Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

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Howard Johnson
6.4 (845 reviews)
1000 Olive Street , San Luis Obispo , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
4.73
Multiple reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
7.2
The service was a mixed bag; some staff were friendly while others were unhelpful and dismissive.
Location
8.74
Several reviews praised the location as convenient and close to eating options.
Room Quality
6.19
Rooms received complaints about being rundown and having maintenance issues such as stains and broken items.
Amenities
6.22
Amenities were subpar, with several complaints about the lack of basic necessities like towels.
Value for Money
5.68
Many reviews indicated that the price did not match the quality of the accommodations.
Food and Beverage
5.73
No breakfast provided and complaints about overall offerings.
Overall Experience
6.7
Overall mixed feelings; some aspects were satisfactory, but many mentioned they would not return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:52

Property Description

Mountain Views from Quiet Guestrooms
Experience tranquility and breathtaking scenery from the comfort of your room at Olive Tree Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo.

Convenient Location
Situated minutes away from California Polytechnic State University and Hearst Castle, our hotel provides easy access to key attractions and activities in the area.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access during your stay at the San Luis Obispo Ramada Inn, ensuring you stay connected throughout your visit.

Book your stay now at Olive Tree Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo for a memorable and comfortable experience in this unique city.

Important information:

Please note: An in-room safe is available for a fee.

Please note: Please notify the property if you are arriving after 20:00.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 845 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.73
Service: 7.2
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 6.19
Amenities: 6.22
Value for Money: 5.68
Food and Beverage: 5.73
Overall Experience: 6.7
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Karen • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Maritza • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

nice clean remolded room, staff was very helpful and friendly

Cons:

needed a non-slip mat in the tube.... other than that, no real complaints

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Adolfo • couple • us
7
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Harris • couple • us
1
Horrible!!!!
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Not clean at all Roaches, towels dirty, floor dirty,bed light Broken ,one set of towels in room ,ROACHES , Bathroom door wouldn’t lock or shut properly,Maintenance seems to be not that important to Management,Roaches,

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

We had stayed here a couple of years ago. At that time, I didn't give it a good review. I did say this place had a lot of potential if it was better taken care. When we were planning our next trip to SLO, I noticed it had been taken over by Howard Johnson. Since we like the location, I reviewed pictures and decided to give it another try. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The grounds were well kept, and the room was completely remodeled and very nice. The staff was nice and friendly. If someone is looking for clean place to say with a good location at a reasonable price, I would recommend the Olive Tree

Cons:

In our room, it would have been nice to have a non-slip mat in the bathtub...but other than that no complaints

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
1
terrible value. over $380 for a extremley dated drive up motel with old sheets that were not clean.
Pros:

The manager Andy was great. he had his cleaning crew redo the room. and he was super pleasent.

Cons:

filthy. urine spots on the sheets. dirt. material on the side table that was white and powdery. There were clear issues all over that required completely new sheets and top. i have a video that would shock

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Perry • couple • us
7
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Yervant • solo_traveller • us
3
Older and not in great shape
Pros:

Location was fine.

Cons:

Older property, run down. The bathroom fixtures were broken, carpet looks unclean, ac didn’t really work.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Sabas • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I really liked the back yard, we can see lot of trees, we can breathe a lot of fresh air!

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Shaunaispink • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

This hotel was so filthy that we ended up having to leave after checking in. The floors had piles of dirt on it, the bedspreads had nasty stains, garbage was on the floor, and there were several mosquitoes and spiders. This room was definitely NOT cleaned prior to our arrival and they would not refund our money.

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • couple • us
5
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Southway • couple • us
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • couple • us
5
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • us
10
Well priced spacious unit with patio.
Pros:

Small kitchen and private ground floor patio area.

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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fan • extended_group • us
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Filomeo • solo_traveller • us
2
Kept Awake At Night
Pros:

The inn is in a convenient location, close to downtown and with easy access to Cal Poly's Highland Drive entrance.

Cons:

Unconfortably noisy. There was an interior door between my room and an adjoining room. Even though the interior door was closed, the sound of people talking next door kept me awake for hours last night. They weren't even talking very loud but their voices carried right through the interior door. Don't put yourself through this grief if you visit San Luis Obispo.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
10
I’ll be back
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Leaving the motel is a little bit difficult cuz of traffic getting on the freeway

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee