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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property
Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Pismo Beach Pier

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 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

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SeaVenture Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boardroom Beer Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Hotel near Pismo State Beach
Located close to Pismo Beach Pier and Monarch Butterfly Grove, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach provides a rooftop terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant, The Deck, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A bodyboard on site, a 24-hour front desk, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach
Sandcastle Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Beach
Sandcastle On The Pismo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 120 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach?

Self parking is available for USD 30.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach located?

Located in Downtown Pismo Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. Monarch Butterfly Grove and Avila Hot Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km). Grover Beach Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 903 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1381 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

This property was clean, quiet and close to food and shopping. Super close to the airport as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Always a great stay here. Amazing view, comfortable room and walking distance to the restaurants, shops and beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel! Loved the room, view, staff and access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

We had a great stay here, enjoyed the ocean view, looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The sand dollar hotel is the best. The staff is always polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful beachfront hotel. Friendly staff. Easy walking to local shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The view and proximity to the beach and pier
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great spot right off the beach. Their balcony was nice. Coffee was fantastic. Loved that we were able to borrow beach chairs and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everyone was friendly and great customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved it! Right on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great property for a family of 5
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Is fine the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, so many amenities available for guests, our beds and linens were made and replaced daily, the food at the deck bistro was better than expected! No complaints!
Enjoying the firepit on the deck
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I love this place I’ve never had any issues staying here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel and its location. It is next door to some expensive hotels which is great because you get the same accessibility to the beach, pier, and all the eateries for a much more reasonable price. The hotel is clean and high end, and the staff is friendly and helpful. There’s two nice decks with lots of relaxing seating and several fire pits. Most importantly, it is in a safe area, and you feel very secluded. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

great view and great people!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Needs upgrades to rooms but the view of ocean make it great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Gorgeous room with a beautiful view! Loved this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great staff and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025