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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 kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
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Property grounds
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)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$105 nightly
The total price is $121
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - queen
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 250 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - queen
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 3239 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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 County Regional Airport (SBP) - 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
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hot Shots Family Entertainment Center - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers 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 available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 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 cribs (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 onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite 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
  • Stair-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 drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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 to 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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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Reviews

Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is perfectly located right on the beach with stunning ocean views and easy access to the pier and downtown area. (103 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near various excellent dining options within walking distance. (12 reviews)
  • Free on-site parking and excellent location with easy access to the beach and surrounding amenities. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Beach
Location
Service staff
Piers
View
Bed
Restaurant
Ocean
Store

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Family bithday wish

Was my daughter and husband birthday week. We chose Pismo beach have always enjoyed staying at Dolphin Cove. Clean close to beach and town.
Susan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!
Tyler, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very clean.
Marissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Solo Mama Staycation

The stay was amazing! Great views, everyday. The room was very clean and nice. Could use some sheer drapes besides the thick curtains. Would’ve been nice to have the drapes open more but with some privacy and capability to enjoy the view still. The bathroom window in my room would not stay up, but I easily remedied that with a tall hairspray bottle to hold it up. I did make sure to mention this to the office staff. Other than that, a wonderful stay with very accommodating hotel staff. Very friendly and appreciated.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

View is amazing, the rooms were pretty decent. The patio area was a plus. Michael in the office was friendly and helpful and our check in and check out was quite fast. 5stars from me
Alexias, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always nice
kimberley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good service
Arturo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The location is great right next to the beach and walking distance to restaurants, etc The negative is- very small room, no AC.
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very satisfying I would stay there again
Eulalia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Million dollar view

This place has a million dollar view! It’s an older property with a little bit of a funky smell but view and location are perfect. If you want top of the line you can pay 10 times more down the street, but for the price you can’t beat this place.
Cynthia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Suite was very specious and clean. Wonderful ocean views in all rooms! Beach access right outside doors, close to shopping and food!
Amie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best location for best price.

Very good location. Walking distance to everything. Free parking. May be noisy in the day because people passing by and thin walls but very quiet at night. No AC so it can be humid in the room. There is a small heater for cold season. *a message to the receptionist: thank you for contacting me after the room clean up. I accidently left my pants, shirt and undergarment behind the bathroom door and he called me. I was too far going home so i asked him to ship it. Thank you for your honesty.
Mao, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Booked it for my parents trip and they both liked it there.
WILLIAM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was great the staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Pablo Adalberto, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is excellent. We enjoyed our stay.
Marlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to beach,needs windows that can open doors with screens.AC does not work
Clinton, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

For the most part the hotel was really pretty perfect location however our room did have a corner of it that smelled like urine
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Staff!

The staff at Dolphin Cove are so friendly! The hotel is definitely on the older side but can’t beat the value and closeness to the pier.
Courtney, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location and friendly staff. What else could you ask for. Oh it very reasonably priced. Will stay again.
Greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Appreciated the hospitality from checkin to checkout.
Isaac, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is absolutely amazing beachfront/steps from the pier/walking distance to downtown and even with the amazing location, Jimmy at check-in managed to be the best part of the visit. We are already planning our next stay.
Gina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right by the beach
stefanie, 1-night trip