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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Room 9 - King Room
Room 9 - King Room
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

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

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Room 2 - King Room

Room 2 - King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

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

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Room 7 Queen/Queen

Room 7 Queen/Queen

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

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Room 3 - King Room

Room 3 - King Room

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

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Room 9 - King Room

Room 9 - King Room

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

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

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

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Room 5 - Queen Room

Room 5 - Queen Room

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

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Room 4 - Queen Room

Room 4 - Queen Room

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

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Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

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

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About the area

Pismo Beach

With a stay at Shell Beach Inn in Pismo Beach (Shell Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 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
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 477 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great time and clean and tidy rooms 👌 staff was amazing in accommodating and perfectly located close to a park and beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 1 night. Great communication with the office. They asked when I would arrive and they left the key in a lockbox. The office closes at 5pm, but they are available via text. Room was nice and cozy. Popcorn, coffee, hot cocoa, bottled water, soap, shampoo, conditioner, makeup wipes, and shower caps available in the room. Bathroom is compact, but everything works great. We stayed in the winter so it got a little cold at night. Room has a heater/AC wall unit. Remote was missing, but staff brought us a replacement even though it was 9pm. Ate at Zorros a block away. 10% off coupon in the room, but I forgot to use it. Loud freeway noise, but they give you earplugs. The walls are thin and I could hear the people in the room next door talking. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

BOHEE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
so loudly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina, Edmonds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so pleased with my stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric and Denise

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, excellent pool, and because we were the only guests we felt special. Staff was helpful as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy, Laguna Woods

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We would stay again. A few items for suggested improvement.One wash cloth given, per person, for 4 days is insufficient. Bath and hand towels provided daily. Dirty floor. My slipper socks very dirty. A floor lamp not plugged in and unable to plug in. Clean and cozy room and nice simple amenities. Close to shops and restaurants and a short walk to the beach. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Easy check in despite being a holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super easy check-in, spotless, well-appointed room, and one of the comfiest beds I’ve ever slept on! We only got to stay one night, but will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Cottage type place.Roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lycenia

Liked: Amenities
Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Shell Beach Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and where my daughter lives!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location & room had a cozy vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a hidden gem! The room was exactly as pictured. Every little detail was thought of for the most comfortable stay. It was so quiet and I had the best nights sleep. The check in process was easy and I loved the keyless entry. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
did not need to use AC... check in was easy. did not have a pet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Responsive, helpful staff. Personal touches, amenities, and room decor. Proximity to great restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good. It was a Pleasants surprise that they left us two bottles of water and some popcorn for the evening. Thank you for that. We enjoyed our day there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025