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Cottage Inn By The Sea

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Outdoor spa tub
View from room
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front Two Queen Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 4

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Ocean Front King Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 2

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Ocean Front Two Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front King Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Partial Ocean View Two Queens Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Partial Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Resort View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Resort View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Oceanfront

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (Upper Level)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

When you stay at Cottage Inn By The Sea in Pismo Beach, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pismo Preserve and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pismo State Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cottage Inn By The Sea

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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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 fire extinguisher, 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Cottage Inn Sea Pismo Beach
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Cottage Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 853 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1271 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff, great accommodations, and best of all the sight, sound, and smell of the Pacific Ocean and Pismo Beach right outside my door. It was a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel ; fireplace in the room is always a must. The fire pits by the ocean are the best
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was top notch plus the weather was warm and beautiful. Loved the getaway from our dreary weather in the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro, Santa Barbara

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean well furnished and comfortable. Staff was courteous and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONSUELO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage Inn has been our go-to hotel whenever we stay in Pismo. We have been coming here for over 25 years! The staff is friendly & attentive. The ocean view rooms are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room, quiet and great view. Tight parking access but there was always an open spot waiting for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loooooved this place!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great! The 3 came because the room needs some deep cleaning and the pool was hazy. The bed was great and we loved the toasty fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location. Service good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

chong chul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always stay at the Cottage Inn. The staff is awesome and the property is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the ocean and downtown was wonderful, the hotel was very cute and comfortable and the staff was great! There was some construction going on outside of our room while we were there but it wasn't too bad. We plan on staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingying

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful! Easy to find, very clean, beautiful views! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clarice

The room was clean and
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025