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Shell Beach Inn

Property class: 2

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A swimming pool with two inflatable rings, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.
A modern living room with a brick wall, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a round mirror.
A modern kitchen with a wooden accent wall, a built-in microwave, and a bar area with stools.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a small bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $205
$179 nightly
$205 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ā€Ŗ3 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ā€Ŗ5 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ā€Ŗ7 min walkā€¬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ā€Ŗ14 min driveā€¬

Room options

View all photos for Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a mirror.

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 2 - King Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with curtains.

Room 2 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 7 Queen/Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, framed pictures, a nightstand with a lamp, and a fan.

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 3 - King Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a small side table with a lamp.

Room 3 - King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 9 - King Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a small bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room 9 - King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 8 - Double / Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a fan, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 5 - Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large mirror.

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 4 - Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window with a view of a white car.

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area in the background.

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

With a stay at Shell Beach Inn in Pismo Beach (Shell Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park.

What's nearby

  • Margo Dodd Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖOld West Cinnamon Rolls - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖWooly's - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖSplash CafĆ© Pismo Beach - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖGiuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖKortado Bakery & Coffee - ā€¬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 547 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect! Absolutely cozy! Thank you so much! I highly recommend staying at the Shell Beach Inn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Great area, great staff, very clean. I would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Javier

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Itā€™s an ok spot , the staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - 5 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelmira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing, the pool perfectly heated, and the daily walks to the beach heavenly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place every time! No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love this hotel! It is a small quaint hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy, clean and perfect for our one night stay! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Shell Beach Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

IAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully responsive staff, and a beautifully presented and thoughtful room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great time and clean and tidy rooms šŸ‘Œ staff was amazing in accommodating and perfectly located close to a park and beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes parking was easy and ac was perfect additionally they had a ceiling fan and stand alone fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lycenia

Liked: Amenities
Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rajani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean (although the bathtub could have used an additional wipe down). The staff were nice and it was a great location to beautiful ocean views and amenities. It was warm but there is an AC and fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really clean, comfortable and relaxing 100%
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location & room had a cozy vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, clean, cozy stay at a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodations in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little boutique hotel with decent size rooms and comfortable beds. Pool wonderful. Only thing Iā€™d say is upgrade the TVs to newer streamable for very little cost. šŸ™
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025