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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Pismo Beach with free parking

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Relax on the patio with a sofa, armchairs, and ottoman, surrounded by a wooden decking and a picket fence.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a Buddha statue, reception desk with computer and telephone, and framed artwork on the walls.
Office space with a garden area and a clean, well-maintained entrance.
Relax in comfort with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable bed, and convenient workspace.
Charming two-story vacation rental with a cozy porch and staircase, offering a convenient street corner location.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 6 min drive - 7.3 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 - ‬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 multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Palomar Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

  • 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

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

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 Aug 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palomar Inn on Aug 3, 2025 start from CA $107.49, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Palomar Inn located?

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

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The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 553 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

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

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice updated little rooms with wifi and nice big shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a pretty good place stay! Nice coffee shop right next door! Wall are thin but not to much noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we love this place.... we stay often
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Earl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Close to shopping and restaurants. Great for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was perfect! Close to the freeway, walking distance to restaurants, the beach and very close to Pismo Beach and SLO. There was a great coffee shop right next-door. The hotel itself was adequate. It was nice having an extra bedroom since there was four of us. It could definitely use some updates, but overall, we were very satisfied. I would definitely recommend more hooks and/or towel bars. Also, it would be nice to have a nightstand on both sides of the bed. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alaric

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price. Rooms are very basic and customer service is non-existent. But I paid half the price of most hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Good little stay

Good stay over night, it’s small and parking is small too but it was clean. Perfect for one! Coffee shop right next door and restaurants to walk to as well as just a few blocks to view the Ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom sink would not drain - staff came and jammed a rod down the sink, and caused it to leak all over the floor. They said it was "slow" to drain. We demanded a refund and got Management confirmation of a refund. We had to book a different hotel and move. It was a disaster.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for one night but it was in a good location and quaint. The separate room was a nice touch for my children.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

It gets the job done. It’s a room to sleep and clean up in. Clean and fine. No frills. Our door was broken, we couldn’t get ahold of anyone beforehand, the owners are friendly, helpful and the surrounding area is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff. Room as described. Close to restaurant and local store.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived late and they were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve R

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

8/10 Good

Dumaka

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

Tammy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Only about 10 rooms. Very limited parking, one night i had ro park on the street--but it was easy and very secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

marcella

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023