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Cottage Inn By The Sea

Top rated by guests

Outdoor pool

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Lobby lounge

Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View | View from room

8.8Excellent

(1,158 Ratings)

"I loved the view and the proximity to everything we needed. I did not like how super low the toilets are, and if there was one thing i would change is having a restaurant on site, even just a breakfas..."

Claire

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8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(1,158 Ratings)

Hotel in Pismo Beach, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this hotel

Salt air and outdoor pool, near Pismo Beach Pier
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Cottage Inn By The Sea offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Amenities at Cottage Inn By The Sea

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

TV

Garden

Map of Pismo Beach, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Dinosaur Caves Park

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Morro Bay State Park

Sunset Drive-In

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

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Top rated by guests

8.8Excellent

(1,158 Ratings)

"I loved the view and the proximity to everything we needed. I did not like how super low the toilets are, and if there was one thing i would change is having a restaurant on site, even just a breakfas..."

Claire

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(1,158 Ratings)

Hotel in Pismo Beach, CA

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Pismo Beach, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Dinosaur Caves Park

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Morro Bay State Park

Sunset Drive-In

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Salt air and outdoor pool, near Pismo Beach Pier
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Cottage Inn By The Sea offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pismo Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

TV

Garden

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(1,158 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Overnight

3.0 / 10.0

No breaktfast. I requested beach front room. Given room with two flights of steps going up, by fire alarm. Very noisy. My room was very spacious and clean. $5.00 water...Outside of r9oom was not kept up. Not very clean.

5.0 / 10.0

Best stay I’ve had in a while. The room was beautiful, clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

5.0 / 10.0

Clean room, very helpful staff.

5.0 / 10.0

Beautiful views and it is a very clean hotel

5.0 / 10.0

Beautiful ocean view from our room, and great seating outside as well.

5.0 / 10.0

Rooms very clean

5.0 / 10.0

Nice hotel!

4.0 / 10.0

Nice sound of the waves

5.0 / 10.0

Room was fabulous overlooking the sea. The path/stairs to the beach is beautiful although ,being older, we weren’t able to get down to the beach. The lookout bench/platform was nice. Staff was efficient,and friendly. checking in and out very simple. Hotel and grounds beautiful.

4.0 / 10.0

The room was spacious, 2 King beds! Roomy bathroom with ample counter space. Good water pressure in the tub/shower combo. Easy access off the parking lot. Comfortable bed. Loved the gas fireplace! It put off quite a bit of heat which was nice for the chilly evenings/mornings. Nice view of the beach/ocean from the patio area behind the pool. About 5 min walk down to the actual beach with LOTS of stairs. It's an older facility, so there was some visible wear & tear. Only complaints are the floor was pretty dirty - crumbs under the table and chairs, stuff stuck to the flooring, goldfish cracker under the bed frame. Also, the windows were difficult to maneuver and the screens were bent.

5.0 / 10.0

Great stay, cozy feel right on the water

5.0 / 10.0

Just what we needed!

5.0 / 10.0

Our family has a long history with Cottage Inn. Always stay here when in Pismo! Nice job keeping the rooms current and amenities in good repair.

5.0 / 10.0

We had one of the second-tier rooms in the motel building, not overlooking the ocean or whatever. It was spacious and well-appointed with both an air conditioner and a gas fireplace. You could put them both on and they sort of cancelled each other out, though not very ecological. Generally clean and comfortable. There were some nice amenities like pool, hot tub and fire pits although not really enough for the number of people who were staying there so we didn't get a chance to try them, at least not this particular date. I'm a little disappointed in service but overall they tried to be nice.

4.0 / 10.0

Good size rooms and bedrooms. Bathroom needs some updating and better lighting. Overall it is a good place to stay. Easy access to the beach and the views are amazing.

5.0 / 10.0

I have stayed here before. I like the look, it’s comfortable. Now days everyone is going so clean modern it feels cold. The staff was all great. Had great suggestions. I was bringing my daughter back to CalPoly. I love that it is right on the beach and we can walk to our favorite breakfast spot, moonlight cafe. I just love the location.

5.0 / 10.0

Everything was wonderful, we loved walking the beach every night, the fire pits were fire. Staff was so nice

2.0 / 10.0

-No pressure on shower -Refrigerator was frozen -When remodel forgot to unwrap something from sealing - beach very dirty -breakfast very limited

5.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable room. Beautiful view. Friendly staff.

5.0 / 10.0

We have stayed here Multiple Times and DEFINITELY Recommend it. If possible, get Ocean View Room you will Love it.

3.0 / 10.0

When I reserve hotels online in advance, I definitely request to be placed at a very quiet location and far away from busy foot traffic areas. But the day that I checked in, the front desk clerk told me that if I want this scenario, I'd better come to this Pismo Beach at different season. Then he went on and on to educate me about the timing that I came to this hotel was NOT in a quiet season :( How rude he was ?

5.0 / 10.0

I had the ocean view room, and it was absolutely incredible! The fire pits, the breathtaking view, and the soothing sound of the waves lulling me to sleep and waking me up were all so delightful. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the fireplace added a cozy ambiance to the room. Being able to easily walk down to the beach made morning beach strolls easy! Additionally, since I had an electric vehicle, I was pleased to find that there were a couple of charging stations available, making it a convenient stay. The staff was also incredibly lovely and accommodating, ensuring that my experience was nothing short of exceptional.

5.0 / 10.0

Loved the view. Hotel is older but overall very nice. Wish there was continental breakfast offerrred.

10.0 / 10.0

I loved the view and the proximity to everything we needed. I did not like how super low the toilets are, and if there was one thing i would change is having a restaurant on site, even just a breakfast restaurant other than the premade foods that are offered there in the morning. Overall, I’d give a 4 out of 5 for this property.

10.0 / 10.0

Great view of ocean and quiet.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place

10.0 / 10.0

I really good hotel to stay at. The rooms are very nice, clean, feels like you’re at home. The staff are there if you need them ,everything about the place is great. Couldn’t have been more happier than to stay there.!! The only place I want to stay at the next time I go on a vacation

10.0 / 10.0

Very beautiful view of the ocean with lovely sitting areas in a lovely landscape. Totally quiet even though near the freeway

8.0 / 10.0

Best place to stay in Pismo.

10.0 / 10.0

It was cozy, comfortable, beautiful, and amazing scenery. I love that they offer beach supplies for the family.

10.0 / 10.0

Close to the seaside and clean

10.0 / 10.0

This is just steps from the beach and a nice walk to the pier, shopping, and eating. It’s a great cozy location

10.0 / 10.0

I had a great stay at Cottage Inn! It’s super peaceful and quiet you can hear the waves crashing nearby, which is so relaxing. The rooms are big, beautiful, and the beds are really comfy for a good night’s sleep. You need to call room service 24 hours ahead if you want your room cleaned. The pool is small, and you have to bring your own towels from your room. They have three fire-pits that are popular at night, and you can buy a s’mores kit from the front desk for $15, which was fun! The hotel connects to a few other hotels and shares beach access down a steep set of stairs. The beach is beautiful, and you can walk to the pier through the sand in about 13 minutes. No breakfast included, but the breakfast bistro has tasty options. Parking was easy, and the staff was really kind and helpful. I was really sad when we left such a chill, lovely place.

4.0 / 10.0

Cute place, pool is very small

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing!

10.0 / 10.0

Great location and very clean. i was disappointed that they no longer serve breakfast,

4.0 / 10.0

I complained to the front desk and spoke to manager Tricia Eden, about our upstairs neighbor that was rowdy all night and apparently the next door neighbor complained as well. I was told since I didnt book through them, all they could offer was $10 free parking or late check out. I was not pleased

10.0 / 10.0

The stay was very relaxing. The beach was walking distance and so peaceful. Shopping and dining was also close enough to walk to. I will come back again!

10.0 / 10.0

Our stay at the Cottage Inn by the Sea was an amazing one. We especially loved the spectacular location next to the shoreline. Enjoying the stunning views along the ocean-side walkway with its many seating areas and having easy walkable access onto the beach were the most appreciated aspects of this property. Also, the sweet swag bag for our senior dog was a wonderful touch.