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Reviews of The Cliffs Hotel and Spa 3 stars

2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States

#8 of 31 hotels in Pismo Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 684 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    I would definitely consider staying here again and recommending staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is supper easy to move around and find what we were looking for and it was kept very clean.

    Everyone is supper friendly! Rooms were clean and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    We had a wonderful visit for our anniversary!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful, clean and excellent staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    I had a wonderful stay except for all the walking I had to do to get my car.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Balcony was a little small to actually use and enjoy the view. Self parking was to far of a walk. It would have been fine if it were directly across the street.

    I was on the 4th floor with a partial ocean view. Room was great. Spacious and clean with great beds.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    The view, staff was very friendly and it was clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    I love it

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Great quick getaway by the coast with amenities. Great customer service on site restaurant beautiful coastal views.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Was first time to Pismo was a birthday trip my friend found the hotel and it did not disappoint. Definitely on my list to return to. The valet is economical price. Only $25 totally worth it. They even have a porter to take your bags if you wish . Excellent customer service. Try the homemade English muffins if you get breakfast they are delicious and soft.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely pool and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't get to explore very much as we arrived quite late in the evening but have nothing negative to say about the hotel.

    The facilities were great and the food in the restaurant was really good. The room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hotel, room was very clean and well designed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Dream come true
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They’re was nothing bad at all about it I loved it!

    I wish to go back best time of my life i have no regrets such a beautiful place and the staff is so great if I could go back once more I definitely would a little pricey but it’s ok it was definitely worth it!!! (P.S you guys should hook me up with 2 free nights ) 😁😁even the partial ocean view room was magnificent 🥲♥️

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was just ok, could hear plumbing from other rooms and road noise. But it's been around for awhile so can't help some of that.

    Beautiful location, nice restaurant next door, friendly staff, help with luggage, recently updated room. We loved sitting by the fire pits at sunset and the hot tub. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Best hotel stay I’ve had in a while
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking

    Great location and awesome view of the ocean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bar

    Clean. Easy access

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub was cold.

    The hotel staff were amazing and the location is right on the beach and a short drive to the pier.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Great overnight stop, could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really stylish and welcoming hotel, room was spacious and comfortable with everything you could need. Staff were really welcoming and helpful. Lovely beach just down the cliffs and Pismo was a fab spot to visit just down the road.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Our stay at the Cliffs was Amazing! The property is nice and well equipped that we didn’t leave during our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful and well kept property

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View from room was not worth staying in the room

    Restaurant and bar, magnificent view. Enjoyed the firepit at sunset. Room and bed very comfy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Relaxing and wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything from the hotel staff to how clean the hotel was the restaurant Marisol was delicious. From the day we checked in to the day we checked out it was amazing will definitely stay here again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found items like lipstick and a pill under our bed. The A/C was not working consistently but maintenance brought us fans and we put them by the door and had a sufficient breeze in the room. Also the refrigerator was not working, we told maintenance. We would still go back and give it another try, staff was very friendly and helpful. There was also a restaurant next door, Marisol's and the rib eye steak was worth the price. Very good.

    We loved the grounds, the pool and firepits were great. The room was nice and comfortable. The front desk staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful. Maintenance was also very helpful.... it was unfortunate that we needed them.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing..

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walk to the beach was too steep due to my knee surgery.

    Beautiful hotel. Staff was wonderful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Great place to relax and enjoy Pismo. Wish we could have stayed a little longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great, except for a slight mishap with our anniversary package. The rose petals were in the room, but we never received the champagne or chocolate strawberries. The staff was very responsive and accommodating though, and corrected the error the next day, free of charge.

    We liked our room and the view was amazing. The location also is very close to a lot of nearby restaurants and attrations.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    BEST RESORT AT THE BEST PRICE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ugh.. This was a tough one. A. We were on the 3rd floor and there were noisy kids. I wish we could have been on the adults only floor which I believe was 4 and 5. B. Kids were supposed to be out of the pool! Hot tub by 9pm and they weren't... So we didn't take advantage. And C. The walls are kinda thin.. So you will hear things you just don't want to in the room next to you. 🫣

    I seriously loved everything about this resort. It was perfect in every way! Every valet attendant, Every desk attendant, Every bartender/Server at Marisol.... Everyone was so nice and helpful! The beds were the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. The shower had great water pressure and the lotions/shampoos/body washes smelled so good! The view every morning and every evening was perfect. The fire pits,. The walk along the coast.. Seriously THE BEST!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is good. Our view was so so

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    A beautiful 4 day family trip, in an oceanfront suite. It was peaceful and we can’t wait to go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    The ocean front view was the best! The hotel staff were very welcoming and made our stay pleasant. The restaurant food was the best ever!

    Stayed in July 2025

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