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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property
Beachside comfort, minutes from Pismo Beach Pier

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Sun deck
Creator video
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | In-room dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 301 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Ocean Front Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Two-Bedroom Suite With Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Pismo Beach

Dolphin Cove Motel places you steps from Pismo Beach Pier and within a short 5-minute stroll of Pismo State Beach. Highlights at this beachfront motel include free in-room WiFi. .This beach motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Downtown Pismo Beach motel you'll find California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sans Liege Wines - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Beachside comfort, minutes from Pismo Beach Pier
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Dolphin Cove Motel. Free self parking is available.

This Pismo Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1938
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Microwaves and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1938
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
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Dolphin Cove Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
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Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Dolphin Cove Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Cove Motel?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Cove Motel on 5 Jan 2026 start from AU$215.40, 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 Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yep, Dolphin Cove Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yep, Dolphin Cove Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Pismo State Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, Dolphin Cove Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Outside grills and right on the boardwalk / sand. Reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feuyorn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

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

I'll be a return customer.

The room was very clean and looked like it was just remodeled. First time I've seen a ceiling fan/light with a remote in a motel. I slept like a baby. Right on the beach and super short walk to the pier and restaurant's. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Orval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older beach hotel. Friendly staff. Can’t beat the oceanfront location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimmi

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

Do not stay here!

Hotel was right along beach, but that was the only highlight!! There was NO A/C and the room was sweaty hot. There was one window that opened in the bathroom, but it was next to dumpsters and didn’t provide much air flow through room. Room fan was on remote system, but had to turn on light switch to make it work. A tower fan was in tiny closet, but only button that worked was timer feature which didn’t even turn on the fan so it was pointless. There were very few plugins unless you unplugged the mini fridge or coffee maker. The room was so small that our luggage wouldn’t fit between the queen bed and dresser. My spouse and I had to take turns passing though the room because it was so tiny. The bathroom had lots of brown on walls, on blow dryer cord, and on baseboard; could have been sand and/or rust starting. Guy in office was not friendly, even when he came to install a mini air conditioner after much complaining. We tried to get money back after being there maybe 30 minutes, but office guy refused and offered to put a note on file for next time… there will NEVER be a next time even if it were a free stay! Would not recommend to friends or anyone!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Treva

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location! Location! Location!! One of the many good things about this place!! Would definitely recommend staying there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location and reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel itself was not in bad condition but, the AC did not work and it was pretty small. There is little air flow inside as well. Thankfully there was a big ceiling fan in the main room. The staff at the front desk are nice, but are very dismissive. When I tried to get the attention of one of the cleaners for help they hurried inside to hide from me. The location is perfect! Literally right next to the beach and a short walk to the pier and shops! I would recommend to a couple but not to a family with more than two kids.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm sixty years old and the rooms at Dolphin Cove were the smallest I've ever encountered much less ever stayed in. So small that I question the legality of rooms that small
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soledad

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kasandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

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

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, a tad small but ok for q couple nights. Parking is a bit tight especially if you have a full size truck like we did. Easy to walk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ll start with the positive, as there are some wonderful attributes about this property. First and foremost you are literally right on the beach. One step out of the parking lot and you’re walking in sand. The location right downtown is really convenient to places you want to shop, eat, or just be touristy. Everything is within walking distances of a mile or less. The rooms were a little small, but very clean. Now what I consider the major downside with the “Cove” is there is no air-conditioning in the room. That wouldn’t be so bad, but the rooms also don’t have windows that open just paned glass. And I can tell you that it doesn’t matter how mild thr weather is, if you can’t get the air circulating inside the room, it doesn’t matter. Now they did have multiple fans stowed in the closet and a large ceiling fan. But after a while it’s just blowing hot air around. We would keep our door open until 10:00 so it would cool down a bit so we could sleep. I’d tell you how warm the room was but the thermostat was dangling on the wall. Let’s put it this way, my wife and I were both sweating in the room. Also, most of the guests were outside well into the evening as they didn’t want to be inside their rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and so close to everything. Definitely will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location. The owner is incredibly kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Bakersfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The maid service was incredible, the room was immaculate. We stayed in the 2 bedroom suite it was nice and spacious with an incredible view in both rooms .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kierah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Proximity to the Pier and beach was perfect and saved a ton on parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025