Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

  • 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 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.

Languages

English

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.

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. 896 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1374 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

John

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

Amazing

Beautiful view, clean rooms, comfortable beds, worth every penny
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach perfect for relaxing and being able to walk around
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Safe for families.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean front view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

heesung, Any city

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Guilherme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. I personally thought the hotel was overpriced given its facilities (no pool, no hot tub, small coffee shop - NOT a restaurant). I was also very disappointed to learn parking was $25/day for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very very pleasant and Joseph was a great help to us through and through.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

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

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful view from our room, and it is so relaxing! I will do again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sunset Staff was amazing Everything was at our fingertips
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Gig Harbor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Great location. Staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Casimiro B Jasso

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025