Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Avila Hot Springs

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Property grounds
Garden
Lobby
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View | Living area
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this Pismo Beach hotel, 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Margo Dodd Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 14 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa

Beachfront hotel near Avila Hot Springs
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Pismo Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa offers 70 accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 10 2026 to February 9 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 70 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

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

Dolphin Bay Resort & 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 & Spa have an airport shuttle?

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

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

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

Does Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa?

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

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

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa have a pool?

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

Does Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages and facials.

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

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is 3.2 mi away from Pismo Beach.

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