The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Comfortable rooms and a pool in Pismo Beach
A place to stay in Pismo Beach
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is a three-star hotel in Pismo Beach, California. It offers a spa, a fitness center and a swimming pool. Room types include the King Terrace Rooms and the Pier View Suite. Guests rate it 4.45/5 across 947 reviews.
Is this stay right for you?
Expect a three-star property, guest scores around 4.45/5.
Best for
- Travelers who want a pool
- Spa & wellness breaks
- Families with children
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
- Business travelers
Where you'll stay
Choose from 7 room types — including the King Terrace Rooms, Pier View Suite, Serena Rooms.
On-site dining
The property has its own Marisol Restaurant. All-day dining restaurant emphasizing hyperlocal chefs, owners, and ingredients; concept name evokes the sun (sol) meeting the sea (mar). Menus include brunch, lunch, dinner, bar, and dessert.
Around the area
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is in Pismo Beach, California, rated 4.45/5 by guests. Nearby is Ebb Tide Park, about 0.1 mi away.
What sets it apart
Inside The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Amenities at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wifi in all areas
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness center
- Wifi in all areas
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Parking Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Where you'll be
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Pirates Cove, is 1.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Ebb Tide Parkpark0.1 mi
- Palasades Bluff Walkwaypark0.3 mi
- Shell Beach United Methodist Churchplace of worship1.4 mi
- Avila Overlookviewpoint1.5 mi
- Pirates Covebeach1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment for its dramatic clifftop setting, ocean views, clean and comfortable rooms, and consistently warm staff. The main friction point raised across multiple reviews is parking — valet is the practical option but comes at an extra cost, and self-parking means a five-minute walk with no close crosswalk. A handful of guests also flagged occasional noise, slow elevators, and inconsistent restaurant service as minor but genuine drawbacks.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.7
They wrote about: room, staff, location
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: location, facilities, room
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Things to know
Your questions
Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa have a spa?
Yes, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa has a spa offering treatments and wellness facilities.
Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa have a pool?
Yes, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa has a pool for guests.
What amenities does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offer?
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers Outdoor swimming pool, Non-smoking rooms, Wifi in all areas, Free parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Airport shuttle (free), Beachfront, Restaurant, Fitness center, Bar, Parking, and Spa and wellness center.
What room types are available at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?
Room options include King Terrace Rooms, Pier View Suite, Serena Rooms, Signature Room, Oceanfront Suite.
Where is The Cliffs Hotel and Spa located?
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is located in Pismo Beach, California, at 2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States.
What is the phone number for The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?
You can reach The Cliffs Hotel and Spa at +1805-773-5000.