Cottage Inn By The Sea Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach
About the Hotel
Cottage Inn By The Sea - An English countryside-inspired oceanfront hotel with heated pool, fireplace rooms, and Pacific Ocean views
Located on the coastal bluffs of Pismo Beach, Cottage Inn By The Sea features 80 cottage-style rooms inspired by English countryside design. Each accommodation includes a gas fireplace, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and HD flat-screen television. The three-star Pismo Beach hotel provides ocean or garden views from every room, with driftwood-inspired headboards and yellow coastal accents throughout. Guests have access to an outdoor heated pool and spa overlooking the Pacific, plus outdoor fire pits on the terrace. The Bluff Bistro, adjacent to the lobby, serves breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM and offers beer, wine, and cocktails. Cottage Inn By The Sea sits 1 mile from Pismo Pier and within 2 miles of attractions like Monarch Butterfly Grove and Pismo State Beach. The property stands 9.5 miles from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and provides easy access to Central Coast wineries, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Hearst Castle.
Cottage Inn By The Sea: Pros
- EV and Tesla charging stations available on-site - Two flexible event venues: Bluff Bistro (60-person capacity) and Garden Terrace (30-person capacity) - Complimentary parking and WiFi included with every stay - New Beautyrest bedding and Lather bath amenities in all rooms
Cottage Inn By The Sea: Cons
- Beach access requires walking down bluff pathway - 9.5 miles distance from nearest airport
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The location is decent if you can snag an oceanfront room, and I appreciated the intimate vibe of the bungalows. However, the overall experience was lackluster due to inconsistent service and maintenance issues that impacted our comfort. The dining options could use some variety over longer stays, making it less appealing over time.