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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Pismo Beach with free parking

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Room 7 Queen/Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room 4 - Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Room 2 - King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 72 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room 9 - King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room 5 - Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Room 3 - King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 0.2 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles

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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morenos Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier
Located close to Avila Hot Springs, Shell Beach Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 elevator (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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Beach Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shell Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shell Beach Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shell Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Shell Beach Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shell Beach Inn located?

Located in Shell Beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Margo Dodd Park and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier. Dinosaur Caves Park and Eldwayen Ocean Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 372 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property. Very nice room & heated pool. Excellent staff. Very affordable, a lot of attention to details & in walking distance from good restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay & will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had another wonderful stay at the Shell Beach Inn. Very clean room, very comfortable, I love the new A/C unit. The pool was very nice. I really appreciated the excellent communication with the office staff. We will definitely be back! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint and beautiful hotel, they provided everything l needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

8/10 Good

carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great for a night. A little too noisy for me. Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

Great spot for a weekend getaway!

Super cute motel in Pismo Beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy getaway!! Definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karye

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

Super time at the Shell Beach Inn

I really enjoyed my stay at Shell Beach Inn! It has a wonderful location, walkable to the beautiful Shell beach and a variety of restaurants. My room was so tastefully designed and cute! I loved spending time there. The bed was comfy, bathroom clean and inviting, and the room felt spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here and recommend Shell Beach Inn! The room was nicely updated and modern with nice touches like a small igloo cooler for ice and a jar of candy. The beds are really comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
conveniently located charming boutique facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quick and easy check in, nice rooms and close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place. Close to beach and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hoke

Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel aesthetically is beautiful, but not clean at all. My daughter pulled back the sheet on her bed in the morning and found a brown stain. We also found feces on the side of the toilet which the hotel had to clean and my son walked around in White Sox and when he looked at them, they were solid black on the bottom. The hotel really is a great location and so cute but they need to do a better job about cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean property. Close to the beach and Avila Beach. Only issue I had was there was a little bit of mold on the shower curtain on the inside and the hot water took a long time to get hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place to stay! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive, property clean and thoughtful amenities and design. Even though close to the highway, very quiet. Store and restaurant very nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elexis

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

Hidden Gem

My favorite place to stay In Pismo area- rooms have cute/ home like touches in decor. The bathrooms are a bit small but beds are comfy & it’s always clean. Staff is always great too. Key less check in/ room entry is also convenient. Beach is a short couple minute walk down street. Steaming Bean coffee shop is nearby with excellent coffee and quick breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick stay, walkable location, small, comfortable, clean & cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Ill be back!

Outstanding location! Was so easy to beach the fay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little small, but nothing to complain about. Loved that it was right down the street from the restaurants and bars and coffee shops. Reasonable price for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying and I was not disappointed. Love the room and service!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, close to highway, yet quiet. I can feel the effects that the owner put in here, feeling welcoming, definitely coming back for my next road trip here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Charming small hotel that is quiet & comfortable

This is the 2nd time to stay at Shell Beach Inn and our stay was as enjoyable as the first stay! Comfortable beds, pool, friendly & helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024