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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 120 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 3239 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Motel in Downtown Pismo Beach
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite 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 complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The motel offers a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Dolphin Cove Motel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

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
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 security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent
If you are going for the beach and ocean, this motel is by far the best in all of pismo
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a great experience! Literally on the pier and has beach access Super clean! Definitely staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brett

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blankets stunk. Asked for them to be replaced was told they would be and they weren’t. Disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was charged in additional fee apart from everything I paid through the application I used Expedia. I found sand in hair on the pillow and sheets unable to speak to anybody about the issue. I just left five hours after the check-in taking my loss. I couldn’t have my family stay there. I was not comfortable. Neither were they with the room being unsure if it was even clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and ocean out front awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is slightly rough on the details, but pretty much exactly what is expected of a place that is literally on the beach (and pier). The room space is also on the tight side but workable. They do keep things clean and the noise levels are normal, sometimes very quiet. The sound of the waves makes for a calming experience. In high tourist season the noise level goes up of course. Not the most fancy place but if you like the idea of getting to the beach in 1 minute from your room, then this is the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing fancy. But you can’t beat the location. Walking distance from the beach shopping and the main area of Pismo Beach. If you are looking to stay in the room on vacation pick another place if you are looking for just to stay and sleep. You can’t beat this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean.but Google Had a problem finding it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mona F.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Affordable and comfortable stay. Enjoyed being beach front and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Derrick

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Has an amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, rooms are quite warm though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mirna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel esta bien solo q las habitaciones están muy pequeñas. Y lo mejor unico bueno es q la playa esta super cerca
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024