Cottage Inn By The Sea

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Pismo Beach Pier

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor spa tub
Courtyard
Restaurant
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Front Two Queen Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean Front King Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Front Two Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean Front King Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2

Partial Ocean View Two Queens Room

  • Sleeps 4

Partial Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Fireplace And Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Pismo Beach

Walk to the beach.You'll find Pismo State Beach and Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop within a 15-minute walk of this Pismo Beach hotel. Sans Liege Wines and Dinosaur Caves Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3-star beach hotel near Pismo Beach Pier
Cottage Inn By The Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Cottage Inn By The Sea also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Pismo Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Cottage Inn By The Sea offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 14 for adults and USD 5 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 14 for adults, and USD 5 to 14 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Reviews

Cottage Inn By The Sea Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1161 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was nice and room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff upon arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Pismo

Very comfortable room. Beautiful view. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicoleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Love the Ocean View Rooms

We have stayed here Multiple Times and DEFINITELY Recommend it. If possible, get Ocean View Room you will Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great! and you can tell there were some updates but overall was a renovated Motel. My room smelled damp and smoky but all rooms are smoke free? Dirty/stained desk chair. A table too large for the space. You could barely get in on the right hand side of the bed. The pool was always murky and very uninviting so we skipped it. The bathroom looked old. Chipped and moldy paint. Old tile that had some mold as well. Beds were comfortable but the sheets were scratchy. Fire pits were few and although we were told they were for all we tried to use one close to a room and were told it was for them. Wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KIMBERLY, FIDDLETOWN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location. The property is wonderful, super clean. The location is amazing. Great views. The fire pits were awesome. Lots of seating area. The bistro area had lots of good options and hot options as well. The only drawback that I had was the room was no noisy in room 211 as the upstairs above us sounded like a herd of buffaloes running back-and-forth throughout night. Must not have good installation because we could hear upstairs.
Sunset view from the property
Afternoon view from the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. Was a welcome rest for an otherwise busy holiday. Relaxing looking over the ocean was calming. The breakfast options are poor but serviceable and the one thing on my wish list would be a sun lounger to relax on as the chairs aren’t all that comfortable. The pub next door serves great food. All in all it was a wonderful stay and i would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a last minute stay in pismo for Labor Day weekend. So glad we found cottage inn. We were able to bring our pup and were given a care package. The view from the private deck was the best. Very close walk to the pier but nice that it is a bit away from the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in and out, clean and safe environment. Beach view and fire pits were great. Customer service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hsing Ting

Travelled with family
When I reserve hotels online in advance, I definitely request to be placed at a very quiet location and far away from busy foot traffic areas. But the day that I checked in, the front desk clerk told me that if I want this scenario, I'd better come to this Pismo Beach at different season. Then he went on and on to educate me about the timing that I came to this hotel was NOT in a quiet season :( How rude he was ?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

EJ

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

Relaxing Stay by the ocean

I had the ocean view room, and it was absolutely incredible! The fire pits, the breathtaking view, and the soothing sound of the waves lulling me to sleep and waking me up were all so delightful. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the fireplace added a cozy ambiance to the room. Being able to easily walk down to the beach made morning beach strolls easy! Additionally, since I had an electric vehicle, I was pleased to find that there were a couple of charging stations available, making it a convenient stay. The staff was also incredibly lovely and accommodating, ensuring that my experience was nothing short of exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James Joseph

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed at!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025