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Discover 1,235 Shell Beach hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Shell Beach Inn
2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (228)
"Nicely updated rooms and clean. Only drawback was the freeway noise."
The price is $169
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Shell Beach Inn
Exterior
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Overall fine. The wine opener in the room was useless and the one at the front desk was dead. Breakfast was good. Paying for parking always irks me…just add it in. Breakfast was good and is a real breakfast! Perfect place for families with littles(under 8). Sadly had to smell some pot but they don’t control who stays…"
The price is $172
$237 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Property grounds
Avila Lighthouse Suites
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The suites are really nice and very accessible to the beach. The “heated” pool isn’t so heated though but still 5⭐️"
The price is $214
$291 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Avila Lighthouse Suites
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Madonna Inn
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1088)
"We loved the beautiful rooms. The pool bar had one guy making food and drinks. It took me a 1/2 hour just to order a drink and another 1/2 hour to receive my sandwich. Way understaffed. That was disappointing."
The price is $157
$213 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Madonna Inn
Bicycling
Avila Village Inn
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Safi"
The price is $149
$198 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Avila Village Inn
Aerial view
Apple Farm
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1377)
"Cozy and comfortable"
The price is $101
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Apple Farm
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1163)
"nice,clean,modern style room & comfortable bed too. overall quality service w/ beautiful breakfast.Thanks"
The price is $121
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Dinner, brunch served; American cuisine, ocean views
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722)
"Great staff, always a nice stay here"
The price is $233
$302 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
303 - The Pier | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
Beach House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (279)
"Amazing location. Parking was super convenient and hotel location allowed us to walk everywhere. Noisy location as it was downtown. Bed was hard as a rock and pillows were too soft. It messed up my neck. Water pressure was amazing. Lady at front desk was very nice."
The price is $229
$262 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Beach House Inn & Suites
Avila Experience Suite | Beach/ocean view
Inn at Avila Beach
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (440)
"our new favorite place near Cal Poly! can't wait to go back!"
The price is $174
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Inn at Avila Beach
Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | View from room
Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Very comfortable rooms, environment. Close to downtown and good restaurants nearby. "
The price is $209
$240 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (854)
"Nice play to stay "
The price is $154
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
Spa tub
Pacific Plaza Resort
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (820)
"The property was right across the street from the Oceano Campground where our friends were staying. This place worked out great for us. "
Pacific Plaza Resort
Lobby
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"No USB ports in room. "
The price is $94
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Courtyard
Dolphin Cove Motel
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"The room with one queen bed is too small, need to have enough room for a couch or a chair & table"
The price is $159
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Dolphin Cove Motel
Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great "
The price is $116
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach, an IHG Hotel
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Nice remodel. Good location. Friendly staff."
The price is $131
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach, an IHG Hotel
Economy Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pacific Inn
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (332)
"Fast check in. Good for the price. "
The price is $62
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Pacific Inn
Exterior
Aloha Inn
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Front desk/custodial staff were very cool. Only drawback is no pets allowed."
The price is $84
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Aloha Inn
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sunbeam Motel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (655)
"Great rate for a quick overnight during the week."
The price is $62
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Sunbeam Motel
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Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(396 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Pismo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach.

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Shell Beach Travel Info

Number of reviews
16,701
Location
Pismo Beach, United States of America
Similar neighborhood
Downtown Pismo Beach
Accommodation
1,235 hotels
Known landmarks
Pirates Cove, Pismo Beach Pier and Monarch Butterfly Grove
Hotels with nearby beaches
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel, Spyglass Inn and Cottage Inn By The Sea
Known for
Nature and views
Lowest price
$62
Highest price
$233

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Shell Beach?

Shell Beach is a neighborhood that travelers like for its beaches. Consider a visit to Margo Dodd Park as part of your Shell Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Shell Beach?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Shell Beach Inn is the highest ranked property in Shell Beach. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is The Palomar Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Shell Beach area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Pismo Beach, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 33 Shell Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shell Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Shell Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Shell Beach?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Shell Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What are the top things to see and do in Shell Beach?

Margo Dodd Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Shell Beach. Pismo Preserve and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Pismo Beach.

Recent reviews of Shell Beach hotels

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

5/5 Excellent
"Good place to stay "
A verified traveler stayed at Spyglass Inn
Posted 1 day ago
Spyglass Inn