Shell Beach Inn

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Pismo Beach Pier

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December 2025

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January 2026

Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Shell Beach Inn (Pismo Beach)

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker - Shell Beach Inn (Pismo Beach)

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board - Shell Beach Inn (Pismo Beach)

Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board - Shell Beach Inn (Pismo Beach)

Exterior - Shell Beach Inn (Pismo Beach)

On the scenic shores of Shell Beach, Shell Beach Inn offers a relaxing retreat. With an inviting outdoor pool and comfortable sun loungers, take time to unwind while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Main amenities (5)

Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Air conditioning
Concierge services
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Free self parking
Outdoor swimming pools

$118 nightly

Dec 23 - Dec 24

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 22 - Dec 23

Tomorrow

Dec 23 - Dec 24

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

225 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room 2 - King Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

225 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

220 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room 7 Queen/Queen

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

220 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room 3 - King Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

Hair dryer

225 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room 9 - King Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

225 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

195 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room 5 - Queen Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

210 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Room 4 - Queen Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

210 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

775 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$96 nightly

Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

Margo Dodd Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Dinosaur Caves Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Eldwayen Ocean Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 32 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
San Luis Obispo Station - 19 min drive
Guadalupe Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬3 min drive
‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive
‪Blast & Brew - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Pool loungers

Facilities

An outdoor pool

Accessibility

No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

40-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave
Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Beach Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shell Beach Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Shell Beach Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Shell Beach Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Shell Beach Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shell Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Shell Beach Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Shell Beach Inn and nearby?

Shell Beach Inn has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Shell Beach Inn like?

Shell Beach Inn is a short 5-minute walk from Margo Dodd Park and 5 minutes' walk from Dinosaur Caves Park. The local area is considered walkable as well as having nice beaches.

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Shell Beach Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

The property is conveniently located near the beautiful Shell Beach, within walking distance. (30 reviews)
The pool was well-heated, private, and comfortable, with some rooms even having a poolside seating area. (17 reviews)
On-site parking was convenient and easily accessible. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Bed

Amenities

Location

Beach

Family friendly

Ambience

Ocean

Coffee

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 17, 2025

Great staff, room was clean and cute! Honestly a perfect place to stay at, even if you want to just have a moment to hang out

Sally, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 22, 2025

Great room! Great location.

Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 23, 2025

Nice motel, the lady at check-in was the best!! Everything you need near by!!

Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2025

Good location ,,really comfy bed ,nice little pool and seating area ,good communication from owner on how to get room key on phone as i was ariving later in the evening, nice little shop next door ,loved the old fashioned neon motel sign would stay again

David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 13, 2025

The room was so comfortable and l felt like l was at home. The area is nice and quiet and the beach was just down the street. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

Froncal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 28, 2025

The property was in a great location close to just about everything. Loved the location.

Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 27, 2025

Room was cozy, clean & comfortable. Small rooms perfect for an overnight stay. staff was helpful but has limited hours . Easy walk to beach & some restaurants . Short drive to downtown .

Katrina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 17, 2025

Really enjoyed our stay and will return. Staff and room were great.

Terri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2025

Clean and comfortable, attention to details, and like the Shell Beach neighborhood!

Christiane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 3, 2025

did not need to use AC... check in was easy. did not have a pet

Robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 20, 2025

Nice place to stay

Nice room with a friendly person at the front desk.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 9, 2025

It was such afreat place. Lovely people. Maria was so sweet and radiated such a positive light. Lori/Laurie was so awesome. Loved her energy. Tje place was clean and the pool was great. Perfect location. So good i reserved 2 more stays before even checking out! Thanks Shell Beach Inn

Nivea, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 21, 2025

Location is great everything is in walking distance.Staff was friendly and rooms were nice.Only the bed was old and you rolled to the middle and had a hard time getting off of it . We had a good time and would stay again

Alfred, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 12, 2025

Such a quaint and beautiful hotel, they provided everything l needed to be comfortable.

Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 19, 2025

Love the place was very comfortable and home feel. We hope to stay again in the future .

Jessica, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 19, 2025

Heard the freeway but the bed is super comfortable, coffee in room and newly renovated room, shower does need remodeling but towels and bedding new and high quality. Split unit for heating and air was great. Love the area and front desk employees are great

Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2024

quick and easy check in, nice rooms and close to the beach

Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

My wife and I were greeted warmly at check-in. The room was charming and comfortable and the staff continued to be friendly throughout our stay. We were a short distance from excellent eateries and easy access to 101. We will return

Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 22, 2025

Great spot for a weekend getaway!

Super cute motel in Pismo Beach. Highly recommend!

Marissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 25, 2024

Great stay and friendly staff

P, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 12, 2025

Highly recommend this property. Very nice room & heated pool. Excellent staff. Very affordable, a lot of attention to details & in walking distance from good restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay & will be back. Thank you.

STEPHEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2024

Perfect for a quick stay, walkable location, small, comfortable, clean & cute.

Jenna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 31, 2025

We enjoyed our stay here and recommend Shell Beach Inn! The room was nicely updated and modern with nice touches like a small igloo cooler for ice and a jar of candy. The beds are really comfortable!

Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 1, 2025

conveniently located charming boutique facility.

Ralph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2025

We had another wonderful stay at the Shell Beach Inn. Very clean room, very comfortable, I love the new A/C unit. The pool was very nice. I really appreciated the excellent communication with the office staff. We will definitely be back! Thank you.

Bonnie, 1-night trip