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Shell Beach Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Eldwayen Ocean Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 1 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 1 - Queen & Double Room

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

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Room 2 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 2 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 6 - Queen & Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 6 - Queen & Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 7 Queen/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 7 Queen/Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 3 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 3 - King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 9 - King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 9 - King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 8 - Double / Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 8 - Double / Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 5 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 5 - Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 4 - Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 4 - Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room 11 - King One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shell Beach Inn

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 400 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 495 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really clean, comfortable and relaxing 100%
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very quaint place. Nice personal atmosphere with clean rooms and spectacular service. This is now my go to place to stay when I visit. If there was a way to give more than 5 stars I would. Very convenient to a liquor store and a few shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rogelio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The room was comfortable with a nice feel. I appreciated the attention to detail the little extra amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice warm pool. Great communication on check e.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great time and clean and tidy rooms 👌 staff was amazing in accommodating and perfectly located close to a park and beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 1 night. Great communication with the office. They asked when I would arrive and they left the key in a lockbox. The office closes at 5pm, but they are available via text. Room was nice and cozy. Popcorn, coffee, hot cocoa, bottled water, soap, shampoo, conditioner, makeup wipes, and shower caps available in the room. Bathroom is compact, but everything works great. We stayed in the winter so it got a little cold at night. Room has a heater/AC wall unit. Remote was missing, but staff brought us a replacement even though it was 9pm. Ate at Zorros a block away. 10% off coupon in the room, but I forgot to use it. Loud freeway noise, but they give you earplugs. The walls are thin and I could hear the people in the room next door talking. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

BOHEE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
so loudly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina, Edmonds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gem! Retro feel, very clean, cozy room. Pool was incredible. Off season is the time to go to Pismo. Area is quiet and so peaceful. Shell Beach Brewhouse & Zorro's are walking distance & great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so pleased with my stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric and Denise

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, excellent pool, and because we were the only guests we felt special. Staff was helpful as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy, Laguna Woods

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We would stay again. A few items for suggested improvement.One wash cloth given, per person, for 4 days is insufficient. Bath and hand towels provided daily. Dirty floor. My slipper socks very dirty. A floor lamp not plugged in and unable to plug in. Clean and cozy room and nice simple amenities. Close to shops and restaurants and a short walk to the beach. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Easy check in despite being a holiday
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super easy check-in, spotless, well-appointed room, and one of the comfiest beds I’ve ever slept on! We only got to stay one night, but will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Cottage type place.Roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lycenia

Liked: Amenities
Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Shell Beach Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, room was clean and cute! Honestly a perfect place to stay at, even if you want to just have a moment to hang out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025