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Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Lobby
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

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2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 1600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View | Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Penthouse, Oceanfront

  • 2100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Ground Floor

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Penthouse, Pool View

  • 2100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Ground Floor

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

4.5-star Pismo Beach resort close to Avila Hot Springs
Guests of this beach resort will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. There are 15 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa provides a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The resort offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This luxury resort also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 15 mi and an airport shuttle (available on request). Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2016.

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Lido at Dolphin Bay - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 50 for adults and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Lido at Dolphin Bay

Things to do

  • 15 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 15 hot springs
  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Renovated entire property - April 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 4 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 34.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 for adults, and USD 1 to 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Dolphin Bay Pismo Beach
Dolphin Bay Resort
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Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa
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