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Blue Seal Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat near Pismo Beach Pier, where attentive staff create a relaxing atmosphere perfect for unwinding after coastal explorations

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Blue Seal Inn sits just minutes from North Beach Campground, offering a convenient base for Pismo Beach adventures. Guests appreciate the practical amenities including in-room WiFi, complimentary self parking, and limo/town car service for special occasions.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Bed, Non-Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 3 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Blue Seal Inn is in Downtown Pismo Beach, a neighborhood in Pismo Beach. Shoppers can check out Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Monarch Butterfly Grove and North Beach Campground. Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Pismo Beach travel guide
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230 Dolliver St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach
    Pismo State Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.
    Pismo Beach Pier
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • PismoBeach_PismoBeachPrimeOutlets_6128096_03
    Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    Monarch Butterfly Grove
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    3 min walk
  • Wooly's
    8 min walk
  • Splash Café Pismo Beach
    6 min walk
  • Pequin Coastal Cocina
    7 min walk
  • Kortado Bakery & Coffee
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Seal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per night and a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Seal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Blue Seal Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Seal Inn located?

Located in Downtown Pismo Beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. Monarch Butterfly Grove and North Beach Campground are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Seal Inn Reviews

5.4

5.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 170 out of 578 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was empty. Didn't use air or eat.Room was clean and adequate for an overnight stay. Beach and town were within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view from room, great prices!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Room is clean. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean but not in good repair. First room, toilet ran constantly and did not flush, second smelled horribly from a special cleaner they were using, third room, which we took had all towel racks broken off & not toilet paper holder, but otherwise acceptable for a night's stay. Close to boardwalk & beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gineese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and quiet little area, very close to the beach which was really nice we were able to just walk over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Delia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect little spot, walking distance to everything Pismo has to offer yet still quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price it was nice 2 blocks from the beach. See the Beach from the hotel. Nice area quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara

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

Bang for buck

Close to beach and very nice staff. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Got the same exact room that we got a year ago and felt right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ygnacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet very clean. Convenient dining. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk check in lady was so nice and wonderful but the rooms were disgusting, dirty, and beyond run down. I was worried that every itch I felt was a bed bug and that I would be leaving with a weird rash. There was no working heater but they gave me A space heater which was nice. Other than that the only thing that was good was I could watch tv. They definitely need a new cleaning crew.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

Quiet hidden gem

I took a solo trip to pismo after splitting up with my significant other of almost 8 years. I had stayed at this hotel in the past and found it to be pretty close to the pier. It is situated in an established part of pismo, but I found it to be safe and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the bed was comfortable. Don’t expect breakfast or coffee. It was perfect for our budget!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in the clerk was trying to make me pay a $15 fee. For who knows what? I told him I payed online and I wasn't paying more and that he should have included that in the online information. The shower drain didn't drain so had to shower with having to continuously shut off the water. The water somehow leaked all over the bathroom floor. Had to finish showering in another room. One star for the heater working good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Staff & service

Great location

Good for the price and better for the location. 5 minute walk to the beach great area. Only issue was a broken bathroom window with pieces still stuck inside the window. Bathroom was a bit outdated and moldy but for the location and price... you be the judge :) I'd stay again tbh. I might bring my own cleaning stuff though and a area heater.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne

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

Honestly

Great people running this place, beds were comfy and clean and rooms were safe. No frills at all.. no coffee maker, no iron or hair dryer. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was excellent. Staff very friendly. Upon entry to room, it smelt dank. We went to local store and got cleaning stuff and cleaned the bathroom and entire floor of hotel, fortunately it was a tile floor. I am positive those floors haven't been mopped in a long time. Bathroom door hinges were loose and had to lift door to get to close. The toilet seat was loose and moved around when you sat on it. Once properly cleaned, our stay was nice and being so local to beach, food and stores was excellent. I think the cleaning part should be more thorough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Moldy bathroom

Manager was very nice at check in. Room wasn’t horrible but bathroom was disgusting. There was mold on the ceiling and all over the bottom of the shower curtain which makes me think that it doesn’t get changed between guests. The bathroom had no ventilation (which is most likely the cause of the mold) other than a small window that had no screen. I’ve stayed at blue seal before (a different room) and it was not nasty like this one was. I doubt I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mayra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no other option, so we had to suck it up. The property is run down but has potential to look so much better. We got the 3 beds that had a little kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen cabinet doors were hanging off, one bathroom had no toilet seat and was clogged, the carpets were horrendous, only one small trash can provided for the entire room(not even for the bathrooms), possible mold spotted in bathrooms, and our room was not ready till 7:30PM! Pros: walking distance to the beach, having 3 beds and kitchen. With the right management in place, this location can improve greatly. Until then, we plan to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronny

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

not the worst but its okay for a night

the staff at checkin and check out were super amazing friendly and nice. the room we were in #15 its a super basic room PROS: the bed was comfortable. there was a microwave, mini fridge and table with two chairs also a tv. The towels seemed pretty new. The parking lot is easy to park in. CONS: the mini fridge door dragged on the ground making it hard to open and close. the room needs a deep clean and maintenance. the walls need painting as you can see were repairs were done and instead of using wall color its now a hige spot of white paint. the faucet in the bathroom is super loose to the point of needing repair. all the walls and door jams are horribly dirty. the floor was however super clean as well as the shower. This hotel was great for a night at 145.00 in mid oct.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024