How Axel worksAxel $282 a night vs $303 on Expedia at The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $21 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · 2121 Price Street, Pismo Beach
Smoking areas · Heating · Garden · Terrace · No elevators · Reception desk · Room service · Family room · Cable TV · Hairdryer · Flat-screen TV · Shower/Bathtub
Hotels in Pismo BeachA refreshed, no-frills bluff-top motel with oceanview cottages
8.2/10
A strong coastal base, provided you choose your room carefully.
The Tides is a refreshed, no-frills motel with cottages on Pismo Beach’s oceanfront bluffs—not a full-service beach resort. It’s a strong pick for a simple coastal getaway, especially in a confirmed oceanview room or kitchen-equipped cottage. Expedia lists a 2024 remodel, and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Free parking and ocean-facing fire pits add useful comforts without much fuss.
The main compromise is soundproofing: upstairs footsteps and road noise recur across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor reviews. The name also promises more than some standard rooms deliver, so book the actual view category rather than assuming every room overlooks the water. Reaching the sand involves a nearby walk and stairs, not stepping straight outside. We’d skip it for light sleepers or travelers needing easy, step-free beach access.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · einnews.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$282 a night with Axel against $303 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $21 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$21/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$227 a night with Axel against $234 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (3%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
$7/night less than Booking.com (3%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$302 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $289 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$323 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 25, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$245 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$223 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 9, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$158 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 8 to Nov 9, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$158 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$186 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$256 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Axel $282 a night vs $303 on Expedia at The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $21 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 9.
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A strong coastal base, provided you choose your room carefully. A refreshed, no-frills bluff-top motel with oceanview cottages, scored for what it is.
The Tides is a refreshed, no-frills motel with cottages on Pismo Beach’s oceanfront bluffs—not a full-service beach resort. It’s a strong pick for a simple coastal getaway, especially in a confirmed oceanview room or kitchen-equipped cottage. Expedia lists a 2024 remodel, and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Free parking and ocean-facing fire pits add useful comforts without much fuss.
The main compromise is soundproofing: upstairs footsteps and road noise recur across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor reviews. The name also promises more than some standard rooms deliver, so book the actual view category rather than assuming every room overlooks the water. Reaching the sand involves a nearby walk and stairs, not stepping straight outside. We’d skip it for light sleepers or travelers needing easy, step-free beach access.
Best for: Couples seeking a simple coastal getaway; Families wanting a cottage kitchen; Travelers bringing dogs
Watch out for: Footsteps and road noise in motel rooms; Ocean views depend on room category; Stairs on the nearby beach-access route
Location: Oceanfront bluffs outside the downtown core; beach access requires a nearby walk and stairs.
Rooms: Refreshed beach-style rooms; selected cottages have kitchens, but sound insulation remains weak.
Cleanliness: Recent guests across several sites consistently praise clean, well-maintained accommodation.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff dominate recent feedback, with occasional less enthusiastic reports.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, parking and bicycle rentals, plus fire pits and a convenient restaurant next door.
Fees and surprises: Dogs incur a daily fee; no elevators, and standard rooms do not guarantee an ocean view.
Axel's opinion of The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · einnews.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $282 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $303 a night on Expedia | $21 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $227 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $234 a night on Booking.com | $7 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $302 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $289 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 25, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $323 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $245 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 9, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $223 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 8 to Nov 9, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $158 a night · refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $158 a night · refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $186 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $256 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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