Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about your stay at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. From check-in and accommodations to dining, spa services, and exploring Pismo Beach, here’s everything you need to know to plan your oceanfront escape.
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is not a timeshare. It is a luxury oceanfront resort offering spacious, condo-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, private balconies, and separate living areas. Guests can book their stay just like a traditional hotel, while enjoying the added space and comforts of a condo.
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, California, features privately owned luxury condos. For information about condos currently available for sale, pricing, and ownership opportunities at Dolphin Bay, please contact San Luis Bay Realty at SanLuisBayRealty@gmail.com.
Our three-bedroom condo offers air conditioning, while our one- and two-bedroom condos do not. With the typically mild coastal climate, all accommodations feature ceiling fans, additional standing fans in the closets, and central heating systems to help keep guests comfortable year-round.
Yes! Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is a family-friendly oceanfront resort in Pismo Beach, California, offering spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos ideal for families traveling together. With fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas, private balconies, a year-round heated infinity pool, and on-site dining at Lido Restaurant & Lounge, families can enjoy a relaxing coastal getaway with everything they need in one place. The resort is also conveniently located near beaches, outdoor activities, and family-friendly attractions along California's Central Coast.
Yes! Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is a dog-friendly oceanfront resort that welcomes up to three dogs per condo, with no breed or size restrictions. A pet fee of $70 plus tax per night applies, and guests are asked to book directly by phone to reserve dog-friendly accommodations.
We make sure our four-legged guests feel welcome with a complimentary dog bed, food and water bowls, and treats. Dogs are also welcome on the outdoor patio at Lido Restaurant & Lounge, where they can enjoy their own special "Pups Patio" menu!
No, Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is a dog-friendly resort, not a pet-friendly resort.
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa does not offer rollaway beds. However, every condo features a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room for additional sleeping accommodations. Guests can contact the front desk to request that housekeeping prepare the sofa bed. All necessary bedding is conveniently stored in the condo's closet.
Check-in at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa begins at 3:00pm, and check-out is at 11:00am.
Yes! Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa features an oceanfront infinity swimming pool that is heated to approximately 80°F and open year-round from 8:00am to 10:00pm. The pool is 5 feet deep and measures approximately 28 feet wide by 58 feet long, offering guests a relaxing place to swim and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.
Yes! Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa offers a complimentary house car service within a 15-mile radius of the resort, based on availability. This includes popular nearby destinations such as downtown San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, and Pismo Beach. Guests can contact the front desk for availability and transportation arrangements.
Yes! The Spa at Dolphin Bay is a luxury day spa in Pismo Beach, California, welcoming both resort guests and local visitors. The Spa offers a variety of relaxing treatments, including massages, facials, and body treatments. Every spa service includes complimentary access to the infrared sauna, a glass of champagne, and same-day access to the resort's oceanfront infinity pool and hot tub. Whether you're staying at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa or visiting for a relaxing spa day, you can enjoy a complete coastal wellness experience.
The condos at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa feature custom paint colors supplied by PPG Paints. These exclusive colors are identified as “Dolphin Bay-Wall,” “Dolphin Bay-Trim,” and other property-specific finishes. For more information about these paint colors, please contact PPG Paints at (805) 928-2337.
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa features Simmons Beautyrest Black Napa Luxury Plush mattresses in our condos, offering guests a comfortable and restful night's sleep. Our California King mattresses are paired with 9-inch Endurotech foundations.
For guests interested in purchasing the same mattress, the product details are:
- Mattress: Simmons Beautyrest Black Napa Luxury Plush, California King (Model #700600267-070-1070)
- Foundation: 9-inch Endurotech Foundation (Model #700050921-5070, two pieces required for King beds)
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa uses Down Etc. AquaPlush pillows in our condos. These hypoallergenic pillows feature a soft, 100% polyester fill and a 235-thread-count, preshrunk cotton cover with double stitching and German cotton piping. The pillows measure 20 x 26 inches and are designed to provide a soft, comfortable night's sleep.
The dolphin sculpture located near the oceanfront infinity pool and Lido Restaurant & Lounge at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is titled Wave Riders. It was created by Dale Evers, an artist from Paso Robles, California.
The decorative mosaic tiles featured throughout Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, including Lido Restaurant & Lounge and the two-bedroom condos, are associated with Vita Nova in Van Nuys, California, and Sicis, an Italian mosaic tile manufacturer. Sicis tiles are available locally through Matt Clark Tile in San Luis Obispo.
The blue decorative tile panels outside the resort lobby originate from Portugal and are also available through Matt Clark Tile in San Luis Obispo.
Steve Prachyl, Texas
Barvovier & Toso- Venice, Italy
The floral painting displayed in the lobby of Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa was created by John Ramos, an artist from Los Osos, California. The artwork depicts a blossom from a Sago palm.
Dale Evers from Paso Robles, CA
Dale Evers from Paso Robles, CA