The Best Hotels Closest to The Spa at Dolphin Bay in Pismo Beach for 2026

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A swimming pool with two inflatable rings, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a round mirror.

A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.

A modern kitchen with a wooden accent wall, a built-in microwave, and a bar area with stools.

1. Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach, 2.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Heather

￥20,725

￥23,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.

A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.

A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the ocean.

2. Inn at the Cove

2.9 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Keisha

￥37,104

￥42,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A row of wooden cabins with large windows, surrounded by gravel and palm trees.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue blanket, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.

3. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

2.4 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Gissela

￥19,874

￥22,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.

A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.

A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.

4. Spyglass Inn

0.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

David

￥24,017

￥27,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A two-story building with a sign indicating 'Office' and 'Coastal Access'.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a small table.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a door.

A reception desk with a marble counter, a large golden statue, framed certificates, and a ceiling light.

5. The Palomar Inn

Shell Beach, 1.6 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Michael

￥10,705

￥12,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted menu board.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

6. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

11.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

JEREMY

￥25,012

￥28,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a small table and two chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a microwave, a small table with a lamp, and a chair.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating an open vacancy, a reception desk, and a potted plant.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a white toilet, a glass-enclosed shower, and a mosaic wall.

7. Beachcomber Inn

Downtown Pismo Beach, 5.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Christie

￥23,448

￥26,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story building with balconies, a fountain, and a patio area.

A stone wall with a statue, a wooden bench with a basket, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a tiled entrance, and a sign reading "Avila La Fonda Hotel".

A lobby with a stone wall, wooden chairs, a fireplace, and a signboard.

8. Avila La Fonda Hotel

4.4 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Jaime

￥30,283

￥34,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

9. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

14 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

JESSICA

￥17,262

￥23,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.

A lounge area with a checkered floor, a pink sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table with a plant, striped awnings, and a large window with a view of the street.

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.

10. Pismo Beach Club

Downtown Pismo Beach, 5.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

James

￥22,544

￥25,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

11. Cottage Inn By The Sea

3.9 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Renatta

￥25,291

￥29,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.

A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.

12. Madonna Inn

11.5 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Raymond

￥21,346

￥29,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

13. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304, 7 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Aida

￥16,854

￥21,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

14. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

4.1 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Anesh

￥32,408

￥37,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

A waiting area with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

15. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

12.4 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Luis

￥12,298

￥13,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

16. Apple Farm

14.4 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Sandra Lee

￥14,051

￥17,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with seating, and decorative plants.

A person relaxing in a hot tub with lounge chairs in the background.

17. Hotel San Luis Obispo

13.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Lisa

￥49,282

￥55,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible through the windows.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign with illuminated letters, and potted plants.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

10.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Ying Hsien

￥24,559

￥27,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchen with white paneled walls, a wooden countertop, a ceiling light fixture, a large white vase with dried plants, a woven basket, and a patterned rug on the floor.

A room with a fireplace, a framed abstract artwork, a wicker chair, a small round table with a book, and a window with curtains.

A room with white paneled walls, a large window, two wicker chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a hanging black beaded decoration.

A sign for San Luis Creek Lodge with outdoor seating.

19. San Luis Creek Lodge

14.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Rosanna

￥23,457

￥29,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.

A couple sitting on a sandy beach with bicycles leaning against a wooden structure.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.

A building with a wooden front porch, a stone pillar, and a sign that reads "Avila Village Inn."

20. Avila Village Inn

4 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Jennifer

￥23,945

￥32,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Shell Beach Inn	9.6 Exceptional 558 reviews	View
Inn at the Cove	9.6 Exceptional 1,750 reviews	View
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground	9.2 Wonderful 54 reviews	View
Spyglass Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,871 reviews	View
The Palomar Inn	7.4 Good 684 reviews	View

Top The Spa at Dolphin Bay Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was nice"

Avila Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything!"

Inn at Avila Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Very Friendly staff, clean room, nice view of ocean,"

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Willl come back for sure!"

Shell Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Small and quaint."

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property, friendly check-in staff. Great location right near the Bob Jones trailhead. My only notes are that the cabin i stayed in is a bit rundown - the mattress could be replaced, the bedside light had no outlet, so was just ornamental, and the tv in the bedroom didn’t work. Other than that, great stay!"

Avila Valley Luxury Estate with Pickleball Court

10/10 Excellent

"This a FANTASTIC property, and an equally WONDERFUL host in Jasi.The property has everything going for it - huge place with multiple rooms, big big backyard, a pool, a hot tub, pickle ball court, grills - you name it, and it has it! Definitely meant for a big group (10), and provides for everything one can need or want.Jasi is an excellent host - super responsive, detailed and kind. She made our stay even better than we could have imagined.Definitely recommend this property 1000% if you are looking to stay in SLO, and we will be coming back soon the next time our family plans a get together."

Beautiful 5-bedroom house in rural San Luis Obispo near Avila and Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully appointed house and grounds. Clean and comfortable beds. Would recommend and will stay again if need to gather in area again."

Epic Ranch 4 miles to Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The property is lovely, it felt so relaxing out on the ranch. The house was clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and there were lots of games to keep you entertained. The host was a great communicator and answered any questions that came up. Check in and check out was smooth and easy. We would recommend this to any large group staying in the area."

Other attractions near The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Eldwayen Ocean Park

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach with a stop at Eldwayen Ocean Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

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A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and a red building in the background.

Avila Hot Springs

8.8/10 (640 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against large boulders and cliffs.

Margo Dodd Park

8.2/10 (211 reviews)

After visiting Margo Dodd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, calm sea, and rolling hills with buildings along the shore.

Pismo Preserve

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

You can take time to visit Pismo Preserve during your travels to Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

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Dinosaur Caves Park

After visiting Dinosaur Caves Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Avila Valley Barn

You can take time to visit Avila Valley Barn during your travels to San Luis Obispo. In the area, take in the acclaimed art scene and beautiful sunsets.

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Avila Beach Community Center

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

Avila Beach Community Center is just one of the places to see in Avila Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the hiking trails.

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Desire Sweet Shoppe

8.6/10 (38 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Desire Sweet Shoppe during your trip to Avila Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Spa at Dolphin Bay?

The Spa at Dolphin Bay is located in a welcoming area of Pismo Beach known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near The Spa at Dolphin Bay?

Adjacent to The Spa at Dolphin Bay, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Another good option is Spyglass Inn, located just 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to The Spa at Dolphin Bay?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Spa at Dolphin Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Spa at Dolphin Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near The Spa at Dolphin Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Spa at Dolphin Bay?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near The Spa at Dolphin Bay, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near The Spa at Dolphin Bay?

Sights like Price Anniversary House, San Luis Obispo Lighthouse, and Port San Luis Lighthouse are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Monarch Butterfly Grove, Margo Dodd Park, or Dinosaur Caves Park. Dip your toes in the water at Avila Beach, Pismo State Beach, and North Beach Campground.

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Our top choices for The Spa at Dolphin Bay hotels

1. Shell Beach Inn

2. Inn at the Cove

3. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

4. Spyglass Inn

5. The Palomar Inn

6. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

7. Beachcomber Inn

8. Avila La Fonda Hotel

9. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10. Pismo Beach Club

11. Cottage Inn By The Sea

12. Madonna Inn

13. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

14. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

15. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

16. Apple Farm

17. Hotel San Luis Obispo

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

19. San Luis Creek Lodge

20. Avila Village Inn

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Top The Spa at Dolphin Bay Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Avila Village Inn

Inn at Avila Beach

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Shell Beach Inn

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

Avila Valley Luxury Estate with Pickleball Court

Beautiful 5-bedroom house in rural San Luis Obispo near Avila and Pismo Beach

Epic Ranch 4 miles to Beach

Other attractions near The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Eldwayen Ocean Park

Avila Hot Springs

Margo Dodd Park

Pismo Preserve

Dinosaur Caves Park

Avila Valley Barn

Avila Beach Community Center

Desire Sweet Shoppe

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