Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, near Pismo Beach Pier

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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Point of interest

Overview of Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

8.6

Excellent

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Pismo Beach.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Popular LocationPismo State Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPismo Beach Pier3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrover Beach Station3 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)11 min drive

Room options

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Deluxe 2 Queens with Patio or Balcony)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Located on the beach, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach is in Downtown Pismo Beach, a walkable area in Pismo Beach with good shopping. Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Pismo State Beach and Monarch Butterfly Grove are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min walk
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 16 min walk
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 17 min walk
  • Price Anniversary House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wooly's - 4 min walk
  • The Boardroom - 3 min walk
  • Kraken Coffee Company - 4 min walk
  • SeaVenture Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Jack In The Box - 16 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier
Located close to Pismo State Beach and Monarch Butterfly Grove, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach provides a rooftop terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. With amenities like a white sand beach and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The onsite bistro, The Deck, features ocean views and happy hour. 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), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the beach locale, helpful staff, and overall condition
Room features
All 75 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the 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, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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 25 per night)
  • 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–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10–30 for adults and USD 10–30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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

  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk
  • 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
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 20.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–30 for adults, and USD 10–30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night
  • 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
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
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach?

Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per night.

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.

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1156 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and definitely coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and area around the hotel is perfect right in front of the beach. The only reason I would not give it a 5 star is because I reserved ocean view for one of the rooms under my booking and they no longer had it available to us at check in so I didn’t get what I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and nice. The place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean front and view were excellent. Pier was a walking distance no need to use a car. Will go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben B

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place , especially the upgraded room pier side king with a view of the beach and nice lounge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Riverdale

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystle or Nathan

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