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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/Motels & Accommodations

Inn at the Cove
+1-888-389-4121
2651 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~0.67 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Affordable Oceanfront hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$129
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Pismo Shore Cliff - Pismo Beach
+1-888-675-2083
2555 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~0.81 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 3-star Oceanfront property
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
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
  • Affordable Oceanfront hotel
  • Hotel has 82 rooms
From$128
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Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa : 2727 Shell Beach Rd.
+1-800-805-5223
2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.20 miles northwest of Shell Beach
  • 4 star Resort property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 pm
From$259
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Pismo Lighthouse Suites
+1-888-965-1860
2411 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.22 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Three Star Beach hotel
  • 70 suites in property
From$109
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Cottage Inn by The Sea in Pismo Beach
+1-888-788-5576
2351 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.27 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Midscale Beach hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$98
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The Cliffs
+1-888-897-9207
2757 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach, CA 93449
  • 3-star Beach property
  • 5 floors 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
  • Midscale Oceanfront hotel
  • 159 rooms in hotel
From$118
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The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages : 2121 Price St.
+1-888-469-4795
2121 Price St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.38 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Low priced Oceanfront property
  • 27 rooms in hotel
From$129
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Motel 6 Pismo Beach Pacific Ocean
+1-888-734-9421
250 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.91 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Cheap Beach property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
Dolphin Cove Motel in Pismo Beach
+1-888-841-5292
170 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~1.91 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Two-star Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 21 rooms
From$77
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Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach - Pismo Beach
+1-888-455-5160
147 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.05 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • High end Beach property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$175
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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
+1-888-965-8297
100 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.07 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Beach hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$159
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Seaventure Beach Hotel - Pismo Beach
+1-888-906-6358
100 Ocean View Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.14 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • Midscale hotel
  • 50 rooms in hotel
From$80
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The Grove at Pismo Beach : 230 Five Cities Dr.
+1-888-749-6785
230 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~2.61 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 2-star Highway property
  • 100 rooms in property
From$69
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Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach - Pismo Beach
+1-888-878-9982
601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~3.14 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Midscale Resort hotel
  • 4 suites in property
From$117
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Motel 6 Pismo Beach, CA in Pismo Beach
+1-888-389-4485
860 North 4th St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~3.15 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Low Cost Rural hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$60
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Oxford Suites Pismo Beach : 651 Five Cities Dr.
+1-888-389-4121
651 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 ~3.22 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Affordable Resort hotel
  • 133 suites in hotel
From$79
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Avila Village Inn in Avila Beach
+1-888-675-2083
6655 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~3.59 miles northwest of Shell Beach
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$179
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Avila La Fonda Hotel : 101 San Miguel St.
+1-800-716-8490
101 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~3.88 miles west of Shell Beach
  • 4 star hotel
  • Hotel has 12 suites
From$150
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Avila Lighthouse Suites in Avila Beach
+1-800-805-5223
550 Front St., Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~3.99 miles west of Shell Beach
  • 3-star Beach property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$169
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
+1-888-965-1860
1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~4.01 miles west of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Resort property
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
From$169
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Holiday Inn Express Grover Beach, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-788-5576
775 North Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach, CA 93433 ~4.02 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Beach property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$161
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Best Western Casa Grande Inn in Arroyo Grande
+1-888-897-9207
850 Oak Park Blvd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~4.05 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Two star Beach property
  • Free breakfast available
From$51
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Pacific Plaza Resort - Oceano
+1-888-311-4278
444 Pier Ave., Oceano, CA 93445 ~4.20 miles southeast of Shell Beach
  • 4-star Beach hotel
  • 55 rooms in property
From$99
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San Luis Bay Inn
+1-888-469-4795
3254 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, CA 93424 ~4.22 miles west of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From$29
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Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach Area, CA - Arroyo Grande
+1-888-734-9421
1400 West Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~4.32 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 3 star property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From$89
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Aloha Inn : 611 El Camino Real
+1-888-841-5292
611 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~5.19 miles east of Shell Beach
  • Cheap Suburban property
  • Check in time: 3:00PM
From$50
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The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection - Arroyo Grande
+1-888-455-5160
325 East Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 ~5.77 miles east of Shell Beach
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • 54 rooms in property
From$90
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Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South : 1625 Calle Joaquin
+1-888-965-8297
1625 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~6.12 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Two-star property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$60
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Rose Garden Inn San Luis Obispo
+1-888-906-6358
1585 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~6.14 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Affordable hotel
  • Airport shuttle provided
From$90
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-749-6785
1530 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.24 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Affordable hotel
  • 21 suites in property
From$124
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Motel 6 San Luis Obispo Ca - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-878-9982
1443 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.42 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Economy property
From$60
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Motel 6 San Luis Obispo Ca North : 1433 Calle Joaquin
+1-888-389-4485
1433 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.45 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Cheap hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$60
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Towneplace Stes Luis Marriott - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-389-4121
1301 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~6.59 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Midscale hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$90
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Yotelpad Park City in Park City
+1-888-675-2083
2670 West Canyons Resort Dr., Park City, UT 84098 ~6.61 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • 144 rooms in property
From$90
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
+1-800-716-8490
333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~7.18 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Shuttle from airport available
From$90
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Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel : 214 Madonna Rd.
+1-800-805-5223
214 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~7.48 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 2-star Highway property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$51
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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
+1-888-965-1860
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.
+1-888-788-5576
100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~7.56 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Midscale Highway hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$109
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Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-897-9207
345 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.27 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$80
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Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-311-4278
1125 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.56 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$90
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Granada Hotel & Bistro
+1-888-469-4795
1126 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.65 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Four star hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$160
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Hotel San Luis Obispo
+1-888-734-9421
877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~8.73 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3-star hotel
  • Check in time: 0:00
From$90
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Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-841-5292
950 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.07 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Economical property
  • 32 sleeping rooms in hotel
Budget Inn - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-455-5160
1001 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.08 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Cheap hotel
  • 27 rooms in hotel
Olive Tree Inn & Suites
+1-888-965-8297
1000 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.13 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Two star Downtown hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00PM
From$60
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San Luis Inn And Suites - San Luis Obispo
+1-888-906-6358
404 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 ~9.16 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 2-star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 35 rooms
From$99
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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
+1-888-749-6785
1631 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~9.18 miles north of Shell Beach
  • 3 star Downtown hotel
  • 138 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$122
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Lamplighter Inn & Suites in San Luis Obispo
+1-888-878-9982
1604 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~9.18 miles north of Shell Beach
  • Two-star Downtown hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$60
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FAQs about hotels in Shell Beach

What are the best rated hotels in Shell Beach?

Pismo Shore Cliff, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach and Avila Village Inn 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, Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach and Avila La Fonda Hotel 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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