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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Relax in a seaside setting with comfortable wicker seating and a stunning ocean view.
Relax by the central fireplace in this serene beachside lounge with expansive views.
Enjoy stunning ocean views from the hotel's beachfront location, featuring spacious balconies and a tropical ambiance.
Stroll through the corridor to a cozy seating area with a bench and table, surrounded by unique wall decor and patterned flooring.
Relax in a spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Pismo Beach Pier
At Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach, hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine onsite at The Deck. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers 75 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

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

The shopping around Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pismo Beach Pier. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Deck, a bistro with a beachfront location
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a rooftop deck
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Pismo Beach Pier and 2 minutes by foot from Pismo State Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach also features a rooftop terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Pismo Beach hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Deck - This beachfront bistro serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach
Sandcastle Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Beach
Sandcastle On The Pismo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel Pismo Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 935 out of 1411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1411 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I like its location. Noisy neighbors. No Safe available. Door locks did not function well. Housekeeping kept providing towels for 3 while our reservatjon was for 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our family of 4 and 1 night stay

We stayed overnight for my daughter’s soccer tournament in SLO. The hotel location was on the beach and nearby restaurants. We would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place I’ve never had any issues staying here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Fun place to stay for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

House Of

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My favorite place.

Amazing hotel location. On the beach. Walk to the pier, local restaurants, a ton of stuf within a couple blocks. Oyster loft restaurant has the best food ive ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pismo getaway

People were very friendly, room was great and loved being right by the pier. We were happy to have made dinner reservations at a restaurant right across the street and being able to walk to get coffee, lunch and cinnamon rolls so close to the hotel. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a fish
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best vacation

The stay was amazing. The room was amazing and so was the view. Also, the staff was very friendly and helpful with anything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a great stay

I had to flush the toilet 2-3 times to get it to go down, tv shut off on me multiple times. Very noisy neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pete, Pomona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs upgrades to rooms but the view of ocean make it great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bar needs to be open longer and staff needs to be more aware of the cleanliness in the outside patio area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room #150 is perfect!! Downstairs and feet away from the sand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view and great people!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
SO close to the beach!! Located near everything. Clean rooms with a great balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel had all amenities we needed for our stay. Free bike riding for first two hours, convenient area, beach chairs, boogie boards and even sand toys. Wonderful touches and right off the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025