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

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

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

1. Shell Beach Inn

Shell Beach, 2.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Emily

￥21,199

￥24,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.

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.

2. Inn at the Cove

2.9 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Isela

￥32,580

￥37,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a small building in the background.

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

￥17,071

￥19,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.

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

4. Spyglass Inn

0.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

￥18,099

￥20,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and a welcome mat outside.

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

Angela

￥11,201

￥12,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

An outdoor patio with striped umbrellas, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A round marble table with two glasses of amber-colored drink, a vase with dried flowers, and a textured wall in the background.

A building with a striped awning, a window with a shutter, and a sign that reads "MISE".

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

6. Petit Soleil

13.8 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Tiffany

￥25,470

￥28,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a vase with flowers, and an exit sign.

7. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

11.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

￥25,125

￥28,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a bathtub with rose petals, and a mirror.

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

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

8. Avila La Fonda Hotel

4.4 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

keith

￥30,051

￥33,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.

9. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

14 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Daniel

￥17,945

￥24,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

10. Hotel San Luis Obispo

13.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Leslie

￥52,619

￥59,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a large beige sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

10.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Kara

￥24,660

￥28,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Hotel".

A bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and green bar stools.

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden bar counter, and green chairs.

12. Granada Hotel & Bistro

13.1 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

David

￥39,367

￥44,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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 kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.

13. Pismo Beach Club

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

Ali

￥20,867

￥23,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

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

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

3.9 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Renatta

￥22,174

￥25,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

15. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

4.1 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Anesh

￥29,735

￥34,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a long bookshelf, and a dining setup with multiple chairs and tables.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large chandeliers, and a bar/lounge in the background.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

10.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

sandeep

￥28,771

￥32,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

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

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

17. Madonna Inn

11.5 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Bertha

￥20,728

￥28,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

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

18. San Luis Creek Lodge

14.3 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

Rosanna

￥23,554

￥29,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious bar area with a curved counter, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent hotel featuring a rooftop terrace and a view of the beach and mountains.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A couple standing by a glass balustrade overlooking a beach with palm trees and a pier.

19. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

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

Andres

￥24,923

￥34,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.

A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a sofa, and a floor lamp.

A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

14.2 km from The Spa at Dolphin Bay

david

￥20,727

￥23,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 565 reviews	View
Inn at the Cove	9.6 Exceptional 1,747 reviews	View
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground	9.2 Wonderful 54 reviews	View
Spyglass Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,889 reviews	View
The Palomar Inn	7.4 Good 691 reviews	View

Top The Spa at Dolphin Bay Hotel Reviews

Inn at the Cove

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay.! Especially Martin at the front desk was very helpful with sightseeing ideas and a welcoming glass of wine!"

Pacific Point Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff. Room very clean with amazing ocean view."

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Check in process with no issues, the beach access was convenient and easily accessible."

The Ranch-4 miles to Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The ranch was fantastic for our family. We had plenty of room and the kitchen was equipped with so many great appliances and everyday dishes. The outdoor area was good for relaxing. There were turkeys every day for our grandson to watch. So fun. So peaceful and quiet. Perfect place to celebrate our daughter’s wedding. Will definitely go back."

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."

Shell Beach Beauty: A Pet Friendly Serene Home

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time staying at this home and it was wonderful both times. Very quiet and private and stocked with everything we could need or wish for. Wonderful location and a beautiful yard to enjoy. Loved it!"

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."

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?

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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. Petit Soleil

7. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

8. Avila La Fonda Hotel

9. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10. Hotel San Luis Obispo

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

12. Granada Hotel & Bistro

13. Pismo Beach Club

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

15. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

17. Madonna Inn

18. San Luis Creek Lodge

19. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

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Top The Spa at Dolphin Bay Hotel Reviews

Inn at the Cove

Pacific Point Resort

Cottage Inn By The Sea

The Ranch-4 miles to Pismo Beach

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

Avila Valley Luxury Estate with Pickleball Court

Shell Beach Beauty: A Pet Friendly Serene Home

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