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University Inn

2.0 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Point of interest
Seasonal outdoor pool
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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

Room options

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(40 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(36 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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About this property

University Inn

Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a 24-hour front desk and a TV in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at University Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine and TV in a common area
  • Guests speak favorably about the value of their stay and the clean accommodations
  • 13 minutes by foot from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and a 2-minute drive from Fremont Theater
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.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1008 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable beds but very basic rooms and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Location to Cal Poly, Great Price. Clean and comfortable. Trouble getting into room, staff immediately communicated and provided me with assistance in getting into the room. Will definitely stay again, and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I arrived late and the lobby door was closed. The front off staff opened a side window and said he’d be with me in a minute. Mind you I was cold and tired. The gentleman was locked out of his computer and gave timing his boss. The could not provide a key because of the licked computer. It took 10 minutes before the staff walked. Me to my room and let me in with a master key ( which meant I could not leave my room to get back in ). He opened the door and I was hit with the most overwhelming scent of Pinesol which left me with a headache all night. Sheets descent Bed slanted. Pillows mediocre, bathroom clean, towels descent and smelt clean, . would not stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLEG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok, but would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Trace

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always stay here. Simple. Affordable. Clean. Not fancy, but who cares.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cleanliness of the Inn and the kindness and care that each and every person that works at the Inn was impressive and was very much appreciated by my Mom that stayed here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jake

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good location but it’s a bit outdated. Bathroom had rust. The bathroom door wouldn’t lock and was very noisy when opening. Our neighbors door was making loud noise too. Beds were clean and comfortable which is the best part. Breakfast was as promised, just coffee tea and some sandwiches you could heat up, which is expected. Check in was a breeze and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel lucky to have found this gem. Lovely hard working staff. Property is well maintained. Bed is comfortable with nice linens. Pleasant stay. Plan on staying here when in SLO.
Sweet dreams
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen Joan De Los Reyes

The staff were not friendly and did not provide any refills of the breakfast items even if there was still 25 minutes left before breakfast service closes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty, AC leaked rusty condensation on the floor, something splattered on bathroom door, stained mattress cover, a very broken hair dryer. Would not recommend this place to anybody.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family went on a weekend family trip to visit San Luis Obispo and the Morro Rock. Our stay at the University Inn was great. Rocky at the front desk was very helpful. The rooms were very clean, and breakfast was good too, just wished they'd service oatmeal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, no frills hotel. Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good location for staying in SLO. The only problem we had was that the smoke alarm went off a couple times if we opened the bathroom door after a shower. He ended up removing the smoke alarm because it was so sensitive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked 4 months in advance and asked for a room away from the ice machine. We check in, and the room they've assigned us is right next to the ice machine. There's lots of other rooms available but the front desk person didn't speak English, there was no manager on site, and it was like they deliberately put us in the one room we asked not to be put in. Everything else was as mediocre as you would expect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025