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Shell Beach California Hotels & Motels

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The Shell Beach center is about the area of The Park at Dinosaur Caves and 1 mile southeast of Landon Galleries.

Shell Beach Hotels/Accommodations

Inn at the Cove
+1-888-389-4121
2651 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~0.67 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Oceanfront hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$129
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Pismo Shore Cliff
+1-888-675-2083
2555 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~0.81 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Mid-scale Oceanfront hotel
  • Hotel has 6 suites
From$149
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Spyglass Inn - Pismo Beach
+1-800-716-8490
2705 Spyglass Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.12 miles northwest of Shell Beach
  • Midscale Oceanfront hotel
  • Hotel has 2 suites
From$128
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Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
+1-800-805-5223
2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.20 miles northwest of Shell Beach
  • High end Resort hotel
  • Shuttle from airport available
From$259
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Pismo Lighthouse Suites - Pismo Beach
+1-888-965-1860
2411 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.22 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
From$109
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Cottage Inn by The Sea
+1-888-788-5576
2351 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.27 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Midscale Beach property
  • 80 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$98
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The Cliffs - Shell Beach
+1-888-897-9207
2757 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach, CA 93449
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • 5 meeting rooms in property
From$80
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Seacrest Oceanfront Hotel
+1-888-311-4278
2241 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.34 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Three Star Oceanfront property
  • 17 suites in property
From$118
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The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages in Pismo Beach
+1-888-469-4795
2121 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.38 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Two star Oceanfront property
  • 27 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$129
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Edgewater Inn & Suites
+1-888-734-9421
280 Wadsworth Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.80 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Economical Beach hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
From$60
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Motel 6 Pismo Beach Pacific Ocean
+1-888-841-5292
250 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.91 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Cheap Beach hotel
  • Free breakfast
Dolphin Cove Motel in Pismo Beach
+1-888-455-5160
170 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.91 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Low Cost Beach property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$77
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Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
+1-888-965-8297
601 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.99 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Expensive Beach hotel
  • 4 suites in property
From$200
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Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach
+1-888-906-6358
147 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.05 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • 4 star Beach hotel
  • 7 suites in property
From$175
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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach in Pismo Beach
+1-888-749-6785
100 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.07 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Hotel has 6 suites
From$159
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Seaventure Beach Hotel : 100 Ocean View Ave.
+1-888-878-9982
100 Ocean View Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.14 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • 3 star property
  • 50 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$80
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The Grove at Pismo Beach
+1-888-389-4485
230 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.61 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Cheap Highway property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$69
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Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach : 601 James Way
+1-888-389-4121
601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Website ~3.12 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Resort property
  • 120 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$106
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Motel 6 Pismo Beach, CA - Pismo Beach
+1-888-675-2083
860 North 4th St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~3.15 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Low Cost Rural property
  • Check in: 15:00
From$60
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Oxford Suites Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach
+1-800-716-8490
651 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~3.22 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 3-star Resort property
  • 133 rooms in hotel
From$79
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Avila Village Inn in Avila Beach
+1-800-805-5223
6655 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~3.59 miles northwest of Shell Beach
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$179
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Avila La Fonda Hotel
+1-888-965-1860
101 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~3.88 miles west of Shell Beach
  • Expensive hotel
  • 28 rooms in hotel
From$150
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Avila Lighthouse Suites - Avila Beach
+1-888-788-5576
550 Front St., Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~3.99 miles west of Shell Beach
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Hotel has 54 rooms
From$169
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-897-9207
1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~4.01 miles west of Shell Beach
  • Three Star Resort property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$169
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Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach, an IHG Hotel - Grover Beach
+1-888-311-4278
775 North Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach, CA 93433 ~4.02 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Check in time: 3:00 PM
From$161
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Best Western Casa Grande Inn in Arroyo Grande
+1-888-469-4795
850 Oak Park Blvd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~4.05 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Low-priced Beach hotel
  • Check-in: 04:00
From$52
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Pacific Plaza Resort
+1-888-734-9421
444 Pier Ave., Oceano, CA 93445 ~4.20 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Expensive Beach hotel
  • 2 conference rooms in property
From$99
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San Luis Bay Inn
+1-888-841-5292
3254 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~4.22 miles west of Shell Beach
  • Three Star Beach hotel
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$29
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Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA
+1-888-455-5160
1400 West Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~4.32 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Midscale hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$89
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Pismo View Inn in Arroyo Grande
+1-888-965-8297
555 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~4.33 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Low-priced property
From$60
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Aloha Inn - Arroyo Grande
+1-888-906-6358
611 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~5.19 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 2-star Suburban hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$50
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The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection - Arroyo Grande
+1-888-749-6785
325 East Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~5.77 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • 54 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$90
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Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South : 1625 Calle Joaquin
+1-888-878-9982
1625 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~6.12 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 2-star property
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$60
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Hotel Calle Joaquin : 1585 Calle Joaquin
+1-888-389-4485
1585 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~6.14 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3-star property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$90
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
+1-888-389-4121
1530 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.24 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Three Star property
  • 3 meeting rooms in hotel
From$124
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Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - North - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-675-2083
1443 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.42 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Low Cost property
From$60
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Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - North - San Luis Obispo
+1-800-716-8490
1433 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.45 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 2 star hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$60
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Towneplace Stes Luis Marriott
+1-800-805-5223
1301 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.59 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Mid-scale property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$90
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
+1-888-965-1860
333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~7.18 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Downtown hotel
  • Airport shuttle provided
From$90
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Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel : 214 Madonna Rd.
+1-888-788-5576
214 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~7.48 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Economy Highway hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$52
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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
+1-888-897-9207
210 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~7.53 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Cheap hotel
From$60
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Madonna Inn : 100 Madonna Rd.
+1-888-311-4278
100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~7.56 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Highway hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$109
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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-469-4795
345 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.27 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$80
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Hotel Cerro - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-734-9421
1125 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.56 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Affordable hotel
  • Check-in time: 15:00
From$90
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Granada Hotel & Bistro in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-841-5292
1126 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.65 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Four star hotel
  • Check-in: 15:00
From$160
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Hotel San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-455-5160
877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.73 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3 star hotel
From$90
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Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-965-8297
950 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.07 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Cheap hotel
  • 2 floors in property
Budget Inn in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-906-6358
1001 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.08 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Inexpensive property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
Olive Tree Inn & Suites : 1000 Olive St.
+1-888-749-6785
1000 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.13 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Economical Downtown hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$60
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San Luis Inn And Suites in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-878-9982
404 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.16 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Inexpensive Downtown property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$99
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FAQs about hotels in Shell Beach

What are the best rated hotels in Shell Beach?

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, Pismo Shore Cliff and Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most high-end hotels in Shell Beach?

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton and Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach are the top 3 luxury hotels near Shell Beach city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Shell Beach?

Inn at the Cove, Pismo Shore Cliff, and Spyglass Inn are the properties closest to Shell Beach city center.

How much does a cheap hotel in Shell Beach cost per night?

In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Shell Beach can be as cheap as $167.75 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 3 star hotel in Shell Beach cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Shell Beach has been $147.54 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 4-5 star hotel in Shell Beach cost?

In the last year, the average 4 star hotel in Shell Beach has been $165.00 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the best independent hotels in Shell Beach?

Pismo Shore Cliff, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach and Avila Village Inn are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the most popular Best Western hotels in Shell Beach?

Best Western Casa Grande Inn, The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection and Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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