Dune Surfer Inn

We needed a last-minute place to crash near the Pismo Beach entrance, and Dune Surfer Inn checked all the boxes! The check-in process was quick and smooth, thanks to the friendly and informative staff member (who, impressively, also handles housekeeping and laundry, what a legend!). The room was surprisingly clean, and the location is unbeatable, just down the street from the dunes. We were also offered a 12 noon late checkout, which was perfect for a quick shower after the beach. The rest of the staff was just as welcoming, making our stay even better. We’ll definitely be back for our next Pismo trip!

My experience at this so-called "motel" was nothing short of a living nightmare. The room I was given was a breeding ground for bed bugs, turning a night's rest into a tormenting ordeal. But what truly makes this place a despicable pit of despair is the fact that the owner was nowhere to be found. While I battled those bloodsucking parasites, he was likely out gallivanting, enjoying my hard-earned money, possibly at the casino, in his own sordid version of a twisted joyride. What's even more grotesque is that I'd decided to check out at 2 AM, fleeing this wretched establishment in the dead of night to escape the torment. Yet, when I requested a refund from the scoundrel of an owner, he greeted me with a heart as cold as the bed bug-infested room I'd just vacated. Comparing this establishment to a homeless shelter is an affront to the shelters' noble missions. Even in those humble refuges, I've found more compassion and decency than in this veritable chamber of horrors. It's not a motel; it's a malevolent scam preying on the unsuspecting. I strongly urge anyone considering a stay here to steer clear. It's a cruel, fraudulent den of inequity where your money is casually squandered, your well-being is disregarded, and even a middle-of-the-night escape won't grant you the slightest modicum of justice. Sleeping in your car would be a more comfortable and safer option than the abyss that is this so-called motel.

Rooms were horrendous, they are so filthy! Poop on the toilet, no toilet paper, loogies on the shower curtain, ice machine was broken, no coffee, and microwave not plugged in. 223$ for 1 night is not worth it.