Inn at the Cove

3.5 star property

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Oceanview Poolview King | Balcony view
Spa
On the beach
On the beach
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
2651 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Oceanview Poolview King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Oceanfront Two Double

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Oceanfront King

  • Ocean view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pismo Beach

When you stay at Inn at the Cove in Pismo Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 3-minute drive from Pismo Beach Pier and 6 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This beach hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park.

What's nearby

  • Margo Dodd Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 11 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morenos Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Inn at the Cove

On beach with outdoor pool, near Pismo Beach Pier
Inn at the Cove offers 52 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 52 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
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 and a smoke detector
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

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Shelter Cove
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Lodge Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove
Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge
Shelter Cove Best Western
Shelter Cove Lodge
Inn Cove Pismo Beach
Inn Cove
Cove Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Shelter Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Hotel
Inn at the Cove Pismo Beach
Inn at the Cove Hotel Pismo Beach

Inn at the Cove Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1366 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1642 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of our favorite locations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

The Best Pet Friendly Hotel!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Inn at the Cove in Pismo Beach is an absolute gem, and I cannot recommend it enough—especially if you’re traveling with pets! This is hands down the best pet-friendly hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Outside of spending a small fortune at the Rosewood Resort in Palo Alto, no other place has treated my furry companion with such care and respect. They truly made my pet feel like a queen! From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. The views from the property are breathtaking—waking up to the ocean and the sound of the waves was pure magic. The service was impeccable, and every detail was thoughtfully considered. If there’s one area for improvement, it would be the bed. Unfortunately, the mattress was very out of date—it’s a spring bed with no foam or plushness, and it ended up collapsing, which made for a pretty uncomfortable night’s sleep. That said, everything else about the stay was so fantastic that I’m still giving this place five stars. If they upgrade the mattresses, this would be a flawless experience. Regardless, I will absolutely be staying here every time I’m in Pismo Beach. Thank you, Inn at the Cove, for an unforgettable experience (and for treating my pet like royalty)! 🐾
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirkka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was beautiful, the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views were beautiful. We enjoyed our stay as the property had ample seating areas to enjoy the views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Fremont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and nice room. The only issue we had was the bed was the firmest I have ever encountered. Not good for side sleepers. Won’t be booking again for that reason alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

So relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

First time there. Loved our Ocean Front room. Slightly disappointing was the small breakfast eating area. Also, I told the staff lady that the oatmeal was gone and she didn’t do anything about it. Other than that… great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTIAN

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was wonderful! The room was well appointed. Plenty of room to store luggage. However they were having issues with the coffee maker and the coffee in the thermos was just warm not hot. Otherwise everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoqin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ocean view and the sunset from the private cover beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very quiet and clean, rooms are decent size, small pool and hot tub area. If you are looking to be able to walk downtown Pismo for restaurants and activities I would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, quiet romantic trip

We had an amazing time. The property was beautiful and good location. The breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nune

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Travelled with partner
We loved our time there! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good experience overall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank Perales

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025