Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property
Beachside motel walking distance from Pismo Beach Pier

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Dolphin Cove Motel

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Courtyard
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Bathroom shower
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Overview of Dolphin Cove Motel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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Your area essentials

Map
170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Popular LocationSplash Café2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPismo State Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrover Beach Station5 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 301 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Located on the beach, Dolphin Cove Motel is in Downtown Pismo Beach, a walkable area in Pismo Beach with good shopping. Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min walk
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 20 min walk
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 20 min walk
  • Price Anniversary House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Old West Cinnamon Rolls - 3 min walk
  • Wooly's - 3 min walk
  • The Boardroom - 4 min walk
  • Kraken Coffee Company - 2 min walk
  • Splash Café - 2 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Motel located in Downtown Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel is located close to Pismo Beach Pier, and provides a terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak well of the beach locale, convenient parking, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dolphin Cove Motel include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1938
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive key retrieval information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 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, 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 security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel
Dolphin Cove Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel
Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Cove Motel Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Cove Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolphin Cove Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Downtown Pismo Beach motel is within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. Sans Liege Wines and Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop are also within 5 minutes.

Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right on the beach at the start of the boardwalk. Great location, friendly manager, clean rooms, affordable price. Highly recommend Dolphin Cove.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location! Room wasn’t very clean, and we could hear entire conversations of our upstairs neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zelmar, Lompoc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I really enjoyed was the ocean view is phenomenal and a perfect spot for peace and tranquility.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being right on the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024