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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Pismo Beach Pier

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On the scenic shores of Shell Beach, Shell Beach Inn offers a relaxing retreat. With an inviting outdoor pool and comfortable sun loungers, take time to unwind while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The current price is CNY971
CNY1,112 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29

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Room 1 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 2 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 2 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 6 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room 3 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 3 - King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 9 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room 5 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 4 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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CNY1,182 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • Margo Dodd Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 32 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 19 min drive
  • Guadalupe Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

  • At Shell Beach Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Avila Hot Springs and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Beach Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shell Beach Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Shell Beach Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Shell Beach Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Shell Beach Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shell Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Shell Beach Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Shell Beach Inn and nearby?

Shell Beach Inn has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Shell Beach Inn like?

Shell Beach Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Margo Dodd Park and 5 minutes' walk from Dinosaur Caves Park. The local area is considered walkable as well as having nice beaches.

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Reviews

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a convenient and walkable location to the beautiful beach. (33 reviews)
  • The pool was consistently described as clean, heated, and comfortable, with many guests enjoying its warm temperatures and relaxing ambiance. (20 reviews)
  • On-site parking was convenient, free, and easily accessible right by the room door. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
Beach
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location - 5 minute walk to the beach!
Mailee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully responsive staff, and a beautifully presented and thoughtful room
IAIN, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable and clean (although the bathtub could have used an additional wipe down). The staff were nice and it was a great location to beautiful ocean views and amenities. It was warm but there is an AC and fan.
Rajani, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really clean, comfortable and relaxing 100%
Oscar, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful and welcoming
Paloma, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very nice clean. They have great towels lots of snacks, coffee chocolate popcorn, candy mints they have a fridge they have a microwave. They have a coffee pot nice bedding, extra blankets. A small ice chest in the room, wine glasses, coffee, cups wine opener, a desk if you wanna do some work, everything was very restful nice peaceful.
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Pool
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Caroline, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location & room had a cozy vibe!
Kelly, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

No complaints! Definitely recommend! Personal parking spot. Nicely decorated room. Pool was great! Had a dedicated parking spot. Wonderful time!
Poolside chairs
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! The room was comfortable with a nice feel. I appreciated the attention to detail the little extra amenities.
Augustine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful room, helpful staff!
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, room was clean and cute! Honestly a perfect place to stay at, even if you want to just have a moment to hang out
Sally, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean Easy check in despite being a holiday
kenten, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is a very quaint place. Nice personal atmosphere with clean rooms and spectacular service. This is now my go to place to stay when I visit. If there was a way to give more than 5 stars I would. Very convenient to a liquor store and a few shops.
Gloria, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, excellent pool, and because we were the only guests we felt special. Staff was helpful as well
Eric and Denise, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room! Great location.
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Nice warm pool. Great communication on check e.
CL, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a gem! Retro feel, very clean, cozy room. Pool was incredible. Off season is the time to go to Pismo. Area is quiet and so peaceful. Shell Beach Brewhouse & Zorro's are walking distance & great restaurants.
Dina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice motel, the lady at check-in was the best!! Everything you need near by!!
Jill, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The property was in a great location close to just about everything. Loved the location.
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay and will return. Staff and room were great.
Terri, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Responsive, helpful staff. Personal touches, amenities, and room decor. Proximity to great restaurants!
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay

Nice room with a friendly person at the front desk.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at Shell Beach Inn. It's the perfect distance between Pismo and Avila Beaches and has easy access to many restaurants and a little store. The room was simple but had everything we needed to enjoy the beach. The pool was warm enough that we could use it and my kids enjoyed it a lot.
Bryan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location ,,really comfy bed ,nice little pool and seating area ,good communication from owner on how to get room key on phone as i was ariving later in the evening, nice little shop next door ,loved the old fashioned neon motel sign would stay again
David, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

quick and easy check in, nice rooms and close to the beach
Ben, 1-night trip