Hotel Buena Vista

Hotels
Independent
8 (202 reviews)
2050 Garfield St, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401 , San Luis Obispo , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Concierge service
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Picnic area
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Noise from adjacent rooms
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Many reviews praised the cleanliness of rooms, which is a standard expectation for this hotel tier.
Service
8.3
Staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.34
Convenient location with easy access to dining and attractions.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable but some mention issues like loud noises.
Amenities
7.82
Amenities were generally satisfactory, with a good pool and hot tub.
Value for Money
8.28
Guests found the prices reasonable given the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Some reviews mentioned limited breakfast options but proximity to dining was noted positively.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall satisfaction with a few mentions of minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:09

Property Description

Welcome to Hotel Buena Vista, your perfect getaway in the heart of San Luis Obispo!

Recreational Amenities
Dive into relaxation with our refreshing outdoor pool, unwind in the hot tub, or stay active at our fully-equipped fitness center, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Comfortable Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 75 air-conditioned rooms, featuring flat-screen televisions, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries to make your stay comfortable and seamless.

Convenient Services
Enjoy a complimentary on-the-go breakfast each morning, along with concierge services designed to make your visit as hassle-free as possible. With free parking and laundry services, we've got you covered.

Don't wait! Book your stay at Hotel Buena Vista today and experience the best of San Luis Obispo!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 202 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 7.8
C
Chunmei
2
Pros:

Dear Hotel Buena Vista Management Team,

We recently stayed at your hotel and booked three rooms in total. Unfortunately, one of the rooms — Room 327 — was located right next to the highway and was extremely noisy throughout the entire night. The noise was so severe that the four of us staying in that room were unable to sleep at all.

This situation caused us significant discomfort and exhaustion, and it seriously affected our schedule the next day. Providing guests with a quiet and restful environment is a basic expectation of any hotel, but Room 327 clearly failed to meet that standard.

Therefore, we are strongly requesting a full refund for Room 327 due to the unacceptable noise conditions. Please respond as soon as possible and let us know how the refund will be processed.

We look forward to your prompt attention and resolution to this matter.

Sincerely,
Dongmei

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
V
Vincent
10
Pros:

Room was comfy, could use a better shower head and a little more space in the restroom.But it was a nice hotel which was close to where my wife and I like to be.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Jerico family_with_children
10
Pros:

I recently found a great spot near the freeway that's super convenient! 🛣️ The best part is how friendly the staff is; they always make me feel welcome. Plus, it's located so close to downtown SLO, making it easy to pop in and out.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
A
Anna
10
Pros:

Older hotel with updated features. Nice, clean, and comfy. Conveniently located, great for a quick family trip or stay over.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
M
Margaret family
8
Pros:

Basic, clean and quiet. No issues except water pressure in shower was kind of low (might be typical of California hotels).

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
J
Jean family
8
Pros:

Our room was clean and perfect for a one night stay.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
D
Derek
10
Pros:

Super helpful staff. Nice clean room

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
G
Gregory family
10
Pros:

Excellent value for price point.
Exceded expectatoons.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
S
Shannon
10
Pros:

Clean, courteous and reasonably priced Super close to CalPoly!

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family_with_children
8
Pros:

Free breakfast was gone by 8am- not even bottled water available. Night staff was friendly, morning staff rude and unhelpful. Told us to go to the gas's station for water.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
A
Amanda
10
Pros:

Super sweet staff and the grounds are beautiful! There's a quaint little courtyard I would've loved to enjoy if our soccer game wasn't so early the next morning. That just means we'll have to come back again!

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
C
cindy
10
Pros:

Super easy check in and enjoyed my stay

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
S
Shemaina family
10
Pros:

The room was clean and beds and pillows were very comfortable. The staff was all very nice and helpful. They have a fitness room in a cute cottage like bldg. They also have a laundry room that we used because we unexpectedly tipped our kayak in moro bay so I was able to get change and laundry soap to wash our clothes. We will definitely be staying there again. Thank you

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
J
jose family_with_children
10
Pros:

Exelente me encanto muy recomendado

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
B
Brittney partner
10
Pros:

Staff is friendly.Everything was clean.
Very quiet, great place for the price.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
K
Kent family
8
Pros:

Good property.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
A
Adriana family
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean, the pool was clean, the front desk guy was very friendly while checking me in. I thought it was a pretty good experience all the way around for what we paid. We'll probably only be staying here from now on when vacationing on the coast.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
E
Esteban
10
Pros:

Nice place

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
K
kathryn
10
Friendly, clean, convenient
Pros:

Logan at the front desk set the tone for a lovely stay. Great to know that a few rooms have kitchenettes (I was in 301 with one). Hot tub was nice and pool area is well kept. Decor is a bit dated but spotlessly clean. Thanks for a wonderful stay

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
E
Edgar family
10
Pros:

Close to a lot of options to eat.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee