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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property

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A two-story building with a sign indicating 'Office' and 'Coastal Access'.
A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and a welcome mat outside.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a door.
A reception desk with a marble counter, a large golden statue, framed certificates, and a ceiling light.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Eldwayen Ocean Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a door.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Pismo Beach

At The Palomar Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Eldwayen Ocean Park and Margo Dodd Park. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Shell Beach motel include Pismo State Beach and Avila Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 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
  • ‪Kortado Bakery & Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

As a guest of The Palomar Inn, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Palomar Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Pismo Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Palomar Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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
Late check-in subject to availability

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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 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
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Palomar Inn?

The Palomar Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palomar Inn?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palomar Inn on 7 Sept 2026 start from NZ$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Palomar Inn?

Yep, The Palomar Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Palomar Inn?

The closest beach to The Palomar Inn is Pismo State Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palomar Inn?

No, The Palomar Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palomar Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 658 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellyann

Merci lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes parking was very easy. Friendly staff and close to everything Shell Beach has to offer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, comfortable beds, perfect walk to dining and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient to restaurants and the access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front office was very nice I would stay there again Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place we stay everytime we visit Avila or pismo beach. The walls are thin but we deal with it. We aren’t in our room much anyways. Walking distance from coffee. Park is around the corner. It gives cool beach hut vibes with everything we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute room and quiet little place. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel. It’s in a absolutely fantastic area, cute and cozy. The only issue we had was the water pressure in the shower. Other than that everything was great👍🤗
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this little place. Peaceful and quiet. Will book again. Also a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but met all our needs. Air conditioner refrigerator microwave coffee maker including coffee and cups. We pleasantly surprised. Loved the location next to a coffee shoot and down the street from the beach! Will definitely stay again. Only negative is the bathroom window did not lock but felt safe anyway. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable, excellent location. I love the family room which has a king bed and separate bedroom with a queen sized bed. This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed there and will continue to book there if that room is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

THOMAS

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

bianca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time and we love this place it’s perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok！
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kacie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a family room they doubled booked a gave our room away. I have a child with special needs and had to split my family up. The room they gave us was a full and had no room. The room was dated. Tile in the bathroom didn’t meet up to the wall a could see the concrete and dirt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It wasnt the best place to stay at...small rooms and they didnt smell so clean. The staff didnt speak english had to talk to a lady on the phone and she had to translate. Cheap price! Dont think i will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room were okay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

8/10 Good

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, brewery restaurant close by, and nice walk to tye beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not well kept. Locks on front doors often do not work. Also you can hear "Everything " !!!!! from your next door neighbor. None of the rooms had smoke detectors. Will never return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Best place

Best lil place in shell, clean and they are so nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

It’s very hard to check in with staff who doesn’t speak English and have to call someone who can translate for them and the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026