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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Pismo Beach with free parking

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Room 7 Queen/Queen
Room 7 Queen/Queen
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$322
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Margo Dodd Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪4 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

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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

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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

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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
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 3 - King Room

Room 3 - King Room

Highlights

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

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 10-minute drive of this Shell Beach hotel include Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Margo Dodd Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 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
  • 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

Hotel in Pismo 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

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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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

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, a smoke detector 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 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Beach Inn on 29 Apr 2025 start from AU$322.10, 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 Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (5.8 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 362 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

My favorite place to stay In Pismo area- rooms have cute/ home like touches in decor. The bathrooms are a bit small but beds are comfy & it’s always clean. Staff is always great too. Key less check in/ room entry is also convenient. Beach is a short couple minute walk down street. Steaming Bean coffee shop is nearby with excellent coffee and quick breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiromi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was very cute, and the staff were wonderful. Unfortunately the bathtub didn't drain well, and the toilet had issues with flushing too. There no hangers in the closet - I won't if the previous customer stole them? Otherwise, it was a clean, comfortable place. They have a microwave, coffee maker and fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place. Close to beach and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison Mayon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ill be back!

Outstanding location! Was so easy to beach the fay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive, property clean and thoughtful amenities and design. Even though close to the highway, very quiet. Store and restaurant very nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis, Surprise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Nice comfortable room, I was worried about noise being close to the main road, but room wa a quite enough. 2 blocks to the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan B

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Dallas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this cute little motel! They thought of every detail. The pool was very well heated and they even had cute little personal propane fires you could relax by. We arrived late and they set up ice and a bag of popcorn in our room. And the beds and sheets were very comfortable! The only negative was that the walls were pretty thin. But they provided ear plugs and I slept great all night. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THE Best!

Stayed in room #5 and it was hands down the best place to stay. The room was clean and the entire set up was superior. The room had 2 water bottles, coffee and hot chocolate, it had popcorn and a microwave and cups for usbto use. They also left us ice in a small igloo! The bathroom was spotless! I would definitely suggest for you to stay here. I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place to stay! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recently refurbished. Nice mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but very lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was clean, cute, and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Awesome Place

This is our second stay at this inn. We love the privacy, the decor, the friendliness of the staff and the location. A nice walk to the beach, restaurants and easy access to Hwy 101. We will be back on our next trip through central CA.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was updated, cute and clean. Staff very helpful. A little road noise, but nothing that would prevent me from staying again. Ear plugs were available if you felt you needed. I thought that was very considerate. Loved having mini fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. To go coffee cups a nice thought for guests too. Pre filled ice bucket, cheese cutting board and wine glasses a nice touch too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect and Charming

We were pleasantly surprised by the expertly renovated and modernized rooms. As close to the highway as the Inn was it was amazingly quiet at night. The grounds were immaculate and the pool was private and comfortable. A perfect stay and the price was very reasonable. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quick and easy check in, nice rooms and close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serrena

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little small, but nothing to complain about. Loved that it was right down the street from the restaurants and bars and coffee shops. Reasonable price for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024