Near Pismo Beach Pier
When you stay at Cottage Inn By The Sea in Pismo Beach, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. This beach hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Avila Beach Golf Resort.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Self parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Housekeeping
Spa
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)
42.1 km / 26.1 mi
Beaches nearby
Pismo State Beach
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Pismo Beach Pier
1.7 km / 1 mi
Pismo Beach Surf Shop
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
North Beach Campground
3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Pismo Beach Golf Course
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
What's nearby
Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Sans Liege Wines
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Dinosaur Caves Park
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Pismo Preserve
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Margo Dodd Park
2 km / 1.2 mi
Price Anniversary House
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Monarch Butterfly Grove
3 km / 1.9 mi
Yang Sheng Foot Spa
3.3 km / 2 mi
Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Housekeeping
Spa
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Fence around pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Housekeeping on request
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Terrace
Fence around pool
Full-service spa
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wireless internet access
Access via exterior corridors
Internet access (complimentary)
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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