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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Room 7 Queen/Queen | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 7 Queen/Queen | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 4 - Queen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6 - Queen & Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 2 - King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 2 - King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 775 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room 9 - King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 9 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 5 - Queen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 1 - Queen & Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 3 - King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room 3 - King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Shell Beach stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shell Beach hotel, you'll find Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. Also, Eldwayen Ocean Park is within half a mile (1 km) and The Spa at Dolphin Bay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wooly's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach
As a guest of Shell Beach Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pismo Beach hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Shell Beach Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shell Beach Inn to the airport?

Shell Beach Inn is 10.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shell Beach Inn?

As of Aug 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Beach Inn on Sep 7, 2025 start from $149.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shell Beach Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shell Beach Inn.

How close is Shell Beach Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (14-min drive) from Avila Beach and 1.5 mi (2-min drive) from Pismo State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shell Beach Inn offer free breakfast?

Shell Beach Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shell Beach Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Central Coast Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Shell Beach Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Shell Beach Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shell Beach Inn have a pool?

Shell Beach Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Shell Beach Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shell Beach Inn to downtown Pismo Beach?

Shell Beach Inn is 1.8 mi away from Pismo Beach.

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 407 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little inn. Rooms are great. Recently updated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Sherman Oaks

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property! The rooms were very well appointed. They even gave us a little cooler full of ice because there is no ice machine. The only thing we didn’t like was the extremely squeaky bed that had a big dent in the middle! They should put in platform bed frames and get rid of those old metal frames! Overall, we loved our stay! Great location with a nice bike trail! And Zorro’s Cantina down the street…yum!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had another wonderful stay at the Shell Beach Inn. Very clean room, very comfortable, I love the new A/C unit. The pool was very nice. I really appreciated the excellent communication with the office staff. We will definitely be back! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My experience was as follow: I had tried to contact the hotel several times to ask for an early check in. Finally, I received a response from Lori (who was very kind by the way). Second, they were changing the room’s locks, so we couldn’t get our key at that time. Lori texted me with all the instructions to get my key, however the key didn’t work!!we had to called her and after around 30 min we could get in to our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JILL, santa barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the morning before my arrival someone from the property called to say that nobody would be at the front desk when I arrived because of an emergency, and that my key would be in a lockbox outside the office. When I opened the lock box with the key code I was given, I was surprised that there were many room keys in there with names and room numbers on them. I can think of several reasons why this is unsafe. My room was very dark and dimly lit, despite multiple lamps and light switches all over the room. The curtains that cover the wooden shades are not blackout shades. How could such a dark room be so light in the morning? The room is very noisy as the property is adjacent to a busy surface street and the freeway. I am sure that is why two pair of ear plugs were next to the bed. Lastly, the sheets were washed with very fragrant detergent and set off my allergies. Not a very restful stay and definitely not worth the price for this motel room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property. Very nice room & heated pool. Excellent staff. Very affordable, a lot of attention to details & in walking distance from good restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay & will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

carleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great for a night. A little too noisy for me. Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out for the Taste of Pismo event. This hotel is close enough to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hoke, Fresno

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel aesthetically is beautiful, but not clean at all. My daughter pulled back the sheet on her bed in the morning and found a brown stain. We also found feces on the side of the toilet which the hotel had to clean and my son walked around in White Sox and when he looked at them, they were solid black on the bottom. The hotel really is a great location and so cute but they need to do a better job about cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice place to stay

Nice room with a friendly person at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the place was very comfortable and home feel. We hope to stay again in the future .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

taline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over priced

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Haley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great place for even the simple folk.

I have a Traumatic Brain Injury. I gwt confused easily and forget things. The staff their made everything so easy and simple that I had a great and blessed stay. I highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy getaway!! Definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Shell Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint and beautiful hotel, they provided everything l needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

katayoun

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It’s very cute but #4 needs a new bed. Other than that it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karye

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

Super time at the Shell Beach Inn

I really enjoyed my stay at Shell Beach Inn! It has a wonderful location, walkable to the beautiful Shell beach and a variety of restaurants. My room was so tastefully designed and cute! I loved spending time there. The bed was comfy, bathroom clean and inviting, and the room felt spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025