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Dolphin Cove Motel

Property class: 2

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A beachside patio with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean and hills.
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A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.
A building with a sign reading "Dolphin Cove Lodge".
A room with a view of the beach, a door, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $159
$139 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a nightstand with a remote control.

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue bedspread and white pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp and a small tray.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 3239 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a coffee maker, a TV mounted on the wall, and a trash bin.

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

With a stay at Dolphin Cove Motel in Pismo Beach (Downtown Pismo Beach), you'll be steps from Pismo Beach Pier and 3 minutes by foot from Pismo State Beach. .This beach motel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sans Liege Wines.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pequin Coastal Cocina - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Dolphin Cove Motel.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1938
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
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Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1022 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and proximity to everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place right by the pier
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the boardwalk and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshuaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will absolutely return to Dolphin Cove Motel when we are in Pismo Beach again. Lovely spot. Well maintained. Great prices.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, very clean, very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and views. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Signey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here. Its close to e everything. The staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and the room was nice and tidy. And was able to keep our parked for a little extra time the next day! Will def be staying again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything here is amazing 🤗 The staff, the hotel, the spot ♥️💯 Can’t do any better Always my favorite place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach front view… not enough parking though..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Staff was nice room was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good price, on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. The location was great, close to the pier and many shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Satenig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure with cameras on the property. The property was right in the beach so that’s a huge plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice room with a great view of the beach/ocean. Bed was super comfortable with plush pillows. Shower was a bit on the small size for me, but had a great shower head, and was nicely tiled. Easy walking distance to shops/restaurants. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot for our stay in Pismo. My family will now only stay at Dolphin Cove when visiting Pismo. It is so close to the beach, you can hear the waves of the ocean while falling asleep, and the sound again at the rise of the sun. The manager, Michael is also very kind and professional. My daughter left some items there and he actually held them for us. We had overall wonderful stay there and we will surely be back for our next family mini vacay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mai Yia

Liked: Staff & service
I love the fact that the room is renovated. I love being able to walk out into the beach. I didn’t appreciate the loud noise coming from upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly. Location was great walking distance to the ocean and several restaurants. Got a free upgrade and able to select which floor we preferred.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Clean room; perfect location and view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic find! Best location for the beach goers and surfers. Brilliant for families, as we had a two bedrooms and a sofa, spacious bathroom and all that's needed included. The host is very helpful and welcoming! Gave us some great tips on location, food, things to do and genuinely lovely person. Would happily come back to Dolphin Cave Motel and highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was helpful, location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025