The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is located on a cliff overlooking Shell Beach. The hotel offers a full-service spa, an oceanfront outdoor swimming pool and a balcony in every guest room. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa features a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a work desk. Guests at the Cliffs can use the hot tub or the sauna. A 24-hour gym with modern cardiovascular and weight training equipment is also available. Marisol restaurant at The Cliffs offers Latin cuisine, indoor and outdoor seating, and live entertainment. Room service is also available. Upon request, a free shuttle service is provided to the San Luis Regional Airport and Amtrak Station. Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve and Pismo State Beach are within a 20-minute drive of the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • FREE parking!

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness center

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Lidia
    United States United States
    The heated pool. Perfect temperature for the breeze. Soap smell and overall views
  • Cathy
    United States United States
    It was a wonderful place for a getaway! Loved my room and the view. Spa massage was fantastic!
  • Louis
    United States United States
    very modern high amenity room for the price. Pool was open in early April and nicely heated.
  • Mondoy
    United States United States
    Every time we come to the Cliff, we got the best friendly service.
  • Glenn
    United States United States
    The staff were amazing, they were so friendly and helpful and even remembered our names. We ate at the restaurant Marisol and it was delicious! We were able to sit on the patio and watch the sunset while eating dinner and they had heaters by the...
  • Aaron
    United States United States
    Location and amenities I have been staying here for the last 15 to 20 years and it is consistently been a great selection for me. Good for small children and adults as well. Don’t forget to climb down the stairs and check out the tide pools.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Bed was very comfortable. It was spacious room with balcony and partial view of the sea.
  • Gisele
    United States United States
    Beautiful Beach front location. With access to the beach and tide pools. Pool was heated perfectly for night swimming in early February. Friendly staff
  • Cruz
    United States United States
    Everything except the manager at the marisol she would only be nice to white people and was rude to Mexicans
  • John
    United States United States
    I have stayed at the Clifts approximately 30 times and use to meet my family there for the Thanksgiving dinner. But for all my visits and that included paying for my parents and daughter’s room I have yet to receive even an offer of an upgrade or...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Marisol
    • Cuisine
      American • Mexican
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and costs $40 per 24 hours.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaDiners ClubDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Nightly facility fee includes:

- WiFi

- Shuttle service

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Cliffs Hotel and Spa