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Our top choices for San Luis Obispo motels

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
Lower Higuera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,347 reviews)
"quiet clean hotel."
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥12,903
￥14,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Reception

2. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,344 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay."
United States
amanda
The price is ￥10,309
￥13,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

3. University Inn

University Inn
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff, ample parking, clean room."
United States
Adilene
The price is ￥9,730
￥15,564 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
University Inn
Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,177 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥12,903
￥14,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
Lobby

5. Sands Inn & Suites

Sands Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (685 reviews)
"We will be back it was nice and clean and breakfast was delicious"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥14,020
￥15,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Sands Inn & Suites
Porch

6. Peach Tree Inn

Peach Tree Inn
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Really nice place - a bit dated, but it has everything you need."
United States
Laura
The price is ￥17,366
￥22,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Peach Tree Inn
Restaurant

7. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,066 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
David
The price is ￥17,063
￥21,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Exterior

8. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,793 reviews)
"Great for a family get away . Nice pool and jacuzzi , loved the fireplace access by the water and nearby restaurants."
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥25,594
￥29,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Spyglass Inn
Reception

9. San Luis Inn And Suites

San Luis Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Foothill
7.2 out of 10, Good, (370 reviews)
"Clean. Close to SLO campus"
United States
Mia
The price is ￥7,870
￥13,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
San Luis Inn And Suites
Terrace/patio

10. Inn at San Luis Obispo

Inn at San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Good for price in SLO"
United States
Rochelle
The price is ￥10,292
￥11,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Inn at San Luis Obispo
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Sunbeam Motel

Sunbeam Motel
2.0 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (797 reviews)
"The hotel is well maintained and very closed to downtown San Luis Obispo. The room was cleaned and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Jerry was extremely helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Alejandra
The price is ￥15,773
￥17,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Sunbeam Motel
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

12. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Rooms look newly renovated and modern, making it a comfortable place to stay! Staff also very welcoming with good local recommendations. Would definitely stay here again when returning!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥13,461
￥15,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Terrace/patio

13. Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay, nice and clean. Restaurants and the beach walking distance. Overall a good experience."
United States
Jaime
The price is ￥13,367
￥18,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Ocean Palms Motel
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

14. Pacific Shores Inn

Pacific Shores Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The location was great and the staff was friendly. Morro Bay is a great little town."
United States
Travis
The price is ￥13,195
￥15,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Pacific Shores Inn
Lobby sitting area

15. Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
Morro Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,370 reviews)
"Really lovely hotel in a great location. Breakfast was included and there was ample parking."
United Kingdom
Emma
The price is ￥16,848
￥19,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Masterpiece Hotel
Beach nearby

16. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,025 reviews)
"Nice place to stay I will be staying there again. Staff staff was excellent."
United States
George
The price is ￥13,992
￥17,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
BBQ/picnic area

17. The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (295 reviews)
"I had a great room."
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥25,579
￥29,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages
Beach nearby

18. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great price for its great location"
United States
tom
The price is ￥12,873
￥14,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA
Terrace/patio

19. Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
Foothill
6.0 out of 10, (806 reviews)
"Good place to stay great location"
United States
Jailyne
The price is ￥9,630
￥10,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

20. Budget Inn

Budget Inn
2.0 star property
Foothill
6.0 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Good place to stay if you're traveling on a budget."
United States
Emily
The price is ￥8,596
￥14,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Budget Inn
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Top San Luis Obispo Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and well cared for throughout the property. Front desk handled a tennis team checking in while everyone else didn’t notice any slow down of care for them. Well done."
William 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

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San Luis Obispo Motels information

Number of reviews
14,390
Accommodation
72 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,930
Highest Price
￥29,355

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Luis Obispo?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in San Luis Obispo, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from over 210 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What is a motel?
Motel properties often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.
What are the best motels in San Luis Obispo?
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo: Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Enjoy access to the coffee in the lobby, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. It's located within a 10-minute drive of Avila Hot Springs and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
How many motels will I find in San Luis Obispo?
Expedia has 13 low-cost motels in San Luis Obispo.
What things can I to do in San Luis Obispo?
Take time to enjoy the charming cafes and wineries while you're sightseeing. Those visiting San Luis Obispo speak highly of the theater scene, seaside, and restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Santa Rosa Park, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, and Avila Hot Springs. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, Morro Bay State Park, and San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. Some historical places you might want to see include Fremont Theater, Ah Louis Store, and History Center of San Luis Obispo County.
What's the seasonal weather like in San Luis Obispo?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in San Luis Obispo to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Luis Obispo is 17 inches.
What are my options for getting around San Luis Obispo when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in San Luis Obispo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is located 3 mi (4.9 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at San Luis Obispo Station.