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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property

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Family Studio Suite
Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laguna Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 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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Family Room

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 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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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel with free parking, near Bubblegum Alley
A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, multilingual staff assistance, and a vending machine are onsite. 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.

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 a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 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. 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.

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

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

arcelia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean . Affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great visit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Convenient location near SLO and Cal Poly

The Vagabond Inn is in a convenient location, if you have a car. It is 5 min to downtown SLO and Cal Poly, 10 min to Avila and Pismo, and 15 min to Morro Bay. There is a Denny's next door, grocery store across the street, and McDonalds a block away. Wifi worked well. There is a large pool, though the temperature is cool. The place is a bit rundown but okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Clean, cool, quiet, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

tom

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

KORI

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

comfy and hospitable

This is roughly the 7th time we have stayed here and we usually get an upstairs quieter room. I had accidentally booked an ADA room and we ended up downstairs. We had to leave for a bit because Spectrum needed to come in and we were woken up during a nap by them around 4:30 pm. I had to call the office to let them know banging was going on. It was taken care of pretty quickly. The hair dryer didn’t work and the microwave would lock. That was taken care of. We hope our stay next time is a better experience because we love the area and the owners are pretty nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Easy stay

Very friendly check in. The room was clean and comfortable. Exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hung

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The A/C too loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room has been remodeled and super clean. The staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice. We stayed one night. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A few stains here and there but nothing to complain about for the price. Location is excellent right off the highway and next door to grocery and Starbucks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianzhong

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhett

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto c

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

8/10 Good

Raquel

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

Great for One night stay/Affordable

Simple affordable nothing fancy but served its purpose which was around corner from Madonna Inn which we went also pool/jacuzzi area was very clean location very convenient off 101hwy bedsheets were very clean room could use some deep cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The person who checked us in was not very friendly. I killed two bugs before I went to bed. The parking was not good for big cars. The pool looked nice but we arrived late and left early so we didn’t get to use it. It was in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice hotel. Our mistake was the Dennys nexts door gave us the wrong ticket and well paid without knowing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jayita

Travelled with family
Rooms were spacious, and we liked the 2 room suite. Rooms were clean enough, but the bathroom was small and a bit cramped. There was a big pool and a hot tub that we used and enjoyed for one night. No breakfast though, but you get 10% off at Dennys.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025