The Palomar Inn

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

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The Palomar Inn

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Exterior
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Restaurant
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Overview of The Palomar Inn

7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Popular LocationThe Spa at Dolphin Bay2 min drive
  • Popular LocationPismo Beach Pier4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonarch Butterfly Grove5 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)13 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

The Palomar Inn is located in Shell Beach, a neighborhood in Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach Pier and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop and Sans Liege Wines. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center.

What's nearby

  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive
  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min drive
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 4 min drive
  • Pismo Beach Premium Outlets - 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

  • Wooly's - 4 min drive
  • Kraken Coffee Company - 4 min drive
  • Pizmo Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Cool Cat Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Morenos Taqueria - 3 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

Motel located in Shell Beach
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, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak well of the beach locale
Room features
All guestrooms at The Palomar Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free bottled water. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
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

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

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 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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Margo Dodd Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pismo Beach Pier. The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo State Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 464 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Westminster

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly/helpful staff. One lamp didn’t work and they promptly replaced it. Lots of clean towels and toiletries in room. Beds comfortable and rooms good size. TV was high tech. You can tell the place is in process of getting upgraded cosmetically and it looked nice. It was so peaceful, several great restaurants/quick bite places right there, and easy stroll to the ocean. Meis Chinese food is the best I’ve had in awhile. Go there! And take some time to sit on the patio across from the office. The fire pit and furniture made for a cozy respite. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA

Traveled with family
This is my second stay at this particular hotel, and I can honestly say that it is very nice. I love it. The people are very friendly. The rooms are excellent and it’s definitely somewhere I will come back to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff is not available at night besides by phone. Nothing changed after a noise complaint was made. The walls are really thin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicest owners!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

william

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and walking distance to ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023