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Sands Inn & Suites
2.5 star property

Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
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Sands Inn & Suites

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast

Overview of Sands Inn & Suites

7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Your area essentials

1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo10 min walk
  • Popular LocationFremont Theater17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBubblegum Alley3 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)11 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, Sands Inn & Suites is in the city centre and near the airport. Fremont Theater and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min walk
  • French Hospital Medical Center - 18 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • VG Cafe - 16 min walk
  • Firestone Grill - 18 min walk
  • Shake Smart - 17 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Woodstock's Pizza SLO - 18 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in a shopping district
Close to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Sands Inn & Suites provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 70 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00, per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sands Inn
Sands Inn San Luis Obispo
Sands San Luis Obispo
Sands Hotel San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn And Suites
Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Sands Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites Motel San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Does Sands Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Inn & Suites?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Inn & Suites on 31 Mar 2024 start from AU$147.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sands Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sands Inn & Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sands Inn & Suites?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Sands Inn & Suites located?

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Fremont Theater and Performing Arts Center. French Hospital Medical Center and San Luis Obispo County Library are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Luis Obispo Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1004 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dominic

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were given a room with double beds while we had booked queen beds. Once in the room, the heating was not working.

2/10 Terrible

Selena Aquino

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were ok but we first checked in with the front desk Henry and when we got to the room #1 the A/c and heater doesn’t work and the tv doesn’t work… went to the front desk to inform Henry and we got another room okay this time the A/C AND HEATER works but the tv DOESN’T we took a look at the remote and to top it off there was a battery missing like do they not check the rooms before they get booked? Apparently not… we told Henry again and it also looked like a cable was missing for the tv since it wasn’t working so Henry went to go try to find one but failed to come back… do not recommend this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is under construction during guest staying and the remodeled rooms are marginal at best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lilian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Cops came twice and things in the room didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

rosa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The area is closed to downtown, restaurants, bar. You can go walking distance. The issue I had was the TV control was not working. I notify the front desk and came to fixing that but the next day I had the same issue. But overall it was a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jusni

Liked: Staff & service
Cleaning service not offered, has to be requested.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is under renovation and was not noted in thier description. Room are old and smell. Front desk does not answer thier phones. My wife and i checked out early because the room was not clean and smelled weird. Owners should have warned guuess that the property is under renovation and rooms are not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren, San Francisco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tv did not work. Hallway carpet was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The cable was out so therefore no TV
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in first room. No heat in second room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024