Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room 2 - King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 3 - King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room 9 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Shell Beach Inn

Hotel in Pismo Beach with free parking
This hotel features an outdoor pool, concierge services and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out. Change of towels is available on request
Shell Beach Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Shell Beach Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Margo Dodd Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pismo Beach Pier and a few minutes from Avila Hot Springs
As a guest of Shell Beach Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pismo Beach hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift (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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive smart lock details.

Shell Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 431 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

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

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Leslie, El Dorado Hills

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was great loved all the extra pillows on the bed only complaint there was left over sushi in the refrigerator and the toilet seat was loose but other that that it was a beautiful room quit and intimate I will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
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

Fabio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

The room was fine and check in was too. However, there was no hot water available for showers in the morning. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was outdated in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald and Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location- pick your room wisely!

This was our 2nd time staying at this property. We love the location and overall, it’s an old property that has been well renovated. We love the pool area and extra touches with complimentary bottled water, popcorn and playing cards. Check in was very easy but there is no staff on the property after 6:00. We were in room 9 which had a deck facing the trash cans and did have an odor of old hotel and we had issues with the old TV. We appreciate the cable tv but there was no remote for the actual TV and it was not a smart TV so we couldn’t get back to the cable when we accidentally pushed a button and we couldn’t stream anything. The ironing board was also broken and the room was very dark. I would recommend a different room if you want to be able to see and not have the odor of old hotel. We had previous takes in room 2 or 3 and had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, which is important to me. The lighting could be improved; even with all the lights on, the room was a little dark. Bed was comfy, but the king mattress probably needs to be replaced. It was a little "lumpy." The location is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
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

Anna, Hawthorne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Sherman Oaks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property! The rooms were very well appointed. They even gave us a little cooler full of ice because there is no ice machine. The only thing we didn’t like was the extremely squeaky bed that had a big dent in the middle! They should put in platform bed frames and get rid of those old metal frames! Overall, we loved our stay! Great location with a nice bike trail! And Zorro’s Cantina down the street…yum!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floors were filthy, my white Sox were black with dirt stains from walking around. The dark floors hide the dirt. Stayed one night and literally put towels on the floor after showering so I could put clean socks on for the shoes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had another wonderful stay at the Shell Beach Inn. Very clean room, very comfortable, I love the new A/C unit. The pool was very nice. I really appreciated the excellent communication with the office staff. We will definitely be back! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My experience was as follow: I had tried to contact the hotel several times to ask for an early check in. Finally, I received a response from Lori (who was very kind by the way). Second, they were changing the room’s locks, so we couldn’t get our key at that time. Lori texted me with all the instructions to get my key, however the key didn’t work!!we had to called her and after around 30 min we could get in to our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JILL, santa barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the morning before my arrival someone from the property called to say that nobody would be at the front desk when I arrived because of an emergency, and that my key would be in a lockbox outside the office. When I opened the lock box with the key code I was given, I was surprised that there were many room keys in there with names and room numbers on them. I can think of several reasons why this is unsafe. My room was very dark and dimly lit, despite multiple lamps and light switches all over the room. The curtains that cover the wooden shades are not blackout shades. How could such a dark room be so light in the morning? The room is very noisy as the property is adjacent to a busy surface street and the freeway. I am sure that is why two pair of ear plugs were next to the bed. Lastly, the sheets were washed with very fragrant detergent and set off my allergies. Not a very restful stay and definitely not worth the price for this motel room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025