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Pismo Lighthouse Suites
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2411 Price StPismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-2411
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
46 reviews for Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Review Highlights
"There is also a life size chess set outside which is a lot..."
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"super friendly staff, free wifi and continental breakfast."
(in 11 reviews)
"The soaps and lotions were all from bath and body works."
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46 reviews in English
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Review from Kevin H.
Menlo Park, CA
1/3/2012
What a perfect place.. simply perfect.
We had two rooms, one for my inlaws, and our 7 year old, and one for my wife and I, and our 2 year old. The rooms were soooo spacious, clean and well appointed. The staff was great, the "family deck" was perfect. And well of course the view. We had the ocean front premium room, and was definitely worth it.. a cute little porch (actually that would be my one complaint, the porch was very narrow, couldn't sit in the chair without having my knees hit the railing)..
As a side note, this place also had the best/fastest hotel wifi that I have ever experienced.. what a side blessing, when I had to get some work done, after the boy went to sleep. -
Review from kelly c.
11/20/2011
A turn of events led us to Pismo Beach where we discovered Pismo Lighthouse Suites. It was utterly spellbinding! So last minute, my hubby and I literally booked the place right then and there without reservations. We were shocked to discovered that we got a suite with two bathrooms and two bedrooms with a balcony view for such a great deal. I don't say this often but I would have paid TWICE as much for this suite. It's so darn cute with all its nautical decor.
I absolutely adore this place! The best part was not the jacuzzi, pool, or fitness center to use to your heart's content. The best part was how it brought out my short stint as a chess teacher in my past life when I saw the human size chess set set up on the deck. Yes, there was a line for it and it took us about 9pm to finally get to use it. I loved the complimentary delicious homemade cookies and coffee in the lobby and the warm friendly staff made me feel like this could possibly be a B&B hotel. The continental breakfast was mediocre so don't come here for just the breakfast but the clean rooms, HBO, and hospitality makes this place magical. I would definitely come back with another couple for a night's stay for some peace and relaxation. Oh, and points for being so close to the pier and heart of Pismo Beach. -
Review from Sandra L.
Half Moon Bay, CA
10/13/2011 6 photos
What a great find!!!! and we found this place by accident and boy am I glad we did. We were just driving through when we stayed here and now we are talking about planning a trip down to Pismo just so we can stay at this hotel again it was so comfy and nice!
My wife and I had been on our honeymoon coming home from a road trip along route 66, instead of driving the rest of the way home we decided to stop one more night in Pismo Beach. My wife got on her smartphone while I drove and found that this Pismo Lighthouse Suites came highly recommended through http://TravelAdvisor.com so we gave them a call to see if they had a room. Not only did they have a room they had what seemed to be a large luxury suite available, for a very minimal price. My eyes about popped out of my head when he told me how little it was and that it had a full ocean front view as well, I told him we would take it and would be there in 5 minutes to check in!
We pulled up to the hotel and checked in at the front desk. The guy was very nice and pleasant, told us about all the amenities and we asked about dining recommendations in the area, which he gave us quite few along with even delivery options. We drove over to the where our suite was, took the elevator up, and walked in, let me tell you, both my wife and I, our bags dropped and our jaws about hit the floor.
This suite was HUGE! it was bigger than my condo, clean and well kept.
Bedroom: beautifully decorated with beach/sailor themed items, even having paddles over the bed. Big King Size bed with soft clean bedding and linen's with a large master bath including a big jet soaking jacuzzi tub and shower. (FYI, do not use bubble bath in a jacuzzi tub, lesson learned, LMAO) Oh, and they give you Bed Bath & Beyond bath products, Hello, how awesome is that! They also provide you with a robe to wear, which where nice, my wife wanted one for home, so we actually bought one in the gift shop.
Bathroom: there was a whole other bathroom in this suite, with a full double-headed walk-in shower, so two people can shower at the same time. NICE!
Living Room: it was very spacey with 2 full size couches and numerous windows that opened up to your full ocean view! Walk out of the sliding glass door onto the balcony and you have a complete unobstructed 180 view of the Pacific Ocean, beautiful. There is a entertainment center that is closed but does hide a TV with cable if you choose to turn it on. There have a small kitchenette area, that has a mini fridge, coffee pot, mini sink and microwave.
This suite was beautiful, we didn't want to leave it really, we just wanted to relax in it and pretend it was our home, staring out at the ocean view, listening to the sounds of the sea crashing up against the coast.
On a side note: the hotel grounds are nice and well kept, they have a pool/jacuzzi, looked like miniature golf or maybe putting greens, along with badminton, ping-pong, and also I thought I saw a life size chess board as well in that area. It seemed like a good place for a family to visit with kids.
To sum things up, we obviously loved this hotel and would recommend it to anyone going to be staying in Pismo Beach. We can't wait to stay here again!Listed in: A place to lay your head...
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Review from Naivette C.
Fremont, CA
1/3/2012
We only stayed one night but I was so impressed I'm already thinking of our next stay there. We had a 2 bedroom suite. One suite was near the front entrance, private with private bath. The second suite is less private, but the view is gorgeous. This also had a private bath. There is a small eating area and a small kitchenette. No stove, but refrigerator and convenient.
There are fun things for the family to do like a large chess set, mini golf and ping pong tables. The beach is in walking distance, but if you do not want to go to the beach, there is a pool. The beach is a bit of a scary walk down a very steep side of a hill and the steps are very narrow. If you have young kids, please take precaution. Mine made it, but we also went very slow. Once at the beach, they had a blast.
The breakfast was good. Nothing really stands out, but it had enough of a variety for a whole family. There was a combination of hot and cold foods and the setting was nice.
The best part of this hotel is the view. It is amazing. Hopefully you get a room with a view of the ocean. The suites are very comfortable and spacious. We loved them. The staff service is amazing too. Very nice and professional. There was a mix up with my reservation and they were more than accomodating.
I look forward to staying here again. -
Review from Michael D.
Palo Alto, CA
1/2/2012
I stayed here for two nights in the King Ocean View suite. Nice place overall, with charmingly decorated master bedroom. The living room with sofa sleeper overlooks the cliff and ocean. We had four adults and two small children there, with no problem fitting everyone. They even loaned us a pack n' play. The room was clean, modern, and had a small refrigerator and microwave. The continental breakfast was good, and there was free coffee in the lobby all day long. The front desk personnel was really nice, and even let us move from the third floor to the first floor. The view was beautiful.
Now, the downsides...the hotel is somewhat north of the main Pismo Beach area, so it is somewhat of a walk to get to the pier and town. Also, the stairway access to the beach is a few properties over, so it is a little bit more work to go to the beach.
The clientele there were not very classy, at least when we were there. Some partyers next door to us "borrowed" one of our deck chairs and didn't bring it back, until I confronted them. (Sitting alone on a single deck chair and watching the ocean isn't very romantic) Also, the people above us were loud and obnoxious. Someone right above us kept running back and forth and slamming the deck door, and we could hear everything. They were probably kids, so I'll forgive them. The floors/ceilings, therefore, seem somewhat thin and noisy.
So in summary, this is definitely a good place to stay, especially if you have a big family, and need the space. However, be prepared to have a somewhat disturbed sleep from the neighbors above you, and be prepared to get your exercise when going to and from the beach. -
Review from Perry N.
Oakland, CA
10/2/2011
Third time staying at Pismo, my family decided to stay at Pismo Lighthouse Suites due to the pictures we saw on Expedia. At the hotel the rooms were very nice, it was perfect for a family of four as it had two seperate bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen area. It allowed everyone to be accomodated and it was very spacious. The amenities were nice, they have a miniture golf course, ping pong tables, a giant sized chessboard, pool/jacuzzi and a badmington court, fun for the whole family. Also the complimentary breakfast have make your own pancakes and other bread items.
I do have one complaint though which is why I gave it 4/5. The noise level is pretty annoying. Though I understand it is a busy hotel, there was constant noise around 11-12 at night, and due to its proximity to the highway it gave some noise as well. This is not the hotel's fault and the friendly staff relocated us to another room to help dull the noise for no charge as well.
*Side Note: The staff is very friendly, upon our departure from the hotel, the battery of our car died, and a staff member quickly came to jump start our car.
Overall it is a very nice place to stay, 4/5! -
Review from P. J.
Brentwood, CA
10/10/2011
First time staying here. Friends go each year and have been trying to get us to go, so we got away for a few days.
The Good:
Lovely grounds, clean, spacious rooms, reasonably priced 0ff-
Season; swimming pool/jacuzzi overlooking the ocean. Large 'play' area/deck with putting green, badminton, ping-pong and chess, with large moveable pieces. Friendly check in staff. Fresh baked cookies upon check in. Nice gift/souvenir shop on site. Amazing ocean views!
The Bad:
Seagulls on our veranda begging for food (thanks to all you ppl who think it's 'cute' to feed these scavengers - it brings more and then there is bird poop everywhere! Please stop!).
Continental breakfast was just 'okay' (everything very high carb, pre-sweetened cereals, canned fruit, no toast or meat of any kind). Should offer a selection of sugar-free condiments but did not. (Staff unhelpful due to communication problems*.)
Very small eating area, crowded and hard to move around in, both days we were there.
100 steep stairs down to the beach...and 100 back up! (Pack light).
Only 1 restaurant within walking distance (Marie Callendars)
Only 1 set of towels, per person, per day.
The Ugly:
Had to have room key re-keyed.
Hotel staff does not understand English* (or said they don't) and it was very hard to communicate.
Jacuzzi opens at 8:00 am but key would not work at 8:30am - had to take 3 flights of stairs up to the office to ask them to open it. Back down to the pool gate. Waited 10 min. before I saw someone who saw me and kept walking then realized we made eye contact and went "Oh" and then came and unlocked the gate. :(
Elevator is located near Price street so if your room is located near the ocean side you will have alot of walking to do, hauling your luggage or climbing the stairs. We did alot of stair climbing our 2 days there! -
Review from Janet J.
San Jacinto, CA
9/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
We stayed here two nights and hated to leave. Our ocean view suite was spotless and beautiful, with comfortable furnishings. Lots of seating, kitchen space, and privacy in and out and a fenced in patio with nice chairs in the lawn between our room and the ocean.
The continental breakfast was more than adequate with indoor and outdoor seating, make them yourself mini-waffles, hard-boiled eggs and other favorites. We will absolutely come back next summer.
Just one warning, if you want to run out onto the beach this property is on a bluff overlooking the water, but to get down onto the sand there are 100+ rickety steps to climb down and up again. Not a problem for me, but maybe for some others. -
Review from Brandy A.
Livermore, CA
10/2/2011
This was my first time staying in the Pismo Beach area. We decided to stay at the Pismo Lighthouse Suites - it was my son and I so I decided to get the Large Family Suite (2 rooms; one with a King bed & the other with Two Queen beds and 2 bathrooms - a MUST when you have a son).
I was impressed with the size of the room for the price we paid, a very good value! The property is nicely laid out and the grounds are kept up beautifully. They have ping-pong tables, huge chess board, badminton and a putting green (and of course a pool and hot tub). We stayed in the building facing Price Street (bldg 1). The beach is just a small walk away. The room was spotless and very comfortable. The suite came with a mini fridge, microwave and free wi-fi
Great place for couples and families. One of my new favorites. When I'm back in the Pismo Beach area I will be staying here! -
Review from Kris K.
Seal Beach, CA
7/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
When i find a place to stay for the family, i will research and research to make sure that i find the perfect place for us. I found this place based on both Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews. The place had pretty good reviews for being family friendly and clean. Spot on for both!
The hotel room was pretty big. we had the 2 room combo: 1 Queen in each room. The place was very very clean. I was actually surprised. (I'm pretty much a clean freak when it comes to hotels, homes, and bathrooms...this place was great)
the layout of the rooms were divided by a small entry way where the rooms were split off. One room in the front, one in the back. This is definitely a great hotel when you're traveling with more than 3 people.
The beds were pretty comfy and the amenities were good. Small fridge, microwave, and coffee maker with Seattle's best coffee. nice.
The soaps and lotions were all from bath and body works. also nice.
The bathrooms were very simple and CLEAN. Nice low kid friendly bath tub. not to mention super super clean. The shower heads were clean as well. no mildew or limestone which showed me that the hotel really keeps their place clean!!! The shower heads were also nice = Speakerman!
the breakfast was very good. the full range of fruits, muffins, danishes, juice, coffee (Seattle's best), yogurt, and not to mention fresh make it yourself waffles! yum!!!
The only negative of our stay was the location of our room. I know it was over 4th of July weekend (Friday July 1, 2011), and it was probably oversold... but we got a pretty crappy location. Since the property does not have air conditioning, our room was very very stuffy when we arrived. When i wanted to open the windows, bedroom 1 faced the walkway and the freeway. It was very loud and I couldn't leave the window open since anyone walking by can easily stand at the window and order take out. The other bedroom faced the main check in office. Not bad, but when i opened the balcony door, the breeze was nice. But there was someone downstairs smoking a joint or something. the smell was too bad to keep open. So we were pretty much hot the entire night. there were ceiling fans and a heater which made a buzzing/humming sound the entire time. but we survived.
Tips when traveling with Toddlers:
Great place for the family. Very close to everything (Main street at Pismo beach). We especially enjoyed the enclosed play area by the main office. You have table tennis, chess, Badminton, very safe and nice!
The hotel rooms are very kid friendly. a lot of wood furniture and safe around the room. I didn't have to move anything except the phones.
very comfortable for kids.
Overall, since we stayed for only 1 night, it was worth it.
If i were stay again in Pismo beach for more than 1 night...i would probably try a different hotel. -
Review from ben a.
Lompoc, CA
9/1/2011
First, we love the place. The location and the amenities with its price are exceptional. The pool is not that warm enough but is kept clean routinely. Continental breakfast is good, same kind everyday, would better if they have bacon and egg :) The staff are professionals except for the security guard, the way he handled the complaints he received. He warned us about the noise we are making, complain from the one below us. He said that he will kick us out if hear us again. I don't know how the security will have that kind of power to intimidate the customers. We apologized but we were ignored, he is not polite. We had family gathering, with kids, lots of kids. How can we control the kids if they are having fun, and they only see each every now and then. They said that this place is family oriented, hmmm...
The truth is, we checked if the noise we are making is loud enough to bother anyone. On our second day, we asked to be moved to the lower level. We made so much noise than our first night. We did not hear any noise we are making from the other room except from the floor above us. The floor was not insulated properly, you can hear every step anyone make(which is not our fault, I think!), the front door is loud each time you open or close it. The exhaust fan from every bathroom are loud each time you use it. Those are the things I think that bother us, noise wise.
Overall, we are willing to go back, maybe next year! We saw the other hotels around the area, maybe we should try them first if they have better deals.
P.S.
I love their coffee! One of the best, and it is fresh every time. We rented 5 rooms for 2 nights. They deserve 4 1/2 stars. Don't mind going back their again! :) WiFi is slow! I am glad I have 3G! Thank you, PLS staff! -
Review from Sidney S.
6/29/2011
My rating is for summer months in an oceanview suite
Room was nice and clean...huge one bedroom two bath suite with living room. Awesome view of both Pismo and Shell Beach.
My Son loved the game court with oversized chess/checkers, badminton, ping pong, mini-golf (which we did not play). We also spent a couple of days in the pool...nice size too with jacuzzi that was set way too hot.
BTW, I discovered I'm the world's worst badminton player. Who knew it was so difficult to hit a birdie? I mean, absolutely pathetic how many times I whiffed and hit air.
Breakfast was a disappointment...for the fare we paid ($300 a night), it was totally weak and two breakfasts we ate elsewhere. Just standard continental with a DIY waffle area...pastries were Costco/Smart & Final boxed, fruit not fresh.
Service was inconsistent...three times needed keys rekeyed and twice wrong room number punched in which meant a drudge up and down the stairs again.
So, I understand all the fab reviews...and paying weeknight/off season rates it is a 4 to 5 star hotel. For summer/weekend rates? Not even close...and I'm not sure worth the money... -
Review from Dee B.
Montebello, CA
7/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place was surely a splurg for us! Got a ocean front view suite. It was very relaxing and it was nice to hear the waves crashing the shoreline.
Super duper clean and modern nautical themed room. Really all the rave and no complaints. Just check it out for yourself. Kids loved the amenities. -
Review from Lishya H.
Diamond Bar, CA
2/28/2011 6 photos
Stayed here for weekend getaway and love it!
Such a clean and neat property overlooking the ocean. Our room was facing the beach and we caught beautiful sunset on our patio.
As some of the guests said that it can be a bit too crowded with kids, we found it was very peaceful.
Our suites has 2 bathrooms, one shower and other is bathtub with Bed & Body Works toiletries, love it! -
Review from Annie R.
Los Angeles, CA
10/3/2011
A bit outdated (big old tvs, cheesy lamps) but that is reflected in the price. super friendly staff, free wifi and continental breakfast. Right on the ocean, 100 steps down and you can walk on it for miles. great location right off the 101, walking distance to downtown and nearby restaurants. Would totally return.
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Review from Anthony B.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
10/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a perfect place to stay with the family. Pool, large checker/chess board, big rooms which the kids lived having 2 rooms, 2 tvs, and 2 bath rooms. The only downfall is that there is not A/C, which is common for the central coast. But when we stayed here, it was a very hot day and the rooms could only cool down so much with the windows open and the ceiling fans running.
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Review from Kelly g.
Fresno, CA
12/19/2011
Seriously one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. We stayed in the King ocean front suite and it was absolutely amazing and spacious. The breakfast included had everything you could possibly think of including do it yourself waffle maker. When coming to Pismo I will only stay here.
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Review from Brianna C.
San Jose, CA
1/11/2011
My fiance, and another couple booked a two-room queen suite with a courtyard view for New years and the day after. We arrived and were pleasantly surprised with fresh cookies and a painless check in. There was plenty of parking, even covered parking with an elevator right up to our room.
Our room was a very good size, with two separate bedrooms and bathrooms. The decor was great, with a frame of various knots used on boats, and an actual window piece from a boat. They definitely captured the feel without overkill. We were also pleasantly surprised from the balcony we had almost a full view of the ocean, even with the advertised 'courtyard view'. We enjoyed fireworks from there at the new year and got some great, fresh sea air. The beds were also very comfortable, with plenty of pillows and extra blankets.
We really had a great time here, and will definitely stay here when we visit again. -
Review from brenna O.
San Francisco, CA
8/30/2011
I just stayed here over the weekend and it was really great. They have nice rooms, I only have a couple complaints... the bedroom was at the front of the suite so the beach side balcony was not near the bed... I wanted to sleep next to the sounds of the ocean, so we slept on the pull out couch bed, which was uncomfortable, but it was so dreamy to have the ocean right out the window when you wake up in the morning! The other complaint I have is about the showers...we are both average tall, 5'10" and 5'8" and skinny... the one shower was so small my bf barely fit in it, and the other was short so that I felt like I was doing the limbo to wash my hair... but the plus side was there were two bathrooms.... It was set at a beautiful location, right on the beach, 4 min walk down to the water! It was foggy in the morning and evening but it got sunny by lunch time.
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Review from Elizabeth B.
Rancho Cordova, CA
8/21/2011
Me and my boyfriend stayed here the other day and totally splurged on the Oceanfront King Suite. Upon arriving, we were stoked to know we where on the third floor which was totally amazing and had the best view ever!! Room was pretty good size. Two bathrooms, living area with pull out bed/couch, bedroom and balcony. We were very happy and had a wonderful time.
Unfortunately what makes them lose a couple stars in my book was their customer service. When my boyfriend and I were loading our luggage into my car, we noticed my hood, windshield, side windows and top of my car were absolutely COVERED in seagull poop! When we went to the lobby to check out, we told them the situation and asked if maybe they'd be willing to give us a car wash or some sort of help with cleaning my car. The general manager and another woman said there is nothing they can do because that's mother nature and they have no control over where the birds poop. Which I understand, however I'm sure this parking spot is well known for this happening. They need to have a tarp or something under the trees, protecting their customer's cars. Anyways, they try to hand us a towel so we can wipe up the poop.. and offered a bucket of soap and water if we need it. This was just rude to me, after spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars to stay the night, the least you could do is show some empathy and be willing to pay for my car to have a wash. They kept saying "What if we gave everyone a car wash who had bird poop on it, we couldn't do that". A BIRD POOP? NO! I'm not complaining about a bird poop, this was a freaking flock of seagull shit that devoured my car. This spot has to be a known flock hang out and I'm sure they've had complaints before, therefore they are responsible for doing something about this. After hounding the general manager, he offered us $10 refund from our room. Thanks, took ya long enough to come around. Went to the hand car wash and they couldn't even take off all the poop and there are STILL outlines of the poop all over my car... Not pleased at all. -
Review from Jamie P.
Roseville, CA
11/30/2010
Great value for the cost!
About 40 people from my family stayed here for my wedding weekend. Based on an informal survey I took before the weekend was over, the general consensus was that: the rooms were comfortable, large enough for one medium or two small families to coexist peacefully (at least for a couple of days), the continental breakfast options were really good (for being a continental breakfast), and the view/proximity of the beach was a major plus. And I thought it was great to have all my family members close by in a less austere setting than other affordable motels/hotels.
For people looking for a romantic getaway, the number of families may detract from cozy moments, but there are rooms with a full ocean view and king-sized beds that could be nice for a duo. -
Review from Jason S.
Reedley, CA
8/1/2011
This place is quite large. They have lots of rooms and they are right on the beach. We had two rooms inside our room and I only payed for the one room. It was really nice but the rooms were too big for just the two of us. This place would be great for a family or a larger group of people. Our rooms was nice and clean.
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Review from Jeff P.
San Mateo, CA
8/15/2007
On first blush, this place looks great and actually it's not bad. However, if you're looking for a place for a romantic getaway, this would not be the spot. As Ericka A stated perfectly, this is the perfect place to bring the whole family. During my stay here, there were kids everywhere! - in the game facilities, in the pool, in the hot tub, outside my window yelling, in the suite above me jumping on my head! Ugh.
Another thing that drove me nuts was the fact that I could literally hear the folks above me, and everything the were doing, be it walking around, watching TV, talking or flushing the toilet. The walls appeared to be pretty thin, so at 3am I could hear the fan in their bathroom, and each toilet flush. This place could definitely benefit from some good double pained windows. This became very apparent when the staff was outside my window at 7am having a conversation, and I was able to hear every word, despite the windows being closed.
They also advertise the fact that they have free internet, which is a huge selling point for some. I was one of those that was sucked in by this, and it was one of the primary reasons that we stayed here. I had some work to do, and thought it would be great to sit on the patio overlooking the ocean while doing some business emails. They failed to mention that they have one router, and that if you close the front door, you get no reception. I called the front desk and they said that they had a few access points to loan, but they were all out. The guy suggested that I sit in a chair in the bedroom, and work there, as there should be some reception there. Ugh!
The views from the location are pretty spectacular and the rooms are pretty plush, but it is definitely a family environment. -
Review from Ericka A.
San Francisco, CA
8/25/2006
This is the perfect spot to bring the whole family for a vacation by the sea. My family and I have been coming here for a few years now and we love staying here.
The beds are super comfy and the rooms are immaculate! The bathrooms are spotless as well. The nautical decor is fabulous and there is a nice fridge and microwave in the suites as well. The balcony is great for sipping wine while watching the waves.
There are plenty of great fun things to occupy your time nearby too like wine tasting, atv'ing, hiking, boogie boarding, and lots of different farmers markets as well. The staff at this place is awesome and very accommodating.
There is also a life size chess set outside which is a lot of fun, a badminton court, and even a putting green. They have a huge breakfast room with tons of offerings and even a waffle maker. So much fun!! -
Review from Danielle M.
Los Angeles, CA
6/29/2010
I thoroughly enjoyed my brief romantic stay here with the BF. Our room was beautiful and had the most awesome view of the beach and downtown Pismo. Located on the bluff, this hotel was quaint and quiet. Just the thing for an early summer getaway. I will definitely be back.
PS- the room had 2 bathrooms! Amazing! -
Review from Alicia C.
Stevenson Ranch, CA
8/23/2010
We used to stay at the Cottage Inn next door. We decided to try this one out. It is now our favorite spot in Pismo. We got upgraded to the Master suite - awesome, awesome, awesome!!!
With a jacuzzi tub, fireplace and FANTASTIC view - can't ask for better!
They also have a really cute lawn where you can play badminton, table tennis, chess, checkers and mini golf. The property is clean, the room we were in was immaculate. The pictures on their website - what you see IS what you get.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place.
Oh - and the free breakfast is a PLUS. -
Review from David C.
San Francisco, CA
1/26/2010 3 photos
Awesome place for an amazing price! We came here during the off season and during the week which explains why it was empty and we got a great rate. Two bedroom king size bed suite (950 sq/ft) with an ocean-front view for only $119/night (with AAA).
It's very modern and got free wifi but not the best reception. I was able to setup the office desk so it was facing the balcony and ocean which worked out nicely. Free continental breakfast, in room fridge & microwave were nice perks.
Would definitely come here again but probably not during the summer b/c the price for this room would be $350/night. -
Review from Nina V.
Los Altos, CA
6/21/2009
Here are the big pluses about the hotel:
+Very clean and well-maintained
+Wonderfully large suite for travelling with family and having privacy for both parents and children with 2 king beds and 2 separate bathrooms
+Social deck with mini-golf, ping-pong and life-size chess is a wonderful diversion for kids in the afternoon
+So near the ocean where you can easily spot dolphins jumping at Pismo Beach and brown pelicans taking nose-dives for fish
Here are the drawbacks:
-You could end up staying near really noisy families or being in a unit near Highway 101
-The beach access does snake through other properties and does involve navigation of some precarious steps
-Your partial ocean view could end up being a full neighboring hotel view
-Healthy and or nicer dining nearby does not exist (but hey its near a pier)
The choice was a toss-up between Embassy Suites or Pismo Lighthouse Suites. I'm glad we chose Pismo Lighthouse Suites, but if I had to do it again I might choose Avila Lighthouse Suites by the same management company. -
Review from Andrea W.
Hayward, CA
4/14/2011
My husband and I have been to the Pismo Beach/San Luis Obispo area numerous times, but it was our first time staying at Pismo Lighthouse Suites. We stayed here earlier this month, for 2 nights. We were pleased with the experience and would likely return for a group or family getaway due to the reasonable rates (the two-room suites cost even less than a single room at some neighboring hotels) and overall cleanliness and good condition of the rooms. However, for a quiet vacation, we would probably try elsewhere. The place isn't perfect but I'm rounding up to 5 stars because we had such a positive experience with the staff.
Since it was still off-season, we were able to find parking easily in downtown Pismo, so we didn't mind that the hotel isn't right on the beach. However, if visiting in the summer, one may want to consider a more beach-accessible location if that's where the majority of time will be spent.
The highlights:
* Really great midweek rate (about $140) for a 2-bedroom family suite that included a king bed in one room and 2 queen beds in the other. Each room had its own shower/tub, toilet and sink area. A microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and hair dryer were located in the room with the king bed.
* Our suite looked just like the photographs on the hotel website. It was very clean, and the linens crisp and white.
* Extremely accommodating and flexible staff. When we had issues with the occupants in the room above ours making excessive noise (see below), the front desk staff promptly looked on the computer to see if there were any other rooms in our category on an upper floor. Unfortunately, these were all located on the first floor, but he moved us to another location where the room above was not yet occupied. While the staff person could not promise that nobody would be using the room above ours, we still greatly appreciated his efforts. He accommodated our request with friendliness and empathy, which can be rare these days.
* When someone in our party accidentally clicked into not one, but three, pay per view movies (but didn't watch), the front desk staff removed the charges when we explained that it was an accident. The staff person said he could see that the movies were purchased but not watched. He was totally easy going about it and didn't make us feel like fools (although we already did).
* Great coffee! Our group included coffee lovers, and everyone agreed that the coffee was particularly tasty. The breakfast buffet (included in the room price) had a good selection. We particularly liked making our own waffles. We could see the workers taking great care to clean tables and keep the buffet area tidy as quickly as possible. It was quite a zoo on our first morning because we came late (around 9:30). On the second morning, we took our breakfast back to our room (just grabbed some coffee in the disposable cups and lids).
* No air conditioning in the rooms - only heating. It wasn't a problem for us due to the cool weather, but it could be an issue in the summertime.
The downsides:
* Thin walls and floors - we could hear some noise from next door as well as the footsteps from the people above. In our first room (before we asked to be moved), the people above (probably children) were obviously running around and the noise was excessive. In the second room, we could still hear footsteps, even though the occupants above appeared to bee taking normal steps. We were only able to tolerate it because our baby kept us up late and woke us early, and we were awake anyway. And if there was noise in the night, we were just too exhausted to hear it.
* We could hear water running through pipes (from a washing machine elsewhere?) even when none of us were using the bathrooms.
* We were in the building closest to the freeway, and while some reviewers that have commented on hearing noise, we did not. However, the weather was cool and we didn't need to open any windows. -
Review from TandemTraveler Z.
Irvine, CA
10/21/2009
My husband and I recently stayed here on our way to Hearst Castle. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed. The suites are in 3 buildings. One building is ocean front but ours was not. One of the bedrooms in our suite faced the courtyard although we could see a glimpse of the ocean in the distance. The other bedroom in our suite faced in the direction of the highway which is nearby. We didn't notice any traffic noise but we didn't use the bedroom facing the highway. The rooms are clean and are decorated with a nautical theme. The only thing I found less than ideal about the layout is that the first room (closest to the entry door) has a curtain rather than a door to close it off from the hallway. However, there is a door on the bedroom facing the ocean so it is possible to close that if you are sharing the suites for privacy.
We did not stay at a peak time and felt the hotel was quite reasonably priced. It cost just as much to stay near Hearst Castle in a hotel that was not half as nice. Although I realize many people considering staying in Pismo plan to spend their time at the beach if you felt like visiting Hearst Castle it's about an hour away so you could drive to San Simeon, take a tour and eat lunch, and drive back as a day trip.
When we stayed at the Pismo Lighthouse Suites we didn't realize until the end of our stay that it is possible to get to the beach on foot rather than by driving closer. To do so walk in front of the building with units facing the ocean (if you are not staying in that building you may need to walk past the pool - which is nicely located overlooking the ocean - to get there) and keep walking in front of a neighboring hotel until you find the stairs that will take you to the beach.
This is a hotel we would definitely visit again. -
Review from Kristina P.
Mountain View, CA
9/9/2008
Very good. Clean rooms, well-maintained pool and spa, glassed in on the cliffs. We enjoyed standing on our balcony, watching dolphins jumping in the ocean.
It's quite a hike to the beach though - along the cliffs and down the long stairs. If your party is all young folks, it's not an issue. If you're traveling with small kids or your parents, that's a long walk back to the bathroom!
We had five adults and two kids in our two-room suite with room to spare. Great place for a large family, or family-plus-grandparents. I heard our neighbors discussing who was sleeping on the floor that night, so it seems this is a well-known amenity.
Service was English-fluent and friendly. Slight downside: they don't know local restaurants. Their desk guy recommended Old Juan's, which is only two stars on Yelp. -
Review from Michelle F.
Daly City, CA
11/15/2009
This place is BEAUTIFUL and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and check in & check out was simple. The pool was under construction, but other than that everything was working well. Another positive note, this hotel is right off the freeway, so it was easy to get to.
I went here on a Wednesday, in the middle of fall, so there were not a lot of children or families staying here. It was pretty quiet, so I had no complaints. I'll definitely stay here again - but probably not in the summer when all the kids are out of school. -
Review from Matthew T.
Santa Cruz, CA
9/22/2010 1 photo
This is the second time my wife and I have stayed here. Both times we have come mid week and got a great rate king ocean view. We love this place. We have seen the reviews about noise and families but have not expierienced ourselves, maybe because we come during a quiet time. Anyways, big room, 2 bathrooms, very clean. Only thing is I wish the bedroom was towards the balcony so you could hear the waves all night. My wife had to do some work and yes we expierienced the same slow Internet....who cares! It's free!
Anyways we will definetly be back. -
Review from Christina C.
Chatsworth, CA
10/29/2008
Very nice hotel. We had a first floor oceanfront king suite. Best thing ever. I loved that we could just put our kid to bed in the next room and hang out in the living room or outside in our patio and listen to the waves all night. Also there were two bathrooms which was pretty cool. I could totally see two couples or large families staying here comfortably. There was plenty of room for just the 3 of us. The room was clean and well-stocked with Bath & Body Works items (bonus for my husband because he loves BBW shampoo). Also the kitchenette was really useful -- a nice small fridge, wet bar and cabinets if you need them.
I've read some complaints on the complimentary continental breakfast which I thought were unfounded. Continental breakfasts aren't meant to be any more than danishes and coffee and I thought the breakfast they offered went way beyond that. There was a large variety of cold cereals and hot (oatmeal in packets with hot water available), bagels & cream cheese, a bunch of different danishes, fruit cocktail, mini Yoplait yogurts, oranges, apples, and of course coffee, tea, milk and 4 different fruit juices. The best thing was the waffle maker. It's DIY but there are instructions and staff on hand to help if you need it. I looked forward to making my waffles every morning! Mmm...hot waffles with butter & syrup...
I did agree somewhat with the complaints on the noise level. The first couple of days weren't so bad because we didn't have neighbors above us but once the room was occupied we could hear every foot step and door closing they did. I admit I was a bit annoyed by that. Also in the morning the housecleaning staff is pretty loud as they go from floor to floor with their carts and I could always hear their walkie-talkies going off. And by morning I mean before 8am which I think is still early for so much noise.
I agree w/everyone about the hike to the beach. The walk over isn't bad but the steps leading down to the beach are really steep and uneven. We took our 3 year old son down there a total of 1 time during our stay and i was sooooo exhausted when we got back. LOL.
All in all it was a very relaxing few days and I would definitely stay there again. Also note that mid-week rates are a LOT better than weekends. A LOT. -
Review from Arielle R.
Huntington Beach, CA
10/18/2009
This place was super mellow.
Best continental breakfast i've ever been to, including a make your own waffle set-up, 4 varieties of cereal from a huge dispenser, Seattle's Best coffee, lots of bagels & pastries, juices. I was impressed if you couldn't tell. ha.
My boyfriend and I shared a suite with his brother & sister in law. It had a great view of the ocean and was pretty spacious. The lawn games were cool: the huge chess/checkers board & ping pong were fun. And mini golf!
The pool/spa was another plus. It was surrounded by large glass walls which you could see the entire ocean from. Great to go in for a nice sunset view :)
The hotel is about a 5 minute walk to the beach, down lots of stairs.
Lots of parking and close to the downtown area.
Overall, I would say that coming to the Lighthouse suites is a good place to stay ! -
Review from Matt O.
Pismo Beach, CA
This is a five-star resort if I've ever seen one. The rooms are spectacular and the views are out of this world. It has beach access which is very useful. The clientele is top notch friendly people. It is a moderate walk away from both shell and pismo beach. The best part is the unbelievable mid- June rates for about $90 a night. Go pismo!!!!!!:)
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Review from Nancy L.
Sloughhouse, CA
7/11/2011
Lighhtouse Suites exceeded our expectations! The rooms were large, clean and well-appointed. Our granddaughter and her friend thought they were in heaven having their own room with two queen sized beds and a private bathroom. We wound up spending more time at the motel than anticipated because the girls loved the pool and the sports area.
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Review from Judy G.
Castro Valley, CA
6/23/2011
We wanted to get away and took a chance on the Pismo Lighthouse because it is right on the beach in Pismo Beach. It was exactly what we expected. A giant chess set, ping pong and badmitten for the kids, the pool was heated just like they said and the view of the ocean from our balcony was fantastic. We got the family suite and our kids were so excited to have their "own room" (and so were their parents). You can walk to the downtown from the hotel and the customer service was excellent! Highly recommend a visit.
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Review from Bubba G.
Union City, CA
9/6/2009
If you are looking for a fantastic place to stay while in Pismo Beach, this is it. This is a great place for families. During our stay there were quite a few families here. But it was still very pleasant and quiet. The rooms are all suites with separate bedrooms. If you are lucky, you can get the rooms that face the beach. Terrific views of the ocean from your back door! Continental breakfast and newspapers are included in the price of your stay. The hotel is a short distance from downtown Pismo.
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Review from Jennifer A.
Long Beach, CA
7/15/2010
This is a perfect place for traveling with kids. I booked a family suite with a king and two queens and two bathrooms. The kids were down a short hall in the suite which I like better an connoting doors. The room was very nicely nautical and perfectly maintained. There was so muh for the kids! Ping pong, a small mini golf set up, badminton, heated sheltered pool and spa, giant chess or checked board, the beach below for beach fun and cookies. Complimentary breakfast was very nice. The only problem was that the free wi-fi was not much of a signal and I kept walking around looking for a better signal and never finding it. Staff was very nice and friendly. We walked to downtown Pismo along the beach for dinner. Would love to make this a stop on my California Coastal ramblings!
