Main & Salt

2.0 star property

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Balcony
Exterior
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

1 Queen Bed | Non-Smoking, Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed | Mobil Acces Tub Nsmk Minifridg

  • Sleeps 2

Suite With 1 King Bed, Micfridge-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room With Hot Tub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds | Suite, Non-Smoking, Micfridge

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Mini Fridge-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed | Nsmk, Micfri, Hot Tub, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds | Non-Smoking, Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds | Non-Smoking, Mini Fridge, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

1 King-1 Queen Bed | Suite, Ns, Micfri, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen-1 Twin Bed | Mobil Acc Ri Shwr Nsmk Fridge

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room with Hot Tub - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Main & Salt is centrally located in Pismo Beach, a 4-minute walk from Pismo Beach Pier and 7 minutes by foot from Pismo Beach Surf Shop. .This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pequin Coastal Cocina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Main & Salt

Main & Salt offers 32 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Spring Break deposit: USD 100.00 per stay (for stays between 15 March - 18 April)

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Pismo Beach Pacific Ocean
Motel 6 Pacific Ocean
6 Pismo Beach Pacific Ocean
6 Pacific Ocean
6 Pismo Pacific Ocean Pismo
Motel 6 Pismo Beach - Pacific Ocean Motel
Motel 6 Pismo Beach - Pacific Ocean Pismo Beach
Motel 6 Pismo Beach - Pacific Ocean Motel Pismo Beach

Main & Salt Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1001 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Bakersfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people were super friendly. The location is great, the rooms were clean. There are no hair dryers (not sure if that was written online) but thankfully it was so nice out, i had my hair up or in a cap. It's a great price for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was within walking distance to the beach, restaurants and beach wear shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jermane

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
limited very tight parking, room was somewhat dirty (the fridge top was filthy), doors covered with dirty prints, bathroom smelled moldy, blinds broken, did not fit properly and let in lights all night, ceiling fan over table was so noisy could not use. we stayed three days and not once did the service the room for garbage or towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lise-Lotte Inger

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and staff was professional. It’s a short walk to the beach and nice that it is very close to popular food and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and rooms were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room with a soaking jetted tub not too far from the beach! The staff was friendly and nice! Would definitely stay hereagain!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

leopoldo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and lots of parking!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, and the coffee in the morning was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alyssa

Staff were rude
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collena

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall great, but kept half my deposit for unknown reasons. Only stayed the night and left early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lizeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Renea

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very pet friendly. The staff was nice and helpful. There was no hot water, and I found roaches in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025