Oceano Inn, by the ocean, offers a relaxing retreat with a grocery store and garden. Unwind on the beach or enjoy barbecue grills while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Pacific Dunes Ranch Riding Stables - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Monarch Butterfly Grove - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Pismo Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 15 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 29 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 2 min drive
Guadalupe Station - 18 min drive
Santa Maria Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Okui Strawberry Stand - 18 min walk
Old Juan's Cantina - 1 min walk
Deltina - 18 min walk
Sushi 805 - 2 min drive
Rock & Roll Diner - 3 min walk
About this property
Dune Surfer Inn
Dune Surfer Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and surfing/body boarding. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
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 allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited (max 2 spaces per unit)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free offsite parking within 98 ft
Street parking available
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Hot springs nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2005
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Well-lit path to entrance
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Oceano Inn
Oceano Inn
Dune Surfer Inn Hotel
Dune Surfer Inn Oceano
Dune Surfer Inn Hotel Oceano
Frequently asked questions
Does Dune Surfer Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dune Surfer Inn 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 Dune Surfer Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Dune Surfer Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dune Surfer Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Dune Surfer Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (2-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Dune Surfer Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and spelunking.
Does Dune Surfer Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator and a microwave.
What's the area around Dune Surfer Inn like?
Dune Surfer Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Pismo State Beach and 2 minutes' walk from Oceano Lagoon.
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Reviews
Dune Surfer Inn Reviews
9.2
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The property is within walking distance to the beach, offering a convenient and relaxing beach experience. (17 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Very clean rooms
We had a great stay. The setvice was excellent especially George.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
Clean , friendly and walking distance to food and the beach
Destiny
Destiny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Enjoyable location
Very friendly staff and nice and quiet location.
Regina
Regina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Clean & Affordable
Clean and affordable. I needed it to stay while visiting my son at college. It's a motel but it's clean and quiet. I would stay again.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
clean and nice staff
jackie
jackie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
Great customer service, close to restaurant and dunes.
Celeste
Celeste, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Only .3 mile from camp grounds. When the family crawled into their tents, we turned on the heat, the Roku TV, and microwaved our dinner.
Rita
Rita, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Very friendly staff. Clean room and comfortable beds.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
The staff was wonderful, very kind and accommodating!
The room was nice and clean with a nice television and good selection of programming. I would definitely book my return stay at this hotel.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Good deal!
Good location.
Pleasant staff.
Good value.
Blake
Blake, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Great stay at an independent & more personal hotel
We really enjoyed staying at this family-run hotel. Kayla was THE friendliest receptionist ever and gave us tips to best enjoy the local area, affordably! She's clearly proud of what they've achieved as a family with the recent refurb, and rightly so. It makes a refreshing change to interact with the owners rather than staying in a hotel chain.
The room itself had all we needed to crash comfortably for a couple of nights as part of a road trip through California. It's walking distance to the beach (although it was pretty windy the one day that we had to explore that part of Oceano!).
Would happily stay again if ever passing through
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Had a great stay
Service was amazing rooms were very nice
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Very easy check in process, very friendly staff, and a clean room with comfortable beds and pillows.
Javas
Javas, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 8, 2025
Overnight visit
Just stayed one night. The street was pretty noisy. The blanket was thin and there were no additional blankets in the room.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
The property was exactly as advertised. No frills and clean, with all the basic amenities. The staff was kind and attentive and made the stay enjoyable for me and my dog.. With only a 5 minute walk to an epic beach, I will stay here again when I am in the area. Very satisfied.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Property is small, but was clean and updated. Walking about 7 to 10 minutes to the beach. Short drive to Pismo Pier.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
I love this place. It’s clean and comfortable. And the staff are friendly and inviting. They even give you a s’mores care package so you can build a bonfire on the beach. I thought that was the cherry on top.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
This was an excellent choice for our night stay.The staff did an excellent job getting us situated. It's dog friendly, the rooms are clean, the heaters/cooler is easily adjustable and kicks on quickly. Its located near all the conveinces. I would stay here again in the future.
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
The property was nice! I enjoyed my stay. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the shower soap dispenser not working when I took a shower but everything I enjoyed!
Israel
Israel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent service
You never know what will happen traveling with children.
They went above and beyond to help us with all our needs! Never acted like we were a bother.
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2025
Clean beach type hotel
The property looks newly renovated and is very clean and without wear inside the rooms. The front desk was professional and efficient in getting us checked in. The a/c blew really cold on the bed next to it and there wasnt a blanket just sheets and a duvee. The room could also use a second waste bin although there was a larger waste recepticle in the walk way. Its about a 5 min drive to downtown Pismo Beach and about a 15 min walk to the Oceano beach. There is a market next door which is very convenient as well. If your main goal is to spend the day at the beach you can't beat this for the price and location.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2025
The new renovations were a bonus - and a very comfortable bed. Rude guests making noise with their children and a party truck at 11pm ruined the calm and quiet accommodations - but this wasn't the fault of the hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful upon check in. I would encourage travelers to consider the Dune Surfer Inn if they are in the area.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Location!
Sherry
Sherry, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 22, 2025
No breakfast worst thing no ice
Carrieann
Carrieann, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Great place to stay in the oceano area. Fully remodeled and so clean!! Josh at the front desk was so helpful!! Definitely recommend staying here if you’re headed to oceano!!