Dolphin Cove Motel
Motel in Pismo Beach, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this motel
Beachside comfort, minutes from Pismo Beach Pier
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Dolphin Cove Motel offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Pismo Beach, CA
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Beds not specified • 120 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Beds not specified • 250 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified • 100 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Beds not specified • 100 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed
Beds not specified • 250 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
5.0
Super convenient location. The bed was absolutely comfortable. Best bed I’ve ever slept in. Love the views.
5.0
Super convenient location. The bed was absolutely comfortable. Best bed I’ve ever slept in. Love the views.
5.0
If you are going for the beach and ocean, this motel is by far the best in all of pismo
5.0
Such a great experience!
Literally on the pier and has beach access
Super clean! Definitely staying again!
5.0
Such a great experience!
Literally on the pier and has beach access
Super clean! Definitely staying again!
5.0
Affordable and comfortable stay. Enjoyed being beach front and walking distance to everything.
5.0
Affordable and comfortable stay. Enjoyed being beach front and walking distance to everything.
3.0
Everything was basically fine except check in. I received my key at 4:30pm and went to my room to find the door open and the room not cleaned. Come back in half an hour and it will be ready. Room was not ready until 6:30pm.
3.0
Everything was basically fine except check in. I received my key at 4:30pm and went to my room to find the door open and the room not cleaned. Come back in half an hour and it will be ready. Room was not ready until 6:30pm.
8.0
This hotel has the best location for walkable to the pier, shops and dining, in my opinion! Check in/Check out was no problem. No problem parking. The hotel is dated and exterior corridor but it's old school! Nothing fancy here. There is no vending machine for pop/water, only select options at front desk during open hours. Our junior suite lacked shelving/dresser space however it was comfortable. The bathroom was very big and was semi-updated. Biggest complaint is that it takes forever, for the hot water to kick in.....several, several minutes! Luckily taking a cold shower in the summer wasn't an issue at this time of year. If ever passing through and needed a place to stay, I would stay here again no problem.
6.0
Has an amazing view.
6.0
Has an amazing view.
5.0
We had a great experience with our stay! They upgraded our room for free and it had a beautiful view. Within walking distance to everything and overall so convenient. Will definitely be back!
5.0
We had a great experience with our stay! They upgraded our room for free and it had a beautiful view. Within walking distance to everything and overall so convenient. Will definitely be back!
5.0
Beautiful view, rooms are quite warm though
5.0
Beautiful view, rooms are quite warm though
6.0
So let me start by saying that this motel is in a great location! Right next to the beach and adjacent to the Pismo Pier. The downtown area is right there too. The people running the motel were nice and accommodating. Now, the room itself was awful, probably one of the worst I've been in. Mismatched flooring, bad color choices, dated tile/flooring, small rooms, no desk, a refrigerator with a stacked microwave poorly placed, tiny little windows along the front wall for inadequate ventilation, no fan in the bathroom, NO A/C, dirty sandy floors, and so on. If it wasn't for the location, I would give it a zero stars. The window screens were disgustingly dirty which I cleaned myself. Next door was a restaurant that was noisy all night so we couldn't keep the window open. They would be smart to spend some money and completely update the rooms. They could charge a lot more if the rooms were decent. At least the bedding was clean and the bed was comfortable. If you're looking for a perfect location but don't care about the room, then it would be a good choice. It was pretty warm when we went and having no A/C was a challenge because it got warm, especially in the late afternoon when the sun beats down on the front window.
4.0
Great location and very clean motel. Walking distance to everything.
6.0
So let me start by saying that this motel is in a great location! Right next to the beach and adjacent to the Pismo Pier. The downtown area is right there too. The people running the motel were nice and accommodating. Now, the room itself was awful, probably one of the worst I've been in. Mismatched flooring, bad color choices, dated tile/flooring, small rooms, no desk, a refrigerator with a stacked microwave poorly placed, tiny little windows along the front wall for inadequate ventilation, no fan in the bathroom, NO A/C, dirty sandy floors, and so on. If it wasn't for the location, I would give it a zero stars. The window screens were disgustingly dirty which I cleaned myself. Next door was a restaurant that was noisy all night so we couldn't keep the window open. They would be smart to spend some money and completely update the rooms. They could charge a lot more if the rooms were decent. At least the bedding was clean and the bed was comfortable. If you're looking for a perfect location but don't care about the room, then it would be a good choice. It was pretty warm when we went and having no A/C was a challenge because it got warm, especially in the late afternoon when the sun beats down on the front window.
4.0
Great location and very clean motel. Walking distance to everything.
10.0
I liked the proximity to the beach
10.0
I liked the proximity to the beach
3.0
This motel was fine - it has a great location right on the beach. The owners let us park in their lot before we could check in, which was nice. But, the rooms had no towel racks, hooks, chairs or shelves - absolutely nothing to hang wet bathing suits, towels or clothes on. That made it very inconvenient for a family with kids who spent the days on the beach.
3.0
This motel was fine - it has a great location right on the beach. The owners let us park in their lot before we could check in, which was nice. But, the rooms had no towel racks, hooks, chairs or shelves - absolutely nothing to hang wet bathing suits, towels or clothes on. That made it very inconvenient for a family with kids who spent the days on the beach.
10.0
Love staying here as rooms are always clean and everything is near by and within walking distance. This time around though, the sink was clogging upon arrival so it was challenging to use at times. We only stayed there one night so it wasn’t that big a deal and management was going to get a plumber to check upon our check out.
10.0
Love staying here as rooms are always clean and everything is near by and within walking distance. This time around though, the sink was clogging upon arrival so it was challenging to use at times. We only stayed there one night so it wasn’t that big a deal and management was going to get a plumber to check upon our check out.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Dolphins innMotel. Our two rooms were great and the view was amazing. Right next to the pier. I would add a picture if I could but the app through the phone is not allowing me to add a picture
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Dolphins innMotel. Our two rooms were great and the view was amazing. Right next to the pier. I would add a picture if I could but the app through the phone is not allowing me to add a picture
2.0
The room was very small and crammed. It appeared that someone in another room had control of my fan and lights. I presume I had control of mine and theirs. Overall, we seemed to agree on having a fan on, but a couple times I woke up in the middle of the night to the light on. I just switched the power off so no fan or light. One day for a couple hours to power is out in the whole area and I had nothing to do but sit in my car. The The Maintenance cruise would sweep sand off adjacent boardwalk and it would get into the parking lot of the property. The manager hired someone with the leaf blower and they got sand inside my back hatch and frunk. Overall, the water was too cold in Pismo Beach. 57°F. I went in once, but my hands turned blue. Next time I will make the extra drive to Santa Monica, where I normally go.
2.0
The room was very small and crammed. It appeared that someone in another room had control of my fan and lights. I presume I had control of mine and theirs. Overall, we seemed to agree on having a fan on, but a couple times I woke up in the middle of the night to the light on. I just switched the power off so no fan or light. One day for a couple hours to power is out in the whole area and I had nothing to do but sit in my car. The The Maintenance cruise would sweep sand off adjacent boardwalk and it would get into the parking lot of the property. The manager hired someone with the leaf blower and they got sand inside my back hatch and frunk. Overall, the water was too cold in Pismo Beach. 57°F. I went in once, but my hands turned blue. Next time I will make the extra drive to Santa Monica, where I normally go.
10.0
It was clean and walking distance to everything. Friendly staff
10.0
It was clean and walking distance to everything. Friendly staff
4.0
I like this motel beacuse its clean and close to the Pismo Beach pier. So far the price is decent but im noticing a rate increase. So might have to find another place .
10.0
Everything was perfect! I would definitely recommend this motel to everyone!
10.0
Everything was perfect! I would definitely recommend this motel to everyone!
10.0
This is right on the beach. It's a little dated but clean and comfy. You can see the beach perfect. The view will never disappoint.
10.0
Was built in the 1930's, apparently one of the 1st hotels in Pismo Beach. My room was a 'cracker box' in size but totally adequate. Within steps of the beach, the pier, and all the stores and restaurants within a few blocks. Once I parked in my provided space, I did not have to drive anywhere for 3 days. I was on a solo sabbatical, so I didn't need much. But I probably would not come here with my wife if she was expecting luxury.
5.0
Dolphin Inn is right on the beach! Perfect to walk the next block over to shops and food places and right by the pier! Perfect place for a couple. View of the ocean! This is our 2nd year coming here and we love it!
10.0
Was built in the 1930's, apparently one of the 1st hotels in Pismo Beach. My room was a 'cracker box' in size but totally adequate. Within steps of the beach, the pier, and all the stores and restaurants within a few blocks. Once I parked in my provided space, I did not have to drive anywhere for 3 days. I was on a solo sabbatical, so I didn't need much. But I probably would not come here with my wife if she was expecting luxury.
10.0
The property is beachfront, loved the view from the room. An early morning walk on the beach was just what I needed. I would go back, stay longer….
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Pismo Beach?
The average price for a rental in Pismo Beach is $412 per night. This rental is $212 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dolphin Cove Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dolphin Cove Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dolphin Cove Motel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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