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7.5 / 10 Guest Rating

The Palomar Inn

1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, us

The Palomar Inn - main view

About the Property

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute drive from Pismo Beach, the Palomar Inn offers comfortable rooms with free WiFi, perfect for beach lovers and travelers looking for a relaxing getaway.

Cozy Room Amenities
Each room at the Palomar Inn is thoughtfully furnished with microwaves, refrigerators, cable TV, and ironing facilities, ensuring a convenient and comfortable stay for all guests.

Relaxing Facilities
Guests can unwind and socialize on the patio with BBQ facilities or seek assistance from the 24-hour front desk and business center, adding convenience to your stay at the Palomar Inn.

Book your stay now at the Palomar Inn and experience a blend of comfort and convenience near popular attractions like California Polytechnic State University and the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:30 PM

Property Notes

Dogs are accepted in designated rooms only. A pet fee per night is required. Maximum number of dogs is 2 per room. Subject to availability of designated rooms. No other pets other than dogs can be accommodated. Please contact property for details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Queen Room

Offering free Wi-Fi, this room includes a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.

14 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadio

One Queen Bed

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$161.25

$129

Includes taxes & fees
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Family Room

Offering free WiFi, this one-bedroom suite includes a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.

28 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadio

Family Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$193.81

$155.05

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.5
Very Good504 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location near the beach.

Categories

Cleanliness5.3
Service8.8
Location8.3
Room Quality6.8
Amenities7.3
Value for Money8.3
Food and Beverage7.8
Overall Experience7.8

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EvamariausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Clean. Lots of places to eat that we’re walking distance.

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IsabellausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Great for the value and perfect stay!!"

10.0

They Accommodated our arrive time and were very nice!

The parking spaces aren’t too big for big vehicles

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RonusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"I won't stay here next time"

5.0

Clogged shower hasn't solved and the staff pretend not to understand English!

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VenetiadeDE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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OpalusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Great but wasn’t happy with the price of the added day cost."

10.0

Location and the couple that ran the office

We booked for Monday thru Thursday and needed at add Friday night which was almost the same price as I paid for 4 days. I thought that was too high of a price for one night.

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LuisusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Rude owners, dirty, stinky, broken down."

1.0

Very dirty and broken down. Location was nice.

Broken down. Dirty. Stinky towels. My youngest son asked for Fresh towels and got yelled at my the Indian lady. Got told that if we weren’t happy that we can leave but won’t get our money back.

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Jennifer ClaireusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 31, 2025

"Probably won’t return."

5.0

If you want a no frills private room with nice paint color and recently update flooring/shower tiles, close to the beach this is the place. For the location, price can’t be beat.

Only half a fabric shower curtain which created a falling hazard,1 bathroom light and one exhaust fan didn’t work, mold in corner. Y bathroom sink all up the caulking on the wall, very hot room, Remote buttons worn off and nearly unrecognizable to control air conditioner, air conditioner in Celsius so I had to look up the conversion, outside lights so bright it lit up my room even with the shutters closed and fowls onto of the shutters, fridge squeeked when turning off so I unplugged it, front desk person doesn’t speak enough english to get through the check in process, door had special molestation handshake thing to get in that only the one gentleman could do to let me in after I tried 13 swipes with the key on two different occasions, one dresser drawer handle completely missing, they only accepted cash for the pet deposit that wasn’t stated as required prior to booking, I gave them $30/40 dollars in cash but when I came back to pay the rest they only gave me back $25 instead of $30; essentially they stole $5 from me and collected $45).

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Kunal ChonkarcaCA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 28, 2025

"Noise, cleanliness, and maintenance issues made the stay uncomfortable.”"

4.0

Nothing special about this place really. Because Pismo Beach itself is a very small city and you can have better options to stay.

Not suitable for a peaceful stay We checked in a little late at night. There was an elderly lady at the reception who treated us very well; she was polite, patient, and welcoming. Since she was not the main staff, she had to call another lady for assistance. Unfortunately, the lady on the phone was very unwelcoming. There was no greeting, and her tone felt unfriendly and dismissive. That said, the elderly couple working there were genuinely helpful and friendly, and we appreciated their efforts. The room itself looked okay, but cleanliness could have been much better. The shower pressure was extremely high, to the point where the water was actually hurting us, which was very uncomfortable. We stayed for only one night, but I did not sleep at all due to constant noise. People were talking and chatting very loudly outside late into the night. While guest behavior can’t always be controlled, the room should at least be properly insulated. We could hear people walking and talking in the corridor and parking area throughout the night. Since the motel is right on the roadside, there was also continuous traffic noise. Additionally, check-in took a very long time, as opening the door itself took ages. It felt like the property relies on temporary workarounds instead of properly fixing ongoing issues. Overall, this place is not recommended if you’re looking for a quiet or peaceful stay.

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KopinskiusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 17, 2025

"Pleasant to stay at for an affordable weekend in pismo"

8.0

It was exactly what we were looking for, for our family trip. We just wanted to be comfortable with 2 adults and 2 kids and we definitely were. It was peaceful and quiet. I loved the vanity lights. Pillows were great. Hubby and I agreed we would definitely come back for a quick weekend away again.

There wasn’t much at all, but If I absolutely had to complain I’d say no bathtub is a bummer because we were traveling with little children. Also, I wish there was some sort of shelving up and out of reach from little one’s hands because we were stacking a lot of stuff on top of the microwave that didn’t have a lot of surface space. Keys, key card, wallet, hubs smokes, our open drinks etc.

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WAYNEusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 14, 2025

"disappointing"

6.0

clean neat room. near highway so very noisy. receptionist could not speak English and had to call for someone who did. we clearly heard neighbor in next unit. we wouldn't stay there again.

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