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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Well, it’s better than sleeping in the car…

Jul 13, 2024 Lmatt072024 Seattle, Washington

At check in, there was another person complaining that he had paid $1,400 for 4 nights and the hot tub was “closed for service” the whole time. The swimming pool gate was also broken, so everyone was advised “if you want to use the pool, call me andI I will come down from the office and let you in”. $275 for a room with no air conditioning,… Read more
At check in, there was another person complaining that he had paid $1,400 for 4 nights and the hot tub was “closed for service” the whole time. The swimming pool gate was also broken, so everyone was advised “if you want to use the pool, call me andI I will come down from the office and let you in”. $275 for a room with no air conditioning, overlooking a parking lot next door. Had to sleep with the windows open listening to parking lot and freeway noise all night. Woodwork in the bathroom was water damaged. Not enough lighting in the room, so it was very dim after dark. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Trip to the sea

Jun 28, 2024 back2ak Merced, California

We got a beautiful room with a view. It's definitely worth the $ for room to see the sea. Nice to have the hot tub & pool with outside chairs around fire pits. Nice to have a fridge, microwave and coffee pot in the room along with the cozy fireplace. The cleaning peeps do not service the room daily unless you request it. I wish they would clean… Read more
We got a beautiful room with a view. It's definitely worth the $ for room to see the sea. Nice to have the hot tub & pool with outside chairs around fire pits. Nice to have a fridge, microwave and coffee pot in the room along with the cozy fireplace. The cleaning peeps do not service the room daily unless you request it. I wish they would clean around the windows (the ones that would open) and hose off the stairs & parking lot from all the bird poo poo. The front desk staff are SUPER nice & helpful. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Did not meet my expectations

Jun 26, 2024 rockinroMissouri Columbia, Missouri

I wish I could be more positive about Cottage Inn. We have stayed at many motels on Pismo and Avila Beach but doubt we would stay again. Our room was exceptionally small, cramped and dark. A small selection for breakfast that you pay for. Most unusual here. No housekeeping unless you notified 24 hours in advance which we didn’t find about… Read more
I wish I could be more positive about Cottage Inn. We have stayed at many motels on Pismo and Avila Beach but doubt we would stay again. Our room was exceptionally small, cramped and dark. A small selection for breakfast that you pay for. Most unusual here. No housekeeping unless you notified 24 hours in advance which we didn’t find about until we checked out. Apparent it was listed on the map. This property needs serious updating. The outside was very dirty although our room was clean. And surprisingly the beds and pillows were amazingly comfortable. Hence the 3 star rating. It is very convenient to the water but stairs are extremely steep. One last positive, it was quiet for being so busy! We were appreciative of that! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our favorite on the bluffs at Pismo Beach

Jun 24, 2024 davidlM796RH Orange County, California

This is our "Go To" stay in Pismo Beach. We've stayed here twice and loved it both times. Here's what we love about it. First, when you arrive, you're greeted at the front desk by people that are genuinely glad you're there, explain the amenities and get you off to a great experience. Next, the rooms are outstanding. We've stayed both times… Read more
This is our "Go To" stay in Pismo Beach. We've stayed here twice and loved it both times. Here's what we love about it. First, when you arrive, you're greeted at the front desk by people that are genuinely glad you're there, explain the amenities and get you off to a great experience. Next, the rooms are outstanding. We've stayed both times in building 5, which is right on the cliffs. The first time, we had a downstairs unit with a patio and that was excellent. Walk out your back door, and 15 more steps you're looking out over a cliff and the pacific ocean and all the way south of Pismo Beach. Spectacular. The second stay was on the second floor. While you don't have a patio or balcony, the view from your room is second to NONE! Gorgeous. When we arrived, we bought a nice bottle of wine from their bistro and sat out in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the ocean and watched the sun go down. But here's the added bonus. Leaving the windows open all night to listen to the sound of the waves and the cool pacific air. Sleep like a baby. The rooms are very clean and the bed is SUPER comfortable as well. Nice fireplace in the room if you're looking for some ambiance. Bathrooms were clean and functional and the coffee maker in the room is great for the mornings. Starbucks coffee no less! Kudos to the Cottage Inn by the Sea Management and Staff. We'll be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely room

Jun 20, 2024 Jade S Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Lovely location and rooms were lovley. Janice on reception is lovely and very chatty. Only downside is that we are still waiting for our deposit to be given back to us on our card from 2 weeks ago. But other then that everything was just what we needed