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Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

3.0 star property
Travelers can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, maintain their fitness routine at the 24-hour gym, and start the day with a freshly prepared breakfast

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The Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach offers a convenient base near Pismo Beach with an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and free self-parking. Guests can dine at the Great American Grill for breakfast and dinner. The staff receives consistently positive reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door to the right.

1 King Bed Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a chair.

2 queen beds with garden patio nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | LCD TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a desk with a computer, and a television.

1 KING MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE W/ ROLL IN SHOWER

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Pismo Oaks, a neighborhood in Pismo Beach, Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach is near a train station. Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pismo State Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The Locked Inn and Dinosaur Caves Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Pismo Beach travel guide
Map
601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • A hilly landscape with dense green vegetation and scattered houses.
    Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A parking lot with several cars, palm trees, and a building with a sign that reads "Polo's Restaurant".
    Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clusters of monarch butterflies on a tree with green leaves.
    Monarch Butterfly Grove
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.
    Pismo Beach Pier
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • A beach at sunset with waves reflecting the sky.
    Pismo State Beach
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station
    9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; USD 16.95 to 20.95 for adults and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 4th Floor Lounge
  • Great American Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,600 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

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 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 51 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16.95 to 20.95 for adults, and USD 10.95 to 12.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 51 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

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

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach located?

Located in Pismo Oaks, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pismo Beach Pier. Yang Sheng Foot Spa and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets are also within 10 minutes. Grover Beach Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couple minute drive to beach. Spacious rooms, Clean, Friendly staff. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fabian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was very nice. I liked that they offered us a breakfast. This alone was a time saver. This was a busy weekend. We will definitely book in our future stays. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Clean, fresh and comfortable. A pleasant3 days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bennie

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Our room was in excellent condition, the breakfast and staff were very helpful and the food was excellent. The hotel staff were kind, helpfull and knowledgeable about events and restaurants about the town. we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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Beautiful area. Nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Whitney

Great place for a family. Pool was easy to access, breakfast was fresh and good variety of foods. Parking was very easy and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Don

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Diana and the staff were excellent and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kalyani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and facilities recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a quiet safe area. You do have to pay for parking but this is a good family friendly hotel with plenty of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laarni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. Very accommodating, costumer service is very excellent especially the front desk and the housekeeping. They are very helpful. The room are super clean. We would love to go back again and book this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

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Gorgeous view. Clean comfortable room. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice property that was close to the beach. The room was clean and spacious. The staff was also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, restaurant and great location. They now charge for parking which doesn't really make sense given the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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Great stay! Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rose

Clean, decent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a wonderful place to spend a weekend the Hilton Garden Inn was very nice accommodating clean, and the pool was just feet from my patio. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg d.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, hot water, comfortable beds. Didn’t use the pool, workout room was clean and had a variety of machines and weights. Staff were friendly and helpful, checking in and out was painless. Room cards worked the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Varthamanan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff, clean room, nice parking. Easy access to shops and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and everything was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A bit of an older property with decent rooms and regular garden inn amenities. Service was amazing and staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026