The Palomar Inn

Easy to find

Very dirty, old and poorly kept. Front desk was very rude and yelled at me thinking I did not hear her. There is no insulation between walls, I could hear EVERYTHING the guests were saying in the next room. Like, the whole conversation. They kept me awake until late and I slept very poorly. Bed is uncomfortable and weird, pillow cases had hair on them. There was no hairdryer in my room, just a very dangerous exposed sharp hardware where I assume there used to be one. Floor was black and dust everywhere, stains and hair that was not mine. Would not recommend.

Location and price were good

The wifi did not work in the rooms, and the cell service was not great either... he said he was going to reset it, but it never did work, and I didn't want to keep pestering them as it seemed they were not going to fix it. The woman at check-in did not speak English and had to call someone on the phone, and then handed me the phone to take care of everything... then she just handed me the key... she seemed friendly, but we didn't really talk...

Location/price

I liked everything

This is a nice, small, family-owned property run by a kind Indian family. The place looks great—well-maintained and updated both inside and out. However, I did notice several hairs on the bed upon arrival, which was disappointing. While I understand the property is managed and cleaned by the family, I believe more attention should be given to housekeeping and sanitation. Freshly changed sheets and a more thorough inspection before guest check-in would make a big difference. Aside from that, my stay was pleasant, and I really enjoyed the convenient walk to the beach.

Big room

I was up there because my son and his wife lives up there and I was trying to surprise somebody and these people were unruly and the dogs were barking and if you don’t need a good night sleep do not stay here !!!

Shell Beach is a great location -we met several locals and they were all very friendly. The attractive shoreline is a short walk away and there are a handful of decent places to eat and drink within a 10 minute stroll. We didn't have especially high expectations as this was at the 'value' end of the spectrum but it was overall 'fair'.

The lady on reception was at a disadvantage because she couldn't speak any English - she had to call one of her family for us to speak to. Some of the electric appliances (including the microwave and hairdryer) in the accommodation were too close to the basin and bath for safety and one of the outdoor fire extinguishers seemed to be out of date