An excellent motel style hotel on the main drag just north of town. Clean, quiet and excellent staff. All that was missing was a sea view. And it was dark anyway.... more

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights before finishing our holiday in Santa Monica. Our holiday was booked through Virgin and on arrival at the Cottage Inn we were assigned an inner room (view of the car park), I asked if it was possible to upgrade to a room with a view and was given a price of... more

We stayed 3 days and from A to Z, The Cottage wowed us. The hotel's cleanliness, the housekeeping and desk staff, and, in particular, Brett, the GM, exceeded our needs and expectations. I would enthusiastically recommend The Cottage as the place to stay when visiting the central coast. Patricia Pierce, Palm Springs, CA more

Our time at The Cottage Inn was special from start to finish. All employees treated us as honored guests, and the buildings, grounds, and clifftop setting made us feel as if we were on an English adventure. The designers of this hotel created a special atmosphere, and the management and crew succeed in enhancing it. more

i STAYED at your hotel on sept 6/7. Last names pullen. I had a conference for work "Brinks". Last minute reservations and during a holiday weekend. IT WAS by far the nicest hotel room i've had in pismo. Staff was great, Manager Bree? Took my reservation and gave me all the info on the city! major plus. Loved the internet... more

My husband and I have just returned from our trip to California. Cottage Inn was one of the places on our trip, already booked via Virgin. The rooms are ok, but not as nice as shown on internet. But it was the outside of the premises that least impressed me. Everywhere wanted a good cleaning, paths wanted sweeping and the... more

We stayed at The Cottage Inn by the Sea during our trip around America this summer and we would really recommend it. The accomodation is in the form of an up-market motel. Our room as very clean with a comfortable bed, tonnes of room and a lovely bathroom. The log fire in the room was also a welcome luxury as... more

I expected this place to look a lot nicer by the look of the pictures. It was just ok- The hot tub is NOT overlooking the ocean and when we were there it and the pool were not working. We were invited to swim next door and will stay next door next time as that place was impressive. The breakfast... more

Upon every vacation there's always one spot or hotel that stands out from the rest, Cottage inn by the sea was that hotel, located atop cliffs that overlook the ocean it was perfect in every way, from the cleanliness to the in room fireplace to the high vaulted ceilings, balcony, hot tube, pool and sitting area on top the cliffs... more