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Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4.5 star property
4.5-star beach resort near Avila Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View | Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

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

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

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

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Penthouse, Oceanfront

  • 2100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Penthouse, Pool View

  • 2100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Ground Floor

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Oceanside stay.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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Pirates Cove - 10 min drive - 4.1 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
  • ‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ventana Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4.5-star beach resort near Avila Beach
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 one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free wired Internet.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa. An area shuttle within 15 mi and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa was completed in April 2016.

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
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • 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
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • 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 4 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 and reflexology. There are 15 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM.

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
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 50 for adults and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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
  • Towels provided

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: 4:30 AM
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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
  • Weight limit: 4 lbs per pet
  • 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 34.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Pool 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 50 for adults, and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 65 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.
  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 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

Bay Dolphin
Dolphin Bay
Dolphin Bay Pismo Beach
Dolphin Bay Resort
Dolphin Bay Resort Pismo Beach
Resort Dolphin Bay
Dolphin Bay Hotel Pismo Beach
Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa
Dolphin Bay Resort Spa
Dolphin Bay And Spa Pismo
Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Resort
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Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Resort Pismo Beach

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?

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers an airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 15. per person, roundtrip.

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

This resort is 4 mi (10-min drive) from Avila Beach and 2.8 mi (4-min drive) from Pismo State 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 50 for adults, USD 1 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

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: 4:30 AM.

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 at Dolphin Bay, 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 wraps, detox wraps, and Swedish 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.