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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel in Pismo Beach with free parking

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Courtyard
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Front of property
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View
Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 301 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Ocean Front Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Two-Bedroom Suite With Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Pismo Beach

Dolphin Cove Motel places you steps from Pismo Beach Pier and within a short 5-minute stroll of Pismo State Beach. Highlights at this beachfront motel include free in-room WiFi. .This beach motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Downtown Pismo Beach motel you'll find California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Beachfront motel in Pismo Beach with free parking
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.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1938
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Microwaves and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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 smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Dolphin Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Dolphin Cove Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Cove Motel?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Cove Motel on 9 Dec 2025 start from NZ$238.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yep, Dolphin Cove Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yep, Dolphin Cove Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Pismo State Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, Dolphin Cove Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gillermina, Fresno

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Solo Mama Staycation

The stay was amazing! Great views, everyday. The room was very clean and nice. Could use some sheer drapes besides the thick curtains. Would’ve been nice to have the drapes open more but with some privacy and capability to enjoy the view still. The bathroom window in my room would not stay up, but I easily remedied that with a tall hairspray bottle to hold it up. I did make sure to mention this to the office staff. Other than that, a wonderful stay with very accommodating hotel staff. Very friendly and appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mao

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

Best location for best price.

Very good location. Walking distance to everything. Free parking. May be noisy in the day because people passing by and thin walls but very quiet at night. No AC so it can be humid in the room. There is a small heater for cold season. *a message to the receptionist: thank you for contacting me after the room clean up. I accidently left my pants, shirt and undergarment behind the bathroom door and he called me. I was too far going home so i asked him to ship it. Thank you for your honesty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Love the location, close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Property was very clean, just at the beach. At the side of the Pier !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before a few years back but never in the room I was recently in. Also, the outside has changed dramatically. I did not like that they changed out the outdoor fire pit for a dolphin statue. It was so nice to sit out there on the cool nights. This time it was just my husband and I so we downsized to the smallest room available and it was so incredibly small it was horrible. There were limitedcoutlets, you had to unplug either the fridge or microwave to run the coffee pot. Unplug the clock to charge a phone. The room was so warm in the afternoon with no AC we had to leave it or leave the door open. Not worth the amount we paid, but I get it, you pay for the veiw and location. The grounds need upgrades and the rooms to compete with the other places close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and right next to the pier. Best hotel to stay with children.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica, Porterville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Conveniently located to shopping, restaurants and of course the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small no good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette, Ventura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

veronica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Plumbing issue and owner was blaming us

We like this place for the convenience. We park and don't have to leave in the car at all until vacation ends. But the floor was dirty we could feel the same grinding when we walked in and when we got back from a day at the beach then shower drain wasn't working! We went down to front office and no one was there finally someone came and the manager took 15 min to get a hold of. And then they said they called the plumber and it would be 30min minimum before he arrives. We were full of sand and dirty. We decide to change and go to dinner and get back and still not ready plumber is working on and then the owner asks me why we bought sand and told us 2 days ago it was fine and now it's not. We reminded him that we just arrived and checked in today and only 1 of 5 of us got to shower and it was not draining. It would have to have been days of sand pile up. We left again to let them finish come back and now it's 2hrs later and they're cleaning up. Unfortunately, it wasn't fixed. He couldn't give us a new room and only offered us to shower in another room THE NEXT MORNING. My husband demanded we be given a new room now or a room to shower now not tomorrow morning. Mind you it's now 830pm tired and dirty and the thought of going to bed like that felt horrendous especially after paying $300 for a room. Plumber told owner also that this wasn't us. That didn't help he was not being helpful. Finally he agreed to give us another room so that we could shower he allowed us until 10pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert, Shafter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel it’s really nice close to the beach, pier its like 5 minutes away restaurants, from now on we staying in here in the future great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got room 8 which was on a corner and it had good views and we loved that we didn’t have to move our car to go to the pier because the pier was just around the corner. The room was clean and had extra blankets and pillows. It was a bit noisy from the people upstairs and there was also another noise that was very present, probably from the restaurant next store. Overall good hotel but if you like privacy then this is not the place because there are people walking past at all times, we had to close our curtains because people kept looking inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025