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Dolphin Cove Motel

170 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Dolphin Cove Motel
Ranked #25 of 26 hotels in Pismo Beach
2.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Santa Cruz, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

My family and I considered staying here but it looked rundown and was practically vacant. Before we could leave we were accosted by the owner who came out screaming and waving his cane at my man and our one year old son! Apparenly he thought we wanted to park in their empty lot and got belligerent on us. If that... More

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California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

When I was first married we had no money and we stayed here. I felt we were living like Kings. RIGHT on the beach, fantastic sunsets, the best of times. Now, many years later, we have money and we only stay in 4 or 5 star hotels. But I miss the days when Dolphin Cove was paradise. To me it... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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Do yourself a favor STAY AWAY these people will (managers) rip you off. Dirty rooms with mold in the shower couch in the room looks and smells like someone had nookie on the couch. The bedspread hasn't been washed in years I bet with white stains on the bed spread. Watch out for the old man he will start a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

My two little kids and I came through September of 2010. I couldn't believe such an interesting place, right on the beach, had survived all these years! Fred showed us our room before we paid to make sure we would like it, the bathroom was beautiful and I love the vent windows. I felt safe there, and Fred and Kathy... More

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Riverside CA
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

DO NOT STAY HERE, RUN THE OTHER WAY!!! This is truly a "motel" and definitely not worth staying in for any amount of money! First off they have false advertisement on their website by saying that they have coffee makers (only a couple of rooms do) and they won't give you one if you request it. It says it has... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

This tiny little icon set on the beach with the smallest deck in front of your room is an interesting sight. With neighbors you had to climb over to get to your room, it was a hoot! It reminded my spouse of an old Jersey Shore motel. The view of the ocean and sunset is calming when you sit on... More

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Kingsburg, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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people found this review helpful

We had reservations for two nights. upon check in, we were told our room was given to someone else but not to worry we would have an upgrade to a suite instead, manager demaded payments for both nights and now we know why. Once we entered the room we could smell urine and the place was a dump, couch had... More

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Thousand Oaks, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I don't really understand why people complain about the motel managers (Kathy and Fred). I've spoken to these nice folks at length and found them to be helpful and good people. Now, if you're there to throw a party and/or plan to make a bunch of racket with total disregard to those in rooms around you trying to relax and... More

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San Jose, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010
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people found this review helpful

Lost money in the vending machine and The owner yelled at me in front of my 3 year old and told me to GET OUT.... Very Rude.... Please do not give these people your money More

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Clovis, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2010
2
people found this review helpful

My daughters family, myself and brothers family have frequented the Dolphin Cove Motel for years. It is a run down motel with VERY cranky managers (could be owners) that are beyond anal retentive. The reason for us putting up with their rudeness over the years is simply the convenience and location of the motel........RIGHT ON THE BEACH. Great for kids... More

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Address: 170 Main St., Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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