Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

Hotels
7.8 (869 reviews)
1951 Monterey St , San Luis Obispo , US
(805) 544-6888
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioned rooms
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Refrigerator
Ironing facilities
Alarm clock
Free local calls
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central / convenient location
Clean rooms reported by many guests
Comfortable beds reported by multiple guests
Professional and efficient staff (frequent mentions)
Good value / appropriate for price (several guests)
Rooms with microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator available
Easy check‑in/check‑out mentioned
Walking distance to restaurants and downtown
Cons:
Some rooms/floors reported as a little run down
Hair in shower/toilet and occasional dirty floors or mildew
No hairdryer in many rooms
No pool or gym
Vending machines empty / no cups in rooms
Variable shower pressure; some hard beds
Deposit refund delay reported by at least one guest
Housekeeping lapses (maid barging in; missed service) and occasional service follow‑up failures

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Generally described as clean by multiple guests (rooms, fresh towels), but several reports of issues — hair in shower/toilet, some dirty floors and mildew — produce a mixed cleanliness impression.
Service
9
Staff frequently described as professional and efficient with straightforward check‑in/out and some guests rebooking; a few notable lapses (abrupt check‑in interaction, maid barging in, lack of follow‑up) were mentioned but appear less common overall.
Location
9.5
Strong positive signal across reviews: central, close to downtown, within walking distance of restaurants and beaches — repeatedly called a convenient location.
Room Quality
7
Mixed room quality: some guests found beds comfortable and rooms well appointed; others reported hard beds, small rooms, metal bed‑skirt hazards and variable shower pressure.
Amenities
6.5
Amenities are basic: microwaves, coffee pots and refrigerators available in some rooms, but common negatives include no hairdryer, no pool/gym, empty vending machines and missing shower safety bars.
Value for Money
7.2
Several guests called it good value and appropriate for the price; however, serious issues such as delayed deposit refunds for one guest reduced the perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
7
Limited on‑site F&B commentary: guests relied on nearby restaurants; minor complaints about vending machines being empty, no tea and no cups in rooms.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall impressions skew positive — multiple 'excellent' or repeat bookings and generally satisfactory stays — tempered by occasional housekeeping/service lapses and amenity shortfalls.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 20:09

Property Description

In the heart of San Luis Obispo, California, Mission Inn SLO offers renovated accommodations and exceptional service as a home base for exploring the Central Coast. The pet-friendly hotel is centrally located, minutes from local wineries, beaches and nearby attractions, and offers free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, complimentary parking and modern amenities. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with an alarm clock, free local calls, high-speed internet access, ironing facilities, a walk-in shower, flat-screen TV, microwave and refrigerator.

Important information:

If you need to reserve a room with a pet, a fee will apply, and requests are subject to availability. Please contact the property for details.

Please note: a valid credit card is required at time of check-in as a deposit of up to USD 275 may be preauthorized for incidental purposes. The deposit will be refunded after a full inspection of the room after check out.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

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 869 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Wilmetta • extended_group • us
10
Stay here, people. After they finish their upgrades.
Pros:

Great

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Kelley • couple • us
5
Clean, comfortable, average hotel.
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

A little run down.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • us
5
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
10
I would stay again. The lady that checked me in was very kind and helpful.
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Ticked all the boxes for an overnight stay. Would go back
Pros:

Good location, good size well appointed rooms

Cons:

A bit of road noise

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Muniz • couple • us
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Riley • solo_traveller • us
7
Good value!
Pros:

I liked the location and the ease of checking in and checking out.

Cons:

The room did not come with a blow dryer and the floors were a little dirty.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lin • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

the room is ok for the price. but my deposit of $200 for my 2 rooms still has not been refunded. we checked out on 7 Aug. today is 3 Sep. we still waiting for my deposits.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Quick • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Walter • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Close to downtown and not far from the beaches

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • us
8
Great budget option for visiting SLO, and huge plus- they allow pets!
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
6
What you’d expect for the money. Clean but not comfort
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Bed was as hard as a rock

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • us
6
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
5
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

No safety bars in the shower. Always a good thing even if it's not handicapped. Anyone can slip.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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G • solo_traveller • us
6
Cons:

Wishing it had a pool or gym

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • us
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Hôtel qui fait le job. Bon équipement, propre et confortable.

Cons:

Hôtel d’étape sans âme.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
10
Excelente
Pros:

Everything

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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LaShonda • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee