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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach

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Relax by the pool in a comfortable seating area with a fire pit and wicker furniture.
Guest rooms offer large windows and a welcoming outdoor seating area.
Relax in style on the outdoor patio, featuring a shaded seating area with a table and chairs.
Cozy retreat with two beds, nightstands, and a small table, set amidst rustic brick walls and exposed wooden beams.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with an oven, stainless steel sink, and large window offering a view of the backyard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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
(9 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
(10 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

View all photos for Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

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

View all photos for Room 3 - King Room

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

  • ‪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

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.

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 1.5 mi (2-min drive) from Pismo State Beach and 3.2 mi (13-min drive) from North Beach Campground. 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. 322 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 387 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

Great spot for a weekend getaway!

Super cute motel in Pismo Beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean property. Close to the beach and Avila Beach. Only issue I had was there was a little bit of mold on the shower curtain on the inside and the hot water took a long time to get hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
conveniently located charming boutique facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elexis

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

Hidden Gem

My favorite place to stay In Pismo area- rooms have cute/ home like touches in decor. The bathrooms are a bit small but beds are comfy & it’s always clean. Staff is always great too. Key less check in/ room entry is also convenient. Beach is a short couple minute walk down street. Steaming Bean coffee shop is nearby with excellent coffee and quick breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiromi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was very cute, and the staff were wonderful. Unfortunately the bathtub didn't drain well, and the toilet had issues with flushing too. There no hangers in the closet - I won't if the previous customer stole them? Otherwise, it was a clean, comfortable place. They have a microwave, coffee maker and fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place. Close to beach and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison Mayon

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Ill be back!

Outstanding location! Was so easy to beach the fay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive, property clean and thoughtful amenities and design. Even though close to the highway, very quiet. Store and restaurant very nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis, Surprise

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