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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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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower)

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub

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

About the neighborhood

Pismo Oaks, a neighborhood in Pismo Beach, is home to Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach. Price Anniversary House and Swinging Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dinosaur Caves Park and Clark Center for the Performing Arts. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Pismo Beach travel guide
Map
601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • PismoBeach_PismoLakeEcologicalReserve_6179990_02
    Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • PismoBeach_PismoBeachPrimeOutlets_6128096_03
    Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • After you stroll through the grove, follow the trail to the beach. It’s beautiful and not crowded.
    Monarch Butterfly Grove
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier featuring a beach
    Pismo Beach Pier
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stunning pink sky tonight.
    Pismo State Beach
    2 min drive - 1.4 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
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier
You can look forward to a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Great American Grill, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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)

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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 within a 10-minute walk of Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve, Yang Sheng Foot Spa, and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. Price Anniversary House and Grover Heights Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Grover Beach Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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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

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Danya

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fei-Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Analiza

Close to shopping and Pismo beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and very polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEONA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guruprasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is good and very quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and corteus
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and quiet. Pismo is a beautiful area. The location was perfect for me! Staff was friendly. I slept well in the bed which was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room. Responsive staff to requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! Clean rooms! Friendly staff! Maria was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is really clean and the rooms are really clean and feels like home my only issue was the overpriced parking. $50 per car even when on the app says free parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

arnold

Good and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet hotel.Staff was friendly and helpful. Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Pet friendly, good location, convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and mostly clean, the carpet had areas with dark brown stains. ☹️ I thought my room payment was going to be the final cost through Expedia but Hilton charged a $15.00 parking per day fee upon arrival. Expedia should warn / alert you of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

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

Definitely would come back

It was a really good location. It’s not too far away from Pismo Beach. It’s way better than the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Just minutes from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025