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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! (419 reviews)
"Nice motel, the lady at check-in was the best!! Everything you need near by!!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Shell Beach Inn
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (566 reviews)
"The room was spacious. Can use a little TLC but not a deal breaker. Beautiful location. Great coffee shop next door."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

The Palomar 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! (1,572 reviews)
"This place did not disappoint. Very comfortable. Maps and directions everywhere for the property. Very friendly"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,225 reviews)
"Great ambience and staff"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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! (1,606 reviews)
"Spacious suite and clean room, although somewhat dated furnishings. We stayed with a pet and it wasn't allowed in the breakfast area, but we were nicely told so after we have sat down for breakfast. Rules about pet should be a little more emphasized on check-in."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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! (1,484 reviews)
"It was such a peaceful few days staying here and there coffee was amazing!"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Sandcastle Hotel on the 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! (2,385 reviews)
"Perfect Location."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,111 reviews)
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, ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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! (1,243 reviews)
"Front office made it very easy to check in and out also very professional."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Spyglass Inn
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! (1,250 reviews)
"Great hotel, wish we had more time to explore the property"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 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! (1,510 reviews)
"Great place will stay again!"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,706 reviews)
"Front desk staff at check in performed the minimum and weren’t especially friendly. Room was spotless and comfortable except for the loud a/c. We had to shut it off to sleep. The pool and outdoor fireplace was fun but the pool and spa really need cleaning/ resurfacing. The pool is a wading pool less ..."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
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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.