The Cliffs

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2757 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach, CA 93449 United States
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The Cliffs Hotel&Spa offers a stunning cliffside location overlooking Shell Beach, a full-service spa, an oceanfront outdoor swimming pool, and a balcony in every guest room.

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4.0
13-May-2026
"Great ocean view and dog friendly"

We had a very nice room with a partial ocean view, which was accessible to the lawn area with outdoor seating for enjoying the sunset over the ocean. The staff was extremely friendly at both the hotel and the restaurant.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Mon May 11 to Thu May 14 2026 at a $212.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 16:00:00

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2022

Floors: 5

Rooms: 162

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 162

Suites: 27

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 8

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Boutique Hotel Collection

Nightly Parking: $20

Total Taxes: 14.75%

Total Misc Fees: $40.00 USD

Cancellation: 72-hour for individuals, 30 days prior to arrival or more with no fee

Free self-parking is available for all hotel guests. Valet parking is available for $25 per car, per day.

Free WiFi is available for all hotel guests.

Day 1

Breakfast Splash Cafe - Start your day with their famous clam chowder and other breakfast options, just 0.8 miles away from the hotel.
Lunch Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine at this local favorite, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Ventana Grill - Enjoy delicious seafood and stunning ocean views at this popular restaurant located 1.5 miles from The Cliffs Hotel&Spa.
Activity Pismo Beach Pier - Take a leisurely stroll along the iconic pier, located just 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Old West Cinnamon Rolls - Treat yourself to their famous cinnamon rolls and other breakfast delights, only 0.9 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Wooly's Beach Bar & Grill - Enjoy casual beachside dining and tasty burgers at this laid-back spot, just 0.7 miles away from the hotel.
Dinner Cracked Crab - Savor fresh seafood and their famous crab buckets at this lively restaurant, situated 1.3 miles away from The Cliffs Hotel&Spa.
Activity Dune Buggy Tours - Experience the thrill of riding dune buggies on the sandy beaches, located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Honeymoon Cafe - Start your day with delicious breakfast options and specialty coffee at this charming cafe, only 1.1 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Zorro's Cafe & Cantina - Enjoy Mexican cuisine and refreshing margaritas at this lively restaurant, just 0.9 miles away from the hotel.
Dinner Lido at Dolphin Bay - Delight in fine dining and oceanfront views at this upscale restaurant, situated 3.2 miles away from The Cliffs Hotel&Spa.
Activity Monarch Butterfly Grove - Witness the breathtaking sight of thousands of monarch butterflies during their migration season, located 2.7 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about The Cliffs

What time is check in?

Check in time is 16:00:00 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 12:00 PM 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 The Cliffs have?

There are 162 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Cliffs?

Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What parking is available at The Cliffs?

Free self-parking is available for all hotel guests. Valet parking is available for $25 per car, per day.

How much does internet cost?

Free WiFi is available for all hotel guests.

Is The Cliffs pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at The Cliffs?

San Luis Obispo County Airport is serviced by America West, Sky West, and Mesa Air, with daily flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers complimentary transportation to and from the airport, approximately fifteen (15) minutes.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Cliffs

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Cliffs.

Feel free to use the The Cliffs meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Shell Beach event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Grand Ballroom
46 x 64 x 11 • 2944 sqft.
Banquet
270/270
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
180
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
71
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
84
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
71
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
18/15
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
300
Theater Layout
Reception
300
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
294
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
2,944 Square feet of divisible event space. Multiple different configurations available.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Ocean View Tent Pavillion
40 x 160 x 0 • 6400 sqft.
Banquet
532/532
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
266
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
154
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
183
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
154
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
40/32
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
710
Theater Layout
Reception
640
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
640
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Ocean view Tent Pavillion. Can order to fit any size event.
Room Type:Outdoor Miscellaneous
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Zinfandel Room
22 x 28 x 10 • 616 sqft.
Banquet
40/40
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
26
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
15
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
15
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
4/3
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
50
Theater Layout
Reception
50
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
62
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Meeting Suite 104
13 x 24 x 9 • 312 sqft.
Banquet
10/10
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
13
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
7
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
9
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
7
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
2/2
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
15
Theater Layout
Reception
31
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
31
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Great for small intimate meetings and events.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Hospitality Suite 100
26 x 24 x 9 • 624 sqft.
Banquet
20/20
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
26
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
15
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
18
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
15
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
4/3
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
20
Theater Layout
Reception
20
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Conveniently opens onto our waterfall terrace through large glass doors, which provide plenty of light and ambiance.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Windows:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Waterfall Terrace
0 x 0 x 0 • 6750 sqft.
Banquet
562/562
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
281
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
162
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
193
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
162
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
42/34
Convention Booth Layout
Reception
675
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
675
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Great outdoor location. Perfect for outdoor lunches, and receptions.
Room Type:Outdoor Miscellaneous
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Pacific View Boardroom
25 x 14 x 9 • 196 sqft.
Boardroom
15
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Great for conferences with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:2
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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