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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 1 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 2 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 2 - King Room

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

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Room 6 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

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

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Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 7 Queen/Queen

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

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Room 3 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 3 - King Room

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

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Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 9 - King Room

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

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

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

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Room 5 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 5 - Queen Room

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

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Room 4 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 4 - Queen Room

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

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Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

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

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬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. 404 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 501 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Shell Beach Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great time and clean and tidy rooms 👌 staff was amazing in accommodating and perfectly located close to a park and beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really clean, comfortable and relaxing 100%
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lycenia

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location & room had a cozy vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints! Definitely recommend! Personal parking spot. Nicely decorated room. Pool was great! Had a dedicated parking spot. Wonderful time!
Poolside chairs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room was comfortable with a nice feel. I appreciated the attention to detail the little extra amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so pleased with my stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, room was clean and cute! Honestly a perfect place to stay at, even if you want to just have a moment to hang out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

kenten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Easy check in despite being a holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super easy check-in, spotless, well-appointed room, and one of the comfiest beds I’ve ever slept on! We only got to stay one night, but will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very quaint place. Nice personal atmosphere with clean rooms and spectacular service. This is now my go to place to stay when I visit. If there was a way to give more than 5 stars I would. Very convenient to a liquor store and a few shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric and Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, excellent pool, and because we were the only guests we felt special. Staff was helpful as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and where my daughter lives!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025