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The Palomar Inn

2.0 of 5
1601 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA 93449
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London, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This is very nice place to stay. It's true the freeway is real close but you can't hear a thing. The neighborhood is lovely, there are some good places to have coffee (breakfast/lunch etc.), you can walk to the ocean in 5 min (not the beach but still) and the rooms are very nice. Safe, clean, good location! I took... More

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San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

awesome place.very close accessible to ocean. stylish & handicraft staff. it is proper for staying long time.we stayed more than one four weeks, because it was economical than another places. we walked more than once a day by the ocean.it was clean and neat.it was near a grocery and several restaurants.

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Great service of the staff, amazing location and very affordable. We had been in town for a family function and reached at like mid night but still the people were very friendly and the place was neat and tidy. Very close to the ocean so we did go for a morning walk by the ocean and my son had loads... More

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Strängnäs
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

A very nice place with exellent service! We had a flat tire and the staff was very helpful and kind. It was clean and the bed was confortable! It was a great location and the Mexican restaurant " Zorro" was great!

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Salinas, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

If you want a clean, cute place to stay for a night or two, that is PET friendly...this is it!! We stayed here, because it was cheap in price & didn't want to spend the usual big bucks for a suite, when we spend most of our time out & about. We thought it was very clean, cute, but you... More

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Montreal, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

We only stayed one night but we appreciated the kindness of the owner; the bedroom was splited in two separate bedrooms which gave us some privacy. We found the place neat and tidy. The location was pretty quiet. The price was fair (110.-- approx.). It is is close to a very good local restaurant, the Zorro's cafe and cantina.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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7 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012 via mobile

Motel with few cabins situated next to Hwy 1 and close to the ocean. From outside the motel looks charming with its light blue buildings, but inside the rooms are very small and questionably clean. Neither The Palomar Inn nor the small village, Shell Beach is recommendable for an overnight stop. The price for a room is much to high.... More

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Quebec, Quebec, Canada
1 review
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

Modest and small but it was perfect for us. Good local restaurant nearby (Zorro). 30 minutes walk to Pismo Beach.

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

I tried to avoid this place after reading few negative reviews on Trip advisor. We were so pleasantly surprised by this motel. With best location and great price, I tempted to try it out. I and my wife stayed there last weekend in one of the room with kitchen. It is not a dump, little gem on central coast. New... More

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Santa Rosa, California
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

We were traveling with a small dog and this is a dog friendly hotel (as is the whole town of Pismo Beach) This is a very quaint little place to stay, nicely remodeled, clean and did not smell at all like your typical motel room. No dog smell either!!!! Some rooms are smaller than others so maybe see if you... More

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Additional Information about The Palomar Inn

Also Known As:
The Palomar Hotel Shell Beach
The Palomar Hotel
Address: 1601 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA 93449
Region: United States > California > Shell Beach
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Shell Beach
Price range (per night): S$86 - 234
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Palomar Inn is located in beautiful Shell Beach, California. Visit us year round and explore the quiet cliffs and beaches of Shell Beach. We are also just minutes from Pismo Beach and Avila Beach. Restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Suites, kitchenettes and weekly rates available. ... more   less 
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