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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a low stone wall, perfect for a refreshing swim or a leisurely read.
Guests can park their vehicles in the designated parking lot surrounded by lush greenery and a modern building in the background.
Experience the Vagabond Inn's modern design and welcoming atmosphere, featuring a heated pool and free amenities.
Two single beds with white linens and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in this stylish living space with a kitchen island, seating area, and large window offering a view of the outside.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 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
(65 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 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 this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel with free parking, near Bubblegum Alley
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laguna Lake Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bubblegum Alley and a few minutes from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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.

Payment types at the property

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

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
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. 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

  • 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. 590 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1149 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

6/10 Okay

Xochitl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The people at the front desk are rude and unfriendly. For a business in the service industry, this is a deal breaker. The pool is advertised as heated, but it was super cold and they closed it before the advertised time. The guests in the neighboring rooms were so loud, the walls are paper thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was short and sweet and the accommodations were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivalo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JENNIFER, Billings

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Arco, the front desk manager, was helpful above and beyond what could be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

wilber

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay for traveling nurse...whos exhausted
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enriqueta, Sun Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The place was clean and quite!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Travelled with family
it was nice - I would recommend to friends and family. Little pricey but nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back again. Very reasonable rates, clean and close proximity to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and pool/hot tub, close to the freeway and groceries/shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quick trip kinda place

Good for an inexpensive place. Clean and conveniently located by food and stores. Easy access to the freeway. Only down fall for me was the nosies from the laundry facility under my room and the consent bussing from the refrigerator. Im a light sleeper so I noticed it all night. But it worked for the hours I was in the room and my trip. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vrinda

It is perfect for spending a night. Denny’s is next door for breakfast. It is an ok motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
It was fine. Basic hotel room. Pillows were comfy. Our friends were staying at the Madonna next door, we just didn't want to pay that much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Average room for the price point. We needed a clean place to sleep and shower-- the room was not the highlight of our trip. The room was clean with micro and fridge which I like when I travel. The room showed some signs of wear (scuffs on the walls, sink smelled and likely needs to cleaned out) but everything worked and was tidy. You can hear every step from upstairs (rooms have vinyl flooring which doesn't provide much sound proofing.) Front desk was pleasant and helpful. Very convenient to restaurants, grocery, gas and freeway to get to so many places nearby. Multiple walking trails nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great spot

It was exactly what we needed for a one night trip up the coast. The staff was friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025