Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach

601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 United States (USA)
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3 Star Property
35.1366549-120.6207575
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  • Includes an outdoor pool
  • The Avg. Group Saves 12.3%!
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 120 rooms in hotel
  • 4 floors in property
  • 4 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 3 PM
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • 2 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local Attractions

Pismo State Beach, Pismo Pier, Oceano Dunes, Lopez Lake, Avila Beach, Hearst Castle, Hiking, Biking, Golf, Wineries, Cal Poly State University

Verified Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Serene"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very pleasant; great location; comfortable room; helpful staff; very nice buffet breakfast.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 25 to Fri Sep 26 2025 at a $160.99 average nightly rate.
"Pleasant Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent accommodation! Rooms were roomier than expected. All the essentials needed at your fingertips! I recommend purchasing your breakfast, such a convenience. I would definitely stay here again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 30 to Mon Sep 01 2025 at a $259.00 average nightly rate.
"Clean Hilton in a great location."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Stayed at this Hilton Hotel, check in was easy, location right off the freeway and walking distance to shops, market, Starbucks and resturants.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 04 to Sun Jul 06 2025 at a $329.99 average nightly rate.
"Check in is 3:00, got there at 4:05 room not ready until 4:35."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Poor experience checking in. Room was ok. Comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 30 to Thu Oct 03 2024 at a $149.00 average nightly rate.

Property Description

The Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach hotel in California is nestled along the scenic central coast in the heart of Pismo Beach. Whether you're in town for a romantic weekend getaway, a week's exploration of the central coast or on business, the Hilton Garden Inn offers the perfect more Pismo Beach vacation. All of our well-appointed deluxe rooms and suites are equipped with an impressive list of standard hotel features. From complimentary wireless high-speed internet access and 32-inch flat screen televisions to refrigerators and microwaves, our stylish and functional Hilton Garden Inn guest rooms have all the comforts of home. Some of our rooms have patios and many have spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Our hotel guests may enjoy a hot breakfast or satisfying dinner in our restaurant, and in the evening enjoy a refreshing beverage and some good conversation in our sunset-view lounge. Many of our Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach guests enhance their stay by enjoying our many amenities, including:* Heated outdoor pool and whirlpool * Well-equipped fitness center * Guest laundry * Business Center * World-class golf courses and highly-rated wineries are only minutes away The Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach has over 1,600 square feet of meeting and banquet space, state-of-the-art audio visual components, full catering facilities serving creative menus for any business or social event and a resourceful staff to anticipate your needs and provide you with a hassle-free event. Pismo Beach is a classic California beach town, dedicated to a laid-back and recreational lifestyle. The wide sandy beaches and placid ocean are ideal for sunbathing, surfing, kite boarding or making sand castles. Guests can even drive onto the beach and park right next to the ocean in certain areas. The Monarch butterflies join us from November to March and fill the trees with their electrifying colors. Pismo Beach and the surrounding towns of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Nipomo and Avila Beach offer excellent wineries, world-class golf courses, great restaurants, historical sites and museums, unique shopping and an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. The corporate traveler will appreciate the hotel's equidistance from the areas two major commerce, transportation and government centers of San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria, merging a convenient location with the lively atmosphere and fun attractions of a classic California beach town. Whether in town for business or pleasure, you're always staying with friends at the Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach! Search Rates

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3 PM
Check Out: 11 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2024
Floors: 4
Rooms: 120
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 120
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 4
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 2 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 1660 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 80 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5:00pm-9:00pm
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool 81.5 degrees exactly
Ownership: Kamla Hotels
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual Reservations: 24 hours prior to arrival; Group Reservations: 72 hours prior to arrival for individual rooms, 30 days for entire group
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 14.75%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.75%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.75%
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night (Wavied for Groups)
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person (does not apply to groups)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 75.00 Per Hour
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 15.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted

Airport & Shuttle Information

San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SBP) is 12 miles away. The hotel does not have a shuttle. Taxis are available; fare to the airport approximately $25.00.

Local Shuttle Info: Taxis are available; fare to the airport approximately $25.00.

Breakfast Information

$25.99 Breakfast Buffet served daily 6am - 9 am and weekends from 6am - 9 am.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets allowed for a one-time small fee of $50 at check-in

Parking Info

Free parking all the time

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary Wi-fi

Cleaning Policies

At Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach we are following the Hilton CleanStay standards. For more information please ask the hotel representative.

About Hilton Garden Inn

  • Spacious meeting rooms with onsite catering services and audiovisual equipment available
  • 24 Hour Business Center and Free Wi-Fi
  • Plus Hypoallergenic Pillows
  • Convenient Pavilion Mart open 24/7 offering late night snack, beverages, and more
  • Onsite Dining with Lunch and Dinner offered in most locations
  • Full Cooked-to-Order Breakfast

The Hilton Garden Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Splash Cafe - Start your day with their famous clam chowder and other breakfast options, just 1.5 miles away from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine at this local favorite, located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Ventana Grill - Enjoy delicious seafood and stunning ocean views at this popular restaurant located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Pismo Beach Pier - Take a leisurely stroll along the iconic Pismo Beach Pier, located just 1 mile from the hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Lil' Bits Cafe - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this cozy cafe, just 2 miles away from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Spoon Trade - Savor farm-to-table dishes and craft cocktails at this local gem, located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Novo Restaurant & Lounge - Enjoy a unique dining experience with global cuisine and a beautiful outdoor patio, located 4 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Dinosaur Caves Park - Explore the scenic coastal park with stunning ocean views and unique dinosaur-themed playground, just 2.5 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Old West Cinnamon Rolls - Treat yourself to their famous cinnamon rolls and other breakfast delights, just 3 miles away from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Cracked Crab - Feast on delicious seafood and crab dishes at this local favorite, located 4.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Giovanni's Fish Market & Galley - Enjoy fresh seafood and waterfront dining at this popular spot, located 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Monarch Butterfly Grove - Witness the breathtaking sight of thousands of monarch butterflies at this natural sanctuary, just 3.5 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Pismo Beach, Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hotel Rate Trends at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach

Rate fluctuations of Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach

This chart illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both group/meeting rates and the best online individual traveler rates our system could find at the time the group offer was placed. The most competitive group rate shown is 36.0% in March 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $343 in the month of August 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach.

Feel free to use the Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Pismo Beach event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Mission Room 40 x 25 x 9 100065/--4542243024--/--76100100
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Mission Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1000 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
40 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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The Library 30 x 22 x 8 660--/----20--1512--/--40----
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The Library

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
660 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 22 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach have?

There are 120 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach?

$25.99 Breakfast Buffet served daily 6am - 9 am and weekends from 6am - 9 am.

What parking is available at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach?

Free parking all the time

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-fi

Is there a gym at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo / Pismo Beach?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool 81.5 degrees exactly.

Testimonials:

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"Everything went well last week and we did use all of the rooms we booked. We will continue using your site because it’s great for group travel!" D.M. - Los Angeles, CA

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