Spyglass Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Garden
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$116
$101 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eldwayen Ocean Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

King Room with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Ocean View With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Compass 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Room with Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean View King Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 3

Guest Room, 2 Queen, Ocean View, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Two Queen Room with Balcony or Patio

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

When you stay at Spyglass Inn in Pismo Beach, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Spa at Dolphin Bay and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Eldwayen Ocean Park.

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Margo Dodd Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Catering - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Spyglass Inn

Waterfront motel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Spyglass Inn offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pismo Beach motel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Pismo Beach? This motel has 900 square feet (84 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 900 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Guests traveling with pets must contact the property in advance to arrange a pet-friendly room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 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 available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Spyglass Inn
Spyglass Inn Pismo Beach
Spyglass Pismo Beach
Spyglass Hotel Pismo Beach
Spyglass Inn Motel
Spyglass Inn Pismo Beach
Spyglass Inn Motel Pismo Beach

Spyglass Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 880 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1379 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I considered this an overpriced, "motel". It had no elevator for a third floor room, no daily maid service, peeling wallpaper, no info on neighboring restaurants only those in town. Had to request fresh towels and replenished coffee supplies. Nice grounds along the cliffs but parking was charged for. Will make a different choice in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was good. We did have some guests upstairs who woke us up in the middle of the night at 2:30, and they startled us. Actually, I was nervous about saying anything directly to them as they were extremely loud. Not sure why no one asked them to be quite at that time of the morning. Other than that we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vamsi Krishna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mapesone

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming to Spyglass! We enjoy everything from making s’mores at fire pits, star gazing, listening to the waves, watching the kids have fun in the pool while we relax in the hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikko

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great location on the water. The rooms could use updating, starting with the carpet. The firepits outside are a nice touch and the area surrounding the property is nice and convenient. Overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only negative is that if you’re expecting a Romantic Fireplace in your room … forget it, it’s gas and barely had any warm glow to it …
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

yvette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Rude check in lady

I had came in ealry just to see if my room was ready and the lady rudly responded no all rooms will be ready at 4 not earlier so of course i went in at about 3 and i see her checking in another family and when i went up the other was so sweet and kindly let me check in ealier vecause there was rooms available. I've never had someone act so rude just by asking if my room was ready
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

abby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Easy to reach any hours of the day/night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Minimal amenities. Location is not great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Staff & service
staff and service were good, but the system was inconvenient. For example, it is very inconvenient for a hotel to not give an invoice when checking in or checking out because the guest made a reservation through Expedia and they do not know the room rate. This is what makes guests anxious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden Gem for the price point and location unbeatable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay next to coast.

I've stayed here several times & the Spyglass is just above the beach but it is above a bluff so you need to walk to the beach below. Great sunsets. Spyglass Inn is central to Five Cities area, San Luis Obispo & Santa Maria area so you can access highway 101 to any locations easily. The Spyglass inn restaurant is closed & being re-modeled now as the original owners retired in November 2024 so new owner & the reopening at a unknown date as of October 9, 2025. I highly recommend Spyglass Inn for any stays in the Pismo Beach & Central Coast Area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Pets N/A. Did not use hot tub Carpets should be replaced. Bathrooms could stand some help. Not handicap friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STANLEY, DENVER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We upgraded our room to an oceanfront view. Worth every penny!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit Sept 2025

Room clean, patio OK, coffee maker awkwardly within cabinet a low level. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025