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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
33 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
28 square metres
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
28 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Economy Room, 1 King Bed
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
35 square metres
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
35 square metres
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre

With a stay at Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 1-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 10 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This motel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fremont Theater.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Luis Obispo? This motel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 70
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2500
  • Conference space size (meters) - 225
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Banquet hall
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 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 and hair dryers. This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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