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Reviews of The Palomar Inn 2 stars

1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States

#25 of 31 hotels in Pismo Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 278 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Very affordable high quality stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 with a propane fireplace and comfortable outdoor furniture. Property is walking distance to the Ocean Park. Another added bonus for this property is the laundry machines on site.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    7.0
    Very nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were small but adequate for one night

    It was a nice bare minimum hotel great for a night if you need to stop while driving up the coast …

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Really nice. But need little touches
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The neighbors kept banging on the walls on purpose. The front door frame looked like its been kicked in lol.

    The beds really comfy, the shower is big , really nice .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Decent location with easy parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed wasn’t as comfortable old mattress

    The location was great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    I felt very comfortable and save.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Small and quaint. I felt it was a great value. clean and had the basics. very friendly staff. great location. very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smelled like chemicals and mold

    Comfortable,

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    7.0
    It was a pleasant stay for a quick short trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location

    Room was clean and beds were comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    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 from the beach and a lovely walk along the shoreline. Thanks!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    8.0
    Great value and very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Next to the freeway noise

    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.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    6.0
    Smoke alarm missing. Blinds broken, tvremotes broken
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking

    Decent location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    6.0
    Adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure in room/shower was not good. Room(s) small but adequate.

    Clean, comfortable bed, convenient location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and excellent value

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    7.0
    Comfy, no frills.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean. Comfy bed. Tiled/no carpet. Hot shower, good water pressure.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    8.0
    Great location, cute hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls , pillows were lumpy

    Location, updated and price

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    8.0
    We enjoyed the stay and would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms are a little small but that is Ok they are clean and well maintained

    This is a small motel; rooms are small but very clean with parking right in front of the room. The shower was great, the bed was comfortable and the staff, who are the owners, is very nice. Excellent location easy travel to Pismo Beach, Avila Beach areas

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    8.0
    Nice location, friendly stuff, parking in front the suite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are some dust on the coffee machine.

    Convenient locations, close to local attractions bars and ocean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    7.0
    Enjoyed my stay , maybe focus on cleanliness more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That it was dirty. The bathroom was dirty and the shower. The pillow cases were stained. I took my own cleaning supplies to clean, but I didn’t mind.

    The convenience

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    small but comfortable in Shell Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    furniture needs updating (not really a dislike)

    A last-minute stay. bathroom was clean & recently updated. newer flooring & newer bedcovers. room was tight, but all-in-all, comfortable. close to freeway but not a problem. within walking distance to cliff-side walking path. Great stay for price!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    7.0
    For the price it met my needs. Not sure I will be back, but if I am I would not be mad to stay here
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The walls are paper thin, I could clearly hear normal conversation in adjacent rooms if my room was quiet. Also the facility is a little older and could use a "facelift"

    For a short notice reservation and the location, the price was good. And the folks running it were relaxed and easy to work with.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Written info on how things worked.

    The staff was friendly and helpful, though some written info on how the coffee maker and heater worked would have been helpful. The room was small, but clean and efficient. Easy in and out and parking.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was a bit beat up. Damage to the window, blinds and lamp shades.

    I stay here quite often. Im always happy.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    8.0
    Not a 5 star, but we knew that. We'd return here for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    "Mom" at the front desk didn't speak enough English to do simple task of checking in customers, had to call someone to translate. The room, while sufficient and appearantly somewhat recently renovated, needs a little attention. There's a crack/separation of a 12"-15" diameter section of the ceiling above the shower stall, the grout on som areas of the til(corners) needs to be repaired/replaced, the bathroom mirror wasn't hung on the wall, but instead was left to rest/balance on the sink faucet fixture, pushing down on the sink. The a/c remote was hard to understand and no basic instructions were provided.. And Last but not least, the floor needed a better "swiff"! The room was generally clean but, when walking across the bathroom floor towel after walking around the room, there was a considerable amount debris that transferred to the damp towel from our feet after being picked up by them while walking around.

    Good price for the location amenities were sufficient

    Stayed in September 2024

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