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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel, steps from Pismo Beach Pier

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Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | Private kitchen
Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | Private kitchenette
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Located in Downtown Pismo Beach, Dolphin Cove Motel offers a relaxed beach vibe with a garden and snack bar/deli. Enjoy perks like free self parking, smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, barbecue grills and stay connected with in-room WiFi - previous guests rave about the beach locale and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €116
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 301 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Ocean Front Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Two-Bedroom Suite With Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Map
170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629

What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 17 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 28 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min drive
  • Santa Maria Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Pismo Beach Pier. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1938
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel
Dolphin Cove Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel
Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Cove Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dolphin Cove Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Dolphin Cove Motel and nearby?

Dolphin Cove Motel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Dolphin Cove Motel like?

Dolphin Cove Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Pismo Beach Pier and 2 minutes' walk from Pismo State Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Beach
Service staff
Piers
View
Bed
Restaurant
Ocean
Store

What guests liked

  • The property is perfectly located right on the beach with stunning views and easy access to the shore. (108 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near various excellent dining options within walking distance. (13 reviews)
  • Free on-site parking and convenient parking options were greatly appreciated by guests. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location
Paul R., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, view, and parking!
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great ocean view. The staff was super friendly.
Jesus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice views comfortable and clean rooms. Convenient for shopping and restaurants
Terri, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Motel kinda feel but loved that it was the closest you can get to the water.
Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our vacation was wonderful with convenient and safe parking, great amenities in the room and a beautiful view of the ocean. Check-in was quick with Michael, who accommodated us with excellent service and professionalism. He gave us some great tips on places to eat and nearby attractions to see. We will definitely be back!
Jane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

The view to the beach was stunning. Bbq area awesome with the beach in the background close.
jerod, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Conveniently located to shopping, restaurants and of course the beach.
erica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean, just at the beach. At the side of the Pier !!!
Gilberto, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very clean and friendly staff
A, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!
Tyler, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and reasonably priced.
Joann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and well kept, location was great.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous family stay

The location is perfect, but the staff really makes the stay special.
Tanya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall it was great! The beds were a little soft for our liking, but it was close and convenient to everything. The view was amazing!
Savannah, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and very clean motel. Walking distance to everything.
Shawna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Good Location, just few steps to the beach, with Excellent Service.
XIONGQI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right by the beach
stefanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and view!!
Erica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Having at least two rooms that were shower handicap accessible would be even better than just one room.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is nice great customer service and maid service. The location is very convenient for walking in Pismo and the beach. Overall a great place to stay
charles, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location at the ocean, great beach and bluff walking. Super nice staff.
Michael W, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect! I would definitely recommend this motel to everyone!
Juan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent

If you are going for the beach and ocean, this motel is by far the best in all of pismo
rosemary, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Being right on the beach and boardwalk.
Marsha, 1-night trip