Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Two large beds with matching headboards, a desk, and a television.
Cozy living space with a sofa, kitchenette, and doorway to an adjacent room.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Enjoy a meal with a view from this kitchen, featuring a dishwasher and stove, and a window overlooking lush greenery.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, black stove, and microwave, plus a convenient round table for meals.

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 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 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Avila Beach and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.

What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fremont Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive - 1.9 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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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.

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

  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 284 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Day 1: they never showed up to make up the room. I reported it to the front desk and they said it would be done first thing in the morning the next day. Day 2: again they never showed up. I didn't stay long enough to find out if Day 3 would have been any different. All that being said, it was still an enjoyable stay and a nice and clean, even quite stylish, room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Check in staff friendly, professional; premises basically clean; only caveat was that returned to our room at days end, and our door was open/about 12” open; we could have lost possessions; nothing lost, thank goodness. Reported to front desk. Kleenex not refilled or replaced; only about 6 tissues left.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam, Escondido

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a little dated but very clean and spacious. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time out there for a tournament and I would deff. go back to this hotel if in the area again!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hady

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean facility but overpriced comparing to similar hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a bit tight. And the ADA rooms could use an armoire or a closet other than the one in the bathroom. Scott at the front desk was GREAT! Enjoyed the breakfast also. I’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Careful

Hotel has tried to charge me three times so far.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room - great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get Away Holiday:

The personal service was amazing!! Sabastian was personal, professional and made sure our VERY late check in was as pleasant as arriving at 3pm. The hotel is not new but is very clean and comfortable. Their breakfast is as good as any "breakfast included" hotel. Sausage, Scramble Eggs microwave style, fresh waffles, apples. The coffee though hot was not very good. We took the train and found the hotel was perfectly situated to walk the sights of SLO and other then to and from the Train Station a car is not needed. Meal prices were cheaper than San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles. (It currently cost $23.00 for a simple omelet with hashbrowns and a Hemberger is $18.00..LA has become a real ripoff and SLO is truly worth the wonderful train ride, and the beautiful and easy walk around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While visiting Cal Poly, we stayed at the Sands Inn, and we enjoyed it tremendously. The hotel was very nicely kept, the location is terrific for access to both the university and the San Luis Obispo downtown, and the staff was very responsive. The breakfast was also very nice. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid Stay for a Overnight!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELINA

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

christian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed and Wouldn’t Return I was really hoping for a more comfortable and well-kept stay, but unfortunately, this hotel missed the mark in several areas. The room didn’t feel very clean upon arrival, which immediately set the wrong tone. Several light bulbs were either out or flickering, leaving the space dim and poorly lit—especially in the bathroom, which made it feel even more uninviting. Noise was also a big issue. The walls were incredibly thin—we could hear conversations, footsteps, and TVs from surrounding rooms at all hours. It made it really difficult to relax or get a good night’s sleep. One of the biggest disappointments was the pull-out bed. It was in terrible condition—thin, lumpy, and clearly not maintained. It felt like an afterthought rather than a real sleeping option. Overall, the experience didn’t meet expectations. Between the lack of cleanliness, poor lighting, noise issues, and uncomfortable bedding, I wouldn’t stay here again or recommend it to others unless some serious updates are made.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aura

Nice and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordable option for a family visit to cal poly slo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose, santa rosa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Upon entering the rooms, it has an old smell and the TVs did not have a remote control and the fan was very dirty, so I didn't want to turn it on so that all the black dust that you can see wouldn't fall on me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 15-20 minute walk from downtown, same to CalPoly. Great pool and hot tub. Extremely friendly staff and service. Breakfast was good. Overall good deal for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nadine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025