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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property

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Family Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Reception
Front of property
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$79
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Explore the area

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210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laguna Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo motel close to Bubblegum Alley
A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, multilingual staff assistance, and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly motel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is a smoke-free property.

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1173 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, the price was amazing compared to the others. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with family
This building has a weird noise on and off all night long. Room is okay. Bed is kind of bouncy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Nettleham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night whilst travelling from Carmel to Santa Barbara. Hotel is just off the 101. Guy at reception was very welcoming and upgraded our room free of charge which was a nice surprise. Check in was very quick and simple. Room was huge. Very clean. Had a large T.V, iron and ironing board, fridge and a microwave. Hotel is a 5 minute drive from the centre of town where there are lots of shops, bars and resturants. There is a Dennys next door to the hotel and a Mcdonalds across the road. King bed was comfy and hotel was nice and quiet. Although fairly busy, we did not hear other guests. Pool and jacuzzi available upto 9pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Traci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
You get what you pay for ……. It was small but very clean, shopping center across the street….. the beds were horrible!!! My back was so sore! But it was very cheap for San Luis Obispo! Office staff was very nice & professional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very clean. The rooms have a bad smell coming from the drain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Folsom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an inexpensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonder staff and it’s sooooo clean! Loved it. Had tons of shops right across the street with the Madonna Inn just right down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley, Corona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young man at the front desk was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Necia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the location is super convenient. My kids also loved the pool and hot tub. Also, 10% off the Denny's next door...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrieann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite place to stay!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to trails soap dispenser in shower was empty... no big deal. we used soap from the sink area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were close to family and easy to access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely budget hotel close to food, shopping and entertainment. 15 mins to Pismo. Room was clean and updated. Service was kind and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Addy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bedbugs and hair found in bed, horrible. front desk tried to clean it for us to stay and i did not allow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay but dusty areas

Family and I stayed for 1 night. We got the room with 2 queen beds. The check-in and check-out process was very easy, simple, and quick. The room itself was very spacious and looked modern and updated compared to other hotels I’ve stayed at. The beds were comfortable and it was nice to have a microwave and fridge in the room. Pool was open and family had a great time. :) Unfortunately there were a few areas in the room that were left untouched and had a layer of dust, like the top of the coffee machine, the mini hair dryer, and the window pane in the shower. Also I’d like to add a suggestion for the 2 ice machines they have, can one please be moved to the other side of the hotel? It doesn’t make sense for guests to walk uphill to get ice especially if their rooms are in #100-200s. Idk, maybe it’s a security issue but perhaps you can implement a system that could use the guests hotel key to use the ice machine? That way it’s kept locked when not in use. Or maybe a code that changes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable and close to many amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wenis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s convenient with Denny and EV charging stations close to the inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025