Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

Elegant beach resort and outdoor pool

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | Private kitchen

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers a luxury oceanfront retreat for true relaxation. The garden is a peaceful sanctuary, and yoga classes help center the mind. For complete rejuvenation, the spa's massage treatments and body wraps restore both body and spirit.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Room service
Hot tub
24/7 front desk
Pool
Bar

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 24 - Sept 25

Tomorrow

Sept 25 - Sept 26

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

149 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

149 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non-Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

93 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

149 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

93 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

149 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

93 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

149 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

93 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Penthouse, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

195 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

93 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Penthouse, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

195 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

93 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Pismo Beach, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is near the airport and by the ocean. Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avila Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain biking.

Visit our Pismo Beach travel guide

2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avila Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Pismo Beach Pier - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
Pirates Cove - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Grover Beach Station - 12 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪San Luis Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬4 min drive
‪Blast & Brew - ‬3 min drive
‪Ventana Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Penny's All American Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa

Luxury resort remodelled in 2016 and located near Avila Hot Springs

Consider a stay at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Sip on a glass of local wine at this resort, which boasts winery tours, a tasting room and a vineyard. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 15 hot springs or sauna, and indulge in a body scrub, a hot stone massage or aromatherapy. The on-site Californian cuisine restaurant, Lido at Dolphin Bay, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour business centre. Stay connected with free wired Internet, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hot tub.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
Free self-parking and valet parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, express check-out and ATM/banking services

Room features

All 60 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Highchairs, art supplies and free infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
36-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 mi
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 50 for adults and USD 1 to 25 for children
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Private picnics

Restaurants on site

Lido at Dolphin Bay

Things to do

15 hot springs
Bicycle rentals
Gym
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private wine tours
Sauna
Vineyard
Wine tasting room
Wine tours
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Art supplies
Children's games
DVD player
High chair
In-room cot
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room sofa bed
In-room washing machine/dryer
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Separate bedroom
Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Vineyard

Spa

15 hot springs
4 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC
Hot stone massages
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sports massages
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchairs on site

4 floors
Built in 2006
Renovated entire property - April 2016
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
DVD player
IPod dock

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Kitchen
Limited room service
Microwave
Oven
Separate dining area

Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Separate sitting area
Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Up to 2 kg per pet

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 34.05 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Concierge service
Faxes
Fitness centre access
Housekeeping
Internet access
Newspaper
Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 50 for adults and USD 1 to 25 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (return)
Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Bay Dolphin

Dolphin Bay

Dolphin Bay Pismo Beach

Dolphin Bay Resort

Dolphin Bay Resort Pismo Beach

Resort Dolphin Bay

Dolphin Bay Hotel Pismo Beach

Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa

Dolphin Bay Resort Spa

Dolphin Bay And Spa Pismo

Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Resort

Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Pismo Beach

Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Resort Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 2 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 65 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury resort is within a 10-minute walk of The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve. Avila Hot Springs and Eldwayen Ocean Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).