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Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Explore the area

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1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

At Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel you'll be within steps of Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Downtown San Luis Obispo B&B include California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ah Louis Store - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fremont Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 12 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lokum Turkish Coffee & Pastries - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eureka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Libertine Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frog & Peach Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

This 4-star San Luis Obispo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Garden Street Inn San Luis Obispo
Garden Street San Luis Obispo
Garden Street Inn
Inn, A Kirkwood Collection
Garden Street Inn A Kirkwood Collection Property
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Bed & breakfast
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$306.55, 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 Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

The closest beach to Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is Avila Beach (12.9 km).

Does Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests adore the free cooked-to-order brekkie here! Offered daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 722 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

San Luis Obispo trip

Awesome charming Inn in the heart of San Luis Obispo. Great location. Cool themed rooms. Clean and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a good place to stay. Great location (though free parking is a few blocks away) and beautiful old building. With that, our room had a separate sink away from the bathroom which was a bit awkward. Our bathroom fan wasn't working & some of the furniture & carpeting was a bit tired. Definite noise from the street but pretty good blackout shades. Lovely cookies & wine in the evening, all day tea/water service, and breakfast in the morning (though the same ingredients showed up a few days in a row in different forms.)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aijun

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not only is this property historical, it is beautifully well kept, and the servcice and food was wonderful! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was cute, clean, and in a great location. However the breakfast service was a bit messy, as orders weren’t kept track of, and the staff would leave dirty plates, utensils, and food from other patrons on the table without cleaning them for a very long time, leaving them next to new diners for almost the entire meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and the team were very helpful. It was in a perfect location right in town. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice old style hotel, will go back to it if visiting SLO again’
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute space. Our room was comfortable and quiet. We enjoyed walking and biking in the area and appreciated the close proximity to the Amtrak station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

oscar

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old place. Noisy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lowell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Inlet was as thin as a taco shell, over done, no additional condiments available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There were so many missed opportunities to make the room comfortable here. The mattress was so soft we woke up with back pain (we are not that old), the pillows were awful, the towels were tiny, the mirror over the sink was set too low to see your face (try shaving with no mirror!), and the sink was too small for the chest it was placed in. The only way to get to our room was a flight of steep stairs - carrying luggage, this was not fun. The historic building is lovely, and the people were great, but it was just an uncomfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice. Food was excellent. Charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Old, huge Victorian-style converted house. Well maintained. Huge room. Great location just steps away from downtown SLO. Breakfast was french toast but think that change by the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arkady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service. Initial room conditions were not fully prepared for customer use. Issues with plumbing, TV and AC. However staff actions help to move us to another room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Perfect for exploring downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately despite the price tag competing with 4 and 5 star hotels the property was run down and old with a malfunctioning sink that did NOT drain and a very old bed that caused all kinds of neck and back pain; the shower curtain was coming off the wall, and the patio furniture was filthy dirty and unusable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025