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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
Exterior
Front of property
Family Studio Suite
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

When you stay at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you'll be on the Strip, 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.
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What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fremont Theater - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 11.0 km

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
  • ‪Slo Ranch Market - ‬14 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 hot tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot 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 hot 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • 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 within 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
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 hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel but clean and adequate for our overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff. There was a dead bug in the bathrooms. Also recommend upgrading the pillows, they were horribly lumpy. We were going the room on the end which was nice, ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
there was pet hair and Long red human hairs in the bed when we arrived, dirt sooted the whole entire building, there was a dead spider in the corner of our window sill. overall, gave me the heebie jeebies. I immediately put our stuff in the car and rebooked at a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meghan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. The entire unit stinks due to the sink water. If you look in the sink hole there is mold and gunk. We had to be switched rooms and they both had the gross sink. Also don’t even bother calling the front desk for anything THEY WILL NOT ANSWER. We called multiple times the two days we were there and they never answered. The hot tub is not hot. The floor in the room felt very dirty. The room itself felt dirty as well. I will say the location is amazing and VERY SAFE. everything you need is nearby. But this hotel itself was a 1/10 very bad and I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yinghui

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

VERONICA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My the greatest, pillows are horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Minh Anh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly service and very clean !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly updated. Good value. Close to shopping and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jawad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and comfy rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, loved Dennys was on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy, Pacoima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

shu

Liked: Cleanliness
good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A solid value for what it is. Nothing luxury, but it was clean, the beds were comfortable, the AC worked and the water was hot. Good value for a one night stay on our trip down the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, but a little worn down. Not a bad hotel for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel Mal

The Phone In The Room Didn't Work, And When I Told Them They Didn't Do Nothing About It. I Had To Use My Cell Phone To Talk To Them; The Front Desk. 😕
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot and cold water were a little difficult. TV didn’t work. But it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub not hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Room was clean and the person checking us in was very friendly. Had two minor issues, first they only stocked two towels even though the reservation was for four people. We then ran completely out of body wash in the shower after only three people showered. Not major issues but inconvenient as I had to make multiple trips back to the office to remedy. Other than that the stay was fine and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

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

Family Vaca

Great over night stay. 15 mins away from Pismo and stores and food nearby walking distance. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the beds were highly comfortable. The room temperature was perfect and the area was great to explore other parts of SLO. Felt safe and did not hear any outside noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025