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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property
Pismo Beach motel in Shell Beach with free parking

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

  • Margo Dodd Park - 11 min walk
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 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, 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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morenos Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cool Cat Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

Motel near Avila Hot Springs
Consider a stay at The Palomar Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Palomar Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (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
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are 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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palomar Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per night and a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palomar Inn on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$130.38, 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.

How much is parking at The Palomar Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palomar Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Palomar Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is The Palomar Inn located?

Located in Shell Beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 513 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Very small, affordable Pismo Beach property. Not luxurious, but a great place centrally located to spend a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve R

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

The property owners were very nice and kind to our family. There was a lot of us that stayed there due to us having a wedding to attend. Locked myself out of my room a couple of times and they gave me a new key card without any problems. very nice clean place to stay. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

We loved how conveniently located the Palomar Inn is to restaurants, the ocean and local stores! It was very quiet, which I loved! No one bothered us! The room was big and the bed was comfy! We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

We love staying here because of the location to restaurants and walking. The bed was comfortable but a better coffeemaker would be nice. Also, the pet fee is $35 compared to $20 at most places.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dumaka

Nice hotel and atmosphere. Very close to the beach, and a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M

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

8/10 Good

marcella

Liked: Amenities
Quick and easy check in :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Will be back
Dog friendly in a great great location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Great service & communication. Helped us when we showed up early. The place is cute and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Yali

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It needs maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Very cozy. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Great property, staff, and room. Also it was nice that we could have our dog with us. I have really enjoyed my stay here and will be back next time we are in Shell Beach :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Nice location. Nice basic room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Small and quiet and location! Owners very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Amazing location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andy

convenient location for dining and beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Quiet and a great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Quiet Beautiful Stay 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

It is a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Josh

We have stayed here multiple times...they are inexpensive and usually have clean rooms.. This time the bed was obviously not changed, which brought some suspicion..but the changed it when asked and the rest of the stay was normal...if you are looking for nice, this is not it but clean and cheap usually.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

william

Pet friendly and walking distance to ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA

Absolutely beautiful property! The rooms are AMAZING! Highly recommend the stay Will be booking again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023