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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Property preview
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, beach views
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Pismo Beach

A stay at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach places you in the heart of Pismo Beach, within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SeaVenture Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Beachfront hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers 75 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at The Deck, a beachfront bistro which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Deck - This beachfront bistro serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach
Sandcastle Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Beach
Sandcastle On The Pismo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel Pismo Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 997 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1510 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast would have been better using real eggs. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Exceptionally expensive for a one night stay. Its location is great and has wonderful views but the room and condition of the hotel is more a 2-3 star. They did a remodel but it was cheaply done. Not worth $700 plus a night for an ocean view - better off at Vespera for that price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was hair on the bathroom wall from the previous occupants. Looks like the cleaning person forgot to look all around the bathroom. It was long dark hair.., grossed me out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach! Cafe food offerings could be expanded.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

vigen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the location! Walking distance to pier and local restaurants. Lovely decor and staff! The outside sitting area with propane, fire pits have a beautiful ocean front view. Also offered complementary beach, chairs and towels during our stay, which I thought was a huge bonus being out of town. Nice refrigerator in the room. The only thing I would change is having an extra blanket in the closet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Walls were super thin (I feel like you can hear everything going on in the next room), the first room we got smelt really bad and there was still dirt and dusk here and there, luckily the front desk was able to check us into another room on the second level and it was ok, I feel like for what I paid for it wasn’t the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, just wish you had a license for regular liquor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Sandcastle was excellent. The room was spacious and clean. Access to the beach is very close and convenient. Our interaction with the staff at check in was great. Although pricey, I'd definitely stay here again. I'd also recommend this place for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Overall pretty good

The place was clean and well maintained. Great location right on the beach and short walk to the pier. Rooms were partially cleaned daily. Just a few minor things weren't completed during cleaning (restocking cups, switching out bag in ice bucket). Only real negative for the hotel was the "resturaunt/bar". Didn't have most food items or alcohol for the drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was great, but may need some TLC. The $30 a day parking wasn’t communicated at the time of reservation and was a surprise and a bit of a stretch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

Great view!!

We had a great stay. I didnt rate as 'excellent' because the hotel does have some signs of age and they charged $30/day for parking, but the hotel was clean, friendly, and had a great patio with decent food and drink options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms easy quick access to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025