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Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Property grounds
Exterior
Reception
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Explore the area

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1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Budget Inn places you in the centre of San Luis Obispo, within just a 5-minute stroll of Santa Rosa Park and within 15 minutes of San Luis Obispo County Library. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, multilingual staff and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Foothill motel include California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 2 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

Motel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Budget Inn offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Budget Inn offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Hindi

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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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Budget Inn San Luis Obispo
Budget San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Budget Inn?

Yep, Budget Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn?

As of 30 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn on 31 July 2025 start from AU$140.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Budget Inn?

The closest beach to Budget Inn is Avila Beach (13.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Budget Inn?

No, Budget Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Budget Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 1000 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kouros

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy roach motel for a lot of money. We slept with our cloths on. The shower was so ugly we did not use. All this for about $190 per night. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francisca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

It’s fine. You get what you pay for. It’s an older facility so everything is pretty worn down and a bit crusty but all serviceable. It’s what I expected for budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adorable property and the front desk was welcoming & accommodating. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location is ideal being on the waterfront. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay with many dining options & activities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Erene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite a booking error on Expedia, this place refused to even consider canceling the reservation without penalty since it wasn't my fault. Other issues with the unit: Smelled/stuffy Carpet stains throughout No light in the "balcony" Holes in the walls Incomplete paint patches Extremely tight vanity space Homeless man yelling and cursing to himself (felt unsafe)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, staff, and property great for a SLO visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water and very noisy street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the motel is so close the main street it was nice to walk and site see
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

excelent

It was a good experience, but It would be better if there was coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very dirty. Missing pieces of the baseboards. Outlets coming out of the wall, wired exposed from outlets as well as mold going on baseboards and chipped tub. Yellow shower from built up on shower mat. Very dirty and unsafe to stay in. A waste of hard earned money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, affordable, hotel is quiet and clean and right off the hwy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, and I was just looking to sleep so I was fine . I used my sleeping bag because when I pulled back the spread something hard hit the floor...didn't want to investigate. Didn't use shower it was a very deep tub and no rail . There was a back door to the room leading to a cluttered patio area in back ....it was unlocked and partially opened when I arrived. There were 2 queen beds and one was covered with rain gutter materials. I brought it to the attention of the desk and he did offer to move them . I said no problem because I only needed one bed . It was just weird. I did appreciate the late check in . I was glad to find a place at all on a holiday weekend and Valentine's day . Won't stay here again... Oh ...no coffee anywhere ..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Never stay here

The room heater did not work. it was freezing. the room smell marihuana, I asked the hotel check in to change it and they refused. the room was dirty, the bed cover was dirty, the manager at the check in desk was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in the morning and nobody answered the front desk phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No main room light/bulb out. Door chain not connected hardly. Shower water took very long to barely get warm. Small toilet. Just old and stained. Clerk was very nice. Walking distance of a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, fresno

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank j, fresno

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, fresno

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My check in was hassle free, and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, fresno

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marycathry

Decent value for price paid. Definitely an older property and the bedspread was stained. But otherwise, pretty good bang for your buck.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024