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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
Terrace/patio
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Explore the area

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1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
  • Place, Pismo Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Margo Dodd Park
    ‪10 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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Pismo Beach

At The Palomar Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Eldwayen Ocean Park and Margo Dodd Park. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Shell Beach motel include Pismo Beach Pier and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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What's nearby

  • Pismo Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eldwayen Ocean Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Margo Dodd Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dinosaur Caves Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 1 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 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
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

Motel in Pismo Beach with free parking
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 members are 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 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Palomar Inn?

The Palomar Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palomar Inn on 8 Feb 2026 start from AU$143.86, including 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.

Is parking available at The Palomar Inn?

Yep, The Palomar Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Palomar Inn?

The closest beach to The Palomar Inn is Pismo State Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palomar Inn?

No, The Palomar Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palomar Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was little crowded! But overall room was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Tipton

Liked: Cleanliness
Keurig didnt work, window wouldn’t open, and walls are thin. Room is clean, except floors are not. Otherwise the stay is pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Tipton

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

VALLEY PRINT

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled 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