1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States
#25 of 31 hotels in Pismo Beach
Guests' ChoiceBased on 278 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Matthew
United StatesMini 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
Penny
United StatesRooms 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
Kathi
United StatesThin walls
Location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Tim
United StatesThe 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
Lionel
United StatesBed wasn’t as comfortable old mattress
The location was great
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Ilse
United StatesSmall 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
Slowey
United StatesSmelled like chemicals and mold
Comfortable,
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Maria
United StatesLocation
Room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Elizabeth
United StatesLoved 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
Lori
United StatesNext 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
Vincent
United StatesParking
Decent location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Antoinette
United StatesWater 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
Peter
United StatesGreat location and excellent value
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Antoinette
United StatesClean. Comfy bed. Tiled/no carpet. Hot shower, good water pressure.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
Dawn
United StatesThin walls , pillows were lumpy
Location, updated and price
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Timothy
United StatesRooms 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
Channing
United StatesThere are some dust on the coffee machine.
Convenient locations, close to local attractions bars and ocean.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Daisy
United StatesThat 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
Karin
United Statesfurniture 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
Edgar
United StatesThe 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
Patrick
United StatesWritten 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
Kristin
United StatesMy 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
Alex
United States.
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Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Darrel
United States"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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