Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Pismo Beach Pier

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Exterior
Courtyard
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Pismo Beach

At Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Great American Grill, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. 4th Floor Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour gym. 1600 square feet (149 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Pismo Beach hotel include Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Price Anniversary House - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hotel with free parking, near Pismo Beach Pier
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1600 square feet (149 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach. Free self parking is available.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1600 sq ft of conference space
  • 149 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; USD 16.95 to 20.95 for adults and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 4th Floor Lounge
  • Great American Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,600 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 51 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 16.95 to 20.95 for adults and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach on 13 Oct 2025 start from NZ$255.18, 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 Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

Yep, Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

The closest beach to Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach is Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (2.7 km).

Does Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 9 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

No, Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Fun weekend

The stay was easy, relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

ZHI-WEI

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Armin

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

6/10 Okay

cherlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JEFF

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

Work trip in my favorite area

This location is always clean and staff is friendly. Coffee and food is always good. Water pressure is horrible and in need of some new beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Uneventful which is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rochelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this Hilton property whenever we travel to Pismo Beach. It is clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerre

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the large rooms. I wish breakfast was included with our room (for the same price).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay I enjoyed the view from my room I could see the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tapas, EDEN PRAIRIE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Fabian A.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the stay because everything was nice and clean. The staff were really friendly. The check in and check out was simple. We will stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Car show in the back parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kandasamy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was disappointing to see that hotel messed up our original online booking for a suite with a queen or king bed and a pull-out bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty property. very comfortable, staff was friendly and helpful. close to freeway, food, brewery, shopping. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating for our late check-in and helped made everything go very smooth and easy to get to the room. We appreciated the late check out. Very clean facility. The bed was on the firm side and the pillows were super soft, not much support after a while. I would rebook there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really nice place I will come back again for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025