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Featured Shell Beach Hotels

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (430 reviews)
"Lori, who checked us in, was incredibly kind and welcoming. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was in order, even taking the time to make sure our room keys worked properly upon check-in. Her excellent customer service made a great first impression."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Shell Beach Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
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Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,292 reviews)
"It was an overall great experience however it is a scam that you pay so much money for not even 24hrs in a room"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,625 reviews)
"Even on the ground floor, the ocean view was beautiful. The room was clean, very comfortable bed and loved the shutters. It was quiet and plenty of outdoor seating. Although the pool was closed, the adult hot tub was very nice. There is very limited indoor seating for breakfast and with rain, it ..."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"Nice hotel!"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
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Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,431 reviews)
"Stayed in an older room but it was very clean and you could walk downtown in 5 minutes!!"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,499 reviews)
"The view and location is hard to beat. Room was comfortable. Staff is great."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,281 reviews)
"It’s whimsical"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Madonna Inn
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,514 reviews)
"Love it here!!"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Apple Farm
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

3 out of 5
1845 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,768 reviews)
"The room was clean, very well set up for travel. Room was spacious. Plenty of storage, small refrigerator, microwave. Very nice seating area. What was great about the bathroom was that the toilet was separate from the sink and shower. Also, the shower was a very nice size and well done. Bed was very ..."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA
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Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
"Overall great location. Bathrooms need complete refresh. Staff very friendly. Ease on/off to Hwy 101. Be prepared to pay $10/daily for parking. Use to be free guess this is there version of resort fee without calling it that."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Shore Cliff Hotel

Shore Cliff Hotel

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,513 reviews)
"They recommend a fabulous restaurant! Rooms were so quiet, especially since they are so close to the 101 freeway. Breakfast had gluten free options. Nothing but good things to say, and that we will definitely be staying here again"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Shore Cliff Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

3 out of 5
601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel many times in the past when going to Pismo. This is the first time I came back after it has been touched up. It is a nice and quiet place to stay, located near highway 1 but you could hardly hear the traffic. Location is a short drive to stores, beach, and pier."

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
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Hotels in Shell Beach

Pismo Beach is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Shell Beach. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Shell Beach has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Shell Beach hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Pismo Beach so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Shell Beach underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Shell Beach city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Shell Beach cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Snag some of the best hotels in Shell Beach at an almost too good to be true rate. After you book, we’ll reveal the name of the hotel. You can get a luxury hotel at a budget price.
  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $102
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Shell Beach hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.