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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Sands Inn & Suites, close to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, offers a relaxing retreat with free continental breakfast and an outdoor pool. Unwind in the spa tub or visit the 24-hour business center; guests also appreciate the helpful staff. Enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby and stay connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$107 nightly
The total price is $122
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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$86 nightly
$97 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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About the neighborhood

Map
1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

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 County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 41 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 25 min walk

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

When you stay at Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A fitness center and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Free offsite parking nearby
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2500 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 24 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Does Sands Inn & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sands Inn & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 24 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Sands Inn & Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Sands Inn & Suites and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Sands Inn & Suites also has a fitness center and a picnic area.

What's the area around Sands Inn & Suites like?

Sands Inn & Suites is in the heart of San Luis Obispo, a short 10-minute walk from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 17 minutes' walk from Fremont Theater.

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Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
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Furniture
Parking
Downtown

Reviews

10/10

The wood floors made the room feel real clean. The room and appliances were updated. Great breakfast. A little over a mile to downtown SLO. Walking got us home faster than calling an uber. Great value for the price. Will stay here again. A+
1-night trip

10/10

Let us check in early. Very helpful and friendly staff. Very clean rooms.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay on such short notice
2-night trip

8/10

We stayed here for graduation weekend. Like all the hotels, the prices were sky high for that weekend but I think normally this place is reasonably prices. We stayed in a suite which was spacious and clean. Didn’t really use the facilities but the pool area looked ok. There was a dog barking next door which was annoying but the manager at the hotel gave us a discount for the noice which was much appreciated!
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel
1-night trip

10/10

It was a nice place to stay at. Nice pool with outdoor spa. Nice breakfast room. Only issue was, I had issues with the hotel's username and password, with my laptop. Next time I will stay will be May 24th(one night) and I will have a mobile hotspot which will take care of the issue.
1-night trip

4/10

I’m ADA, the facility is new, great and service top notch. The front desk at night was very friendly professional, friendly and informative. My only issues is I ada and have a mussel disorder. The toilet bowl did not meet the ADA requirements. That was the only ossue
2-night trip

8/10

We called ahead to say that we would be arriving shortly before check-in and asked if an early check-in would be possible. The staff said they should be ready for us when we arrived. They were ready and gave us a free upgraded room with a kitchenette. The room was renovated (the property looks like it was likely a motel previously), and so was the front desk. The property was clean and room was nice.
2-night trip

10/10

I came up for a family photo shoot. It was wonderful that it was so quiet at night. Slept like a baby. The room was clean. My highlight was having the pool and spa all to myself for an hour. Lucky me!!. I floated on your floaty ring and enjoyed the bubbly spa for 20 ish min. Thank you for a relaxing and restful overnight stay. 🌹
1-night trip

6/10

The staff were great, very accommodating. There was an incident in the middle of the night, in the room next door. They handled it and gave me a discount for my inconvenience.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay, an easy walk to the downtown area for restaurants and shops. The shower could have been a couple of degrees warmer.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel, clean and friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Cute little place to stay.
2-night trip

10/10

Was a great place to stay
1-night trip

8/10

Check-in staff were particularly nice and helpful
1-night trip

8/10

Great place too stay
2-night trip

8/10

this place was nice. the bed was very comfortable
1-night trip

10/10

It was very quite and clean. The furniture was fun and retro. I would definitely go back.
1-night trip

8/10

Front desk staff were very attentive
2-night trip

6/10

Hotel has tried to charge me three times so far.
1-night trip

8/10

Gal at the front desk was very nice and accommodating. The smoke detector started chirping in the middle of the night, yet otherwise the stay was good and location was great for us.
2-night trip

6/10

Wry homey feel
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly reception and clean rooms. Property was well maintained.
1-night trip

8/10

Room was clean and factory was decent. Folks above us were a bit noisy for a short time but overall good.
2-night trip

6/10

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.
2-night trip