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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
View from room
View from room
Lobby
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

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 coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. 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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 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 room service (during limited hours). 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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

  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages

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
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 30 per day.
  • 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 28.67 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water

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 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 30 per day

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 fire extinguisher, 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. 1106 out of 1658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1658 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudhir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view of ocean clean rooms nice balconies with fire place parking at reasonable price centrally located highly recommend for families
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zeena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a great size, great location. Prime location for beach vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, the room was clean, hotel location was excellent (on the beach and a block from the Main Street (close but not too close) and it was a great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! We were there for only one night. Loved that they had kids toys and chairs to borrow for the beach. We will be staying there again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love the location most of all. The room was clean and overall ambience of the hotel was great. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Right in the beach and boardwalk. Close to everything and safe for a woman single traveler. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room, wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very relaxing and the price was great for being right on the beach within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay here. It is a great location and the room are very nice. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was clean and the staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cleanliness, staff great customer service, the amenities they provide beach chairs body boards beach towels volley ball just in case you forgot your own. Overall great place to stay for your family. Only down fall is the small bathroom in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daeman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in great condition. Located directly on the beach and close to restaurants and shops. The ocean front rooms are worth the extra dollars in my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pet friendly. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent and the staff were kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

I really enjoyed my stay. The Sandcastle has a great location. My room was .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the sandcastle!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026