The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Restaurant
1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Pismo Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • 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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Palomar Inn

Motel in Pismo Beach with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free motel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and barbecues are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Palomar Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Palomar Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eldwayen Ocean Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Avila Hot Springs and a few minutes from Pismo Beach Pier
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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 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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive lockbox information

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests will receive lockbox information. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 560 reviews

7.8/10

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

Nidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alaric, coalinga

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with partner
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

sherry

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

8/10 Good

Jade

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Dolores

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Noriyuki

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Earl

Travelled with family
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

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
i love that they don’t charge deposit!!! and very friendly. let me check in early no fee !!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Not clean

The room was not clean it was full of with and bugs. The blinds did not close all the way so you could see inside. The pillows had yellow stains. Very sad place. We ended up leaving in the middle of the night to drive back home because it was so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled 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

Travelled 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