With a stay at Los Padres Inn in San Luis Obispo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs. .This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Avila Beach and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.
What's nearby
Fremont Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Bubblegum Alley - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
San Luis Obispo Station - 19 min walk
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Lure Fish House - 10 min walk
Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
Field Day Coffee - 9 min walk
The Bobastop - 11 min walk
Papa's Thai Cafe - 6 min walk
About this property
Los Padres Inn
Hotel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Los Padres Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Outdoors
Picnic area
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
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Los Padres Inn
Los Padres Inn San Luis Obispo
Los Padres San Luis Obispo
Los Padres Inn Hotel
Los Padres Inn San Luis Obispo
Los Padres Inn Hotel San Luis Obispo
Reviews
Los Padres Inn Reviews
7.2
Good
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Cool spot, walking distance from downtown SLO. We went for a wedding, one downside was there was no iron in the room and no coffee machine. Other than that, great stay in a cozy room.
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
11 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No television, did not make up room for two night stay on second day. People are nice and respectful and helpful in all other areas.
Clean room, friendly and efficient staff, big bathroom.
Need more shelves and towel bars/hooks for shower and also for sink.
Construction next door started early, looks like it will be done soon.
Need drinking glass for bathroom and cup for coffee or tea.
Bathroom light was motion activated so it was on and off during the night and also while I was in the shower. Seems like an easy adjustment.
As someone who's been poor all my life, I've become a connoisseur of cheap hotels. This stay was excellent for the price. I had low expectations, and they were significantly exceeded. This is the perfect place if you need a place to stay on a budget and aren't too concerned about amenities. Staff was friendly and unobtrusive
I checked. They charged a $10 fee for early check-in, which I never paid when staying at other properties. Property looked old and dated, and seemed like no updates or improvements done for years. I ended up checking out a few hours later and stayed at another hotel
This hotel is in deplorable condition. When we arrived at our assigned room, the door was wide open. The lock bolt was completely ineffective, and the only way to secure the door was with a flimsy chain.
The room had a distinctly old and unclean atmosphere. The carpet was stained and filthy; our sheets were strewn with hair and remnants of dried food. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable, as I could feel the steel coils digging into my back. To top it all off, I was awoken at midnight by the snoring from the neighboring room and barely managed to get any rest.
The outdoor parking garage was cluttered and chaotic.
While the location is ideal for accessing downtown on foot, I would not recommend this hotel.
Dalia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
David
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This motel is fine for sleeping and showering. If you want lots of amenities, look elsewhere. But for the price, it checks most of the essential boxes.
Really nice staff and clean rooms. Just need to manage your expectations because the property and rooms are really old and run down with the exception of a couple of single queen bed rooms that have been updated. But the double queen rooms have yet to be updated. Best price for being in close proximity to downtown SLO.
Reina
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Grace
Travelled with partner
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were super nice, and the whole experience was super easy and enjoyable!