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Dolphin Cove Motel

170 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Ranked #25 of 26 hotels in Pismo Beach
3.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Heather L
Montesano, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

My two little kids and I came through September of 2010. I couldn't believe such an interesting place, right on the beach, had survived all these years! Fred showed us our room before we paid to make sure we would like it, the bathroom was beautiful and I love the vent windows. I felt safe there, and Fred and Kathy... More

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benner4
Riverside CA
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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DO NOT STAY HERE, RUN THE OTHER WAY!!! This is truly a "motel" and definitely not worth staying in for any amount of money! First off they have false advertisement on their website by saying that they have coffee makers (only a couple of rooms do) and they won't give you one if you request it. It says it has... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

This tiny little icon set on the beach with the smallest deck in front of your room is an interesting sight. With neighbors you had to climb over to get to your room, it was a hoot! It reminded my spouse of an old Jersey Shore motel. The view of the ocean and sunset is calming when you sit on... More

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Sylvia0529
Kingsburg, California
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2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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people found this review helpful

We had reservations for two nights. upon check in, we were told our room was given to someone else but not to worry we would have an upgrade to a suite instead, manager demaded payments for both nights and now we know why. Once we entered the room we could smell urine and the place was a dump, couch had... More

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metalmtbr
Thousand Oaks, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011
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person found this review helpful

I don't really understand why people complain about the motel managers (Kathy and Fred). I've spoken to these nice folks at length and found them to be helpful and good people. Now, if you're there to throw a party and/or plan to make a bunch of racket with total disregard to those in rooms around you trying to relax and... More

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goodguy4life
San Jose, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010
2
people found this review helpful

Lost money in the vending machine and The owner yelled at me in front of my 3 year old and told me to GET OUT.... Very Rude.... Please do not give these people your money More

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gigielsea
Clovis, California
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2010
2
people found this review helpful

My daughters family, myself and brothers family have frequented the Dolphin Cove Motel for years. It is a run down motel with VERY cranky managers (could be owners) that are beyond anal retentive. The reason for us putting up with their rudeness over the years is simply the convenience and location of the motel........RIGHT ON THE BEACH. Great for kids... More

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HeedAdvice
Fresno, California
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2010
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person found this review helpful

This hotel is shabby and not in the "shiek" sort of way! Didn't want to get in bed and have to use the 'blanket' - yuk! The people in charge are very rude to guests and do not make you feel welcome! The only positive is its location right on beach, but it is not like you have great views... More

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momandtwokids
Santa Rosa, CA
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I am a mom with two children and we have stayed at this hotel every summer for several years. As they say in real estate, it is all location, location, location. This hotel is RIGHT on the beach and the views are incredible. You can send the kids (older kids of course) out to play and swing on the large... More

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shana93291
Visalia, California
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2010
3
people found this review helpful

Our room was tiny, too small for two adults and two children. The only window that would open was in the bathroom and the building next door looked directly down onto our toilet. Our heater in our room would not shut off so my husband had to shut the gas off to it so we didn't cook all night. Our... More

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