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Wife and I just stayed at this hotel. Beautiful views from third floor Walking distance to Ventana Grill where they have the best clam chowder in all of Pismo, even better than Splash Cafe. Our only regret was that the AC did not work well enough to cool the room.

View from one of the balconies!
Lauren M.

Great stay! Love the 2 room ocean view suite! Wow!! 3 balconies! Plenty of room for 2 kids and 2 adults like wow! Comfy beds! They were under construction and it didnt bother us amd our stay at all! They were upfront abour it kn the phone whixh I appreciated. It was so clean and the staff was super kind! Excited to return when they are done with construction. Gorgeous waves crashing at night lulled us to sleep!

Alexander C.

Stayed here over the weekend and had a really good experience. The rooms are decent -- nothing super fancy -- but the real highlight is the view, absolutely amazing! My wife and son loved it, and it made the stay really enjoyable for all of us. The hotel offers free breakfast, which was a nice bonus to start the day, and they have a pool that we got to enjoy as well. Another plus is the location -- the pier is only about 5 minutes away, which made it super convenient to head out and explore. Overall, it's very comfortable, welcoming, and in a perfect spot that you're looking for amazing views and a family-friendly stay.

Michael N.

A pet friendly hotel for you and your pups to enjoy a relaxing vacation! The parking is $15 per day and includes free breakfast. They provide a 10% discount if you eat at their restaurant. I don't know much, but you can rent e-bikes and some beach equipment too. The king suite includes a nice balcony with two beach chairs. Great views of the ocean during the sunrise or sunset. Also, you can walk to the bridge for nice photo ops. Finally, walk a few blocks will lead you down the stairs toward the beach. We only stayed one night, but had an amazing time with our pups!

Deron R.

If you go to this hotel, don't be cheap and splurge and get the ocean front rooms. They are amazing and are the best view in Pismo Beach. You are on the highest bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with an amazing 180° view of the coast. You can see as far south as the dues on the beach where they're riding their dirt bikes and dune buggies and looking far to the right North towards Morro Bay. Every morning they have a full service complimentary American breakfast buffet which is nice. The pool and jacuzzi are heated. And there's this amazing walking path that takes you North and South along the bluffs and you can get down to the beach if you want to go down 92 stairs. Good luck!

Becky G.

I Added more pics to my previous review. Oceanfront room with king size bed with ocean front and pool views

Shower tub combo
Mayra V.

Room 232. *This hotel does not have an elevator, only stairs so if you need accommodations, be sure to have your room on the first floor.* We had asked at check in if we could get a room on the second floor (third if we stayed in other wings of the hotel) and away from the stairs (based on past experiences in other hotels) but they were only able to accommodate one portion of the request, which was fine since we were only staying for one night. Our room on the second floor right off the stairs so there was a lot of foot traffic from people coming and going. We were able to feel the vibrations of peoples footsteps, so the foundation could have used some work back in the day when it was built. Because of the foot traffic and thin walls, I was woken up around 7:30am by a running child going up and down the hallway. The room was Oceanfront that had views of the gazebo and the fire pits below and overall the view was great. Room was decently sized and clean. Fridge, microwave and coffee maker were great bonuses. T.V was good quality as well. Room had an A/C window unit that was ok but a bit on the loud side. Staff was friendly and answered any questions we had. Walls are on the thinner side so we could hear the plumbing from our neighbor. We came during a promotional time where parking was free but they do have a $15 self parking fee. Overall this hotel is labeled as a hotel/resort but I'd say it's closer to a "nicer" motel. I've stayed at The Cliffs several times in the past and that is a hotel/resort. Unfortunately I don't plan on staying here again.

View from the cliff
Sara C.

Loved staying here!! Super nice rooms and absolutely stunning view! Came here for a wedding and everything about that was incredible as well! Right on the water so you can easily walk down to the beach and close enough to downtown to walk as well. The staff were excellent too (super friendly and let us check in early so we could drop our stuff off before the rehearsal). Even went to the yoga which was super fun and relaxing. Will definitely be coming back!

View from our balcony.

Shore Cliff Hotel is my new favorite place! Checking in was a breeze! I was given a bottle of wine because it was my birthday. Check in cookies were delicious! The room was large with a king size bed, table with 2 chairs and an over stuffed double chair. The view was breath taking. The sound of the waves were very soothing. The balcony had two chairs and a table. The pool and jacuzzi was icing on the cake. The music was a nice touch. The pool area was clean & comfortable. The breakfast was really good. The area was well stocked and clean. I would definitely be back and I would recommend this property to family, friends, etc.

Oatmeal in breakfast area
Rose C.

Always wonderful stay. Every room has view of the ocean. Wonderful full breakfast. Every room has a microwave, coffee maker, TV, and small refrigerator. Absolute wonderful full breakfast.

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Everything was amazing from the second we walked in the door to the sad moment we had to check out because we didn't want to leave. We came there to celebrate a couple very special occasions for three nights. We had the king full ocean view room. At check in we were welcomed by Samantha who is so sweet and kind. She congratulated us in the sweetest way. Our room - incredible. Heaven on earth. Beautiful set up on the bed with swans made of towels- incredible, and roses everywhere. With a sweet welcome note. The room had everything you could dream of. We woke up to the sound of the ocean and went to bed to the sound of the waves crashing. The view was beyond incredible. Everything was so clean - and every detail was so thoughtful and sweet. The staff at the Shore Cliff not only made our stay heavenly - heaven on earth, but made our entire trip amazing. I can't imagine staying anywhere else when we come back- and we'll be back! Everything is so new, modern, clean, beautiful. I was in complete awe and pure bliss. I've stayed at some nice hotels in my life... but I can't compare any to the Shore Cliff - from the room to the staff , I cannot even find the words to describe how absolutely amazing every tiny detail was. The entire property is LOVELY! Everyone makes you feel at ease. There was not one thing - nothing that bothered us, or that wasn't short of amazing. 1000/10. Highly recommend. Thank you so much to everyone at Shore Cliff. You truly touched our hearts, and we cannot wait to come back. This is the only place I will recommend to anyone. Thank you so so much to you all for our paradise in pismo beach. We are still floating in the clouds. By the way- I'd like to reiterate that the room was AMAZING. Everything was incredible. Everything smelled nice, and was absolutely heavenly. I don't see how anyone can say one thing about this place other than that.

Katherine K.

Absolutely love this property. My family and I arrived for check in on Saturday night around 7:30pm. After a long drive I was greeted by a friendly staff member. And went thru a smooth check in process. I was given complimentary cookies and a 10% discount for the restaurant next door, Ventana Grill, which by the way has good food. I had booked an oceanfront double queen room. Our room was clean and beds were comfortable. Can't forget about that amazing balcony with the best view of the ocean. Since they were doing renovations to their breakfast area we were able to grab a quick cold breakfast fruit and yogurt and you can help yourself to coffee and they had a hot chocolate area with mini marshmallows and candy canes in the lobby and also give the option to also go next door to their sister hotel and grab a full hot breakfast with eggs, salsa and cheese to add to eggs, oatmeal and brown sugar to top your oatmeal, waffles, strawberry topping and whip cream and syrup for waffles, sausage, coffee, tea, cereal and milk which was great. Also can't forget about their pool area. Although we stayed in December, weather was cold, but their heated pool and hot tub was just perfect on a cold night. The pool and spa were very clean and well maintained, which I appreciated. You will need to pay for parking, but the parking fee is approximately $15 per night which in and out privileges and plenty spacious spots. Not too bad. Can't say enough nice things about this property. I would stay here again if staying in the area.

Christina L.

Loved my stay here at Pismo Beach. I've been to the majority of the hotels here at Pismo and this is definitely one of my top 5! The lobby was very spacious, offering complementary cookies from SLO pastry. Our room was also very clean, and we were able to see the ocean directly when we open the blinds. It was such a beautiful and calming view. There were also chairs in the patio so we can enjoy the view conveniently from our room. There's a nice flower path that you can walk nearby which leads you to a gazebo. Perfect place to see the ocean views along with pelicans and seagulls. If you keep walking west, you can pass through multiple other hotels along Pismo beach and have direct access to the ocean. The only cons I have about the hotel is the charging station and AC placement in the room. We asked the front desk how much the charging is and they told us it was 15 cents/hour. However, when we started charging our car, we found out it was actually 45 cents/hour. We were a bit disappointed about the misinformation. In the future, it would be appreciative that the front desk has accurate charging pricing so the customer won't be alarmed with their bill. Also, concerning the AC, I've never seen a hotel that places an AC directly next to where guests sleep, specifically their heads. While my parents were sleeping, we didn't turn on the AC because of concerns with the cold air directly blowing on their heads. It's just not a good place to put it honestly. I'm unsure that's something the management can change instantly due to the design. Anyhow despite those cons, I still really liked my stay here as it was quiet and restful.

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What time is check-in and check-out?

As of 8/15/23, check-in is 4pm and checkout is 11am.

Does this hotel have level 2 EV charging?

There are two charging stations, one for Tesla, one for the rest of us.

Is there beach access from the hotel?

Not directly in front, it's a short walk to a neighboring property with (many) stairs down to beach.

Are there fit pits on the property?

No but lots of seating outdoors.

Is this hotel cat-friendly?

Sorry but I hope not...severe allergic reaction.

Does the Shore Cliff Hotel offer wine upon check in?

No, but they have coffee and donuts in the main check in lobby in the evening for guests.

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Review Highlights - Shore Cliff Hotel

Stayed here 2 nights in an ocean/pier room, great views (when there was no fog).

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