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    Sands Inn & Suites

    296 reviews
    #15 of 32 Hotels in San Luis Obispo
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    1930 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2616
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    3.5
    296 reviews
    • Excellent27%
    • Very good40%
    • Average21%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible6%
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    “waffles”(19 reviews)
    “free breakfast”(16 reviews)
    “upgraded to a suite”(3 reviews)
    1930 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2616 See on map
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    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
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    2 Star accommodation
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    All reviewswafflesfree breakfastupgraded to a suiteheated poolmotel stylestay there againroom was clean and comfortablefront desk staffbooked this hotelpaso robleshot breakfastroom was largethursday nightstayed for one nightmini fridgeliving roompismo beach
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
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    Hotel room was pretty clean. Staff was very friendly and courteous. Breakfast was decent. There is a speed bump near the entrance that snagged our car a couple times even at very low speeds. Sofa Bed Mattress and Recliner were very uncomfortable in our room....More

    Thank G F
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Vacation

    My wife and I just spent one night here as we traveled to see the Big Sur. We found the staff to be very friendly, the room was very nice and the complimentary breakfast was more than adequate. It is right off Route 1 so...More

    1  Thank William J
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great place to bring your dog

    We got a good Groupon deal for 3 nights here and there was only a one time fee of $25 for our dog. The room was nice and there was an excellent buffet breakfast every morning. Very friendly staff. It was close to downtown SLO...More

    1  Thank Lonny53
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Nice Place

    Our room had two queen and with a very large bathroom. The room was on the first floor room 125 near some stairs but it was quite. There was a pool. There is breakfast from 6:00 a.m. so if you have to leave early, you...More

    Thank janetmI9962YK
    Reviewed June 30, 2018 via mobile
    Nice and quaint

    The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking. Pool looked clean and refreshing even though the weather temperature was to cool to enjoy it. The only things that I would say in the negative are they only...More

    Thank gilgross63
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    Amenities
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    Pool
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Hotel Amenities
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Free Parking
    Wheelchair Access
    Breakfast included
    Multilingual Staff
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Meeting Rooms
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Room amenities
    Air Conditioning
    Microwave
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    Pool
    Outdoor pool
    Hot Tub
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Heated pool
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    US$103 - US$285 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    US$103 - US$285 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      danielleleeturner
      December 5, 2017|
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      Response from flyawayjes |
      We had 2 queen beds for a family of 4 I believe. Would depend on the ages of the kids (if you could put theee in bed together or if 2 could go together and 1 in with you). If so, it’d be ok for a stopover but a bit cramped... More
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      Pamela K
      August 23, 2016|
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      Response from Bumppa1146 | Reviewed this property |
      I agree with WowPeter. However, I've called or e-mailed the hotel and asked for early arrival and they always arrange for it..........so, do that.
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      July 25, 2016|
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      Room Tips
      "Choose one of the larger king or double queen rooms on the first floor. There are NO elevators"
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      "Close to downtown San Luis Obsipo."
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      "I had a first floor room not close to reception. The only noises I noticed were car doors slamming in the..."
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      "Try for a room in the single story part of the motel."
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