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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property

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A beachside patio with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean and hills.
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A room with a view of the beach, a door, and a ceiling fan.
A building with a sign reading "Dolphin Cove Lodge".
A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, and a nightstand with a remote control.

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue bedspread and white pillows. There is a bedside table with a lamp and a small tray.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden headboard, white pillows, a plaid bedspread, and bedside lamps.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a coffee maker, a TV mounted on the wall, and a trash bin.

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Dolphin Cove Motel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pismo State Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Pismo Beach Pier and 3 minutes by foot from Pismo State Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Dolphin Cove Motel. Free self parking is available.

This Pismo Beach motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1938
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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.

Property is 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

Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1012 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place right by the pier
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the boardwalk and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, very clean, very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and views. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything here is amazing 🤗 The staff, the hotel, the spot ♥️💯 Can’t do any better Always my favorite place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Staff was nice room was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Satenig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure with cameras on the property. The property was right in the beach so that’s a huge plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good price, on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. The location was great, close to the pier and many shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice room with a great view of the beach/ocean. Bed was super comfortable with plush pillows. Shower was a bit on the small size for me, but had a great shower head, and was nicely tiled. Easy walking distance to shops/restaurants. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot for our stay in Pismo. My family will now only stay at Dolphin Cove when visiting Pismo. It is so close to the beach, you can hear the waves of the ocean while falling asleep, and the sound again at the rise of the sun. The manager, Michael is also very kind and professional. My daughter left some items there and he actually held them for us. We had overall wonderful stay there and we will surely be back for our next family mini vacay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mai Yia

Liked: Staff & service
I love the fact that the room is renovated. I love being able to walk out into the beach. I didn’t appreciate the loud noise coming from upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly. Location was great walking distance to the ocean and several restaurants. Got a free upgrade and able to select which floor we preferred.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic find! Best location for the beach goers and surfers. Brilliant for families, as we had a two bedrooms and a sofa, spacious bathroom and all that's needed included. The host is very helpful and welcoming! Gave us some great tips on location, food, things to do and genuinely lovely person. Would happily come back to Dolphin Cave Motel and highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, small and simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Clean room; perfect location and view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naimah L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location next to the beach, pier, and restaurants. The beds were comfortable, and there were ample towels and blankets. The owner was also very friendly and accommodating. 10/10 Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, staff was very helpful, location to pier was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was helpful, location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel with small rooms that are beautifully taken care of. They are very clean and in great shape. Even the parking lot is cleaned daily. You are a 10 second walk from the pier and beach. The staff is very nice and will accommodate you if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 9 yall! Right on the water! Parking was great. Rooms updated. Soooo close to everything. Wooly's and pismo beach sign. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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