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The Palomar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Pismo Beach with free parking

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Restaurant
Reception
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eldwayen Ocean Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Spa at Dolphin Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Pismo Beach

Located in Shell Beach, The Palomar Inn is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Eldwayen Ocean Park and Margo Dodd Park. Each of the 14 rooms at this motel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Margo Dodd Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 1 min drive - 1.4 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 Pismo Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizmo Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

Motel in Pismo Beach with free parking
Guests of The Palomar Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 21 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at The Palomar Inn?

The Palomar Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around The Palomar Inn?

This motel is situated in Shell Beach within a short 11-minute walk of Dinosaur Caves Park and also 6 minutes on foot from Eldwayen Ocean Park. You'll also find The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo State Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Palomar Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Palomar Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Palomar Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Palomar Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Palomar Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a terrace and a hair salon plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes.

Does The Palomar Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Palomar Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Palomar Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Palomar Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Palomar Inn for a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. A deposit of USD 100 per night is collected.

Does The Palomar Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Palomar Inn?

The closest major airport to The Palomar Inn is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 10.2 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is located 26.8 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Palomar Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Palomar Inn.

The Palomar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 585 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Tipton

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is 5 stars for what it is, which is an inexpensive place to stay for a night. We were in the area for a concert and just needed somewhere to sleep. The rooms are small and not fancy but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the check in process was quick and easy with on site parking which was easy to navigate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ming m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cecilia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is not at as pictured small and not very clean next morning while packing notice sheets didn't looked washed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

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

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Liked: Amenities
Big room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

kelly

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 !!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. Can use a little TLC but not a deal breaker. Beautiful location. Great coffee shop next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
A little run down but well maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me and my family we enjoyed our stay at The Palomar Inn the staff was polite and the area is a beautiful place and very clean thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Stay here monthly! Love this place. Floors are not ever clean. Must pack slippers or socks to wear around in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good! Nice and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VALLEY PRINT

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic stay...no frills. Too expensive on the weekends. Nice staff...friendly. very clean and comfortable bed. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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