Dolphin Cove Motel

Beachside comfort, minutes from Pismo Beach Pier

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Dates

October 2025

24

November 2025

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | Private kitchen

Oceanfront Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofabed | Private kitchenette

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Tomorrow

Oct 25 - Oct 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

11 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

TV

2 bedrooms

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Sofa bed

Ceiling fan

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

9 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

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

Fridge

TV

Sofa bed

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Blackout curtains

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

11 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

TV

2 bedrooms

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Sofa bed

Ceiling fan

301 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

About the area

Located on the beach, Dolphin Cove Motel is in Downtown Pismo Beach, a neighbourhood in Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avila Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Dinosaur Caves Park and A Sweet Shoppe Named Desire are also worth visiting.

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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

Grover Beach Station - 8 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Dolphin Cove Motel

Motel near Pismo Beach Pier

A terrace, a garden and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Dolphin Cove Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self-parking
Multilingual staff, barbecues and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Dolphin Cove Motel feature comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch TVs with premium channels
Fridges, on-request microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Microwave on request
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
On the beach
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Grab bar near toilet
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

Built in 1938
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave on request
Refrigerator

More

Ceiling fan
Electrical adapters
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Cove Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Cove Motel?

As of 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Cove Motel on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$214.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Cove Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolphin Cove Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Downtown Pismo Beach motel is within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. Sans Liege Wines and Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop are also within 5 minutes.