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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

2.5 star property
Pismo Beach beach hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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Perched by the ocean in Pismo Beach, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers a serene retreat with an outdoor pool, spa tub, and full-service spa. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or take a leisurely stroll through the garden; previous guests have praised this beach resort's attentive service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Free train station pick-up
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Valet parking
  • Hot tub

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (2 Queen Non Ocean View) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 1 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 12 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 31 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 15 min drive
  • Guadalupe Station - 23 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up

Restaurants

  • ‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ventana Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Catering - ‬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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 160 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Free train station pick-up
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fee & policy details

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 33.98 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • 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

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.95 per person

Parking

  • Valet parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

The Cliffs Hotel Pismo Beach
Cliffs Hotel
Cliffs Hotel Pismo Beach
Cliffs Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach Cliff Resort
Cliffs Resort Pismo Beach
Cliffs Resort
Cliffs
Cliffs Hotel Pismo Beach
Cliffs Pismo Beach
Cliffs Resort Pismo Beach
The Cliffs Resort
Pismo Beach Cliff Resort
The Cliffs
The Cliffs Hotel Spa
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Hotel
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Pismo Beach
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Hotel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's valet parking on site (charges apply).

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa also has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Cliffs Hotel and Spa like?

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is a short 1-minute walk from The Spa at Dolphin Bay and 8 minutes' walk from Pismo Preserve.

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Reviews

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the nicest hotels we’ve stayed at since we’ve been coming to Pismo. The staff was exceptionally kind and accommodating, from booking to the front desk to housekeeping to Marisol restaurant (who makes an excellent margarita!) The beds were very comfortable and the rooms spacious & quiet. We came at a difficult time during the quarantine and the Cliffs gave us a much needed, stress free reprieve from the rest of the world for a few days.
Dee, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel has a beautiful view of the ocean and the property. All of the amenities were closed do to the Covid 19 pandemic. Not the fault of the hotels. This is a beautiful place and will be booking an other weekend stay in the future.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - amazing service.

This hotel is always a gem. We’d been booked on a cruise among this virus issue and it’d been cancelled. Told my daughter let’s go to The Cliffs and pretend we’re on a cruise. Ate every meal at Marisol had drinks in the hot tub. It was great - hot was squeaky clean.
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was pleased with everything overall in general. Great time.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the location, hotel being pet friendly and the cleanliness of the place.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The check in was confusing. I booked a "classic" room with a king bed and a sea view. When I arrived the front desk gave me a garden view because the there is no such thing as a classic sea view room at there hotel. The Front Desk Manager made it right and upgraded is to a not classic sea view room. On check out they wanted an additional $180 dollars even though I prepared with expedia. After fifteen minutes of explaining and waiting for mangers they took it off the bill. Please get this problem straightened out. I am certain they will be contacting you.
Bruce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

NYE

An amazing resort with a great gym.its on a cliff over a beach with views of the Channel Islands. Really nice breakfast buffet and NYE dinner/party. I will be back
Glenn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend - take me back

Highly recommend this place. Excellent service, perfect location, excellent facilities, excellent breakfast
Suzeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best places to stay in Pismo. The ocean view rooms are the best!
Maribel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

There was rarely anyone at the front desk. I had to ask two different people to get a blow dryer that worked and I gave up on asking some questions because there was no one around. Except the valet guys. They were all really nice. I didn’t care for the fact that the parking lot was so small that I had to valet park several times. Not a big deal, just a little annoying. The property could use a refresh. Small bathrooms. The room was fairly clean.
Twinmom, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

No microwave, no continental breakfast.
Amber Mae, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice... if only...

The view is awesome, the beds are divine with enough pillows to satisfy the pickiest pillow person! The restaurant was delightful. All that being said... the front desk staff as well as staff "in charge" of booking the shuttle van leave a lot to be desired. I'll be forgiving and chalk it up to inexperience (new hires?) because it's hard to believe that this property would allow such behavior toward paying guests. If it hadn't been for the rudeness experienced at the hands of these seemingly "careless" employees, I would have given a full "excellent" rating. Don't let the fact that this property is older deter you from enjoying it's perfect location and beautiful views. It is well maintained and the rest of the staff was absolutely attentive!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was good, except, my bathing suit was taken from my room, and the staff could not find it. At checkout, they said they will try to find and send it to me,but after a week, i don;t have it, i am pretty sure it was taken from the room, i hung it on the door hanger, after returning from the swimming pool, and the next day we went out for several hours, upon return, i wanted to go swimming and my suit was gone,and the staff could not find it, so, i am pretty upset, specially, we have stayed at this hotel many a times over the past decades, the sad part is, they didn't even offer any compensation for it, was a very expensive suit and almost brand new, next time, i will make sure to mention it and just not have the room cleaned, very disappointed.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and close to the beach. Friendly staff. Loved the pool but could be warmer as it is really foggy in the area
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spa clean smell everywhere, not super crowded, on the water
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was great only do understand why we have to pay separate for the coffee even you paid for the vouchers!
Roland, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! Wish I would have had more time to stay and relax!!
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic value
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Resort

Our stay was exactly what we needed & expected from the Cliffs....relaxing, comfortable & very enjoyable, with an amazing pool & ocean view.
Colette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was easy, friendly, the valet plugged in my car and made sure it was charged, the pool and hot tub were well maintained, clean and comfortable (although sometimes very busy), views and beach access were perfect
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice property

staff was wonderful very accommodating we arrived at 11 and they had us in a room within 15 min was very clean. will defiantly stay again.
Elizabeth K., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and hotel / restaurant
Jon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Meh

I felt that the person checking me in should have actually told me what amenities were available to me. They told me nothing. Just checked me in. I had no idea what the place had to offer. I don’t know the name of our check in person but it was a young man with dreadlocks. He wasn’t rude but he didn’t offer any information either. The room was clean and bedding was nice but the bathroom seemed like it needed a facelift. Yellowing grout etc.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice enough

Nice property but it’s worn and dated. Beds are comfortable yet dangerously tall. Beautiful view.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Valet staff was awesome...our room was clean, quiet and cozy... front desk staff was not super friendly... but they had many people in and out and were trying to manage the flow of guests. Beautiful location and ambiance. Avoid the Spa at all costs- got a massage and came back bruised terribly. I get massages regularly from all over and never ever have I been bruised. Feeling sore after a deep tissue is normal but I was literally black and blue to the point where it was hard to sleep/sit in our car.
3-night trip