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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Restaurant
Exterior
Reception
Terrace/patio
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Pismo Beach

With a stay at The Palomar Inn in Pismo Beach (Shell Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier. .This motel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eldwayen Ocean Park.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 1 min drive - 2.2 km

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 Pismo Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

Motel in Pismo 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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
Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 585 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is 5 stars for what it is, which is an inexpensive place to stay for a night. We were in the area for a concert and just needed somewhere to sleep. The rooms are small and not fancy but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the check in process was quick and easy with on site parking which was easy to navigate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ming m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is not at as pictured small and not very clean next morning while packing notice sheets didn't looked washed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a nice, small, family-owned property run by a kind Indian family. The place looks great—well-maintained and updated both inside and out. However, I did notice several hairs on the bed upon arrival, which was disappointing. While I understand the property is managed and cleaned by the family, I believe more attention should be given to housekeeping and sanitation. Freshly changed sheets and a more thorough inspection before guest check-in would make a big difference. Aside from that, my stay was pleasant, and I really enjoyed the convenient walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Liked: Amenities
Big room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

kelly

I was up there because my son and his wife lives up there and I was trying to surprise somebody and these people were unruly and the dogs were barking and if you don’t need a good night sleep do not stay here !!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. Can use a little TLC but not a deal breaker. Beautiful location. Great coffee shop next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
A little run down but well maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me and my family we enjoyed our stay at The Palomar Inn the staff was polite and the area is a beautiful place and very clean thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Stay here monthly! Love this place. Floors are not ever clean. Must pack slippers or socks to wear around in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good! Nice and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALLEY PRINT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic stay...no frills. Too expensive on the weekends. Nice staff...friendly. very clean and comfortable bed. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clacey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025