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.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Fremont Theater - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Performing Arts Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
VG Cafe - 16 min walk
Firestone Grill - 18 min walk
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
Woodstock's Pizza SLO - 18 min walk
Jack in the Box - 2 min drive
About this property
Sands Inn & Suites
Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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.
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.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 hot 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 multilingual staff. 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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2,500 square feet of conference space
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 24
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
Early check-in fee: USD 24 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
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.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 176 reviews
10 - Excellent
64
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 176 reviews
8 - Good
54
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 176 reviews
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 176 reviews
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 176 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Scarlett
21 Jan 2025
Scarlett
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Lethu
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Lethu
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Kerrie
18 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: The hotel is in a good location. The staff were very nice and they offer a decent breakfast. We were evacuated from the Palisades fire and stayed there for 5 nights with our dog and the price was very reasonable.
Cons: The room was large and came with a kitchenette but it had nothing to cook with. The property had been recently remodeled but the workmanship was poor and there are unfinished areas on the property.
There wasn't really much I liked about the property. It was old rundown, not very well maintained. The rooms have been renovated but it still looked very very rundown. Tip
Check in took less than 2-minutes. Room was clean, shower/tub had stationary and hand held heads. Free Breakfast was hot, plentiful, and with a spacious dining room. Property had some construction upgrades in progress but it did not detract in any way from a positive stay. Staff is very customer friendly.