Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4.5 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with outdoor pool

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Horseback riding
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Hot Springs
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Beachside getaway.You'll be steps from The Spa at Dolphin Bay and within a 10-minute walk of Pismo Preserve. Eldwayen Ocean Park and Avila Hot Springs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 1 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Margo Dodd Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ventana Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Catering - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

Upscale beachfront resort with outdoor pool
As a guest of Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free wired Internet.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4.5-star Pismo Beach resort is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2006
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 5 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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 15 to 60 for adults and USD 15 to 26 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

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

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: midnight
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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 70 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 51.53 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 60 for adults, and USD 15 to 26 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 70 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa to the airport?

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is 9.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa.

How close is Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 60 for adults, USD 15 and 26 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort, but Central Coast Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

This resort offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa have a pool?

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa have a restaurant?

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is home to Lido Restaurant & Lounge, which features Californian cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, aromatherapy, and massages.

How close is Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa to downtown Pismo Beach?

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is 3.1 mi away from Pismo Beach.