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Our top choices for Downtown Pismo Beach hotels

A shower area with a herringbone-patterned wall, a showerhead, a handheld shower, a bench, and a set of toiletries.

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,711 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel right on the beach!"
United States
Natalee
The price is ฿5,371
฿7,119 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A building with the sign "IN AT THE PIER".

2. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. The area is very safe to walk to the beach, stores, and restaurants. And a great breakfast. Rooms are very clean and comfortable."
United States
rolando
The price is ฿5,728
฿6,570 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.

3. 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, (802 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
julian
The price is ฿6,417
฿9,086 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
A spacious bar area with a curved counter, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

4. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"great stay ! Couples get away for sure ! No kids, and the hot tub is definitely a vibe, you can hear the waves at night ."
United States
Andres
The price is ฿5,920
฿7,941 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the beach, and a chair.

5. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,264 reviews)
"Very nice staff and rooms clean."
United States
Nicole
The price is ฿3,810
฿4,362 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Edgewater Inn And Suites
A beach with a wooden fence, swings, and a clear sky.

6. Main & Salt

Main & Salt
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms, Great location and nice dog park"
Canada
Gurteghvir
The price is ฿3,801
฿4,353 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Main & Salt
A beachside patio with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean and hills.

7. Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely hotel"
United States
Rena
The price is ฿4,482
฿5,515 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Dolphin Cove Motel
A stone fire pit with three people seated around it, under a covered area with string lights.

8. Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Nice amenities for a motel like a fridge and microwave"
United States
Kate
The price is ฿2,415
฿3,537 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ocean Palms Motel
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

9. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice motel and close to everything."
United States
Bruce
The price is ฿2,677
฿3,400 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

10. Beach House Inn & Suites

Beach House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (650 reviews)
"So convenient to everything by the beach. The patio is so nice. We had our coffee every morning there."
United States
kim
The price is ฿5,355
฿7,668 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Beach House Inn & Suites
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.

11. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (339 reviews)
"Adorable boutique hotel, the kitchenette was amazing and it was decorated so nicely!"
United States
Ali
The price is ฿4,278
฿4,899 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Pismo Beach Club
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a small table and two chairs.

12. Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 reviews)
"Great location very friendly staff will stay here again for sure"
United States
Christie
The price is ฿4,980
฿5,702 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Beachcomber Inn
Front of property

13. 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, (488 reviews)
"This was our 2nd time staying here, always such an easy check in and checkout process and the staff is really nice and attentive!"
United States
Ashley
The price is ฿2,166
฿2,863 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
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, (621 reviews)
"Nice hotel for a one night stay"
United States
Charles
The price is ฿3,309
฿3,789 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Blue Seal Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

15. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,903 reviews)
"Great place to stay and relax."
United States
Anesh
The price is ฿6,986
฿8,012 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

16. 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, (1,479 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Steven
The price is ฿4,688
฿5,377 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Cottage Inn By The Sea
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.

17. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304, 2.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,207 reviews)
"Great would stay again!"
United States
charde
The price is ฿3,580
฿4,490 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

18. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,323 reviews)
"We had a fantastic time here."
United States
Andrew
The price is ฿4,909
฿7,000 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Pacific Point Resort
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.

19. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,747 reviews)
"I loved how the beach is right there and all the places you can sit and relax"
United States
Isela
The price is ฿7,654
฿8,779 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Inn at the Cove
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a sign for The Grove at Pismo Beach.

20. The Grove At Pismo Beach

The Grove At Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304, 1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (532 reviews)
"Exellent location..easy access Clean room Awesome place to stay"
United States
Jeanette
The price is ฿2,677
฿3,071 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Grove At Pismo Beach
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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 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
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A shower area with a herringbone-patterned wall, a showerhead, a handheld shower, a bench, and a set of toiletries.
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,711 reviews
View
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
1,002 reviews
View
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
802 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the beach, and a chair.
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
3,264 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 waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside in the background.

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 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.

855634304

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

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.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.
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South Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in South Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.

Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent! Loved this property!"
Stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Beachcomber Inn

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 213 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.