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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Living area
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Bathroom
Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking included
  • GymGymGym

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Map
1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo10 min walk
  • Popular LocationFremont Theater17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBubblegum Alley3 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Sands Inn & Suites puts you in the heart of San Luis Obispo, within a 20-minute stroll of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this San Luis Obispo motel include Avila Hot Springs and Pismo Beach Pier.
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min walk
  • French Hospital Medical Center - 18 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • VG Cafe - 16 min walk
  • Firestone Grill - 18 min walk
  • Shake Smart - 17 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Woodstock's Pizza SLO - 18 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this motel measures 2500 square feet (225 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sands Inn & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 225 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

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
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
  • 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 deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sands Inn & Suites?

Sands Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Inn & Suites?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Inn & Suites on 28 May 2024 start from AU$166.64, 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.

Is parking available at Sands Inn & Suites?

Yep, Sands Inn & Suites has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Sands Inn & Suites?

The closest beach to Sands Inn & Suites is Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (19.6 km).

Does Sands Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Sands Inn & Suites has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Sands Inn & Suites a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sands Inn & Suites.

Does Sands Inn & Suites serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sands Inn & Suites?

No, Sands Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sands Inn & Suites?

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

Are pets allowed at Sands Inn & Suites?

Dogs are welcome at Sands Inn & Suites, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Darren, San Francisco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tv did not work. Hallway carpet was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The cable was out so therefore no TV
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in first room. No heat in second room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a lightbulb missing in every room. The pictures were dark. It was a very dark room. There was no curtain liner to let in outside light, only the dark curtain. The doors and door knobs were dirty. The floor was OK, but there was trash under the beds. The headboard was not connected to the bed and the box spring was torn with a huge hole dragging on the floor. The hotel room did not match the online pictures. The windows did not have screens. The first room we were assigned to had a broken security lock on the door. Once we moved to the second room, there were several electrical outlets that did not work. The breakfast was very basic. There were only 2 hot items: sausages, and the make your own waffle station. Instant oatmeal was available in a cup where you add your own hot water. The only redeeming quality about the hotel was that the AC heating unit was very very quiet, and the complimentary soaps seem to be quite good.

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
The staff was pleasant and efficient, the Rooms were clean and bed was super comfy! The free breakfast was a lot more than I expected,or have gotten at other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paid for a king size bedroom Only to be told they only had queen beds.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

t

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mahesh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024