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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
32-inch TV with cable channels
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $275
$240 nightly
$275 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

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

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • Free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 5 mi (8 km) from Avila Hot Springs.
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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
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pequin Coastal Cocina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬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

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Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Naimah L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location next to the beach, pier, and restaurants. The beds were comfortable, and there were ample towels and blankets. The owner was also very friendly and accommodating. 10/10 Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mona the receptionist is very polite and respectful! The room was clean and tidy! The housekeepers did a great job!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great. How close this motel is to the beach is so nice. I could just go back for a nap, and walk around the area to grab a bite to eat without finding parking around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was good, location was great, but staff was very rude especially the manager
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, staff was very helpful, location to pier was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Clean room; maintained parking lot. Great views of beach and ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, and quiet. Everyone was very nice 🌹🌹
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful View
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marisela

Disliked: Staff & service
Views were perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, rooms were small but clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, view, and parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Room was clean, view was amazing, bed was comfortable. Very pleased! Will definitely be booking with Dolphin Cove Motel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great ocean view. The staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025