Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Hotels
8 (3024 reviews)
210 Madonna Road , San Luis Obispo , us
+1 805-544-4710

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Good value for money
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Rude service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.39
Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness with unpleasant odors and stains.
Service
7.36
Mixed sentiments; while some appreciated the staff, others reported rude service.
Location
9.9
Reported as convenient and well-located near amenities.
Room Quality
6.85
Concerns about noise and cleanliness.
Amenities
7.88
Limited amenities reported, with mention of non-functional pool.
Value for Money
8.34
Perceived as a reasonable value given the price despite issues.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Mention of discounts at nearby dining options.
Overall Experience
8.36
Negative experience overshadowed some positives, not a recommended stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:21

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Multi-Lingual Staff

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers modern in-room amenities such as free WiFi, TV with cable, microwave, and refrigerator. The multi-lingual staff ensures a comfortable stay for all guests.

Dining Discount and Nearby Attractions

Guests enjoy a 20% discount at the nearby Denny's restaurant. The hotel's convenient location allows easy access to popular attractions like Hearst Castle, San Simeon Mission, Cal Poly University, Pismo Beach, and local wineries.

Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub

Relax and unwind in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub provided for the guests. Perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of exploring the charming San Luis Obispo area.

Book your stay at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo for a convenient and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

Hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit card on file to guarantee the room two days prior to arrival.

If you need to reserve a room with a pet, a fee of USD $25 per pet per night will be charged upon check-in. Maximum of 2 pets per room @ 20 pounds per pet are allowed.

A valid credit card is required at the time of check-in. If paying with debit card, a deposit of up to USD 250 may be pre-authorized for incidental purposes. The deposit will be refunded after a full inspection of the room after check out.

If a 3rd party is paying for the room, a credit card authorization form is mandatory/required and must be faxed directly to Vagabond Inn. Please contact the property for more information.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBP

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3024 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.39
Service: 7.36
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Consuelo • family_with_children • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • gb
4
Poor value for money
Cons:

I am British so am unfamilar with the Vagabond Inn chain. We paid £130 for this room - we could have gotten a room elsewhere for £80/£90 but thought we were paying more for somewhere nicer. It turned out to be a very basic motel and I felt ripped off. What is more frustrating is that this room could have been booked on the day for £92. I asked about getting the lower rate when we arrived and was turned down. It was not good value for money so I would not recommend it.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Cristy • couple • us
7
Would stay again.
Pros:

The property was easily accessible and in an area that had a lot of amenities and stores around. It was clean, had ample parking, and was nearby a lot of attractions.

Cons:

The room smelled of mildew, I think it was the AC unit. The smell was incredibly strong most of the time I was there. The pillows also cause some neck discomfort. Wish there was a pool.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Milla Regina • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • us
10
Great location, with easy access to the 101 and very close to downtown SLO.
Pros:

Great location, nice room.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • us
10
My family enjoyed the stay as always
Pros:

The property is well located. It is close supermarkets and restaurants. While being peaceful.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • pl
8
Wygodne miejsce na pobyt
Pros:

- komfortowy pokój
- parking
- czysto i wygodnie

Cons:

Brak

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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L • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Shintaroh • family_with_children • jp
6
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Amandine Yoon K. • couple • be
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
3
The room was just uncomfortable to stay in, very dirty, had a bad smell and the sheets were filthy.
Pros:

the location was great, as we were attending a wedding at the madonna in it was right next door. they gave us 10% off at Dennys next door also. Staff though were very friendly. They accept pets, and there was a dog area that had dog bags.

Cons:

Room: was really dirty there were stains on the walls, the sheets and comforters on both beds had multiple yellow stains on them, the floor was so dirty when walking with bare feet the bottoms on my feet were black i had to wear socks. the bathroom constantly smelled like sewage. the microwave wasnt plugged in so we had to move the desk to plug it in, the wifi sucked, there were only a few outlets so it was hard to charge what we needed to. the AC kept shutting off and didnt cool the room down.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Karina • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ryan Joseph • couple • us
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Property is great for the price

Cons:

The shower wasn’t well clean, had hair and housekeeping did not make our bed.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
7
Was satisfied. Beautiful area.
Cons:

Clean and nice on the outside. Telephone was dead. A/C was too high on wall to adjust. Looked like someone kicked the bathroom door from the inside…had a shoe mark.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Egbert • couple • us
5
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, staff was friendly

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee