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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Pismo Beach with free parking

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Shell Beach Inn, on the picturesque Shell Beach coastline, offers a peaceful getaway. The outdoor pool area has comfortable sun loungers for unwinding, with in-room WiFi to stay connected. The staff consistently receives positive reviews for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room 1 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 2 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 2 - King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 6 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 3 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 3 - King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 9 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room 5 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 4 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 775 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.7 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 Pismo Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Hotel near Pismo Beach Pier
Located close to Avila Hot Springs, Shell Beach Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Beach Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Beach Inn on Oct 16, 2025 start from $134.1, 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.

Is Shell Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shell Beach Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shell Beach Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Shell Beach Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shell Beach Inn located?

Located in Shell Beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. Eldwayen Ocean Park and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 430 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

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Shell Beach Inn. It's the perfect distance between Pismo and Avila Beaches and has easy access to many restaurants and a little store. The room was simple but had everything we needed to enjoy the beach. The pool was warm enough that we could use it and my kids enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victormichael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodations in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lori, who checked us in, was incredibly kind and welcoming. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was in order, even taking the time to make sure our room keys worked properly upon check-in. Her excellent customer service made a great first impression.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location ,,really comfy bed ,nice little pool and seating area ,good communication from owner on how to get room key on phone as i was ariving later in the evening, nice little shop next door ,loved the old fashioned neon motel sign would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Froncal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so comfortable and l felt like l was at home. The area is nice and quiet and the beach was just down the street. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

The property was in a great location close to just about everything. Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Amenities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nivea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such afreat place. Lovely people. Maria was so sweet and radiated such a positive light. Lori/Laurie was so awesome. Loved her energy. Tje place was clean and the pool was great. Perfect location. So good i reserved 2 more stays before even checking out! Thanks Shell Beach Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay and will return. Staff and room were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room I was in was very comfortable!! There was a refrigerator, coffee maker you know the normal amenities but there was added touches for instance the little glass jar of candies/mints, big porcelain coffee cups and glasses for water/ drinks. They also put a small ice chest full of ice in your room. The coolest thing of all was the sticky note pad holder with pen by the door exiting your room. I enjoyed the decor it felt homey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, attention to details, and like the Shell Beach neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great everything is in walking distance.Staff was friendly and rooms were nice.Only the bed was old and you rolled to the middle and had a hard time getting off of it . We had a good time and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was cute and a great place to stay. Great location away from the crowds but not too far. Easy walk down to view the water. Only complaint would be that the floors and/or rug was dirty. Our feet would immediately get dirty just from walking around the room. Other than that we had a great stay! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem. The Shell Beach Inn provided a warm welcome and quirky decor with some nice extra touches such as popcorn and complimentary water. Nice location for sunsets at the nearby coast. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming little property. Rooms were s bit small but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heard the freeway but the bed is super comfortable, coffee in room and newly renovated room, shower does need remodeling but towels and bedding new and high quality. Split unit for heating and air was great. Love the area and front desk employees are great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robbi

Disliked: Amenities
Too noisy. Could not sleep at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I were greeted warmly at check-in. The room was charming and comfortable and the staff continued to be friendly throughout our stay. We were a short distance from excellent eateries and easy access to 101. We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is cozy. Price is right. Bed needs an upgrade. They did a lot here to make you feel comfortable and welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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