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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur Caves Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪14 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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Pismo Beach

With a stay at Shell Beach Inn in Pismo Beach (Shell Beach), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Margo Dodd Park.

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 in Pismo Beach with free parking
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 461 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with family
We stayed in unit #9. The bed was comfortable but lopsided. Felt I was going to roll off. But I love this hotel and everything else was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

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

8/10 Good

Katrina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel, the lady at check-in was the best!! Everything you need near by!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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