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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Room 9 - King Room
Room 9 - King Room
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Living area
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eldwayen Ocean Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 2 - King Room

Room 2 - King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 7 Queen/Queen

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 3 - King Room

Room 3 - King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 9 - King Room

Room 9 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 5 - Queen Room

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 4 - Queen Room

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Pismo Beach

Shell Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shell Beach hotel, you'll find Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. Also, Eldwayen Ocean Park is within half a mile (1 km) and The Spa at Dolphin Bay is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 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
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach
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 bottled 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

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.

Property 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 each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shell Beach Inn to the airport?

Shell Beach Inn is 10.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shell Beach Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shell Beach Inn.

How close is Shell Beach Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (2-min drive) from Pismo State Beach and 3.2 mi (13-min drive) from North Beach Campground. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shell Beach Inn offer free breakfast?

Shell Beach Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shell Beach Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Central Coast Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Shell Beach Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Shell Beach Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shell Beach Inn have a pool?

Shell Beach Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Shell Beach Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shell Beach Inn to downtown Pismo Beach?

Shell Beach Inn is 1.8 mi away from Pismo Beach.

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 472 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric and Denise

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, excellent pool, and because we were the only guests we felt special. Staff was helpful as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy, Laguna Woods

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We would stay again. A few items for suggested improvement.One wash cloth given, per person, for 4 days is insufficient. Bath and hand towels provided daily. Dirty floor. My slipper socks very dirty. A floor lamp not plugged in and unable to plug in. Clean and cozy room and nice simple amenities. Close to shops and restaurants and a short walk to the beach. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Easy check in despite being a holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super easy check-in, spotless, well-appointed room, and one of the comfiest beds I’ve ever slept on! We only got to stay one night, but will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Cottage type place.Roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lycenia

Liked: Amenities
Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Shell Beach Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and where my daughter lives!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location & room had a cozy vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a hidden gem! The room was exactly as pictured. Every little detail was thought of for the most comfortable stay. It was so quiet and I had the best nights sleep. The check in process was easy and I loved the keyless entry. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
did not need to use AC... check in was easy. did not have a pet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Responsive, helpful staff. Personal touches, amenities, and room decor. Proximity to great restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good. It was a Pleasants surprise that they left us two bottles of water and some popcorn for the evening. Thank you for that. We enjoyed our day there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lori, who checked us in, was incredibly kind and welcoming. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was in order, even taking the time to make sure our room keys worked properly upon check-in. Her excellent customer service made a great first impression.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victormichael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room I was in was very comfortable!! There was a refrigerator, coffee maker you know the normal amenities but there was added touches for instance the little glass jar of candies/mints, big porcelain coffee cups and glasses for water/ drinks. They also put a small ice chest full of ice in your room. The coolest thing of all was the sticky note pad holder with pen by the door exiting your room. I enjoyed the decor it felt homey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Shell Beach Inn. It's the perfect distance between Pismo and Avila Beaches and has easy access to many restaurants and a little store. The room was simple but had everything we needed to enjoy the beach. The pool was warm enough that we could use it and my kids enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025