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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Pismo Beach

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Pismo Beach

Visiting Pismo Beach, California for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Pismo Beach, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Pismo Beach based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Pismo Beach for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Pismo Beach before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Pismo Beach for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Pismo Beach for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $752 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at 2727 Shell Beach Road, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa has great rooms from $752 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $343 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pismo Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Cliffs Hotel and Spa which has nice rooms starting at $343. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2757 Shell Beach Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.2 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
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Inn at the Cove

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $277 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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We found Inn at the Cove to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $277. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2651 Price Street. You'll also find a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and horse riding which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pismo Lighthouse Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $262, Pismo Lighthouse Suites, at 2411 Price Street provides an outdoor pool, hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. Its terrific guest rating is 9.08 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a game room, a spa, free parking, horse riding, and mini-golf. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Pismo Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $212 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 601 James Way. Furthermore, it also offers parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and kids meals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool
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The great guest rating of Oxford Suites Pismo Beach is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $177, and it's located at 651 Five Cities Drive. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $223 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Pismo Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach because it has great rooms that start at $223. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 601 cypress street. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, a hot tub, kids meals, bicycle rental, and a beauty salon at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Spyglass Inn

Inn with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Spyglass Inn offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a hot tub, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $197 (before taxes). It's located at 2705 Spyglass Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $294 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Pismo Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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Located at 2241 Price Street, SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel has great rooms from $294 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.82 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a spa, free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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SeaVenture Beach Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $252 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is SeaVenture Beach Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $252. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Ocean View Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers hiking, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and bowling. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Paso Robles, Cambria, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Pismo Beach, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Pismo Beach, Best Beach Hotels in Pismo Beach, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Pismo Beach, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Pismo Beach, Best Hotels for One Week in Pismo Beach, Best Hotels for One Night in Pismo Beach, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Pismo Beach.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Pismo Beach?

Pismo Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$268

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Pismo Beach, California. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Pismo Beach, California based on data from 19 hotels is an affordable $268. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Pismo Beach.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $488
  • 3-star hotels: $267
  • 2-star hotels: $196


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