The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach

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Exterior
Reception
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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

Explore the area

Map
1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    2 min drive
  • Pismo State Beach
    3 min drive
  • Pismo Preserve
    3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    14 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Pismo Beach

Shell Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Shell Beach motel, you'll find Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Motel near Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach
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-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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: USD 30.00 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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

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
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. 

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

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

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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