Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Beachfront hotel with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
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 cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 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. 992 out of 1505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1505 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach! Cafe food offerings could be expanded.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

vigen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the location! Walking distance to pier and local restaurants. Lovely decor and staff! The outside sitting area with propane, fire pits have a beautiful ocean front view. Also offered complementary beach, chairs and towels during our stay, which I thought was a huge bonus being out of town. Nice refrigerator in the room. The only thing I would change is having an extra blanket in the closet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Walls were super thin (I feel like you can hear everything going on in the next room), the first room we got smelt really bad and there was still dirt and dusk here and there, luckily the front desk was able to check us into another room on the second level and it was ok, I feel like for what I paid for it wasn’t the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, just wish you had a license for regular liquor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Sandcastle was excellent. The room was spacious and clean. Access to the beach is very close and convenient. Our interaction with the staff at check in was great. Although pricey, I'd definitely stay here again. I'd also recommend this place for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall pretty good

The place was clean and well maintained. Great location right on the beach and short walk to the pier. Rooms were partially cleaned daily. Just a few minor things weren't completed during cleaning (restocking cups, switching out bag in ice bucket). Only real negative for the hotel was the "resturaunt/bar". Didn't have most food items or alcohol for the drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was great, but may need some TLC. The $30 a day parking wasn’t communicated at the time of reservation and was a surprise and a bit of a stretch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view!!

We had a great stay. I didnt rate as 'excellent' because the hotel does have some signs of age and they charged $30/day for parking, but the hotel was clean, friendly, and had a great patio with decent food and drink options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms easy quick access to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

It was just ok, considering that it was on the beach I was expecting more. No pool, jacuzzi or restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were 2 building and being in the other building took away from hanging out with family in the other building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the beach from our room. Free internet access, parking located on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right on the beach with exceptional staff! Try 'TheDexk' for ref
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025