Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa
4.0 star property

Luxury resort near the beach

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Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | Bathroom
Gym
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View
Penthouse, Oceanfront

Overview of Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Popular LocationThe Spa at Dolphin Bay1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAvila Hot Springs2 min drive
  • Popular LocationPismo Beach Pier4 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)14 min drive
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Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 149 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 149 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Penthouse, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 195 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 195 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 93 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pismo Beach

Located in Pismo Beach, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is near the airport and near the beach. Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 1 min walk
  • Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk
  • Avila Hot Springs - 2 min drive
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 4 min drive
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Old West Cinnamon Rolls - 4 min drive
  • Wooly's - 4 min drive
  • Avila Valley Barn - 3 min drive
  • Kraken Coffee Company - 4 min drive
  • Splash Café - 4 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

Luxury resort by the ocean, refurbished in 2016
Consider a stay at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Sip on a glass of local wine at this resort, which boasts a tasting room, a vineyard and winery tours. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 15 hot springs or sauna, and indulge in aromatherapy, a sports massage or a body wrap. The on-site Californian cuisine restaurant, Lido at Dolphin Bay, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour business centre. Stay connected with free wired Internet, and guests can find other amenities, such as 1 hot tub.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, an outdoor pool and express check-out
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, art supplies and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return 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 AM–11 AM for a fee: USD 15–50 for adults and USD 1–25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Lido at Dolphin Bay

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 15 hot springs
  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Renovated entire property - April 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 4 lb per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 centre access
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 15 to 50 for adults and from USD 1 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (return)
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 4 lb per pet. There's a fee of USD 65 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

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.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury resort is within a 5-minute walk of The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve. Margo Dodd Park and Avila Hot Springs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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