The Cliffs Hotel And Spa – A Favorite for Families in Pismo Beach
About the Hotel
Oceanfront Accommodations
The Cliffs Hotel And Spa offers open-concept suites with ocean-facing balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private terraces. Choose from Oceanfront Suites with Pacific views, Coastal View rooms facing Avila Beach, or Dog-Friendly Terrace Rooms with courtyard access. Signature suites include Nespresso machines, 55-inch HD TVs, and whirlpool soaking tubs.
Marisol Restaurant Dining
Marisol Restaurant serves Central Coast-inspired cuisine with hyperlocal ingredients from nearby farms. The menu features Prime Rib, Modelo-battered Wild Mexican Shrimp, and Enchilada Stack. The oceanfront bar offers local wines, craft beers, and seasonal cocktails. Poolside service delivers meals to lounge chairs daily from 8 AM to 8:30 PM.
Spa and Recreation
The Spa provides facials using DNA Skincare products, Swedish massages, and hydrodermabrasion treatments. Guests access a heated saltwater pool, Finnish dry sauna, and Jacuzzi. The oceanfront lawn leads to Shell Beach via four flights of stairs. Hotel amenities include coin-operated laundry, vending machines, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property.
Pismo Beach Location
The hotel sits directly above Shell Beach, 15 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Nearby attractions include Monarch Butterfly Grove (1 km), Bob Jones City to the Sea Bike Trail (2.5 km), and Avila Valley Barn (2.5 km). Self-parking is included; valet parking costs $25 per day.
Hotel Services
Services include daily housekeeping from 11 AM to 9 PM, concierge assistance for local tours and transportation, and in-room dining. The hotel offers ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers, wedding and event planning in a 3,000-square-foot ballroom, and dog amenities for $60 per night. Meeting spaces accommodate up to 320 people.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Golf course
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Full body massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
