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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    2 min drive
  • Steaming Bean Coffee & Tea Company
    1 min walk
  • Grover Beach Station
    13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

In-room dining

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

In-room dining

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

With a stay at The Palomar Inn in Pismo Beach (Shell Beach), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Dinosaur Caves Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Margo Dodd Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min drive
  • Avila Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 4 min drive
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old West Cinnamon Rolls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wooly's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Splash Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morenos Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

Pismo Beach motel in Shell Beach with free parking
The Palomar Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a hair salon, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Palomar Inn
Palomar Inn Pismo Beach
Palomar Pismo Beach
The Palomar Inn Motel
The Palomar Inn Pismo Beach
The Palomar Inn Motel Pismo Beach

The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 507 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 507 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick leisure trip overnight. This hotel was just so nice. The owners were a sweet couple, friendly and helpful. It is a simple place but you could tell care was taken to keep it clean and in good order. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Unusual check-in, in that woman at desk had to call someone to check me in and then that person had to take my Visa card # via phone in order to charge me extra amount for dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was ALRIGHT. We stayed close to their outdoor seating area and some other visitors were out until 11pm smoking weed and listening to loud rap music. I called the front desk multiple times and no answer. I went to the office and the older Indian couple acted like they couldn’t do anything about it. The AC in the room was very weak and didn’t really push out cold air even on the highest setting. I was ok I guess. Could have have much much better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hallie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place to stay. Came with 3 adults and lived being able to shut a door between the 2 beds. Nothing extra. For example: Keurig but no k cup coffee pods. Fridge and microwave, but no safe. Lots of outlets, but some are exposed ( I will post pictures). Nice bathroom but dingey shower curtain. Doors between rooms were very thin. All in all, the lady upfront was nice and to the point. Would stay here again. Location was wonderful. Several restaurants and cafes within a 5 minute walk. Parking was free and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service & communication. Helped us when we showed up early. The place is cute and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

marcella

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quick and easy check in :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

melody

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well the pictures were completely deceiving. The Palomar Inn had a 7.4 good rating, the cost was right in the middle of Pismo Beach hotels. I thought it was odd when I checked in and there wasn't a deposit or any other amenities. When I opened the door I was in complete shock. The furniture looked like it came from a garage sell. The TV was mounted on top of white mini refrigerator, sheets had stains, the towels were gray and I when washed my hands and the sink wouldn't drain! I called Expedia the first person said sorry I can't do anything but I'll give you $50 credit. The hotel owner called me on my cellphone and started yelling at me calling me a liar. I went to the front desk the little old lady who looked scared of her shadow put the male owner on phone who also yelled at me even though I was showing him pictures of the room. After another 90 minutes sending pictures Expedia agreed to give me $200 of my $313 back. By now it was after 9 and dark. We proceeded to drive for a hour driving down 101 frantically calling hotels. At 10pm I found a room in King City. What did I learn: 1. Never book with Expedia 2. The Palomar Inn is worse than a slum and 3. Always get trip insurance!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dumaka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and atmosphere. Very close to the beach, and a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noella G

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back
Dog friendly in a great great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda, Santa Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kami

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only good here to sleep…
There are pros and cons to this place. Pros, bed was comfortable and location is walking distance to beach. Cons, not the cleanest, bathroom and room are super small. Can’t even walk around without bumping into things. Zero counter space in bathroom, no full length mirror and shower is barely large enough for a child. Nice people but won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024