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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Front of property
Breakfast and dinner served, beach views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Surf Shop
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(98 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Pismo Beach

With a stay at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach, you'll be centrally located in Pismo Beach, steps from Pismo Beach Pier and within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Pismo State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pequin Coastal Cocina - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers 75 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at The Deck, a beachfront bistro which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Deck - This beachfront bistro serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Deck

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1985
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Inn
Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel Beach
Sandcastle Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Beach
Sandcastle On The Pismo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Hotel Pismo Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1056 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1604 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Blake

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Called staff in regards to marijuana smoke in room from neighboring unit. Staff said they walked the property and didn’t see anyone outside their balconies and that it’s legal to smoke in public near the buildings walkways. I have video of the neighboring units guests outside on their balcony. No resolution. Poor customer service and room quality is outdated, ran down and not clean. High cost for sub par quality and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and room - they only feedback would be the elevators are quite slow as you are sharing them with all the staff and guests
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very curtious. Walls were very thin though. I could hear my neighbor fart, speak, open a bag a chips etc. Nothing they can do about that, but if your a light sleeper, like me, pack some ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reena

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orasio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fire pits, and close proximity to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Patio is major draw and open to public so no need to stay just to access nice lounge area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very nice rooms right on the beach. Ours had a view of the wide beach right below the terrace. So, excellent location and clean rooms. There's a nice Cafe downstairs that serves nice breakfasts and maybe lunch. TAnd hey have cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room seemed worn out. Saggy bed. Not very good water pressure. Load trash hauling and heavy doors kept banging all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What didn't stand out? That's the question :) The room was immaculate along with the amenities. Staff was beyond kind/friendly. Ricky was amazing, super kind, friendly and helpful. This is the spot to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mananya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach. The hotel was very clean, and the staff were incredibly helpful and kind throughout our visit. The free bicycle rentals were a great bonus and made getting around even more fun. One of our favorite parts was falling asleep to the sound of the waves all night—such a relaxing and soothing experience for me and my friends. I’m especially grateful to the staff for going above and beyond after my stay. I accidentally left behind a blanket that was very important to me (a gift from my 8-year-old niece), and the team contacted me quickly and arranged to have it shipped back to me. That level of care truly meant a lot. Highly recommend this hotel for both comfort and outstanding service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the check in and check out process was easy and convenient. We liked the balcony in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and clean staff was very courteous and also my wife and I will be back to visit your again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKSHAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and staff was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was fine. Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t attend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JASON

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room was not that nice AC didn’t work. I paid for the romance package and I got fake rose pedals not what I thought fir the price I paid..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location! Clean room and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view of the beach and pier and easily accessible. Nice area to forget about the car and just walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. They care about their property, as well as the experience of their customers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025