The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is located on a cliff overlooking Shell Beach. The hotel offers a full-service spa, an oceanfront outdoor swimming pool and a balcony in every guest room. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa features a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a work desk. Guests at the Cliffs can use the hot tub or the sauna but please note from 7-10pm, it is adults only. A 24-hour gym with modern cardiovascular and weight training equipment is also available. Marisol restaurant at The Cliffs offers Latin cuisine, indoor and outdoor seating, and live entertainment. Room service is also available. Upon request, a free shuttle service is provided to the San Luis Regional Airport and Amtrak Station. Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve and Pismo State Beach are within a 20-minute drive of the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • FREE parking!

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Fitness center

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Anna
United States United States
Perfectly located! A short drive to hiking trails and eateries!
Kathrin
United States United States
The view from our rooms was gorgeous! The room was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was outstanding! I would definitely recommend this hotel again. And, I will probably return there on my next trip up the coast.
Hansen
United States United States
Staff was very accommodating and helpful. Extremely polite and pleasant. We ate in the restaurant and everything was above expectations.
Katelyn
United States United States
Loved the location right on the beach (perfect for sunsets), comfortable bed, complimentary coffee, and they had a really nice pool/hot tub/lounge area.
Fred
United States United States
Great location and staff was excellent Rooms were clean and beds were fantastic Lot of good restaurants walking distance Beach views Pool area fantastic
Sean
United States United States
Had a great over night stay. Christine at the front desk was very helpful and gave is a room with a great view. Really appreciate it. In the morning we took a walk on the beach. Kids liked the hotel.Great views and clean rooms.
Alfheim
United States United States
view was great...for a partial ocean view. It wasn't partial. Great room!
Clarke
United States United States
We stayed here over the 4th of July weekend. we had nver been to Pismo Beach nor this hotel. we loved the hotel. The staff was exceptionally friendly and professional. we had a beautiful room with a view of the ocena towards the north. we could...
Shubham
United States United States
Room and facilities. Making it special for our stay
Michael
United States United States
We loved the location and the layout of the location. The rooms were a nice size and the staff was super nice.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Marisol
  • Cuisine
    American • Mexican
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Bar

House rules

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaDiners ClubDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Nightly facility fee includes:

- WiFi

- Shuttle service

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Cliffs Hotel and Spa