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Standard room, bed type unknown
$154
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$222
Double room, bed type unknown
$263
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Overview

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is an upscale resort that offers comfortable accommodation for couples, families and other guests. Each room features spacious works stations, flatscreen TVs, and Italian marble. Upgraded suites come with beach and pool access, while others offer private patios and wrap-around balconies with sweeping views of the ocean.

Dining options at the hotel revolve around MARISOL, a full-service restaurant that serves California-inspired cuisine, weekend brunches, and an extensive wine list. The hotel also boasts an award-winning bar, where guests can enjoy microbrews, cocktails, and more while soaking in the scenery.

The heated, outdoor oceanfront pool offers poolside dining so guests don’t have to tear themselves away from the ocean breeze. Direct beach access is also available, as well as a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a sauna. Guests don’t have to venture far from The Cliffs to find hiking, golf, and a winery—they’re all located within moments of the hotel.

With its location in San Luis Obispo County between Los Angeles and San Francisco, The Cliffs is close to many of the coast’s top attractions. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to San Luis Obispo Airport, 12 miles away, and the nearest Amtrak station, about 6 miles away. It’s also located within a 20-minute drive of T Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve and Pismo State Beach.

8.8
Very good
1227 reviews

Latest deals for The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Sun 10/4
-
Mon 10/5
Standard room, bed type unknown
$154
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
$272
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$281
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$222
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$270
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$390
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$263
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$263
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
$272
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$282
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
$313
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$342
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
$585
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
$409
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 twin bed
$439
nightly with fees
Standard room, bed type unknown
$602
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Business center

Reviews of The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

8.8
Very good
1227 verified ratings
Wonderful
701
Very good
184
Good
140
Okay
66
Fair
64
Mediocre
31
Poor
41

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Most guests praised the hotel's excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, and overall cleanliness. The restaurant received positive feedback for its quality. Some guests enjoyed the pool, though there were concerns about crowding and policy enforcement. A few reviews mentioned issues with noise, room comfort, and amenities, but the positives generally outweighed the negatives.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Restaurant8.5 out of 10
Pool6 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros (+) Beautiful place to stay! Wonderful room, great bed and amenities. Also provided the extras...gym,spa,pool. Great staff, helpful and professional as well as friendly.
Cons (-) Nothing

Location

2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

What's nearby

  • Pismo Beach Pier3.3 mi
  • Zada Salon & Spa3.4 mi
  • North Beach Campground4 mi
  • Pismo Beach Prime Outlets4.1 mi
  • Price Historical Park4.8 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

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May
July
$320
$442
Cheapest month to stay with an average 46% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 53% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

Which month has the cheapest rates at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

The cheapest month to stay at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is January, with an average nightly rate of $195. The most expensive month is July at $447 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

The cheapest day to book The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is Monday, with an average nightly rate of $274. The most expensive day is Saturday at $448 per night.

How far in advance should you book The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

To get the best price at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, book around 12 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 54% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in May and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, plan to stay on a Monday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $263, while the most expensive was $674.
  • How long should you stay at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa

  • What are the available services for couples spending their honeymoon at The Cliffs resort?

    If you are celebrating getting married at the resort, consider booking the Honeymoon Dreaming package for your stay. You will be given The Sunset Suite which has its own Jacuzzi tub, you will get a complimentary bottle of champagne and some chocolate, and breakfast can be enjoyed in bed every morning in privacy. Included in the package are also a couple’s massage treatment at the spa, dinner at Marisol restaurant, as well as a meal by candlelight with a local bottle of wine on your suite’s patio.

  • Can I book a combination of treatments at the spa at The Cliffs resort?

    Guests wishing for a special spa experience and a few different treatments can look into booking one of the four available spa packages. The Detoxifying Day Package goes for over 3h and includes a Detox Body Treatment, a Massage and a Facial customized to your needs. Glow Day is a 2h package which includes a Revitalizing Treatment for your body, a customized facial and an eye treatment. The Express Package includes an Express Massage and an Express Facial, followed by a scalp massage, all in under 2h. Finally, if you are looking at enjoying this experience with a friend or a partner, you can book the Cliffs Signature Couples’ Escape, which goes for over 3h, and includes for each of you a massage, a steam treatment, a Tranquility Body Treatment and an Express Facial.

  • What are the room configurations of accessible rooms at The Cliffs resort?

    The hotel offers multiple accessible rooms, all in king size configurations, with both pool view and non-view options available. All ADA compliant rooms are located on the lobby level, and they are equipped with wider bedroom and bathroom doors, lowered mattresses, and accessible bathroom features such as grab bars and roll in showers. In addition, they all have ADA compliant alarm systems.

  • Is it possible to pre-pay for my stay at The Cliffs resort?

    Whether you are looking to pre-pay for your own stay to ensure everything is set up by the time you arrive, or whether you would like to pay for the stay of a family or friend, you will be able to pre-pay room charges at the resort up to 48h prior to the arrival date. Not only can you prepay your room charges, but you are also able to add some amenities up to the day you arrive, such as food and beverage packages or room extras.

  • What is the easiest way to organize a corporate event at The Cliffs resort?

    If you are looking at organizing a business meeting or event during your stay, you can book the CMP Meeting Planners Package available at the resort, which includes the meeting room hire, a gourmet breakfast buffet, as well as lunch and guest rooms with balconies or patios for all participants. This package requires a minimum of 20 participants and is priced per person with the price depending on room occupancy. If you are after something different, the resort’s event planning expert will help you build an a la carte event going through every detail with you including room hire, catering and activities.

  • Where is The Cliffs Hotel and Spa located?

    The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is located at 2757 Shell Beach Road, 3.2 miles from the center of Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach Pier is the closest landmark to The Cliffs Hotel and Spa.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa.

  • Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offer free parking?

    Yes, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers free parking.

  • Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offer free airport shuttle service?

    Yes, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa offers free airport shuttle service.

  • How far is The Cliffs Hotel and Spa from the airport?

    The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is 5.7 miles from San Luis Obispo County. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is 22.6 miles from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does The Cliffs Hotel and Spa have a pool?

    Yes, The Cliffs Hotel and Spa has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Cliffs Hotel and Spa hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa in Pismo Beach and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Cliffs Hotel and Spa.

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Distance to city center

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

3.2 mi
San Luis Obispo County
5.7 mi