Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby
Reception
Front of property
Family Studio Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Laguna Lake Park
    1 min walk
  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
    2 min walk
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo
    16 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    9 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo (Laguna), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. .This motel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Fremont Theater and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive
  • Fremont Theater - 3 min drive
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive
  • Avila Hot Springs - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High St. Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel with free parking, near Bubblegum Alley
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.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • 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 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

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
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
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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 spa tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1033 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1033 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1033 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1033 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1033 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Versie

Business traveller
Would stay in a pinch.
Room was decent, check in was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an overall good experience at this motel The room was clean and the staff was friendly. The motel is a little pricey for what it is. I don’t like the policy that after staying there then we were unable to use the pool at check out day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and great customer service. We also enjoyed the pool and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jair

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kymberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
2pm on a Wednesday. Not a single vehicle in the parking lot. Wouldn’t let me check in until 3. Sat in the parking lot for an hour for no reason. The place is decent but the counter guy sucked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genoa

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

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price for clean and safe room for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I've stayed there many times and enjoyed it however this time the floor was dirty. Also, the air-conditioner thermostat wasn't working, regardless the setting, it never shut off.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hossein

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very noisy wall AC, no handy soap in container , water pipe in faucet had vibrating loud noise when you turned on
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Petaluma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was not convenient for me with mobility scooter to go to town. Other than that it was nice. Pool was great—- slaw way too cold. Would stay here again if I had better transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, quiet, and central to downtown. Staff was friendly. Great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie, Keaau

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, perfect for one or two nights. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ciro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarito

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had great service. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal Lizette

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close to the free way this hotel was and within walking distance to madonna inn and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024