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Cottage Inn By The Sea

3.0 star property
Travelers find seaside relaxation at this coastal retreat where evenings by the firepit and afternoons at the pool come with ocean views

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Cottage Inn By The Sea offers a peaceful oceanfront getaway with an outdoor pool and scenic views. Guests can relax by the garden firepit. Practical amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi ensure a comfortable and convenient stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front Two Queen Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 4

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Ocean Front King Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 2

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Ocean Front Two Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 4

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Ocean Front King Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2

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Partial Ocean View Two Queens Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Partial Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Fireplace And Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Cottage Inn By The Sea. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 14 for adults and USD 5 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 14 for adults, and USD 5 to 14 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cottage Inn Sea
Cottage Inn Sea Pismo Beach
Cottage Sea Pismo Beach
Cottage Inn By The Sea Hotel Pismo Beach
Cottage Inn Pismo Beach
Cottage Hotel Pismo Beach
Cottage Hotel By The Sea
Cottage Sea
Cottage Inn By The Sea Hotel
Cottage Inn By The Sea Pismo Beach
Cottage Inn By The Sea Hotel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage Inn By The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cottage Inn By The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Cottage Inn By The Sea?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Inn By The Sea?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cottage Inn By The Sea located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Pismo Beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop and Sans Liege Wines are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Cottage Inn By The Sea Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 777 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so cute and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loooooved this place!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view was beautiful. Rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel ; fireplace in the room is always a must. The fire pits by the ocean are the best
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Great stay, cozy feel right on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay in when visiting pismo beach. Rooms very clean awesome views! Close to a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Cottage Inn by the Sea! The ocean front rooms offer spectacular views, we love having a fireplace in the room and beach access and the staff couldn’t be kinder! The only suggestion we would make would be to update the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean well furnished and comfortable. Staff was courteous and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff comfortable property great views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the short walk to the beautiful beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are always on point beautiful location the woman at the counter is the sweetest ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the ocean and downtown was wonderful, the hotel was very cute and comfortable and the staff was great! There was some construction going on outside of our room while we were there but it wasn't too bad. We plan on staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage Inn has been our go-to hotel whenever we stay in Pismo. We have been coming here for over 25 years! The staff is friendly & attentive. The ocean view rooms are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful with restaurant suggestions. Location is awesome, perched on bluff overlooking the beach, fire pits to enjoy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place with great views and beach access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite part was the views, with fire pits and plenty of chairs to sit and watch the ocean from the bluff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfullly peaceful stay. Beautiful views, great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but we will be back. The room was spacious, clean, and beautiful as was the property and the beach was gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location. Service good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, really cozy bed and fireplace. No real food options
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great! The 3 came because the room needs some deep cleaning and the pool was hazy. The bed was great and we loved the toasty fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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