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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
On the beach, white sand
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo State Beach
    2 min walk
  • Pismo Fish and Chips
    1 min walk
  • Grover Beach Station
    3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial View 2 Queens)

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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial View King)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Traditional 2 Queens)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Traditional King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Patio or Balcony) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

A stay at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach places you in the heart of Pismo Beach, within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. .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
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 3 min walk
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 16 min walk
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 17 min walk
  • Avila Hot Springs - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Splash Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SeaVenture Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boardroom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Ocean-view hotel with bar/lounge, near Pismo Beach Pier
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers 75 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 20.0 per stay

Property 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 25.00 per night
  • 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 window guards
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 784 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1278 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breath taking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gisela

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff and great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy, Syracuse

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rajneesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right on the beach. Friendly staff, clean rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
It was a beautiful room right on the beach. Free towels and chairs for the beach. It was an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was okay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! Loved the deck area and the ability to check out beach chairs and towels at no extra charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at the check in time, our room wasn’t ready. They upgraded our room to a suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Home away from home! I have stayed here numerous times the only draw back is the snack food bars hours…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna, Oakland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older property that has been renovated. The bathroom is very small. We did enjoy our stay but I think it is a bit overpriced. It’s yards from the beach and right at the boardwalk area so I think the cost is for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, we had sea view and balcony, we enjoyed sitting out looking at the beach and the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina, Glendale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach front and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach, shopping and restaurants. The staff was very helpful and professional. Check-in was quick and seamless. Views are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024