good, location was great, but staff was very rude especially the manager
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, staff was very helpful, location to pier was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Clean room; maintained parking lot. Great views of beach and ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was helpful, location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, and quiet. Everyone was very nice 🌹🌹
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

8/10 Good

Marisela

Disliked: Staff & service
Views were perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, rooms were small but clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, view, and parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Room was clean, view was amazing, bed was comfortable. Very pleased! Will definitely be booking with Dolphin Cove Motel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great ocean view. The staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel at the beach in Pismo. Well priced, friendly staff. No frills but it has everything you’ll need. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice views comfortable and clean rooms. Convenient for shopping and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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