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Featured Shell Beach Hotels

The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Inn

2 out of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach CA
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Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (612 reviews)
"Lovely location. Nice bathroom but the mattress is horrible I could feel the springs in some spots"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

The Palomar Inn
Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn

2 out of 5
653 Shell Beach Rd Pismo Beach CA
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! (497 reviews)
"Great Experience. Will stay again."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Shell Beach Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,961 reviews)
"Pros: Check in was quick and painless. Rooms, pool & spa very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly. Loved the variety of fresh items for breakfast. Very clean area also. We loved how our room had front parking and very close to pool, spa and walk to beach. The outer grass areas (cigarettes everywhere), ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,753 reviews)
"Checking in and out was a breeze. Found staff to be most helpful. Many choices on the breakfast menu. Liked how they had a staff member serving the hot dishes."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,858 reviews)
"Was not a good experience"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,462 reviews)
"This was our second stay at the hotel and I would highly recommend it. The service is always great. The rooms are clean and well maintained. It’s fun that you can stay here many times and never feel the same because all the rooms are so different. Can’t wait to be back."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Madonna Inn
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,633 reviews)
"It was a good central location for what we were doing. Plenty of restaurants in the same location and next to the freeway with easy. Access on and off ramps."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Apple Farm
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
Book a stay at this 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,643 reviews)
"The Sandcastle is a beautiful place. The beach is right out the front door and downtown is just a few minutes walk. The rooms and facilities were spotless and comfortable and the staff were exceptional. Our only issue was paying $30/day for parking. They have a parking lot, we paid for the room so ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,562 reviews)
"Great Location"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Spyglass Inn
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2 out of 5
210 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,290 reviews)
"The staff accommodate our late check in. Thr instructions were clear and everything worked very well. The room was clean, and the bed very comfortable. We did not need the ac, I don't know if it was working but the iron and the iron table were very helpful, as well as the small refrigerator. For ..."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

2 out of 5
1095 Main St Morro Bay CA
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Stay at this hotel in Morro Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,199 reviews)
"Quiet and comfortable. Had a little porch that was very cozy. love staying here. Clean and the staff was fast and responsive. I always stay here."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
"Having to get room service without calling them 24 hours in advance"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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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 $81
  • 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.