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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel, steps from Pismo Beach Pier
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Courtyard
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Exterior
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 301 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min walk
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 20 min walk
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 20 min walk
  • Price Anniversary House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 17 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 28 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min drive
  • Santa Maria Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SeaVenture Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boardroom - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Pismo Beach Pier. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1938
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system on-site.
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.

Also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel
Dolphin Cove Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel
Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Cove Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dolphin Cove Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dolphin Cove Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Cove Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Cove Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Dolphin Cove Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Dolphin Cove Motel and nearby?
Dolphin Cove Motel has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Dolphin Cove Motel like?
Dolphin Cove Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Pismo Beach Pier and 2 minutes' walk from Pismo State Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Janet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

william, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Manuel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Alexandria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location location location!!
Super convenient location. The bed was absolutely comfortable. Best bed I’ve ever slept in. Love the views.
Cathy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cameron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nancy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent
If you are going for the beach and ocean, this motel is by far the best in all of pismo
rosemary, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a great experience! Literally on the pier and has beach access Super clean! Definitely staying again!
Roberto, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, clean.but Google Had a problem finding it.
sharon, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Mona F., 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is walking distance
Rosalina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Affordable and comfortable stay. Enjoyed being beach front and walking distance to everything.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Everything was basically fine except check in. I received my key at 4:30pm and went to my room to find the door open and the room not cleaned. Come back in half an hour and it will be ready. Room was not ready until 6:30pm.
Gary, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hotel has the best location for walkable to the pier, shops and dining, in my opinion! Check in/Check out was no problem. No problem parking. The hotel is dated and exterior corridor but it's old school! Nothing fancy here. There is no vending machine for pop/water, only select options at front desk during open hours. Our junior suite lacked shelving/dresser space however it was comfortable. The bathroom was very big and was semi-updated. Biggest complaint is that it takes forever, for the hot water to kick in.....several, several minutes! Luckily taking a cold shower in the summer wasn't an issue at this time of year. If ever passing through and needed a place to stay, I would stay here again no problem.
Jackie, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Has an amazing view.
Derrick, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great experience with our stay! They upgraded our room for free and it had a beautiful view. Within walking distance to everything and overall so convenient. Will definitely be back!
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Brett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view, rooms are quite warm though
David, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

El hotel esta bien solo q las habitaciones están muy pequeñas. Y lo mejor unico bueno es q la playa esta super cerca
Mirna, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

So let me start by saying that this motel is in a great location! Right next to the beach and adjacent to the Pismo Pier. The downtown area is right there too. The people running the motel were nice and accommodating. Now, the room itself was awful, probably one of the worst I've been in. Mismatched flooring, bad color choices, dated tile/flooring, small rooms, no desk, a refrigerator with a stacked microwave poorly placed, tiny little windows along the front wall for inadequate ventilation, no fan in the bathroom, NO A/C, dirty sandy floors, and so on. If it wasn't for the location, I would give it a zero stars. The window screens were disgustingly dirty which I cleaned myself. Next door was a restaurant that was noisy all night so we couldn't keep the window open. They would be smart to spend some money and completely update the rooms. They could charge a lot more if the rooms were decent. At least the bedding was clean and the bed was comfortable. If you're looking for a perfect location but don't care about the room, then it would be a good choice. It was pretty warm when we went and having no A/C was a challenge because it got warm, especially in the late afternoon when the sun beats down on the front window.
Daniel, 1-night family trip
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