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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Property preview
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, beach views
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Pismo Beach

A stay at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach places you in the heart of Pismo Beach, within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morenos Taqueria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Pismo Beach Pier
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers 75 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at The Deck, a beachfront bistro which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Deck - This beachfront bistro serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach
Sandcastle Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Beach
Sandcastle On The Pismo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel Pismo Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 968 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1470 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myshel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Deck is awesome to sit and watch life go by
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was appalled with how dirty the property was. The dining area and outside seating glass was filthy and I was there for 3 days and 2 nights never saw anyone clean. The plants are all dead outside. That’s Ghetto. There was no pool or jacuzzi or gym! The place said they had a restaurant/BISTRO…it was a cafe counter to order coffee/a drink/or a skillet with scrambled eggs. It was so over priced to stay at this place considering all of this. I had to go get a resort pass for my entire family to use THEIR Pool Jacuzzi and Restaurant bistro for the Bonvoy next door and stayed over there my entire stay because I was embarrassed that I brought my family all the way from Pasadena to Pismo to stay at a run down hotel. Those resort passes were 220 dollars A DAY for four people. The only thing good about the Sandcastle was the staff at the cafe. Shane who was at the counter and Mau who was cooking, they were friendly and very cordial. AT LEAST GET A JACUZZI.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sokuonavy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dong Hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and wonderful hotel. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emilio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot right off the beach. Their balcony was nice. Coffee was fantastic. Loved that we were able to borrow beach chairs and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armondo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean, quiet and close to food and shopping. Super close to the airport as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The sand dollar hotel is the best. The staff is always polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel and its location. It is next door to some expensive hotels which is great because you get the same accessibility to the beach, pier, and all the eateries for a much more reasonable price. The hotel is clean and high end, and the staff is friendly and helpful. There’s two nice decks with lots of relaxing seating and several fire pits. Most importantly, it is in a safe area, and you feel very secluded. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location, amenities, and cleanliness of the hotel were perfect. Cool vibe, comfort, and awesome patios with fireplaces facing the beach. But the staff were even better. Welcoming and professional from Hello. Jason especially. We arrived early arriving so left our bags with them and roamed town for a nice lunch. When we checked in later, they had already delivered our bags to the room! How often does that happen? Needless to say we’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was wonderful, I had the best view of the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Setting was amazing, the patio area with wind shield and firepits (some don't work) a great place for coffee or a glass of (overpriced) wine. The Deck (restaurant) food is mediocre, and is understaffed, and they don't allow outside food on the patio area. Coffee in room and restaurant was really bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that for the price of the room it didn’t include free parking, we had to pay $25 a night!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are friendly and the area is gorgeous! The rooms were a little bit dated but still comfortable and nice. It says queen beds, but I’m almost positive they’re full beds. The shower had good pressure and the toiletries smelled pleasant and felt luxurious. The rooms needed to be worked on as there was some wear and tear you could see at the edges of everywhere. The little deck you can sit on attached to the room is simple but comfortable and the view you can see really is stunning. Additionally, the small walk to great food and the pier was quite fun! I wish they had more food options available at the hotel as their snack menu was limited. The hot chocolate was chocolate flavored water but the coffee was fine. Parking was great! They seem to enforce guests only! There are no fires allowed on the beach you stay on (though I did see people do it), but 5 minutes away there’s Grover Beach where you can drive on the sand and build bonfires. The 7/11 had all the supplies you’ll need. The hotel offers s’more packages and has a comfy outside seating area with gas fires to lounge. Overall, it was a great stay!
Deck area
Looking at the hotel from the pier in the early am
Sunset outside our room on the patio
Lovely afternoon on our room patio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025