Dune Surfer Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Pismo Beach Golf Course

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Beach nearby
Children’s play area – outdoor
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom sink
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1252 Pacific Blvd, Oceano, CA, 93445
  • Place, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
  • Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Oceano

At Dune Surfer Inn you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Pismo Beach Golf Course and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Monarch Butterfly Grove. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a corner/local shop. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Oceano hotel, you'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Pismo Beach Pier.

What's nearby

  • Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pacific Dunes Ranch Riding Stables - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 2 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Okui Strawberry Stand - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Old Juan's Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deltina - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi 805 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tacos De Acapulco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Dune Surfer Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Pismo Beach Golf Course
Dune Surfer Inn offers its guests a corner/local shop. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Oceano hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dune Surfer Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 and Discover. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Oceano Inn
Oceano Inn
Dune Surfer Inn Hotel
Dune Surfer Inn Oceano
Dune Surfer Inn Hotel Oceano

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dune Surfer Inn?

Dune Surfer Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Dune Surfer Inn?

Yep, Dune Surfer Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Dune Surfer Inn?

Yep, Dune Surfer Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Pismo State Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dune Surfer Inn?

No, Dune Surfer Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dune Surfer Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Dune Surfer Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNY, SAN DIEGO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy parking and checkin process
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Toren

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Great stay at an independent & more personal hotel

We really enjoyed staying at this family-run hotel. Kayla was THE friendliest receptionist ever and gave us tips to best enjoy the local area, affordably! She's clearly proud of what they've achieved as a family with the recent refurb, and rightly so. It makes a refreshing change to interact with the owners rather than staying in a hotel chain. The room itself had all we needed to crash comfortably for a couple of nights as part of a road trip through California. It's walking distance to the beach (although it was pretty windy the one day that we had to explore that part of Oceano!). Would happily stay again if ever passing through
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karaline, Hanford

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Close to beach access
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujoy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only .3 mile from camp grounds. When the family crawled into their tents, we turned on the heat, the Roku TV, and microwaved our dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Clean beach type hotel

The property looks newly renovated and is very clean and without wear inside the rooms. The front desk was professional and efficient in getting us checked in. The a/c blew really cold on the bed next to it and there wasnt a blanket just sheets and a duvee. The room could also use a second waste bin although there was a larger waste recepticle in the walk way. Its about a 5 min drive to downtown Pismo Beach and about a 15 min walk to the Oceano beach. There is a market next door which is very convenient as well. If your main goal is to spend the day at the beach you can't beat this for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would love to have a later check out option. Only gave us 15 minutes which was nice but not enough when we needed the extra time due to stomach issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

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

Enjoyable location

Very friendly staff and nice and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda, santa rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet property; friendly staff at check-in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrieann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
No breakfast worst thing no ice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grate stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floor was dirty. I walked barefooted and felt the dirt stick several times.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Decent, but not great

This place was fine. The staff were all nice and they were helpful anytime we asked for something. The rooms were clean, the shower worked well, and it didn't smell like anything (a good thing!). However, it was so noisy. The place is right next to the main road and although we got there late, hoping there wouldn't be as much traffic, the fact is you can hear every door open or car door slam from the road or the liquor store next door. We thought perhaps the sound of the fan could drown out the noise, but the fan unfortunately (or fortunately for some) didn't make enough white noise to help. It did work well though in terms of cooling or heating. The front door is about 1/2"- 3/4" too small, so you can basically stick your finger to the outside, which is probably why it was so loud. And there was also no soap in the sink, you had to go to the shower for soap if you wanted to wash your hands. We picked this because it got good reviews and maybe the rooms facing away from the street are better, but those last minute choice for us was not one we would make again. We do appreciate the service and the staff, however it might be worth investing in some doors that fit and are soundproof, especially on the rooms facing the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025