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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pismo Beach Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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).
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Margo Dodd Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles

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

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  • Pet friendly
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palomar Inn to the airport?

The Palomar Inn is 10.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palomar Inn on Jun 6, 2025 start from $189.0, 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.

Does The Palomar Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palomar Inn.

How close is The Palomar Inn to the beach?

This motel is 1.8 mi (3-min drive) from Pismo State Beach and 3.5 mi (15-min drive) from North Beach Campground. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palomar Inn offer free breakfast?

The Palomar Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Palomar Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Central Coast Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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 costs USD 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Palomar Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Palomar Inn have a pool?

The Palomar Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Palomar Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Palomar Inn to downtown Pismo Beach?

The Palomar Inn is 2.2 mi away from Pismo Beach.

The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 528 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

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Tv didnt work properly. Missed the superbowl.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve R

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

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

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

Alejandro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Bethany, Visalia

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Yali, Lathrop

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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