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University Inn

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

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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1825 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Heart of San Luis Obispo.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this San Luis Obispo motel, you'll find California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater. Performing Arts Center and San Luis Obispo Superior Court 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
  • Performing Arts Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬14 min walk

About this property

University Inn

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a television in a common area are also featured at University Inn. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of University Inn was completed in July 2021.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
University Inn offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

San Luis Obispo Travelodge
Travelodge Motel San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo Travel Lodge
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University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice woman that checked me in. She gave me options regarding my room whether I would like a ground level room which I appreciated. The room is very clean and nicely furnished. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

The room was clean, bed relatively comfortable, and there was plenty of parking available. Electric car charging was cash only
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, La Habra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. The beds were comfy and the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Average property, worked great if in a pinch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rocky and his wife are simply the best
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The bathroom door was so loud opening and barely closed. Bed was very small - should have been a queen, felt like a full.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramprakash

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Albuquerque

The room was clean, but otherwise odd and lacking for the price. No in-room coffee. Parking was odd and not convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the place close to everything and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very hospitable and accommodating. Clean, relaxing rooms with all the amenities you could need for the stay. Parking is easy and location is very close and convenient for exploring the city. We have stayed four times and will be back for new adventures!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place near restaurants and the college. Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had moldy baseboards and shower tiles AC was great parking great Continental breakfast was not good they wanted 1$ for an apple juice or water bottle, had sitting out not refrigerated egg cheese bacon heat up instant processed bagels , non refrigerated croissant with cheese inside and bananas and that’s it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KERRY ANN

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

8/10 Good

Xin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025