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Hotel Overview

1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

Sands Inn & Suites - Downtown hotel with free WiFi near California Polytechnic State University

Sands Inn & Suites is a 5-minute walk from downtown San Luis Obispo, known for its restaurants, breweries, galleries, and shops. The hotel offers free WiFi, free gym access, parking, and an outdoor pool and spa. It features a fitness center with three types of cardio equipment, select-rise machines, and kettle balls. The property is a 10-minute walk from California Polytechnic State University and 10 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. San Luis Obispo is named one of the nation's 'Best Adventure Towns' by National Geographic Travel.

Additional perks of the hotel

Spacious meeting space accommodating up to 50 guests

Outdoor pool and spa

Wheelchair-accessible rooms with ADA-compliant features

Proximity to ATV riding in Pismo Beach, horseback riding on Madonna Inn Trails, and Avila Beach

Virtual Google tour available

Rooms

Sands Inn & Suites offers single queen rooms with pillow-top mattresses, triple-sheeted bedding, and fluffy pillows. King Suites include a separate living room area for privacy. ADA rooms feature wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, shower chairs, adjustable showerheads, grab bars, and visual smoke alarms. All rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, tables with chairs, and sofa beds for extra seating or sleeping.

Other conveniences

Coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and iron + ironing board in rooms

Wheelchair-accessible path of travel in ADA rooms

Raised toilet and grab bars in ADA bathrooms

Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave in select rooms

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305 sq. feet 
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305 sq. feet 
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500 sq. feet 
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
San Luis Obispo4000 ft
Airports
San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 5.7 mi
Santa Maria Public (SMX) 37.9 mi
Train
San Luis Obispo Amtrak 1.0 mi
Train400 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Hotel Location

1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401
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1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401
Nearby
Museum
Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
300 ft
Gallery
Steynberg Gallery
1800 ft
Restaurants
Franks Famous Hot Dogs
2000 ft
950 California Blvd
Central Coast Brewery
2200 ft
1422 Monterey St
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express
2800 ft
1308 Monterey St
Tonita's Mexican Food
4100 ft
596 California Blvd

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
7.9
7.9/10 based on 247 reviews
Stephen
United States, March  2024
7.2/10

I had a comfortable stay at the hotel in a great location. The rooms were clean and quiet, but initially had limited amenities. The service was friendly and professional, although there was an excess of air freshener. The location was convenient for my needs but lacked maintenance in certain areas. The dining options were decent with good breakfast choices. Overall, it was a pleasant stay at a reasonable price.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, comfortable, and quiet.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly and professional, but there was an excessive use of air freshener.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient for my needs but lacked maintenance in some areas.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were decent with good breakfast choices.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory for my stay.
Herman
United States, December  2023
6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were comfortable but had some cleanliness issues. The service was friendly overall, but the front desk could improve. The location was convenient but had noise concerns.

Rooms
7.0
The room was comfortable aside from some cleanliness issues with hairs from the cleaning staff that we had to pick out of the beds.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly and accommodating, especially from the maintenance staff, but the front desk service could have been better.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was convenient, especially for those visiting Apple Farm and downtown, but noise from nearby freeway affected the stay's quality.
Dining
8.0
Facilities
Justin
United States, December  2023
6.0/10

Our stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were spacious with two queen beds and a very large bathroom, but unfortunately posed a significant health and safety risk. The location was convenient, near a music festival and close to downtown SLO, yet it did not support peaceful sleep due to outside noise. The dining options were adequate but lacked ambiance, with disposable plates and cutlery used. Despite some drawbacks, the hotel offered excellent dining choices and saved us time and money by providing meals according to health guidelines.

Rooms
5.0
The room we stayed in had two queen beds and a very large bathroom. However, there was a noticeable smell of smoke, making it uncomfortable. It felt like no one had been on one side for a long time.
Service
7.0
The service overall was attentive and responsive to our needs, which was great. However, there were instances where the staff seemed a bit on the rude side, affecting the overall experience.
Location
6.0
The location of the Sands Inn was larger than most motels, offering breakfast in both indoor and patio areas. It was close to downtown SLO and convenient for access to the music festival, but the noise from vehicles and outside lights made it less ideal for relaxation.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were adequate, with some excellent choices that saved us time and money by not having to eat out. However, the use of disposable plates and cutlery made the experience a bit drab.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities at the hotel were average, needing cleaning and maintenance in some areas. The broken chairs were a noticeable downside that impacted the overall comfort during our stay.
Jared
United States, October  2023
7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, although somewhat worn and small, were at the end of the building, ensuring some privacy; however, they lacked cleanliness, and sound insulation was poor. The service was exceptional, with the staff being very kind, accommodating, and responsive, going as far as upgrading our room when an issue arose. The location was convenient for various needs, with easy access to the freeway and downtown, although there were some minor inconveniences like the smell upon entry. The dining options were satisfactory, offering a mix of hot and cold dishes, but some hygiene issues were noted. Despite the drawbacks, the pool and hot tub were enjoyable facilities on-site.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms, located at the end of the building, were small and a bit worn; however, they lacked cleanliness and sound insulation.
Service
9.0
I was impressed by the kind and accommodating service provided by the staff, who were responsive, helpful, and generous in resolving issues.
Location
8.0
The location was convenient, close to the freeway and downtown, with easy access to various attractions; however, there were minor inconveniences like the odor upon entry.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered a mix of hot and cold dishes, but there were some hygiene concerns noted.
Facilities
8.0
Despite some drawbacks, the on-site pool and hot tub were enjoyable facilities during my stay.
Sam
United States, September  2023
7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were beautiful, clean, and comfortable, providing everything I could expect. However, my room wasn't quite ready upon arrival, and the pool area could use some improvements.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were beautiful, clean, and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was friendly and helpful. The staff members were very friendly, and the rooms were kept clean.
Location
7.0
The location was adequate for sleeping, but not a place I would want to hang out. However, it was convenient for what we needed, especially being close to downtown SLO and various eateries.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was better than expected. The staff was attentive, and the food quality surpassed my expectations.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel has a nice pool area, though some areas might need improvement.
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