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Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
  • 6 min drive from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,466 reviews)
Room was very clean, amazing, and affordable. The pool was bonkers!))

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Madonna Inn
Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
  • 16 min walk from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,647 reviews)
Very clean, beautiful rooms and reasonable prices. Nice heated pool and hot tub. Restaurant is nearby. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Apple Farm
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2 out of 5
210 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo CA
  • 6 min drive from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,298 reviews)
I checked in around 2am, and left around 7am. Just needed a bed to sleep for a few hours, but I was very pleasantly surprised with how nice this property was. Is it a five star resort with 1000 thread count sheets? No... but is it clean and a great place to stay when visiting San Luis Obisbo? And ...

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

3 out of 5
1845 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo CA
  • 17 min walk from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,994 reviews)
I’ve had good experiences at La Quinta’s for years and this was no exception. Staff was super helpful (my 13 yo was a little upset staff wouldn’t let him make his own waffle ;) and the facility was clean. The beds are moderately comfortable. The pool was a disappointment though. The photos make it ...

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
  • 18 min walk from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,413 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

2.5 out of 5
345 Marsh St San Luis Obispo CA
  • 4 min drive from California Polytechnic State University
Stay at this motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,242 reviews)
yes parking safe and did not need airconditioning

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

3.5 out of 5
333 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
  • 7 min drive from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,347 reviews)
Breakfast very good. Staff very good Management problem: Wi Fi very flaky and mostly not working in room Light switch not working and not repaired properly Bathtub impossible to turn off unless gorilla tight and then can't turn on- so it drips. Again, this is a management problem. Staff tries to ...

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

2 out of 5
1625 Calle Joaquin San Luis Obispo CA
  • 10 min drive from California Polytechnic State University
Stay at this motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,088 reviews)
Good parking, quiet place

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
Hotel Calle Joaquin

Hotel Calle Joaquin

2.5 out of 5
1585 Calle Joaquin San Luis Obispo CA
  • 10 min drive from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (847 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Hotel Calle Joaquin
Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

2.5 out of 5
214 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
  • 7 min drive from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
The staff were incredibly friendly and thoughtful. Anthony was mindful of any requests we might have and also reminded us of the evening popcorn, cookies, and beverage in the lobby. Rosalina was courteous and helpful during breakfast services, and we had great conversations with her. I'm really happy ...

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel
University Inn

University Inn

2 out of 5
1825 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
  • 17 min walk from California Polytechnic State University
Stay at this motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Four years ago we stayed here while building our new home on our rural land and became good friends with the Indian couple who owned it rocky and his lovely wife so since then every couple of weeks we stay with them for a break in February because they're close to the Amtrak we stayed the night before ...

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

University Inn
Inn at San Luis Obispo

Inn at San Luis Obispo

2.5 out of 5
1895 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo CA
  • 16 min walk from California Polytechnic State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
Good area to stay at. The hotel sheets were dirty, the curtain was torn and was coming off the wall. Besides that a good hotel if you need a room!

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Inn at San Luis Obispo
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