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Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views
Exterior
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

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2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Avila Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View | Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse, Oceanfront

Penthouse, Oceanfront

  • 195 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Ground Floor

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, Pool View

Penthouse, Pool View

  • 195 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pismo Beach

When you stay at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in Pismo Beach, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier. .This beach resort is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Avila Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Pirates Cove - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Penny's All American Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Custom House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ventana Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

Elegant beach resort and outdoor pool
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. There are 15 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with queen sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 36-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include concierge services, wedding services, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 mi.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Lido at Dolphin Bay, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Lido at Dolphin Bay - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 50 for adults and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Lido at Dolphin Bay

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 15 hot springs
  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Renovated entire property - April 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 65 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 4 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 34.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 for adults, and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Bay Dolphin
Dolphin Bay
Dolphin Bay Pismo Beach
Dolphin Bay Resort
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Dolphin Bay Hotel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa
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