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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property

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A swimming pool with two inflatable rings, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.
A modern kitchen with a wooden accent wall, a built-in microwave, and a bar area with stools.
A modern living room with a brick wall, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a round mirror.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a small bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ā€Ŗ3 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ā€Ŗ7 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Eldwayen Ocean Park
    ā€Ŗ10 min walkā€¬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ā€Ŗ14 min driveā€¬

Room options

View all photos for Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a mirror.

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 2 - King Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with curtains.

Room 2 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 7 Queen/Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, framed pictures, a nightstand with a lamp, and a fan.

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 3 - King Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a small side table with a lamp.

Room 3 - King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 9 - King Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden wall paneling, a small bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room 9 - King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 8 - Double / Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a fan, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 5 - Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large mirror.

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 4 - Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window with a view of a white car.

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area in the background.

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shell Beach Inn

This hotel features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out. Change of towels is available on request.
Shell Beach Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Shell Beach Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Margo Dodd Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pismo Beach Pier and a few minutes from Pismo State Beach
As a guest of Shell Beach Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pismo Beach hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive smart lock details.
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.

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 530 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Great area, great staff, very clean. I would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - 5 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adelmira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing, the pool perfectly heated, and the daily walks to the beach heavenly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place every time! No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love this hotel! It is a small quaint hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cozy, clean and perfect for our one night stay! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully responsive staff, and a beautifully presented and thoughtful room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Shell Beach Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes parking was easy and ac was perfect additionally they had a ceiling fan and stand alone fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great time and clean and tidy rooms šŸ‘Œ staff was amazing in accommodating and perfectly located close to a park and beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean (although the bathtub could have used an additional wipe down). The staff were nice and it was a great location to beautiful ocean views and amenities. It was warm but there is an AC and fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really clean, comfortable and relaxing 100%
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little boutique hotel with decent size rooms and comfortable beds. Pool wonderful. Only thing Iā€™d say is upgrade the TVs to newer streamable for very little cost. šŸ™
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lycenia

Liked: Amenities
Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice clean. They have great towels lots of snacks, coffee chocolate popcorn, candy mints they have a fridge they have a microwave. They have a coffee pot nice bedding, extra blankets. A small ice chest in the room, wine glasses, coffee, cups wine opener, a desk if you wanna do some work, everything was very restful nice peaceful.
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Pool
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location & room had a cozy vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Parking a little tight. Room was clean. Bed was a little soft for my liking and the shower was clean but low on water pressure. TV remote needed new batteries too. Appreciated the easy check in after hours and the open key app.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, clean, cozy stay at a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodations in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room was comfortable with a nice feel. I appreciated the attention to detail the little extra amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so pleased with my stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025