About this property
This Shell Beach motel is 5 minutes' drive from Pismo Beach and features rooms with free WiFi. Rooms at the Palomar Inn come furnished with microwaves and refrigerators. Each room is equipped with a cable TV and ironing facilities. Guests at the Palomar can enjoy a patio with BBQ facilities. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and business centre. California Polytechnic State University and the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center are both 11 miles from the Palomar Inn. The motel is 4 miles from the Le Sage Riviera Golf Course.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Joanna
Ireland
“Perfect location near to the beach and local store” - Bray
United States
“loved the location, the separate room for my son. The beds were so comfortable and the shower was very nice ..” - Matthew
United States
“Mini split AC unit in the room kept the room nice and comfortable. The room came equipped with a 50” LG smart TV for streaming shows/movies. Bed is comfortable for the price, I am 6’2 300 pounds and slept comfortably. There’s a nice patio area...” - Abreanna
United States
“I liked how quiet and private the rooms were. Parking was open but safe and convenient. The outdoor seating area was furnished and enjoyed on our stay.” - Joseph
United States
“The room was perfect for a beach trip, it’s not the biggest but for the value it was a great deal. Loved the location in a great neighborhood walking distance to the water and walking path next to the cliffs. Would come back next time for sure!” - Ilse
United States
“Small and quaint. I felt it was a great value. clean and had the basics. very friendly staff. great location. very quiet.” - Traci
United States
“The location is perfect, away from the crowds but a short walk down to the oceans cliff where you can find numerous benches to enjoy the view of the pacific. The owners are kind and helpful, the place is super clean and quite. Coffee house next...” - Elizabeth
United States
“Loved my stay at Palomar Inn. I was in the area for a memorial. Easy check in, lovely comfortable bed, big shower. Coffee, microwave, fridge - all the things. It's quite close to 101, but honestly that wasn't much of an issue. It's also two blocks...” - Lori
United States
“Small and quaint. I felt it was such a great value. Clean and had the basics. Perfect for sleeping and just winding down in the evening. It almost felt like home in a sense.” - Ramirez
United States
“When I was unable to stay in the room we were given due to being allergic to perfume, she changed without hesitation.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Palomar Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
A damage deposit of US$150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.