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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 1-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 10 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This motel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fremont Theater.
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Rosa Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Luis Obispo? This motel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 24
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 24 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sands Inn
Sands Inn San Luis Obispo
Sands San Luis Obispo
Sands Hotel San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn And Suites
Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Sands Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites Motel San Luis Obispo

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 148 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

sara

Liked: Amenities
this place was nice. the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Geovanny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff were particularly nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception and clean rooms. Property was well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn't really much I liked about the property. It was old rundown, not very well maintained. The rooms have been renovated but it still looked very very rundown. Tip
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in took less than 2-minutes. Room was clean, shower/tub had stationary and hand held heads. Free Breakfast was hot, plentiful, and with a spacious dining room. Property had some construction upgrades in progress but it did not detract in any way from a positive stay. Staff is very customer friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds were small and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

mitchell

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host was fantastic and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was not great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angeline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Towels clean but dingy gray. No hair dryer in room. Shower had VERY slow drain. Furniture that tv was on had cup marks, drip marks all over it like it hadn’t been wiped in a very long time. Even though weather too cool to get into the pool the pool furniture/area was not inviting at all. The cushions were old, cracked and strewn around and no pool towels for the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good times
Beds comfortable, staff was great- location was also great. Good times for all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the morning breakfast that they provided. The staff was very friendly parking was good. I’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfriendly and NOT handicap accessible
Emailed for a ground floor handicap accessible room. Property never responded. Gave us an upstairs room farthest from the parking lot. When I asked upon check in, was told they did not offer the size room I request on the ground level. My 90-year mother who has trouble walking had to climb approx. 20 stairs. If they had responded to my request, I would have made other arrangements. Most of the lights in the room did not work. Paper thin walls. Towels and wash cloths like sandpaper. Parking was extremely limited Expected so much more for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JP

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this property because it is pet friendly ($25/night one -time fee). The room is a basic room with lots of toiletries, a fridge, microwave, and coffee machine. Based on all of the bumper stickers in the parking lot, this place is where all of the visiting parents of Cal Poly students stay. The hotel is on a street that's full of hotels and places to eat within walking distance. My only complaint is how thin the walls were. I could hear the muffled talking next door and they weren't even speaking loudly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I want to give this property a good rating, but I cannot. There was a blood pressure medication (internet identified) clearly on the floor when we walked in. Neither my partner or I had anything of the sort on us. There were large scratches on the floor I was worried we would be charged for, the bathroom sink leaked, the room was filthy, bedding was missing. The other hotel guests were loud, yelling across corridors, and overall would never stay here again. The pictures are misleading. It does NOT look that nice. I have pics for proof.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024