The Pismo Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (674 reviews)
230 Pomeroy Avenue , Pismo Beach , US
(800) 575-1705
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free Continental Breakfast
Free Parking
Free WiFi (lobby and courtyard)
Daily Coffee Bar in the Lobby
100% Smoke Free
NO Pets Allowed (ADA service animals allowed)
Flat Screen TVs
Cable TV with HBO
Solid Pine Furniture
Fridges in Select Rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, professional staff
Excellent central location — walking distance to beach, pier, restaurants and shops
Rooms described as very clean with good housekeeping
On-site cafe with good breakfasts
Good value/price noted by several guests
Cons:
Many rooms lack air conditioning; several guests reported being hot
Elevator frequently out of service and stairs required
Rooms can be small/cramped with cramped bathrooms
Noise from street/neighboring areas and neon lights/windows
Room quality issues: creaky/uneven beds, door/key malfunctions, outdated features

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Frequently described as extremely clean; multiple mentions of very clean rooms and daily housekeeping.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming and professional; reception/front-desk assistance highlighted as a strong point.
Location
9.3
Excellent central location — walking distance to the pier, beach, restaurants and shops; cited as a major positive repeatedly.
Room Quality
6
Multiple complaints about small/cramped bathrooms, creaky/uneven beds, noisy rooms, inconsistent door/key issues and general dated condition.
Amenities
6.5
Notable negatives: many rooms lack air conditioning, elevator frequently broken, limited outlets and occasional shortages (towels); there is a cafe downstairs but limited included services.
Value for Money
8.2
Several guests noted the price was right and appreciated the central location and cleanliness, though room/amenity issues reduce perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
8.6
On-site cafe praised and breakfasts described positively when available; however, there is no consistent included breakfast for guests.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall positive stays driven by excellent service and location, but tempered by lack of A/C, occasional noise, elevator and room-quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:32

Property Description

The Pismo Beach Hotel is located on the main street of Pismo Beach, just 200 yards (1 block) from the ocean and pier. This historic hotel has recently been completely restored, offering modern day conveniences with the rich and enchanting flavor of the past. It was once home away from home for Hollywood stars such as Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The hotel offers continental breakfast, gas-burning stoves, solid pine furnishings, ocean view suites, and suites with Jacuzzis. A Spanish style courtyard is available for family gatherings, weddings and other special festivities, and several apartment suites with full kitchens, living rooms, whirlpool spas and private patios are available for extended stays. Located in the heart of Downtown Pismo Beach, across the street from restaurants and shopping.

Important information:

Please note: there are no rooms available on the first floor of this property.

One parking space is available per each reservation. Additional parking will be street parking only.

WiFi is available in the lobby and outdoor courtyard at the property.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in without a parent or official guardian.

Please note that early check-in may be available but cannot be guaranteed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Extra bed

    Extra bed available for ages 0–None: 15 per night.

  • Important information

    One parking space is available per each reservation. Additional parking will be street parking only. WiFi is available in the lobby and outdoor courtyard at the property.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 674 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Sumant Anurag • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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machado • couple • us
10
Great place to stay. The beds are comfy, staff is friendly and it is EXTREMELY clean.
Pros:

It’s within walking distance to pretty much everything. The staff is extremely friendly too

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lidia • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Friendly staff, location was great. Walking distance to pier and restaurant's. Lobby has a nice lounging area.

Cons:

Bathroom was very small, the sink was too big with no counter space and then toilet was right there with minimal room in-between and kept bumping hips and legs. The particular room I had was very crowded, king bed, big dresser but not much room to walk around in.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Britton • family_with_children • us
6
Great location, great staff, no a/c
Pros:

Location excellent

Cons:

The room had no air conditioner, super hot, given fans but was the reason i wont stay there again. Staff great!!!

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great reception ladies, very friendly
Lovely large room
Large comfortable bed
Great daily housekeeping
Lovely cafe downstairs serving great breakfasts
Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby,all few minutes walk
Fantastic beach within a minute or two walk
Would stay again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • us
5
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
8
Great location and the price was right.
Pros:

I liked the convenient location and cleanliness of the room.

Cons:

I didn’t like the odd check-in procedure. Our desk clerk didn’t have a key to the locked lobby gate. We had to walk around through the office. I also found the room to be very noisy when people are walking through the hallway.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Letticia • couple • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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jim • couple • us
10
Beautiful stay at a charming hotel.
Pros:

We stayed here for our anniversary and we are so glad we did! The ladies at the front desk were so nice and welcoming. Rooms were very clean! Its an old hotel with so much charm. Right in the center of town so we were walking distance to everything. I highly recommend this hotel and we will be back for sure!

Cons:

There is nothing.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Joe • solo_traveller • us
7
Old building but good location.
Pros:

Close to pier and shopping.

Cons:

Room smelled strange. Only one hair up sit on

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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donna • extended_group • us
10
good experience
Pros:

no breakfast but coffee and there was a Cafe downstairs. easy access to everything

Cons:

elevator was not working and my husband has poor balance and a cane

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Caravantez • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Walter t • extended_group • us
5
not as advertised
Pros:

No comment

Cons:

No comment

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
8
We would try it again if we got a different room and the beds were better!
Pros:

There was very little room in the bathroom, you could barely sit on the toilet because the vanity was right in from of it!

We gad a hard key, it got stuck in our door. The sweet front desk lady was busy, so no one had time to come to our room to help so my husband got some WD40 and got it out and fixed the door lock!

The bed, was the worst of it all. We got No sleep at all the two nights we stayed. It creaked, and it slopped really bad on one side because of the uneven floor slop.

Cons:

See above. Wrote in wrong box!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Leroy • solo_traveller • us
8
The Staff was easily the best part of this Hotel. They were great! Professional and very nice.
Pros:

Location is great. Loved it. Close to the beach. Little noisy on street side early in the morning but I didn’t mind. Parking area is also big and great location. Safe.

Cons:

Not much

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • solo_traveller • us
2
Do NOT Recommend
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old, loud bathroom fan, elevator not working. No A/C. Windows had to stay open with noise right outside our window until 1 am. Neon light shone in our room all night. Street cleaners at 5 am. No sleep!!!!

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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CatCassCassie • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Able to change rooms, staff friendly, cafe for guests

Cons:

Elevator wasn't working, one room only had 1 window for ventilation, no ACs

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee