The Palomar Inn

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Rick

Was a cute little room with appeared to be a double bed with a wall mount TV and shower in bathroom only. Good enough for a quick and quiet overnight stay as far as we are concerned. No real USB connections so bring your wires and chargers, has a college fridge 4 pillows. Overall a serene stay and like I say, not much of any other amenities like a breakfast bar or lobby sitting area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Travis

Room was clean and location was perfect.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

wendy

Loved how clean the room was. Didnt like how the bathroom didn’t have a tub so water got everywhere in there and was going into the room as well :/ also the coffee maker was so dirty! wanted to use it but i didn’t. we slept really good tho!

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Jessica

If they ask you to pay cash to extend your stay say no. I went in yesterday morning to extend my stay one extra night. The small lady who spoke no English got on the phone with an Indian man who also didn’t have very good communication. I told him I was wanting to stay one more night. He asked if I could pay cash. So I gave the lady 120$. Then this morning I check the bank and they ran my card for 120$. So I went into the office and once again got a cellphone handed to me asking if I wanted another night. I said no and explained what had happened and told the man that either the lady can give me my 120$ cash back that I gave her yesterday, or they can refund my bank account. He said he would refund me. Needless to say I will be calling my bank to dispute this charge.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

kristie

It’s a very clean and cute place for the price , check in was a little ruff due to language barriers and the locks on the room door definitely were not super assuring . It’s located around lots of places to eat and get coffee too !! 10/10 if you’re just staying for a quick trip !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Nikki

The parking lot entrance was super steep which was startlingly but doable on a motorcycle. The staff was very sweet. The patio out front was a nice place to eat breakfast and the laundry room was wonderfully convenient. There is no soap available so we walked 3 blocks to a market and got some supplies. The room itself was compact but comfortable with fridge, microwave and a little coffee maker.
The ocean is at the end of the block.

We would stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Kara

The door too room had previously kicked or pushed in cause a lot of damage. Problem is it wasn't repaired correctly and there was a half inch gap of sunshine (like a hole big enough for pests or who know what) and the bottom of door and about a 1/4 inch gap of sunshine on the door handle side. I had to put a towel at the bottom just to feel somewhat safe. Hotels.com do better this type of stay shouldn't be possible when booking with hotels.com. I have pics BTW

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Mark

Room was great. Spacious had the family room , a queen and king bed room was clean parking lot clean friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Debra

Room was clean. Small but comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Alena

Kept up and had a nice patio as well!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Alena

Great for the price and location.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Cynthia

Photos don’t match real life. A man checked me in who didn’t speak English and it was extremely unprofessional as we had ac issues and took almost an hour to get the issue resolved . Don’t recommend even though it’s the cheapest around the around

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Bleu

Noisy location

Family

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Mark

This hotel sucks! AC did not work, no fans were available and the floor with Sandy. There were two showerheads available. Only one of them worked with little to know water pressure parking was a nightmare the description states, ocean view my experience, determined that was alive.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Fernando

Needs detail clean, to dust

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Lisandra Z

Parking was great, rooms clean and was very quiet. It’s the second time I stay here and I have never been disappointed

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

John

The room was quiet. The tv was impossible to set to normal broadcasting channels—and the staff did not know how either. Ac was good and quiet. Nice next door coffee/breakfast shop. Furnishings a bit “used” and scratched. Plugs for electronics not easily accessible from bed.

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

molly

The room was filthy. I had to ask the front desk for cleaning supplies the floor was so dirty our feet were black. I was given a dirty wet mop with nothing else. I then went back to the front desk requesting cleaning chemicals. They gave me what appeared to be fabuloso in a windex bottle and towels. I scrubbed the floor on my hands and knees. They offered to switch me rooms after I scrubbed the floor. At check out they requested I pay a pet fee in cash. Would never stay here again. The door to our room had clearly been kicked in and the frame was screwed back into the wall.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Michelle

Lovely location. Nice bathroom but the mattress is horrible I could feel the springs in some spots

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Clara

I am appalled at the condition of my stay this time. The bed in the spare room was not clean, full of hair. Several wolf spider's found lurking about. I really liked this place in the past but I do not think I will stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

THOMAS

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10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Manuel

We love this place we stay everytime we visit Avila or pismo beach. The walls are thin but we deal with it. We aren’t in our room much anyways. Walking distance from coffee. Park is around the corner. It gives cool beach hut vibes with everything we need.

Friends

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Kacie

We booked a family room they doubled booked a gave our room away. I have a child with special needs and had to split my family up. The room they gave us was a full and had no room.

The room was dated. Tile in the bathroom didn’t meet up to the wall a could see the concrete and dirt.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Maryruth

Yes parking was very easy. Friendly staff and close to everything Shell Beach has to offer

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Monica

It wasnt the best place to stay at...small rooms and they didnt smell so clean. The staff didnt speak english had to talk to a lady on the phone and she had to translate. Cheap price! Dont think i will be staying there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Kellyann

Merci lovely stay!

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Angelica

Room was small but met all our needs. Air conditioner refrigerator microwave coffee maker including coffee and cups. We pleasantly surprised. Loved the location next to a coffee shoot and down the street from the beach! Will definitely stay again.
Only negative is the bathroom window did not lock but felt safe anyway. Thank you !

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

bianca

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8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Ming

ok！

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Joyce

We had the family room equipped 2 large beds, a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker. We didnt have a car but there were plently of spots. The location was great as my sister and in-laws were down the street. I felt safe doing my late runs around the neighbourhood. My mom would head next door for her morning coffee.

Two things with one that can be taken care off.
1- replace the towel bar in the bathroom or add more places to hang clothes ( we stayed for 6 nights so needed to wash and air dry)
2- walls were thin and i could hear EVERYTHING from next door
Thank goodness there wasn't anyone next door on the first and last night so i could get some sleep.

Loved the 2 sinks and heater/AC combo. Staff was very good in getting me towels and luggage rack.

Goos luck to the new owners!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Amy

I really like this hotel. It’s in a absolutely fantastic area, cute and cozy. The only issue we had was the water pressure in the shower. Other than that everything was great👍🤗

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Lisa

Not well kept. Locks on front doors often do not work. Also you can hear "Everything " !!!!! from your next door neighbor. None of the rooms had smoke detectors. Will never return

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Cruz

Very convenient to restaurants and the access to the beach

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Paloma

Excellent stay, comfortable beds, perfect walk to dining and coffee.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Suzette

Front office was very nice I would stay there again
Room was clean

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Virginia

Cute room and quiet little place. Will book again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Virginia

Loved this little place. Peaceful and quiet. Will book again. Also a short walk to the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Lisa

It’s very hard to check in with staff who doesn’t speak English and have to call someone who can translate for them and the staff

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2026

MICHELLE

Clean and comfortable, excellent location. I love the family room which has a king bed and separate bedroom with a queen sized bed. This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed there and will continue to book there if that room is available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Amol

The room were okay.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Keith

Only think was the heat didn’t work all that well. Other than that everything else was great. Comfortable bed huge bathroom and everyone was kind and fast at response.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Laura

Parking was little crowded! But overall room was nice and comfortable.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

Lisa

Keurig didnt work, window wouldn’t open, and walls are thin. Room is clean, except floors are not. Otherwise the stay is pleasant

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Brent

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.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Oct 2025

Cecilia

The room is not at as pictured small and not very clean next morning while packing notice sheets didn't looked washed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Ivan

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

pedro

Big room

2/10

Poor

29 Sep 2025

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 !!!

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Silvia

The room was spacious. Can use a little TLC but not a deal breaker. Beautiful location. Great coffee shop next door.

Business_and_leisure

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Marc

A little run down but well maintained and clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Roberto

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Lisa

Stay here monthly! Love this place. Floors are not ever clean. Must pack slippers or socks to wear around in room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Jocelyn

It was good! Nice and clean place

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Francisco

All good

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

VALLEY PRINT

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Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Victoria

Great property! Would recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Lydia

5 Stars

Amazing

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2025

Sara

Basic stay...no frills. Too expensive on the weekends. Nice staff...friendly. very clean and comfortable bed. Close to restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Palle

Nice place

Nice place to stay and good location. A couple of restaurants within walking distance. Bed was great. You can easily hear your neighbors due to the connecting door.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Athena

Quite & safe

Quite & safe. Restaurant within walking distance.
Walk down the street( no sidewalk)to a very nice sidewalk along the cliffs above ocean, a small park area as well.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

Corrinne

Came just as a solo getaway to the beach . Room was perfect for sleep and showering. Perk was there is a coffee shop next door and a pub across the street.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Lisa

Best place

Best lil place in shell, clean and they are so nice

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Salvador

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Lisa

We stay here every time and we love this place it’s perfect

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

john

Nice updated little rooms with wifi and nice big shower

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2025

Sheila

It was a pretty good place stay! Nice coffee shop right next door! Wall are thin but not to much noise.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2025

Deanna

Towels had stains
Water pressure was terrible
Throw pillow on bed was obviously dirty
Dust on walls

Self

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

Michael

Our bathroom sink would not drain - staff came and jammed a rod down the sink, and caused it to leak all over the floor. They said it was "slow" to drain. We demanded a refund and got Management confirmation of a refund. We had to book a different hotel and move. It was a disaster.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Cindy

The location of this hotel was perfect! Close to the freeway, walking distance to restaurants, the beach and very close to Pismo Beach and SLO. There was a great coffee shop right next-door. The hotel itself was adequate. It was nice having an extra bedroom since there was four of us. It could definitely use some updates, but overall, we were very satisfied. I would definitely recommend more hooks and/or towel bars. Also, it would be nice to have a nightstand on both sides of the bed. I would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Manuel

we love this place.... we stay often

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Ronald

I espescially loved coming out of my room and peering up at the gigantic pismo mountian ranged.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

ADRIANNA

Clean and complete

This room was very clean. Took less than 2 minutes to check in. No fuss. Needed a room for overnight stay for the classic car show. This place did not disappoint. Had everything you need. Great coffee shop next door.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2025

Alaric

Great value for the price. Rooms are very basic and customer service is non-existent. But I paid half the price of most hotels in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Catherine

Good little stay

Good stay over night, it’s small and parking is small too but it was clean. Perfect for one! Coffee shop right next door and restaurants to walk to as well as just a few blocks to view the Ocean.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2025

Natalie

It gets the job done. It’s a room to sleep and clean up in. Clean and fine. No frills. Our door was broken, we couldn’t get ahold of anyone beforehand, the owners are friendly, helpful and the surrounding area is nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

sherry

Location

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2025

Jade

I only stayed for one night but it was in a good location and quaint. The separate room was a nice touch for my children.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2025

Dolores

It was quiet, brewery restaurant close by, and nice walk to tye beach

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2025

Earl

Nice clean property. Close to shopping and restaurants. Great for an overnight stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Cynthia

i love that they don’t charge deposit!!! and very friendly. let me check in early no fee !!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Jorge

Very clean. Friendly staff. Room as described. Close to restaurant and local store.

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

I arrived late and they were helpful.

Self

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Not clean

The room was not clean it was full of with and bugs. The blinds did not close all the way so you could see inside. The pillows had yellow stains. Very sad place. We ended up leaving in the middle of the night to drive back home because it was so bad.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Feb 2025

Heather

Tv didnt work properly. Missed the superbowl.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2025

Steve R

Close to the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Very small, affordable Pismo Beach property. Not luxurious, but a great place centrally located to spend a few nights.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Tammy

The property owners were very nice and kind to our family. There was a lot of us that stayed there due to us having a wedding to attend. Locked myself out of my room a couple of times and they gave me a new key card without any problems. very nice clean place to stay. I would definitely stay there again.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2024

Joseph

Only about 10 rooms. Very limited parking, one night i had ro park on the street--but it was easy and very secure.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Bethany

We loved how conveniently located the Palomar Inn is to restaurants, the ocean and local stores! It was very quiet, which I loved! No one bothered us! The room was big and the bed was comfy! We will stay here again!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2024

Douglas

We love staying here because of the location to restaurants and walking. The bed was comfortable but a better coffeemaker would be nice. Also, the pet fee is $35 compared to $20 at most places.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2024

Yali

It needs maintenance

4/10

Poor

13 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Should have believed the bad reviews

Booked a stay here because 4 families needed rooms and they had them available. We usually look for good prices so booked based on the price. I looked at the star rating so felt ok about booking. The day before our trip I actually read the reviews and became nervous to stay.

Those reviews were accurate. Like others said, upon check in the lady at the front desk showed me a list of names and asked me to point to mine to cross it off and handed me a room key without checking ID or reservation. I could have pointed to any name! We found our room and were greeted by a tiny room with broken blinds and the door to the additional bedroom was stuck/broken. Our family member booked the same room and theirs was much larger. It was bare minimum, but had a working tv, towels and beds as described. The room was just not well kept, bent up lamp shade, taped up blinds, holes from where I assume curtains used to be. We’ve stayed at many cozy budget hotels but this was felt very uncomfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Timothy M

Just a quick leisure trip overnight. This hotel was just so nice. The owners were a sweet couple, friendly and helpful. It is a simple place but you could tell care was taken to keep it clean and in good order. I would stay here again.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2024

Patricia

Unusual check-in, in that woman at desk had to call someone to check me in and then that person had to take my Visa card # via phone in order to charge me extra amount for dog.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2024

David

It was ALRIGHT. We stayed close to their outdoor seating area and some other visitors were out until 11pm smoking weed and listening to loud rap music. I called the front desk multiple times and no answer. I went to the office and the older Indian couple acted like they couldn’t do anything about it. The AC in the room was very weak and didn’t really push out cold air even on the highest setting. I was ok I guess. Could have have much much better.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Joe

Everything

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2024

Christina

Nice place to stay. Came with 3 adults and lived being able to shut a door between the 2 beds. Nothing extra. For example: Keurig but no k cup coffee pods. Fridge and microwave, but no safe. Lots of outlets, but some are exposed ( I will post pictures). Nice bathroom but dingey shower curtain. Doors between rooms were very thin.
All in all, the lady upfront was nice and to the point.
Would stay here again. Location was wonderful. Several restaurants and cafes within a 5 minute walk. Parking was free and plentiful.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Manuel

Great service & communication. Helped us when we showed up early. The place is cute and a great location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2024

marcella

Quick and easy check in :)

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2024

melody

Well the pictures were completely deceiving. The Palomar Inn had a 7.4 good rating, the cost was right in the middle of Pismo Beach hotels. I thought it was odd when I checked in and there wasn't a deposit or any other amenities. When I opened the door I was in complete shock. The furniture looked like it came from a garage sell. The TV was mounted on top of white mini refrigerator, sheets had stains, the towels were gray and I when washed my hands and the sink wouldn't drain!

I called Expedia the first person said sorry I can't do anything but I'll give you $50 credit. The hotel owner called me on my cellphone and started yelling at me calling me a liar. I went to the front desk the little old lady who looked scared of her shadow put the male owner on phone who also yelled at me even though I was showing him pictures of the room. After another 90 minutes sending pictures Expedia agreed to give me $200 of my $313 back. By now it was after 9 and dark. We proceeded to drive for a hour driving down 101 frantically calling hotels. At 10pm I found a room in King City.

What did I learn: 1. Never book with Expedia 2. The Palomar Inn is worse than a slum and 3. Always get trip insurance!

Leisure Partner