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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property
Motel near Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Reception
Exterior
Family Studio Suite
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Laguna stay.Your stay at this Laguna motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Fremont Theater and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fremont Theater - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Avila Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High St. Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel near Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
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. 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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't served at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 591 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1150 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Eliana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, my stay was disappointing. The room was noisy, making it hard to relax or get a good night’s sleep. Cleanliness was lacking, and there was an unpleasant odor throughout the space. Overall, the experience didn’t meet basic expectations, and I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

will never come back

Couldn't wait to leave... The service desk ignored our plea for help when above our room was intense stomping till 1Am. They claimed."It wasn't their problem", but the problem was that they did not know which room was directly above us... The toilet had a black ring on the bottom rim seen from sitting in the bathtub. The floor made our bare feet black. In the morning they lied about a refund, which never occurred. They said they would get back to us, but they never did, and when we tried to call again, it just rang and rang.. the space was uncomfortable with small furniture and big empty area.... all the walls were thin, so you could hear noise. all around all day as well..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Pretty average. Rooms were unexceptional but fine. Strange smell from sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ajayi, Oakland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid, when on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric and Denise

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a last-minute stay it was perfect. They're doing some construction but it wasn't noisy at any point. Hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Work trip

Work trip
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Toni Ellen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very clean and hours service well explained and easy. Check in and out very fast and efficient. Newer/ better quality towels is a good idea! Everything else is great 🌟
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdaline

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room, conditions were
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe. I would definitely stay again when in SLO.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erendida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean and so close to everything from grocery store Starbucks and a few minutes away from the beach.Very quiet and the front desk service was fast and convenient. Definitely will be coming back soon!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas, Schenectady

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toilet not functioning properly Broken flush mechanism Running water all night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keegan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap & easy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was smooth. And they have and ice machine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

hanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not maintained

Cold, no heat on a very cold raining day. No extra blankets. Lights do not work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025