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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Dive into relaxation by the pool or explore nearby Pismo Beach Pier.

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €175
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

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

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 near Pismo Beach Pier
Located close to Avila Hot Springs, Shell Beach Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and irons/ironing boards
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Beach Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 3 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Beach Inn on 4 Mar 2025 start from €175.45, 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 Shell Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shell Beach Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shell Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Shell Beach Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shell Beach Inn located?

Located in Shell Beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 349 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

Ralph

conveniently located charming boutique facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

quick and easy check in, nice rooms and close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyran

Nice clean place. Close to beach and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Very nice and clean property. Close to the beach and Avila Beach. Only issue I had was there was a little bit of mold on the shower curtain on the inside and the hot water took a long time to get hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

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

Kasondra

Such a cute place to stay! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Perfect for a quick stay, walkable location, small, comfortable, clean & cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Second time staying and I was not disappointed. Love the room and service!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vax

Location is great, close to highway, yet quiet. I can feel the effects that the owner put in here, feeling welcoming, definitely coming back for my next road trip here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

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

Nick

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Charming small hotel that is quiet & comfortable
This is the 2nd time to stay at Shell Beach Inn and our stay was as enjoyable as the first stay! Comfortable beds, pool, friendly & helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

We loved everything about this property. It’s unique the people were very accommodating. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronel

Quaint but very lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA

Really cute and clean room. Bed was surprisingly comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great little motel! The staff was very friendly the room was beyond my expectation with heated tiles in the bathroom and on top of that they had a heated pool. It’s also in a very walkable location for dining and supplies
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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

8/10 Good

Paula

we had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Nice rooms
Comfortable stay, nice boutique style rooms. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Recently refurbished. Nice mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nannette

Great Stay
Great little motel that I have stayed at se real times now
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Exactly what I expected. Comfortable, close to the beach and great pricing. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024