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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Pismo Beach hotel in Shell Beach with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Room 9 - King Room
Room 3 - King Room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Margo Dodd Park
    5 min walk
  • Pismo State Beach
    2 min drive
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Room 7 Queen/Queen

Room 7 Queen/Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 4 - Queen Room

Room 4 - Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 2 - King Room

Room 2 - King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 72 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room 9 - King Room

Room 9 - King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 5 - Queen Room

Room 5 - Queen Room

Room 5 - Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 3 - King Room

Room 3 - King Room

Room 3 - King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pismo Beach

At Shell Beach Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-in. Added amenities include express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Shell Beach hotel include Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morenos Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Pismo Beach hotel in Shell Beach with free parking
As a guest of Shell Beach Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pismo Beach hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shell Beach Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shell Beach Inn?

Shell Beach Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shell Beach Inn?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Beach Inn on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$244.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Shell Beach Inn?

Yep, Shell Beach Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shell Beach Inn?

The closest beach to Shell Beach Inn is Pismo State Beach (3.7 km).

Does Shell Beach Inn have a pool?

Shell Beach Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shell Beach Inn?

No, Shell Beach Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shell Beach Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shell Beach Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 331 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing we didn't like and the best way to express how we feel about Shell Beach Inn - we'll be back !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
This boutique hotel exceeded our expectations. Heated pool with heaters at the patio tables. A sitting area outside each room. The staff was so welcoming and everything was great. The beds were comfortable and the room was spacious. We will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uriah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute & Quaint!
Denise & Conny were wonderful hosts, with followup. Very clean pool, enjoyed the relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and attention to detail. Very clean. Close to the beach and plenty of walkable for food and stores. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect trip
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the shell beach in. The room was very clean and super cute inside. Had lots of furniture and space to set your things. It was more expensive than we are used to but it was a great area and it was for our anniversary trip so we splurged a little and I'm so glad we did! The lady in the office checking us in was very nice. The bed and pillows were comfortable and lines were fresh. Towels were super soft! We would definitely stay here again but would book a room with a king size bed. The pool was heated and looked very inviting but unfortunately we did not utilize it. Hopefully on our next trip we will. My favorite part was all the plants on the cute patio areas :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe, quiet location. Room was clean. Walkable to a few stores and restaurants. A quick drive to downtown Pismo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick stay, walkable location, small, comfortable, clean & cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet and comfortable. Had everything we needed and more. This will be our new place to stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Ceres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice , clean and easy in/out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feedback: they should have numbers near each room so parking can be close to the rooms. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little inn, Beds were comfy, and very clean. Many restaurants within walking distance along with beautiful ocean views close by walls are a little fan but they offered earplugs which worked well. Only complaint is I felt a bit rushed out of my room - check out is 11 AM at 10:15. I was trying to finish getting ready and housekeeping kept knocking and wanted to know if I knew check out was at 11. Other than that, friendly staff and a great place to stay. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry, Ceres

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shell Beach weekend
We had a very cozy and comfortable stay at the Shell Beach Inn. The room fit our needs nicely and we had everything we needed. Denise was very helpful when we arrived orienting us to the property. We especially enjoyed the warm swimming pool at nighttime. It’s located off of the main highway but was still quiet at night. The hotel provided earplugs for guests. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

P, HOOFDDORP

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a beautifully kept hotel and tastefully updated. One oddity was the bath/shower in rm 5, it was tilted at an angle which created a feeling of unbalance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Love this hotel. The only thing I had a problem with was that there wasn’t anyone in the office and you cannot access the ice machine after 6pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute beach hotel! Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, awesome place. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the boutique room. Bed was incredibly comfortable. Close to the ocean/water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024