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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
In addition to an outdoor pool, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The resort offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired Internet access.
Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This luxury resort also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 15 mi and an airport shuttle (available on request). Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2016.
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa is a smoke-free property.
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Picnic area
- Children's games
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Number of spa tubs - 1
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free valet parking
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair accessible
- Food and water bowls
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- ATM/banking
- Concierge services
- Pool umbrellas
- Total number of rooms - 60
- Number of floors - 4
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Vineyard
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Tasting room
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Private winery tours
- Public winery tours
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built - 2006
- Electric car charging station
- Sauna
- Free wired internet
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Spa services on site
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 1
- 24-hour business center
- Laundry facilities
- Wedding services
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family property
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Separate dining area
- Sofa bed
- Washer/dryer
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Free cribs/infant beds
- DVD player
Room Amenities
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 4.5-star resort have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
- Room service (limited hours)
- Television
- Free newspaper
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free local calls
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Ceiling fan
- Washer/dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Sofa bed
- Turndown service
- Microwave
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- DVD player
- Access via exterior corridors
- Kitchen
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Dishwasher
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Stovetop
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free wired internet
- Down comforter
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- TV size: 36
- TV size measurement: inch
- iPod docking station
- Sofa bed size queen
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Heating
- Oven
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Champagne service
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Art supplies
Parking
Free self parking , Free valet parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet
Food & Drink
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Lido at Dolphin Bay - This poolside restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Spa Services
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. There are 15 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM.
- Number of treatment rooms 4
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Body wraps
- Facial treatments
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Number of hot springs - 15
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Braille or raised signage
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Handrails in stairways
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchairs available on site
Nearby Activities
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Basketball nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Hot springs nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Ziplining nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Resort fee: USD 34.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
- Concierge service
- Faxes
- Fitness center access
- Housekeeping
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Pool access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15–50 for adults, and USD 1–25 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (roundtrip)
- Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-in time ends at 4:30 AM
Minimum check-in age is: 21
Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Pets allowed in specific rooms only
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Debit cards not accepted
Gloves are available to guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
No gap period between guest stays
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per day
- Up to 4 lbs per pet
- Food and water bowls are available
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
- Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Hotel Names
- Bay Dolphin
- Dolphin Bay
- Dolphin Bay Pismo Beach
- Dolphin Bay Resort
- Dolphin Bay Resort Pismo Beach
- Resort Dolphin Bay
- Dolphin Bay Hotel Pismo Beach
- Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa
- Dolphin Bay Resort Spa
- Dolphin Bay And Spa Pismo
- Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Resort
- Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Pismo Beach
- Dolphin Bay Resort And Spa Resort Pismo Beach
Awards & Affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
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