The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Beach hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre

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November 2025

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December 2025

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa sits oceanside in Pismo Beach, offering a peaceful getaway with its outdoor pool and spa tub. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or explore the garden. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the attentive service at this beachfront property.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast available
Spa
Parking available
Bar
Room service

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (2 Queen Non Ocean View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (King Non Ocean View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Avila Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Pismo Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
Pirates Cove - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive
‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Ventana Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Hotel near Avila Hot Springs

Consider a stay at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap or aromatherapy at the on-site spa. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.

Other perks include:

An outdoor pool
Breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and valet parking (surcharge)
Luggage storage, a lift and concierge services
A banquet hall, wedding services and multilingual staff

Room features

All 160 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and free newspapers.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and phones

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kids pool

HK$1,506 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

Airport shuttle on request
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Valet parking on site (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Breakfast available for a fee: USD 15.95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

24-hour gym
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Sauna

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Conference space

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Full-service spa

4 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

5 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator on request

More

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 33.98 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Airport shuttle
Beach access
Beach towels
Business centre/computer access
Concierge service
Fitness centre access
Health club access
Housekeeping
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Laundry facilities
Newspaper
Parking
Pool access
Self-parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Breakfast fee: from approximately USD 15.95 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cliffs Hotel Pismo Beach

Cliffs Pismo Beach

The Cliffs Hotel Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach Cliff Resort

Cliffs Resort Pismo Beach

Cliffs Resort

Cliffs

The Cliffs

The Cliffs Hotel Spa

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Hotel

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Pismo Beach

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Hotel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Cliffs Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Valet parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Cliffs Hotel and Spa located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve. Avila Hot Springs and Eldwayen Ocean Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Dee

13 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is one of the nicest hotels we’ve stayed at since we’ve been coming to Pismo. The staff was exceptionally kind and accommodating, from booking to the front desk to housekeeping to Marisol restaurant (who makes an excellent margarita!) The beds were very comfortable and the rooms spacious & quiet. We came at a difficult time during the quarantine and the Cliffs gave us a much needed, stress free reprieve from the rest of the world for a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel has a beautiful view of the ocean and the property. All of the amenities were closed do to the Covid 19 pandemic. Not the fault of the hotels. This is a beautiful place and will be booking an other weekend stay in the future.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

21 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel - amazing service.

This hotel is always a gem. We’d been booked on a cruise among this virus issue and it’d been cancelled. Told my daughter let’s go to The Cliffs and pretend we’re on a cruise. Ate every meal at Marisol had drinks in the hot tub. It was great - hot was squeaky clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was pleased with everything overall in general. Great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

the location, hotel being pet friendly and the cleanliness of the place.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Bruce

19 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The check in was confusing. I booked a "classic" room with a king bed and a sea view. When I arrived the front desk gave me a garden view because the there is no such thing as a classic sea view room at there hotel. The Front Desk Manager made it right and upgraded is to a not classic sea view room. On check out they wanted an additional $180 dollars even though I prepared with expedia. After fifteen minutes of explaining and waiting for mangers they took it off the bill. Please get this problem straightened out. I am certain they will be contacting you.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Glenn

4 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NYE

An amazing resort with a great gym.its on a cliff over a beach with views of the Channel Islands. Really nice breakfast buffet and NYE dinner/party. I will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzeth

22 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend - take me back

Highly recommend this place. Excellent service, perfect location, excellent facilities, excellent breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maribel, Fresno

23 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

One of the best places to stay in Pismo. The ocean view rooms are the best!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Twinmom, Seattle

16 Sept 2019

Disliked: Staff & service

There was rarely anyone at the front desk. I had to ask two different people to get a blow dryer that worked and I gave up on asking some questions because there was no one around. Except the valet guys. They were all really nice. I didn’t care for the fact that the parking lot was so small that I had to valet park several times. Not a big deal, just a little annoying. The property could use a refresh. Small bathrooms. The room was fairly clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Amber Mae

14 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No microwave, no continental breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very nice... if only...

The view is awesome, the beds are divine with enough pillows to satisfy the pickiest pillow person! The restaurant was delightful. All that being said... the front desk staff as well as staff "in charge" of booking the shuttle van leave a lot to be desired. I'll be forgiving and chalk it up to inexperience (new hires?) because it's hard to believe that this property would allow such behavior toward paying guests. If it hadn't been for the rudeness experienced at the hands of these seemingly "careless" employees, I would have given a full "excellent" rating. Don't let the fact that this property is older deter you from enjoying it's perfect location and beautiful views. It is well maintained and the rest of the staff was absolutely attentive!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Everything was good, except, my bathing suit was taken from my room, and the staff could not find it. At checkout, they said they will try to find and send it to me,but after a week, i don;t have it, i am pretty sure it was taken from the room, i hung it on the door hanger, after returning from the swimming pool, and the next day we went out for several hours, upon return, i wanted to go swimming and my suit was gone,and the staff could not find it, so, i am pretty upset, specially, we have stayed at this hotel many a times over the past decades, the sad part is, they didn't even offer any compensation for it, was a very expensive suit and almost brand new, next time, i will make sure to mention it and just not have the room cleaned, very disappointed.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and close to the beach. Friendly staff. Loved the pool but could be warmer as it is really foggy in the area

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Spa clean smell everywhere, not super crowded, on the water

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Roland

24 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel was great only do understand why we have to pay separate for the coffee even you paid for the vouchers!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

23 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was great! Wish I would have had more time to stay and relax!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic value

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colette

11 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Resort

Our stay was exactly what we needed & expected from the Cliffs....relaxing, comfortable & very enjoyable, with an amazing pool & ocean view.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check in was easy, friendly, the valet plugged in my car and made sure it was charged, the pool and hot tub were well maintained, clean and comfortable (although sometimes very busy), views and beach access were perfect

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

25 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice property

staff was wonderful very accommodating we arrived at 11 and they had us in a room within 15 min was very clean. will defiantly stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon

18 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location and hotel / restaurant

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

12 Jul 2019

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Meh

I felt that the person checking me in should have actually told me what amenities were available to me. They told me nothing. Just checked me in. I had no idea what the place had to offer. I don’t know the name of our check in person but it was a young man with dreadlocks. He wasn’t rude but he didn’t offer any information either. The room was clean and bedding was nice but the bathroom seemed like it needed a facelift. Yellowing grout etc.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Jul 2019

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice enough

Nice property but it’s worn and dated. Beds are comfortable yet dangerously tall. Beautiful view.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Valet staff was awesome...our room was clean, quiet and cozy... front desk staff was not super friendly... but they had many people in and out and were trying to manage the flow of guests. Beautiful location and ambiance. Avoid the Spa at all costs- got a massage and came back bruised terribly. I get massages regularly from all over and never ever have I been bruised. Feeling sore after a deep tissue is normal but I was literally black and blue to the point where it was hard to sleep/sit in our car.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019