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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
Front of property
Exterior
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $124
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25

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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
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
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
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
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Exterior

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Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1562)
The price is $108
includes taxes & fees
$94 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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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
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Price Anniversary House - 5 min drive - 2.3 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 offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Pismo Beach Pier. 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

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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 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.

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.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Manuel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Alexandria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cameron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nancy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great experience! Literally on the pier and has beach access Super clean! Definitely staying again!
Roberto, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Affordable and comfortable stay. Enjoyed being beach front and walking distance to everything.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Brett, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view, rooms are quite warm though
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

El hotel esta bien solo q las habitaciones están muy pequeñas. Y lo mejor unico bueno es q la playa esta super cerca
Mirna, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location and very clean motel. Walking distance to everything.
Shawna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was Fine
This motel was fine - it has a great location right on the beach. The owners let us park in their lot before we could check in, which was nice. But, the rooms had no towel racks, hooks, chairs or shelves - absolutely nothing to hang wet bathing suits, towels or clothes on. That made it very inconvenient for a family with kids who spent the days on the beach.
Claire, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the proximity to the beach
Jose, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love staying here as rooms are always clean and everything is near by and within walking distance. This time around though, the sink was clogging upon arrival so it was challenging to use at times. We only stayed there one night so it wasn’t that big a deal and management was going to get a plumber to check upon our check out.
Yolanda, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great view and room
We had a wonderful stay at the Dolphins innMotel. Our two rooms were great and the view was amazing. Right next to the pier. I would add a picture if I could but the app through the phone is not allowing me to add a picture
Andre, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sherry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The room was very small and crammed. It appeared that someone in another room had control of my fan and lights. I presume I had control of mine and theirs. Overall, we seemed to agree on having a fan on, but a couple times I woke up in the middle of the night to the light on. I just switched the power off so no fan or light. One day for a couple hours to power is out in the whole area and I had nothing to do but sit in my car. The The Maintenance cruise would sweep sand off adjacent boardwalk and it would get into the parking lot of the property. The manager hired someone with the leaf blower and they got sand inside my back hatch and frunk. Overall, the water was too cold in Pismo Beach. 57°F. I went in once, but my hands turned blue. Next time I will make the extra drive to Santa Monica, where I normally go.
Tewfik, 4-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The view from our room was amazing."
Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM