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Inn at the Cove

3.5 star property

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On the beach
Oceanview Poolview King | Balcony view
Exterior
Oceanfront King
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2651 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Oceanview Poolview King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(128 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanfront King

Oceanfront King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(302 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanfront Two Double

Oceanfront Two Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Pismo Beach

When you stay at Inn at the Cove in Pismo Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Margo Dodd Park.

What's nearby

  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 22 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

Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove offers 52 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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
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 fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Shelter Cove
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove
Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge
Shelter Cove Best Western
Shelter Cove Lodge
Inn Cove Pismo Beach
Inn Cove
Cove Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Pismo Beach
Inn at the Cove Hotel Pismo Beach

Inn at the Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1412 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1715 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this property! There's a lot of little nooks to hang out in and enjoy the ocean views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
amazing view and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this place. Beautiful grounds. Away from town so it's quiet but only a couple minutes down the road so still really close
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thos hotel was perfect, everyting is so well thought out from the hotel design to the swinginf seat locations, every view is breath-taking. the staff were also so friendly amd professional, we will make this place our yearly ritual. thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds are top notch. Really nice views. Breakfast is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and hotel were lovely and the service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramin, Pompano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, great view and accommodations. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's exceptionally clean, with a spotless interior and well-maintained facilities. The customer service is attentive and friendly, promptly addressing all needs. The view is breathtaking, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape that leave visitors in awe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, San Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy, Vancouver

Ex
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff, amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was so lovely -- simple, comfortable and clean, with a beautiful view of the ocean. The staff was so helpful, and the property in general is set up so nicely, with the ocean views, chairs and walk down to the cove. Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Incredible scenic view right on the water with private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and courteous. The room was clean and well stocked. The views were breathtaking and the property was beautiful. I just wish I had gotten out to explore the property more. This is definitely a place I intend to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with beach/cove access. Shower was cold. Breakfast was good. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is clean, and the views are remarkable. But to be truthful, it's showing its age. Still, we enjoyed our brief stay and would consider going back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Degna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous and room was clean and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent view from the room patio. The breakfast was hot and healthy. We used the jacuzzi even while it was raining and loved it. We also enjoyed the wine tasting in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina Esabelle

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025