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    LilyJ S.

    Looking thru the photos from other guests we must have gotten lucky since our room was clean and well decorated. The unique thing about this place is how some of the units are outside of the compound. But location is overall safe.

    Brian G.

    Wonderful stay and we will definitely return! The name leads one to think that this is a standard hotel. Far from the reality that each "room" is actually a managed condo. The two star rating should be replaced by a 4 star rating. Our condo (#608) was wonderfully decorated and like new in every way. Top of the line small appliances fill the clean and tidy kitchen with 4 burner gas stove/oven and 3/4 fridge/freezer. The living room with pull out bed sits near the gas fireplace. A flatscreen TV (w/DVD), coffee table and secretary desk makes for a welcoming space. This area is separated by a pocket door from the bedroom. A large king size bed with comfortable linens and a ton of pillows gave a restful sleep without any disturbances or outdoor noises. A high table with chairs sits next to the window and a smaller flat screen TV w/DVD sits on a dresser. Bathroom has open sink area and enclosed bath/shower and commode. Plenty of towels and small toiletries. Very clean and well cared for. So glad that we passed by the Pismo Beach hotels and stumbled upon this wonderful property after a sunset drive on the beach. We will certainly be back! Oh, by the way.... $89 for the night! (mid September) WOW!!! What an incredible deal!

    Shell & sand jars.

    What a hidden gem. Definitely staying again in the future. The suites are totally worth it. The decor totally sets the mood. Super convenient location. Liquor store across the street. A quick walk to a beach and also a restaurant by the light. You can heart the ocean in the room even with windows and door closed. Not crowded at all, such a quiet location and attractions like the Monarch butterfly cove are a quick 10 min drive. 2nd floor suites have a private patio. Can't wait to go back.

    AC disconnected

    Don't waste your money. Location is fabulous, but that's about it. Problems getting an itemized bill, no day to day service, kitchen is BARELY stocked-not even salt and pepper, no instructions for ANYTHING, couldn't get either TV's to work, nobody answered the office phone to get help, lamps all unplugged, shower head calcified with a dribble of water, sofa bed? OMG, not foam, SPRINGS,worst ever, King size in bedroom actually pretty good. $75 a night...pushing it. $250? You're kidding me. Finally, homeless people in beat campers lining the street, very loud.

    Marissa C.

    Some might think it's outdated or old, but I think it has a nice beach feel to it. It's literally right down the street from the Sand Dunes too! The place reminded me of a mini beach cottage or a small air bnb rather than a hotel. The room had a mini kitchen, living room, and a HUGE BED! The living room had a nice flat screen tv and the bed room had a regular older box tv. Everything was very clean and stocked. There were dvds and game boards in the living room cabinets and the kitchen had utensils and basic kitchen supplies! For under $100/night, I highly recommend this place if you plan to be around Pismo, SLO, or Avila area.

    I forgot to take photos before we "lived" in the room, so please forgive the messy bed :)

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    Outrages prices for old run down rooms. Charged me $516 per night!! WAY overpriced, nothing resort about this place. Never again.

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