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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
Property entrance
Lobby
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, beach views
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach, where warm white sand meets modern comfort. Savor breakfast at The Deck with ocean views, then stroll along the beach or enjoy a firepit gathering on the rooftop terrace. With in-room WiFi and bike rentals available, this hotel offers endless opportunities for relaxation and adventure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hot Shots Family Entertainment Center - ‬4 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, a front-desk safe, and beach towels
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a bodyboard on site
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 957 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1454 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 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very clean and beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location,staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it’s so close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms easy quick access to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

It was very nice clean and a nice view of the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

The hotel was beautiful and right off the boardwalk. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time thank you Sandcastle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right near Pismo Beach town, and it was only a four minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and convenient. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great job by staff and front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, walkable distance to the main shopping area and Pismo Beach sign
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arcelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay would definitely book hete again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Walking distance to everything you need. We really enjoyed the free (2 hr) bike rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place right on the beach with food, drinks, outdoor seating, fireplaces :)
Balcony room view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel beach front.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Sandcastle was excellent. The room was spacious and clean. Access to the beach is very close and convenient. Our interaction with the staff at check in was great. Although pricey, I'd definitely stay here again. I'd also recommend this place for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the beach from our room. Free internet access, parking located on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandcastle is a great beachfront hotel with unbeatable views. Our room was spacious with a quarter view of the beach within seconds of the boardwalk! Our pup loved it and didn't want to go back home. The Deck dining has great coffee and top tier ocean/beach view. Great stay, recommended.Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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