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Our top choices for Downtown Pismo Beach hotels

A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,718 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Alex
The price is ฿6,673
฿8,595 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.

2. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (787 reviews)
"Irene at the restaurant was the best! Loved the decor and vibe."
Canada
Tori
The price is ฿9,899
฿13,040 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
A building with the sign "IN AT THE PIER".

3. Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay and very close to the beach"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿7,150
฿8,201 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean and hills.

4. Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,020 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Rebecca
The price is ฿4,251
฿5,242 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Dolphin Cove Motel
A spacious bar area with a curved counter, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

5. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing location!!! Rooms and service team were awesome as well. Made great suggestions for local dining. Room was the cutest, and you can't beat walking out of the lobby onto the beach. Highly recommend."
United States
Katelyn
The price is ฿6,645
฿8,752 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
A sunlit room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the beach.

6. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,213 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here. Clean rooms, friendly staff and right next to the beach."
United States
Barbara
The price is ฿4,904
฿5,615 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Edgewater Inn And Suites
A beach with a wooden fence, swings, and a clear sky.

7. Main & Salt

Main & Salt
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything- beach, shops, restaurants, etc... I highly recommend this hotel."
United States
TONI Elszy
The price is ฿3,356
฿3,842 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Main & Salt
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

8. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,034 reviews)
"Nice place to stay I will be staying there again. Staff staff was excellent."
United States
George
The price is ฿2,631
฿3,341 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
A stone fire pit with three people seated around it, under a covered area with string lights.

9. Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"A very nice place to stay."
United States
John
The price is ฿2,638
฿3,776 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Ocean Palms Motel

10. Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (443 reviews)
"For a budget last minute reservation, we were more than pleased. Property is an older no-frills motel, but very clean and in good repair. Location was excellent"
United States
Cathy
The price is ฿2,669
฿3,430 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a small table and two chairs.

11. Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (212 reviews)
"Great location very friendly staff will stay here again for sure"
United States
Christie
Beachcomber Inn
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

12. Beach House Inn & Suites

Beach House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (625 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this place. The staff was very nice and I have no complaints"
United States
Margaret
The price is ฿5,705
฿8,044 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Beach House Inn & Suites
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.

13. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (293 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable room."
United States
James
The price is ฿4,129
฿4,728 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Pismo Beach Club
A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.

14. Blue Seal Inn

Blue Seal Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
5.6 out of 10, (602 reviews)
"Nice hotel for a one night stay"
United States
Charles
The price is ฿3,193
฿3,657 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Blue Seal Inn
A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

15. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304, 2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,087 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
David
The price is ฿3,499
฿4,388 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

16. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,880 reviews)
"Beautiful views, friendly staff, awesome breakfast"
United States
Jose
The price is ฿8,135
฿9,330 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

17. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,428 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was wonderful, property is beautiful !"
United States
Rani
The price is ฿5,248
฿6,020 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Cottage Inn By The Sea

18. The Grove At Pismo Beach

The Grove At Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304, 1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (374 reviews)
"Loved how close i was to the pier"
United States
isabel
The price is ฿2,911
฿3,339 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Grove At Pismo Beach
A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

19. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,456 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jennie
The price is ฿3,223
฿3,658 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.

20. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,016 reviews)
"LOVED my stay here. The hotel and room were beautiful, spacious, comfortable, and clean. Location was perfect for downtown strolling."
United States
Jeren
The price is ฿5,387
฿6,125 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A stone fire pit with three people seated around it, under a covered area with string lights.
Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,011 reviews
View
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,718 reviews
View
A spacious bar area with a curved counter, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,007 reviews
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Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
443 reviews
View
A beach with a wooden fence, swings, and a clear sky.
Main & Salt
2.0 star property
7.0
Good
1,007 reviews
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Where to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach

Find the best Downtown Pismo Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea.
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Shell Beach

Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a lifeguard tower on the left.

Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

855634304

If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant mountain.

Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pacific Estates

Though Pacific Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Melinda 1-night trip
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Edgewater Inn And Suites

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Pismo Beach like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Pismo Beach's Downtown Pismo Beach neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop as part of your Downtown Pismo Beach travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach?
Based on our traveller data, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Pismo Beach. This hotel is steps from Pismo Beach Pier, and offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Edgewater Inn And Suites and Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites.
How many hotels are there in Downtown Pismo Beach?
Expedia has 214 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Pismo Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Pismo Beach area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Pismo Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Pismo Beach.
What is there to do around this Pismo Beach neighbourhood?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Downtown Pismo Beach, look into Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop and Sans Liege Wines. Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Pismo Beach include North Beach Campground, Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. While you're out sightseeing in Pismo Beach, make sure that you visit other sights such as Monarch Butterfly Grove or Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve.