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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

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1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Performing Arts Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • 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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

A stay at Sands Inn & Suites places you in the heart of San Luis Obispo, within a 5-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Santa Rosa Park. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fremont Theater and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Luis Obispo Superior Court.
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court - 19 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive

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 in San Luis Obispo with free breakfast and a fitness center
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 spa 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 spa 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 a 24-hour front desk. 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2500 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • 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
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night, 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • 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.

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 116 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyson L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I would have liked to have had was better pillows and the tissue boxes. Both filled up. I had allergies while I was out there and needed a lot. I didn't feel like asking for more and maybe an extra Towers. I didn't ask for it, but it would have been nice just to have it in there in the first place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

CANDACE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

kora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were basic but comfortable for one night. The grounds could use some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JOHNNIE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid $20 for early check in, and after wating 20 minutes for the unerstaffed desk to issue me my room, it was almost check-in time. Room looked like 1970 visited. Old dated clothes cabilbet and table was all in the room. The bed was full of dirt or sand when I kaid down, not sure which after I spent 5 minutes swiping it off.We had to park around the block from hotel, bcause they didn't have adequate space for vehicles.The area surrounding the pool is boarded up. Would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service. Very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed on double queen suite. Liked that there was a separate living area and doors in between. The room was updated, but I think they could have made it less fancy and paid more attention to adding essentials instead. There were 3 sinks and a tiny armoire closet (could have done without one of the sinks and added left a closet). Also in the bathroom no toilet paper roll holder or soap holder in the shower. Instead there was a fancy black sink and rain shower. The front desk was nicely updated. Breakfast was free with lots of options. Very close to Cal Poly and walkable to downtown. The price wasn’t bad for such a large room. No pet fees either. So overall, great value and nice accommodations for kids and pets for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was not ready at check in time, the light in the bathroom did not work, we couldn’t take a shower in the evening, we had to wait till the next day. We reported the problem but unfortunately it never got fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alazzia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a power out tage and this hotel has no back up generator . We had no lights no hot water a d no way to charge our phones. Would not give us redund so we couldnt book other hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good for the night
We only stayed a night. It got what we needed, which was a bed tjj on sleep in. We stayed in room 151, There were doors on either side of our room and we could hear everything going on in both rooms. There were not a lot of breakfast options, both waffle makers were down. However, walking to distance to breweries and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean motel, comfortable. Just thin walls. But great for just needing a place to stay for dropping our son off to school.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Talopatina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast offering was definitely a plus! Convenient location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristhian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024