Ocean Palms Motel

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $149
$130 nightly
$149 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

Explore the area

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390 Ocean View Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(118 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Located in Pismo Beach (Downtown Pismo Beach), Ocean Palms Motel is within a 10-minute walk of Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach. .This motel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pismo State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 6 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pequin Coastal Cocina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Pismo Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
This smoke-free motel features bicycle rentals nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and skydiving nearby.
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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 30
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Service fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day plus USD 30 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ocean Palms Motel Pismo Beach
Ocean Palms Pismo Beach
Ocean Palms Hotel Pismo Beach
Ocean Palms Motel Motel
Ocean Palms Motel Pismo Beach
Ocean Palms Motel Motel Pismo Beach

Ocean Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, walking distance to beach, shopping, restaurants at a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean modern room. Easy walk to beach, pier, and multiple restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC worked and quieter than the road. No hot water to shower in the morning though. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff. Walkable distance to Pismo beach and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, easy check-in and check-out process. Pet friendly and convenient location walking distance to restaurants, shopping and beach. Also easy freeway access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly and worth the stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying here. It's a nice, quiet place to stay with a pretty comfortable bed. The staff were all so nice and helpful. The room is super cute and clean. Basic, but nice! I've never heard anything from the room next to us either which is always good since I'm a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Pei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean - they are above average as far as motels go.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has had some upgrades recently. Outdoor sitting area is adorable. Close to walk to everything. Not directly Ocean Front, but still great location and only couple blocks from the beach. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kamren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean, office situation was a bit off due to remodel. Only major downside was cold showers during my stay unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim and Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot water would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very safe place to stay and they had a wonderful little place for my little pet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, parking was good space, beds comfortable and coffee available, bathroom had shampoo, conditioner and lotion for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, large and recently remodeled. Whoever did the remodel paid attention to details and design.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and charming. Walkable to restaurants, breweries, and the pier. Staff was pleasant and easy to get ahold of via text. A good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Bed was comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay, Basically downtown, everything is within walking distance, Clean, quiet, just great AAA+++
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super supportive and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, check in and out was really easy. Staff were helpful. Good location. My only complaint is the bed was too firm and they need better pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great hotel! Will be staying here again next time we come to the coast. Everything is walkable, dining, shopping and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy clean and always freindly. Will keep coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024