Cottage Inn By The Sea

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor spa tub
View from room
Courtyard
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
$120
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6

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2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Front Two Queen Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean Front King Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Front Two Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean Front King Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2

Partial Ocean View Two Queens Room

  • Sleeps 4

Partial Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Fireplace And Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3-star Pismo Beach hotel close to Pismo Beach Pier
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cottage Inn By The Sea offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Cottage Inn By The Sea features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Cottage Inn By The Sea is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 14 for adults and USD 5 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 14 for adults, and USD 5 to 14 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Cottage Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 771 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1178 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dori, Springboro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a King Oceanview room. The room was very nice. Beautiful view of the ocean. Clean, spacious and very quiet. Loved the fireplace
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

A Pismo Tradition

Our family has a long history with Cottage Inn. Always stay here when in Pismo! Nice job keeping the rooms current and amenities in good repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfullly peaceful stay. Beautiful views, great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property. Our room had amazing ocean views and walk out access to the outdoor sitting area and firepits. We loved being able to walk down to the beach, the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Nice Motel on the Cliffs Overlooking Pismo Beach

We had one of the second-tier rooms in the motel building, not overlooking the ocean or whatever. It was spacious and well-appointed with both an air conditioner and a gas fireplace. You could put them both on and they sort of cancelled each other out, though not very ecological. Generally clean and comfortable. There were some nice amenities like pool, hot tub and fire pits although not really enough for the number of people who were staying there so we didn't get a chance to try them, at least not this particular date. I'm a little disappointed in service but overall they tried to be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach and ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Le

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room with close beach views (depending on the room you get). Only downside is parking is first come first serve and limited, so be aware that the seagulls/pigeons will attack your car and will most likely need a car wash
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size rooms and bedrooms. Bathroom needs some updating and better lighting. Overall it is a good place to stay. Easy access to the beach and the views are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and modern room, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views are amazing from the cliff side. We had a second level unit with vaulted ceiling which was spacious. We loved our stay and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view was amazing, fairly easy to access if you don’t mind a few steps. The check in was welcoming and informative with great restaurant recommendations. Fires on the ocean patio were inviting and well attended. A very comfortable inn, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LYNETTE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was the best part. I would pay the increased rate to have the view from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floor LOOKS clean because of the laminate, but it is dirty. I wiped a small area with a tissue to pick up something, and the tissue was black. Also, my husband is sensitive to particulates in the air (dust, etc.). His nose continually ran except when he was in the hot tub and when we went to dinner. After dinner we returned to the room and his nose started running again. We had isolated him at dinner (an important family memorial event) because we did not want to pass on what seemed to be a new cold, but it wasn’t a case of illness; it was due to an unclean atmosphere in the room. This is NOT due to your gracious and hardworking staff. The drapes, fan, floors, area rug (and probably bedspread) need to be cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

All around great spot.

I have stayed here before. I like the look, it’s comfortable. Now days everyone is going so clean modern it feels cold. The staff was all great. Had great suggestions. I was bringing my daughter back to CalPoly. I love that it is right on the beach and we can walk to our favorite breakfast spot, moonlight cafe. I just love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful view of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location with great beach access and spacious rooms. Staff were all helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025