Cottage Inn

Pismo Beach, California

Virgin rating

2 Queen Guest Room
King Ocean View Room
Breakfast Room
2 Queen Guest Room
King Ocean View Room
Breakfast Room

The hotel

With its charming English-style décor, the Cottage Inn by the Sea is a true seaside escape. In a fantastic clifftop location on Pismo Beach, overlooking a dramatic stretch of the Pacific Ocean, the atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed. As well as beach activities, there’s an ocean view pool and spa overlooking a true California treasure. Guest rooms are newly renovated and spacious but with a cosy gas fireplace for cooler evenings and a handy fridge and microwave. A wonderful base from which to explore, there is plenty to tempt you in the immediate area, including the 1,100 ft long Pismo Pier, Oceano Dunes and outlet stores. Further afield are the Paso Robles and Santa Barbara Wine counties, well worth a day trip or two!

Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Free Parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In a dramatic location, on the bluffs of Pismo Beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pismo Pier, the Oceano Dunes plus shops, bars and restaurants are minutes away.

Hotel information

80 rooms on 2 floors in 4 buildings. Rooms all with ceiling fans, fireplace, cable TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi access, fridge, microwave, tea/coffee maker, bathrobes. Traditional King Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults. Double Queen Rooms are available but are on a request basis and would need to be confirmed by the hotel prior to your arrival.

Ocean View Rooms have the same amenities as Traditional King Rooms but with stunning views of the ocean and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Cliff-top swimming pool and spa*. Complimentary cookies and apples in the lobby daily. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Business centre. Complimentary WiFi and self-parking.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

2 nights at all times for Saturday arrivals.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (971)
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  • Poor (78)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location, but the room didn't have a thermostat!!!

Dec 5, 2023 JEFFREY D NORTH HOLLYWOOD

The title says it all. What knucklehead decided to build a hotel with rooms that don't have a thermostat? The room was west facing so it was hot. I've stayed in a hell of a lot of dumping hotels and motels across the country, I have never stayed in a hotel room that didn't have a device that could cool the room.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful

Dec 5, 2023 jsilva806768

This hotel is so beautiful and the views are amazing! We stayed in an ocean front view room and it was really nice. The fireplace was very convenient when the fire pits downstairs were occupied. Not very big, but roomy enough for us that it didn’t matter. The only downside was that there are people down by the fire pits often and some are rudely… Read more
This hotel is so beautiful and the views are amazing! We stayed in an ocean front view room and it was really nice. The fireplace was very convenient when the fire pits downstairs were occupied. Not very big, but roomy enough for us that it didn’t matter. The only downside was that there are people down by the fire pits often and some are rudely loud but that doesn’t reflect on the hotel! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dated ocean front room

Nov 28, 2023 mmakar144804

The room smelled like a grandma chest box, we had to keep both front and back doors open for a half an hour to get fresh air in. A bag with personal belongings that was surely forgotten upon check out, was never recovered. There was a pair of Fendi sleepers in there among other less valuable stuff. I don't wanna blame anybody, but we're suspecting… Read more
The room smelled like a grandma chest box, we had to keep both front and back doors open for a half an hour to get fresh air in. A bag with personal belongings that was surely forgotten upon check out, was never recovered. There was a pair of Fendi sleepers in there among other less valuable stuff. I don't wanna blame anybody, but we're suspecting it was stolen by the cleaning staff. Or maybe not, but it has made an impression and I am not coming back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely Inn by the Sea.

Nov 26, 2023 VRED San Carlos, CA

We had a lovely time breaking up our trip to LA. Monique the front desk manager was very friendly. Adirondack chairs by the bluff were only a few feet from our room. Fire pits scattered around. Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy watching the waves roll in.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel

Nov 26, 2023 colindiana90 Los Angeles, California

It was my first time staying at this hotel and I have to say was the best. I have to say everyone is welcoming. They make you feel like home. They accommodated us with our needs. Beautiful view,Thank you all, can’t wait to come back .