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BEST WESTERN PLUS Shelter Cove Lodge: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
2651 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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orange county
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pretty Good Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

The location is cool, they have a somewhat private beach with fantastic views. They are also very pet friendly. I was not expecting anything, but when we got to our room they had a bed blanket and some treats. My dog smelled the floors a lot more than normal so im guessing the rooms werent as clean as they should have been, but thats kinda expected for the level of hotel it was. The rooms were also pretty large and had a sink and mirror outside the bathroom which helps with people getting ready in the mornings.

Another plus was the continental breakfast. It was more than a continental breakfast like the front desk said. They have a super cool pancake making machine. You just press a button and wait a minute and a pancake come out. Overall it was a fun stay.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ShelterCoveGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Shelter Cove Lodge, responded to this review
January 29, 2013
Thank you very much for your kind review of our property. We are delighted to hear that you and your pet companion enjoyed the pet basket goodies as well as the location and views from our property. We recently became pet friendly and love to hear feedback about our pet friendly rooms. We look forward to welcoming you and your pet back to another great stay at the Shelter Cove Lodge.

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Kalie Howard
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Seattle, Washington
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464 helpful votes 464 helpful votes
“Good View and Freakishly Small Breakfast Room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

We liked our large room and great ocean view, but a boring breakfast was served in a room so ludicrously small that with only one other person up for early breakfast we were bumping into each other. Very odd.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ShelterCoveGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Shelter Cove Lodge, responded to this review
January 22, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay with us. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the breathtaking views from you room. We are currently in the process of remodeling our breakfast room to better meet our guests’ needs. The renovations should be complete within the coming months and we look forward to unveiling this to all of our guests. We hope to welcome you back to our property on your next visit to Pismo Beach.

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Kalie Howard
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Ivanhoe, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“great location for view from room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

the room we stayed in had a great view of the Pismo Pier and Shell Beach area from the balcony. the carpet had a bad stain the size of a pie plate and the toilet rocked when you sit on it and the room smelled like a lit pumpkin candle but the rest of the room was nice. The check in and check out was pleasant. We stayed two days and the breakfast was fairly good but the first day they did not have any sausage biscuits or similar item like they had on the second day. Pancakes were good and there was a decent supply of fruits, cereals, breads, and drinks both days. I may stay at this motel again for the view and the access to their beach.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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ShelterCoveGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Shelter Cove Lodge, responded to this review
January 18, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent stay with us. We apologize for the inadequate condition of your room, and assure you this is not a normal occurrence at our property. We take a great amount of pride in providing clean and comfortable accommodations. Our housekeeping and maintenance staff have been alerted to this issue to prelude future occurrences of this kind. We are very glad you were able to enjoy the views from your room and other amenities our property has to offer. We hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations on your next visit to Pismo Beach.

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Kalie Howard
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Fresno, California, USA
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“Beautifully sweet”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

The balcony was the best! Letting us bring our pet was a deal closer! We wished the shade on the skylight worked. Very nice room! April treated us excellent! Breakfast was good. We enjoyed the late check out.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ShelterCoveGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Shelter Cove Lodge, responded to this review
January 18, 2013
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay at the Shelter Cove Lodge. We are so happy to read that you and you pet enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of the full ocean views. We look forward to welcoming you to our property again on your next visit to the Central Coast.

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Kalie Howard
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Perth, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“WHAT A FANTASTIC VIEW AND VERY FRIENDLY STAFF”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

My Wife Son and Myself stayed here on the way to San Francisco , We stayed in an ocean front 2nd floor room , which was very clean , a credit to your staff the breakfast was great and the selection was good. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone .

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ShelterCoveGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN PLUS Shelter Cove Lodge, responded to this review
January 18, 2013
Thank you for your review regarding your recent stay with us. We are very pleased that you were able to enjoy the ocean views from your room and other amenities like our breakfast. We will also make sure our staff is aware that they made your stay a more pleasant experience. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Pismo Beach!

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Kalie Howard
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Also Known As:
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Hotel Pismo Beach
Best Western Plus Shelter Cove Hotel
Best Western Shelter Cove Hotel
Best Western Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach Best Western
Address: 2651 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Region: United States > California > Pismo Beach
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#10 Family Hotels in Pismo Beach
#11 Business Hotels in Pismo Beach
#12 Romantic Hotels in Pismo Beach
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pismo Beach, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Shelter Cove Lodge is an all oceanfront hotel offering stunning panoramic ocean views and a tranquil setting. Enjoy the hotel's beautiful grounds, scenic gazebo, outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, newly remodeled guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi. ... more   less 
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