Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

3.0 star property

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Land view from property
Reception
Lobby
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $136
$118 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach (Pismo Oaks), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Pismo Beach Pier and 7 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This hotel is 15 mi (24.1 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and safes. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Great American Grill, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Pismo Beach? This hotel has 1600 square feet (149 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Great American Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
4th Floor Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; USD 16.95 to 20.95 for adults and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 4th Floor Lounge
  • Great American Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,600 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 51 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 to 20.95 for adults, and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and mostly clean, the carpet had areas with dark brown stains. ☹️ I thought my room payment was going to be the final cost through Expedia but Hilton charged a $15.00 parking per day fee upon arrival. Expedia should warn / alert you of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg d.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, clean and spacious. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blinds in the room were not working properly, no hot water in the morning to take a shower had to wait to get it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

8/10 Good

Loreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice day. Clean rooms. But would be nice if there were water bottles in the room you have to pay if you want water bottles
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Awsome place, very frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gricelda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Too much street noise and third floor smell lokr grease
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raquel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a wonderful place to spend a weekend the Hilton Garden Inn was very nice accommodating clean, and the pool was just feet from my patio. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff provided great service. Room was clean. My only comment is the pillows are way too soft, fortunately I was able to get extra pillows from the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is really clean and the rooms are really clean and feels like home my only issue was the overpriced parking. $50 per car even when on the app says free parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique, RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A bit of an older property with decent rooms and regular garden inn amenities. Service was amazing and staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angelique, Choctaw

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room. Responsive staff to requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Uma

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026