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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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Free daily continental breakfast
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Heart of San Luis Obispo.Stay at this San Luis Obispo motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 2 miles (3 km) of Fremont Theater. Performing Arts Center and French Hospital Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • French Hospital Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 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 - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this motel measures 2500 square feet (225 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sands Inn & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 225 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

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
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

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 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

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 473 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Fairly quiet, old and needs updated, unable to change room temp settings unless you can reach the AC unit high on the wall by hand, not enough towels/no wash clothes, no answer when calling front desk, gym doesn’t feel safe with machines not working and not bolted down, breakfast was typical, pool/hot tub looked dirty so didn’t use. It was fine for a quick place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a bit thrown off as the pictures do no really reflect the rooms and the hotel. Yes, there are some updates but it really is just cosmetic upgrades. The bed was very hard, the continental breakfast was not so continental. You are better off purchasing at the mini mart across the way or eating out. Our refrigerator had mold around the edges and was not working. We were moved across the way and it was no different. Another customer complained of mold around the toilet. They should warn you to bring your own utensils if you plan on using the kitchenette. The service is not the best and I honestly felt as though I overpaid for the stay. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Toby

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Hard working and courteous. However, my room and the community areas were not very clean. Also the linens (bedding, towels, etc) all need to be replaced/renewed. But I should mention that the pool and the area around the pool was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

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

6/10 Okay

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Met Scott the GM & he made my stay, just chatting me up as I was traveling alone to visit my kids at Cal Poly & UCSB. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

John Murray

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not recommend!!

Our toilet stopped working & we did not have enough towels & the front light in the living room never worked & the bed was lumpy & rolled inward.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why are you forcing me to write this?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice spacious suite. The shower grout needs to be cleaned or replaced. Also it lacked grab bars and safely floor strips in the shower- a real potential fall hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

wetona

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My visit with the Sands started out with an unpleasant welcome when I tried to check in at 7:30 in the evening. The lady at the front desk asked me to come back in 11 minutes because she was on her break. I had been driving for 4 hours and just wanted to check in and politely stated I need you to check me in now. She did, but wasnt happy about it. I have NEVER experienced anything like this ever. The room I requested was not av available, I booked a 2 queen room, I got a King and a pull out. I was not happy about that as well, she blamed Expedia for that mess up. the curtains were torn in the main bedroom, the bathroom had a sewer smell. overall cleanliness was about 8 out of 10. the only positive part of it all was a staff worker offered to help me with our luggage and their morning breakfast buffet wasn't bad. I would not recommend this place due to my experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nataraj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice, clean, and spacious room. Looked more posh for the price we paid. However, some electrical outlets were broken, and the covers were coming off - an electric shock hazard if you have small kids exploring things in the room. Narrow parking spots. Breakfast hardly had any choices. House flies in the breakfast area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled. Very convenient location. Staff is friendly. Lots of breakfast option. Only downside is the lighting and outlets in the room are not located in good spots. No outlet near the sink for curling iron, etc. hair dryer provided was plugged in at opposite end of sink, cord not long enough to see myself in the full mirror. No light above the sink other than mirror light.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Getting to the hotel was very easy to get to. We got there later than expected and the staff was very accommodating letting us check in at such a late hour. The room was clean and it was very quiet. We had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tatsuki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The best part of this hotel is the staff members. They were all very friendly and helpful. The property is a little old but conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good deal and the room had everything I needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brook

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay here wasn’t so bad. I checked in on a Friday and checked out on Sunday morning. I got the owners suite . Pros : Price was decent , staff was fairly friendly , close by where I needed to be. Cons : Rooms were dirty, floor was pretty dirty , trash left under the bed for the pull out couch . I think the worst part of my stay was that the air conditioning doesn’t work well at all. There was 5 of us in that suite and we all slept uncomfortably because it was so humid and hot and the ACs don’t work well. And to top it off, the bathroom has no vent fan or window either , so it gets so humid you cannot breath inside that bathroom. The beds were also very uncomfortable. Me and my partner woke up with aching backs . But for the price I would say it’s not too bad. I might stay again if I had no other better options .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimo, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in San Luis Obispo at this price range. Very friendly staff and super clear room. No carpet (which is good) and lots of water in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, Santa Clara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was spacious and super clean. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel, great pizza place down the street! Staff was helpful and nice. Room was nice and spacious, clean, and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

seng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and roomy. Very loud air condition machine thought
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

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