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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Shell Beach

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

Room options

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In-room dining

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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In-room dining

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

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 14 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 30 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 17 min drive
  • Guadalupe Station - 23 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

When you stay at The Palomar Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Palomar Inn Pismo Beach
Palomar Inn
Palomar Pismo Beach
The Palomar Inn Motel
The Palomar Inn Pismo Beach
The Palomar Inn Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does The Palomar Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Palomar Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Palomar Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Palomar Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Palomar Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Palomar Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Palomar Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Palomar Inn like?
The Palomar Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Margo Dodd Park and 11 minutes' walk from Dinosaur Caves Park. Travellers love the motel's prime location.

The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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

6/10 Good

Only about 10 rooms. Very limited parking, one night i had ro park on the street--but it was easy and very secure.
Joseph, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Should have believed the bad reviews
Booked a stay here because 4 families needed rooms and they had them available. We usually look for good prices so booked based on the price. I looked at the star rating so felt ok about booking. The day before our trip I actually read the reviews and became nervous to stay. Those reviews were accurate. Like others said, upon check in the lady at the front desk showed me a list of names and asked me to point to mine to cross it off and handed me a room key without checking ID or reservation. I could have pointed to any name! We found our room and were greeted by a tiny room with broken blinds and the door to the additional bedroom was stuck/broken. Our family member booked the same room and theirs was much larger. It was bare minimum, but had a working tv, towels and beds as described. The room was just not well kept, bent up lamp shade, taped up blinds, holes from where I assume curtains used to be. We’ve stayed at many cozy budget hotels but this was felt very uncomfortable.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Timothy M, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hallie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lydia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Christina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service & communication. Helped us when we showed up early. The place is cute and a great location.
Manuel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Debra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Randy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Quick and easy check in :)
marcella, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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!
melody, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel and atmosphere. Very close to the beach, and a very comfortable stay.
Dumaka, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Noella G, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Will be back
Dog friendly in a great great location and very clean
Ashley, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kendal, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Brenda, 3-night trip
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