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Inn at the Cove

3.5 star property

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A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
Oceanview Poolview King | Balcony view
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.
Oceanfront King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $343
$299 nightly
$343 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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2651 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Oceanview Poolview King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(134 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 440 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oceanfront King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Oceanfront King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(322 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oceanfront Two Double | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Oceanfront Two Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Air conditioning
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The price is $341
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Located in Pismo Beach, Inn at the Cove is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. .This beach hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Avila Hot Springs and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Avila Beach Golf Resort.

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Margo Dodd Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pismo State Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 22 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
  • ‪Kortado Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove offers 52 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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
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, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Shelter Cove
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove
Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge
Shelter Cove Best Western
Shelter Cove Lodge
Inn Cove Pismo Beach
Inn Cove
Cove Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Pismo Beach
Inn at the Cove Hotel Pismo Beach

Inn at the Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1406 out of 1708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1708 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to the ocean is what makes this place worth staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tranquil place enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wes

Staff was awesome, location was perfect. Everything you would need for a wonderful stay. Can’t wait to come agian.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the view from our room of the ocean and other areas of the hotel were beautiful. All around the staff and workers were great. They did a good job with the breakfast . I will definitely recommend and stay there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when in SLO
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with million dollar views. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Comfortable rooms and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean , nice staff, we always injoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean with an amazing ocean view. 2 EV chargers avail which is a plus! Would definitely stay here over and over again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The grounds were wonderful and a relaxing atmosphere. Very clean. The room was great and the view spectacular. The breakfast was ok. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!!! So beautiful!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emmalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the most beautiful hotel, the view of the cove is stunning. The room is so safe, and clean. The pool was clean and so much fun.
Right outside the pool
Outside on our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place to stay. Incredible views. Nice trails on top of cliffs and down to the cove. Breakfast good and rooms are very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view from our room. The hotel is close to town with restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Breakfast was excellent. Room was very clean. Ample parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful ocean view. We got to watch some sea otters and a few dolphins. There was a good variety to choose from at breakfast. The only thing I wish the rooms had were grab bars in the tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mona

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for viewing the ocean is wonderful. The walking area within the property is beautiful. The breakfast was fresh and plentiful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, nice staff, decent breakfast, breathtaking views of ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Room was nice and the grounds were beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view, great walking areas, solid breakfast, loved the swings! Super happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026