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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel, steps from Pismo Beach Pier

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Located in Downtown Pismo Beach, Dolphin Cove Motel offers a relaxed beach vibe with a garden and snack bar/deli. Enjoy perks like free self parking, smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, barbecue grills and stay connected with in-room WiFi - previous guests rave about the beach locale and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $127
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
Mar 16 - Mar 17

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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Mar 16 - Mar 17
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About the neighborhood

Map
170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 28 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min drive
  • Santa Maria Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SeaVenture Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boardroom - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1938
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
MONETIZATION_ON

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel
Dolphin Cove Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel
Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Cove Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dolphin Cove Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Dolphin Cove Motel and nearby?

Dolphin Cove Motel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Dolphin Cove Motel like?

Dolphin Cove Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Pismo Beach Pier and 2 minutes' walk from Pismo State Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

8/10 Very good

Booked it for my parents trip and they both liked it there.
WILLIAM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Staff!
The staff at Dolphin Cove are so friendly! The hotel is definitely on the older side but can’t beat the value and closeness to the pier.
Courtney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ocean view
Location is perfect, we often stay at this place, staff are nice
Alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a pleasant time!
Leonel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great experience! Literally on the pier and has beach access Super clean! Definitely staying again!
Roberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location and ocean out front awesome.
Naomi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

perfect, if you want to be close to the beach. staff were very friendly.
Erika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Affordable and comfortable stay. Enjoyed being beach front and walking distance to everything.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great beachside location. Older room but fantastic spot.Room was very clean.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location location location!!
Super convenient location. The bed was absolutely comfortable. Best bed I’ve ever slept in. Love the views.
Cathy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It’s a bit old and run down, you can hear your neighbors talking - but the location is perfect! It’s super clean, everything works as expected and the staff was very sweet and helpful. We had problems with our booking and they accommodated us easily. So overall we were very happy with our stay :-)
Hanka, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and clean rooms
Holly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent
If you are going for the beach and ocean, this motel is by far the best in all of pismo
rosemary, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location great management team! Enjoyed every moment of staying there!
Yani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just steps from the ocean and the pier! Friendly office staff and cute room. Quiet, dispite being next to all the action! This is my new ‘go to’ for vacations!
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and very comfortable beds!
Wendy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Has an amazing view.
Derrick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and very clean motel. Walking distance to everything.
Shawna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and reasonably priced.
Joann, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice little motel in a great location with a beautiful view. The rooms were clean but very small, which was exactly what was described.
Ilka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the proximity to the beach
Jose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the outdoor bbq area and friendliness of other guests.
corina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love staying here! Great location to town and peaceful!
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to wake up on the oceanfront small rooms but worth it lots of dining choices around easy walking area will stay here again
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with the perfect view! Can’t wait to stay again!
Rebecca, 2-night trip