The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

White sand beach and a 24-hour fitness center, near Avila Hot Springs

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

26

November 2025

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Hot Tub
Spa
Breakfast available
Room service
Gym

Explore the area

2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Avila Hot Springs
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Pismo Beach Pier
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (2 Queen Non Ocean View)

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (King Non Ocean View)

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa places you next to The Spa at Dolphin Bay and within a 10-minute walk of Pismo Preserve. This 160-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Avila Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
Pismo Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
Pirates Cove - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive
‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Ventana Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Timezone: America/Los_Angeles When you stay at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa in Pismo Beach, you'll be by the ocean, a 2-minute drive from Avila Hot Springs and 9 minutes from Pismo Beach Pier. This beach resort is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from California Polytechnic State University and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove. Stay in one of 160 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.

42-inch flat-screen TVs come with pay movies. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and safes are also standard.

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Kids pool

$169 nightly

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

Airport shuttle on request
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Valet parking on site (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Breakfast available for a fee: USD 15.95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

24-hour gym
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Sauna

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Business center
Conference space

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Full-service spa

4 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

5 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Pay movies

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator on request

More

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Resort fee: USD 33.98 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Airport shuttle
Beach access
Beach towels
Business center/computer access
Concierge service
Fitness center access
Health club access
Housekeeping
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Laundry facilities
Newspaper
Parking
Pool access
Self parking

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Breakfast fee: approximately USD 15.95 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: noon

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the free train station pick-up service. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

This hotel in Pismo Beach is within a 10-minute walk of The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve. You'll also find Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Yes, valet parking is available for a surcharge. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include sports massages, Swedish massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa feature a casino?

No, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is The Cliffs Hotel and Spa good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Cliffs Hotel and Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa.

Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

The closest major airport to The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 9.5 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is located 27.8 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa.

Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa.