Dolphin Cove Motel

Beachfront motel, steps from Pismo Beach Pier

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Located in Downtown Pismo Beach, Dolphin Cove Motel offers a relaxed beach vibe with a garden and snack bar/deli. Enjoy perks like free self parking, smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, barbecue grills and stay connected with in-room WiFi - previous guests rave about the beach locale and helpful staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

Daily housekeeping
On the beach
Terrace
Garden
Snack bar/deli
Multilingual staff
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$135 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Tomorrow

Nov 24 - Nov 25

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 15 of 15 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

11 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Sofa bed - queen

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

2 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

23 sq m
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

9 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

9 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Pillowtop bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

11 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

TV

Sofa bed - queen

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

2 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

301 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

King Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 4

Ocean Front Suite

Sleeps 2

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Sleeps 6

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

Standard Two-Bedroom Suite With Partial Ocean View

Sleeps 6

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Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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About the neighborhood

170 Main Street, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449-2629

What's nearby

Pismo Beach Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pismo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Monarch Butterfly Grove - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 17 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 28 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min drive
Santa Maria Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min walk
‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬2 min walk
‪Wooly's - ‬1 min walk
‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬5 min walk
‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Pismo Beach Pier. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli

What to do

On the beach

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Built in 1938
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave (on request)

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

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, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Cove Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dolphin Cove Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Dolphin Cove Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Dolphin Cove Motel and nearby?

Dolphin Cove Motel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Dolphin Cove Motel like?

Dolphin Cove Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Pismo Beach Pier and 2 minutes' walk from Pismo State Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.