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Dolphin Cove Motel

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Creator video
Outdoor dining
Front of property
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Front Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Two-Bedroom Suite With Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Pismo Beach

With a stay at Dolphin Cove Motel in Pismo Beach (Downtown Pismo Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Pismo Beach Pier and 6 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This beach motel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sans Liege Wines.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pequin Coastal Cocina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Dolphin Cove Motel.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1938
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Dolphin Cove Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. The location was great, close to the pier and many shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

AMMARA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, and quiet. Everyone was very nice 🌹🌹
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful View
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good price, on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emilio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel at the beach in Pismo. Well priced, friendly staff. No frills but it has everything you’ll need. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean. 3 days, beds not made. No A/C
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Room was clean, view was amazing, bed was comfortable. Very pleased! Will definitely be booking with Dolphin Cove Motel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, staff was very helpful, location to pier was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marisela

Disliked: Staff & service
Views were perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was helpful, location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, rooms were small but clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced. Clean. Great beach access. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean but the cleaning chemicals were so strong- we had to have the doors open and fans on all day to air it out. Beds aren’t the most comfortable. Location was so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025