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Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa

4.0 of 5
2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Ranked #1 of 26 hotels in Pismo Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Ocean views(9)
  • Room service(6)
  • Lido restaurant(5)
  • San Francisco(4)
  • Central Coast(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Full kitchen(3)
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Lilyee
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We were very pleasantly surprised with the standard of accommodation . Our one bedroom apartment was huge with everything you could wish for. We were at the back of the complex and only had a glimpse of the ocean. It would have been nicer to have had an apartment closer to the sea but we still had fun. The staff... More

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Erica Avila, Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent review on Trip Advisor. We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your spacious suite, the friendly staff, and our award winning restaurant Lido. At Dolphin Bay, we strive to exceed all of our guests’ expectations and are proud that we did so with you. We look forward to welcoming you... More

NorcalGrls
Dublin, California
Contributor
14 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We got a TravelZoo deal down in Pismo and booked a nice room. Then we started looking furhter on Trip Advisor. The Dolphin Bay Resort sounded really nice, though more expensive. Since it was my Birthday weekend, we decided to splurge. It was well worth it! We had the most amazing, huge, well appointed one bedroom. We had a full... More

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Erica Avila, Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
7 January 2012

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent review on Trip Advisor. We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the spaciousness of our suites and the unique local offerings we have in Lido. We are glad that you enjoyed the view from your balcony with an unexpected surprise from the dolphins. We look forward to welcoming you back... More

MAD_LA923
Los Angeles, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our 2nd Christmas holiday at Dolphin Bay. Absolutely a pure pleasure to be here again with our two little dogs. The suite (really an apartment) is just like home. They have included almost everything you could want and if it's not there....they will bring it to you. Pricey but quite a luxury. The property is well kept and... More

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Erica Avila, Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
6 January 2012

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent review on Trip Advisor. We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your second Christmas holiday with us. At Dolphin Bay, we strive to exceed all of our guests’ expectations and are proud that we did so with you; not only with your stay but in Lido Restaurant as well. It... More

ChuckLu
SF
Contributor
14 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in the resort for 4 days (Dec 2011) the rooms/suites are roomy, nice and well equipped and so is the property itself. All was good and especially the weather  . The prices are little high (20% or so high) so you really need to make sure it’s the type of property you are looking for. If you... More

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Erica Avila, Front Office Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
31 December 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent review on Trip Advisor. We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the spaciousness of our suites and the amenities they provide. We are also happy to hear you not only enjoyed the property but the nice weather as well. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests back to... More

JadeFlo
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Dolphin bay is not a cheap place to stay but the value far exceeds the rates. Usually you stay somewhere to enjoy the area but here you stay to enjoy the hotel, it's so hard to leave your room. Every room is a suite and they are huge! And they are completely equipped. Full kitchen too! Stuff the fridge with... More

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Erica Avila, Front Office Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
22 December 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent review on Trip Advisor. We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the spaciousness of our suites and the professionalism of our staff. At Dolphin Bay, we strive to exceed all of our guests’ expectations and are proud that we did so with you. We look forward to welcoming you and... More

mowmylawn
So Cal
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This place is for you if you are looking to spend the money for high-end accomodations in Pismo. We booked 2 adults and 3 kids in a 2br suite and it was way more than we expected. Really was overkill for a weekend getaway, more like a small apartment/condo, rather than a hotel room because of the full kitchen and... More

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Erica Avila, Front Office Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments on TripAdvisor. We are so pleased that you appreciated our spacious accommodations, DVD rentals, internet access, as well as the cocoa/tea/coffee in the lobby. We are located on the out skirts Pismo Beach which is not ideal for guests interested in walking through the heart of the... More

Jmdidday
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here with my family...got a nice upgrade to a 2 bedroom condo with a wonderful view. Walk to the nearby grocery store for some fabulous gourmet snacks. More

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Erica Avila, Front Office Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
26 November 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on TripAvisor.com. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your two bedroom suite as well as the nearby grocery market. We hope to have you back in the near future so we may provide you with our services once again. Warm Regards, The Dolphin Bay Team More

john b
San Luis Obispo, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

We enjoyed every course ! From the Cayucos Abalone appitizer, the micro greens in our salads, the entrees were hard to choose from such a great selection I chose the Filet Mignon special and John chose the Seared Ahi they were both excellent !.They had guite a nice wine selection many local wines,our waitor helped us make a perfect local... More

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Erica Avila, Front Office Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
21 November 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent review on TripAdvisor. We are pleased that you chose to dine at Lido Restaurant and that you enjoyed selections from our Fall Menu. We are happy that you felt well taken care of by both staff members and the Director of Food and Beverage, and that you will recommend Lido to friends.... More

JeffHerman
Los Angeles
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

We purchased an auction on Luxurylink.com, so we paid a very fair price for our stay. The room is huge and very well decorated and constructed. We were told that the units were built to be sold as upscale condo's, but with the market being what it is, they rent them out. The beach location is to die for, check... More

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Erica Avila, Front Office Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
27 November 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and photos on TripAdvisor. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and that you appreciated the beautifully appointed suites. We hope you will return to Dolphin Bay in the near future so you are able to experience our services once again. Warm Regards, The... More

Steve421
Los Angeles
Contributor
12 reviews
24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

We were returning from Carmel to Los Angeles and decided to split our trip roughly in half. We located this hotel through Tripadvisor, and because it was our 30th wedding anniversary, we splurged and got a one bedroom oceanfront suite. What a room!!!! It was like a large luxury one bedroom apartment, with a full modern luxury kitchen fully equipped... More

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Erica Avila, Front Office Manager at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, responded to this review
14 November 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent review on Tripadvisor and for taking the time to tell us about your visit to Dolphin Bay. We are pleased that you chose our resort on your trip from Carmel to Los Angeles to celebrate your 30th Wedding Anniversary, and are happy that you enjoyed your ocean front suite with a fully... More

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