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Budget Inn

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

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A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with trees and shrubs.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a curtain.
A reception area with a counter, a computer, a small table with pastries, and a display of travel guides.
A two-story building with a central courtyard, balconies, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A landscaped area with a parking lot, a building with a blue balcony, and a tree.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Santa Rosa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a curtain.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a curtain.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Heart of San Luis Obispo.Within a 15-minute walk of this Foothill motel, you'll find Santa Rosa Park and Adventist Health Sierra Vista. San Luis Obispo County Library and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 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 Municipal Airport (SBA) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel SLO - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 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 is 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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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 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

How close is Budget Inn to the airport?

Budget Inn is 6.5 mi (11-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn on Jul 16, 2026 start from CA $67, excluding 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.

Does Budget Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn.

How close is Budget Inn to the beach?

This motel is 11.9 mi (13-min drive) from Pismo State Beach and 9.7 mi (13-min drive) from Avila Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Budget Inn offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Central Coast Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn have a pool?

Budget Inn does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn to downtown San Luis Obispo?

Budget Inn is 0.5 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 152 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 230 out of 1004 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good prices; large rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, safe & easy parking. Next to freeway, so maybe earplugs if you are sound sensitive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shairoz

Clean room and cozy layout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, but to dirty and. Old furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Reyes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was not above a Motel 6. The Bed was decently comfortable. Horribly painted, Bathtub look as if surface areas were breaking down, so we didnt shower. Mind you, this was the room told was just remodeled lol. Certainly would not stay again preferably.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Youmi

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

alexis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not feel safe lol
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Geneva

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was cockroaches all over my hotel room slept so uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, staff, and property great for a SLO visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean but not in very good condition, especially for the price. The toilet clogged once, the shower was difficult to operate, and some of the repairs were sloppily made. Beds were just OK.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

albert r.

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

Budget Inn Rocks & Owner Is Awesome

Stayed there for two nights in a row, the owner was amazing and very friendly and hospitable. I’ll definitely stay in the area again very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was absolutely disgusting. Furniture was old and all torn up. Holes in the wall. Dirty carpet with god knows what on it. I would NEVER book again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

albert r.

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

Budget Inn Is Amazing Value!

Budget Inn was perfectly located, plenty of convenient stores and fast food or restaurants to consider, walking distance to parks and other shopping, the owner was amazing and very hospitable and checked in on us a couple of times each day, I’m a business owner and that kind of hospitality goes a long way, we will definitely be staying again within the next week or two
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

olga

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smell really bad like water damage in the carpet , the shower to to long to wet hot water really bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in a great spot and very convenient. The staff were friendly and available when needed. Thank you Boss!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024