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Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | Private kitchen
36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Penthouse, Oceanfront | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Hot Springs
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View | Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse, Oceanfront

Penthouse, Oceanfront

  • 195 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse, Pool View

Penthouse, Pool View

  • 195 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Ground Floor

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

Luxury resort with free valet parking and a fitness center
Guests of this beach resort will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. There are 15 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM.
During your stay at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa, you're just a quick walk from The Spa at Dolphin Bay. You'll find features like free valet parking and free wired internet, plus an outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free wired Internet
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine and ocean views while dining at Lido at Dolphin Bay
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and bike rentals
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Avila Hot Springs and a few minutes from Pismo Beach Pier
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free wired Internet.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa. An area shuttle within 15 mi and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa was completed in April 2016.

This 4.5-star Pismo Beach resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Lido at Dolphin Bay - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 50 for adults and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Lido at Dolphin Bay

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 15 hot springs
  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Renovated entire property - April 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
  • Weight limit: 4 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 34.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 for adults, and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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; cash is not accepted
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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