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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Martin
€150
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.
A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

2. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Jessica
€234
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Pacific Point Resort
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.

3. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Dan
€84
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.

4. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
Anton
€155
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Spyglass Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.

5. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
saundra
€217
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.
A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.
A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

6. Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo
United States
Sona
€175
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Madonna Inn
A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.
A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

7. Apple Farm

Apple Farm
San Luis Obispo
United States
Griselda
€111
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Apple Farm
A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.
A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, glass coffee tables, and a large abstract painting.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
San Luis Obispo
United States
MONICA
€134
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

9. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
United States
Keisha
€256
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Inn at the Cove
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wall decorated with photos. There is a wooden shelf with decorative items and a hanging light fixture.

10. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Alex
€205
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Elisabeth
€128
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

12. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Rachelle
€159
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and a bar area in the background.
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of a building.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee machine.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Alice
€127
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.
A building with a wooden front porch, a stone pillar, and a sign that reads "Avila Village Inn."
A couple sitting on a sandy beach with bicycles leaning against a wooden structure.
A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.

14. Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
Avila Beach
United States
Christopher
€203
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Avila Village Inn
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and hanging wicker lamps.
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the sea and boats.
A spacious living area with a gray sofa, two patterned armchairs, a round coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking greenery.

15. Inn At Morro Bay

Inn At Morro Bay
Morro Bay
United States
Jeff
€97
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn At Morro Bay
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a wall-mounted artwork, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.
A hotel pool area with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.

16. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Julie
€173
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel with a large glass facade, located at the corner of a street.
A fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight bench.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

17. Hotel Avisa

Hotel Avisa
Downtown Morro Bay
United States
Summer
€83
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Avisa
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
A lounge area with a checkered floor, a pink sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table with a plant, striped awnings, and a large window with a view of the street.
A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.

18. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
James
€135
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Pismo Beach Club
A coastal landscape with a pier extending into the sea, rocky terrain, and vibrant flowers in the foreground.
A hotel room with a neatly arranged dining table, a bed with a headboard, and a bedside lamp.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, and coffee maker.
A multi-story building with a covered outdoor area, possibly a hotel or public building, with a well-maintained lawn and a street lamp in the foreground.

19. Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach

Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach
Avila Beach
United States
Georgina
€182
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach
A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A modern living room with sofas, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a clear sky.

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
Canada
Aila
€123
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
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The wide sandy shoreline invites you to drive right onto the beach for sunset picnics and clam digging. Rent ATVs to explore dramatic dunes, then stroll the wooden pier where locals will point you towards the freshest seafood restaurants.

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A pier with a Christmas tree at sunset.
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Top Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club

10/10 Excellent
"I would recommend staying at the property! It is clean, tidy. The amenities in the property are excellent. The parking is $30 which is secure. However you can park over night for free on the street until 9am next day."
Luke 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pismo Beach Club
SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was light and airy, with cute but not cheesy looking ocean decor. Nice restaurant with sunset views. Walk across the boardwalk and your toes are in the sand"
Marie 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"Overall very nice hotel that is right by the beach, close to downtown, restaurants and bars. Highly recommend. Pismo beach is beautiful!"
Gurpreet 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Pismo Beach?
Our guests recommend Beach House Inn & Suites. It features an ocean view and individually decorated rooms, and is around 0.16 kilometres northwest of central Pismo Beach. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach is another popular 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.32 kilometres southeast of the downtown area, it offers a rooftop terrace and a nearby boardwalk.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Pismo Beach?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Pismo Beach?
The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Pismo Beach will be the quality of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more budget-friendly and provide the amenities and services you need to ensure your comfort, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can look forward to a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, luxury toiletries and extras like on-site day spas.

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