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Cottage Inn By The Sea

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

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Courtyard
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Outdoor spa tub
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean Front Two Queen Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 4

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Ocean Front King Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 2

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Ocean Front Two Queen Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 4

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Ocean Front King Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2

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Partial Ocean View Two Queens Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Partial Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Resort View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (Upper Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Ocean View, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Fireplace And Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Walk to the beach.You'll find Pismo State Beach and Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop within a 15-minute walk of this Pismo Beach hotel. Sans Liege Wines and Dinosaur Caves Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pismo State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3-star beach hotel near Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
Cottage Inn By The Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Cottage Inn By The Sea also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Pismo Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Cottage Inn By The Sea offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 14 for adults and USD 5 to 14 for children

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 14 for adults, and USD 5 to 14 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage Inn By The Sea to the airport?

Cottage Inn By The Sea is 11.4 mi (18-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 Cottage Inn By The Sea?

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Inn By The Sea on May 3, 2026 start from $205, including 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 Cottage Inn By The Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cottage Inn By The Sea.

How close is Cottage Inn By The Sea to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Pismo State Beach and 2 mi (12-min drive) from North Beach Campground. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cottage Inn By The Sea offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Cottage Inn By The Sea, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 14 for adults, USD 5 and 14 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cottage Inn By The Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Central Coast Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cottage Inn By The Sea?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Cottage Inn By The Sea?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

Does Cottage Inn By The Sea have a pool?

Cottage Inn By The Sea features an outdoor pool.

Does Cottage Inn By The Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cottage Inn By The Sea to downtown Pismo Beach?

Cottage Inn By The Sea is 0.8 mi away from Pismo Beach.

Cottage Inn By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 867 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1291 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Fresno

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Cottage Inn by the Sea! The ocean front rooms offer spectacular views, we love having a fireplace in the room and beach access and the staff couldn’t be kinder! The only suggestion we would make would be to update the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Los Angeles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

esmelda

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff fine Sink clogged
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Since we did not ask for room service during our stay would be good to ask extra tea and coffee one of the days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

amelia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This place is the most dog friendly hotel I’ve ever been to. I really wanted to like it but our room smelled so heavily of bleach and chemicals, that i left with a sore throat, sinus issues, headache and stomach ache. Whoever they have cleaning the rooms uses so much bleach my mom and i opened all the windows and had the fan on for a full 24 hrs and it still smelled. I complained but nothing was done.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view was beautiful. Rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, really cozy bed and fireplace. No real food options
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable room, especially upstairs. And the staff here ... VERY helpful and accomodating. I WILL BE BACK.
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff, great accommodations, and best of all the sight, sound, and smell of the Pacific Ocean and Pismo Beach right outside my door. It was a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel ; fireplace in the room is always a must. The fire pits by the ocean are the best
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was top notch plus the weather was warm and beautiful. Loved the getaway from our dreary weather in the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro, Santa Barbara

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean well furnished and comfortable. Staff was courteous and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONSUELO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage Inn has been our go-to hotel whenever we stay in Pismo. We have been coming here for over 25 years! The staff is friendly & attentive. The ocean view rooms are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room, quiet and great view. Tight parking access but there was always an open spot waiting for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025