Sands Inn & Suites

Hotels
7.8 (736 reviews)
1930 Monterey Street , San Luis Obispo , us
+1 805-544-0500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good location
Nice pool and spa
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable beds for some
Disappointing breakfast options
Lack of EV charging facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
There were mentions of stains on the towels and not as clean as expected.
Service
8.8
Overall, staff were friendly, but some service experiences were not satisfactory.
Location
8.8
Great location with easy access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious, but some reported uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
7.3
Pool and spa facilities were nice, but some amenities like EV chargers were disappointing.
Value for Money
7.8
Considered to be a fair price for the quality, but some guests felt rates were high for older facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast was noted as awesome, though there were mentions of issues with breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
7.8
Pleasant stay with some issues, but generally a positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:21

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Free Wi-Fi

Enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool at Sands Inn & Suites, conveniently located off Highway 101. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms, perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Convenient Amenities

Relax in rooms equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Unwind with a DVD player and work desk available in each room. Guests can also take advantage of the hot tub and sun deck for ultimate relaxation.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the nearby California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, and Old Mission Church. End your day with a visit to Tolosa Winery, all just a short drive away.

Book now to experience comfort and convenience at Sands Inn & Suites in San Luis Obispo!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.
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

7.8
Based on 736 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 7.8
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sergio • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location good for me, and staff excellent

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Carolin • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Küchenzeile vorhanden, super.
Sehr freundliches, aufmerksames Personal.

Cons:

Das viele Plastik beim Frühstücksbuffet sollte unbedingt reduziert werden!!

Wiederverwendbares Besteck/ Geschirr wäre gut. Ebenso muss auch nicht der Toast nochmals mit Folie verpackt werden! Kleinportionen Orangensaft sind auch in Plastik verpackt....

Es ist keinerlei Küchen-Ausstattung vorhanden. Jedoch konnten wir uns zwei Töpfe ausleihen (Personal war sehr bemüht).

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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André • couple • de
7
Für eine Übernachtung O.K. - für das Gebotene zu teuer.
Pros:

Wir hatten dieses Hotel für eine Zwischenübernachtung auf der Fahrt von San Francisco nach Los Angeles gebucht. Der Check In verlief schnell und Problemlos, der Mitarbeiter an der Rezeption war sehr freundlich. Unsere Suite hatte eine sehr angenehme Größe und war gut ausgestattet. Die Einrichtung hatte ihre besten Tage zwar schon hinter sich und wirkte teils abgewohnt, trotzdem war alles sauber und ordentlich. Positiv hervorzuheben sind die kostenlosen Parkplätze direkt am Hotel, das ist ja mittlerweile in den USA leider nicht mehr überall so. Das Frühstück hat uns jedoch enttäuscht, selbst für amerikanische Verhältnisse sehr lieblos und einfach, der Waffelautomat funktionierte erst gleich gar nicht. Rundherum gibt es ein paar gute Restaurant´s, da findet man zum Abendessen auf jeden Fall etwas. Da das Hotel doch recht teuer war, hinkt das Preis- /Leistungsverhältnis leider etwas.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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steve • couple • us
6
decent hotel for the price
Pros:

lots of garbage out back of bath window# 149.
t v didn't work on day one so they moved us and we got a little better room on night 2. pool is supposed to be heated but with temps at 95, it was still too cold to use. breakfast was good. sausage and eggs undercooked but still at least they were there. better than average for included breakfasts.

Cons:

cold pool

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Duarte • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The price was reasonable

Cons:

Receptionist was not very friendly and bfast was not good , the egs were aweful and no bacon or counrty potatoes😶

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Anna Marie • family_with_children • us
6
Decently priced, but could have been cleaner.
Pros:

Covered patio to bring our dog out when we ate breakfast. And them putting our rooms together.

Cons:

Our room was dirty, like no one swept it before we came in.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Erica • extended_group • us
10
Sands Inn for the Win!
Pros:

We have stayed at The Sands before and once again, it met expectations. Breakfast was amazing, bed was large and super comfy! The pool and hot tub were great and we absolutely LOVED the soap smell. Where do you get your soap and lotion from? The smell is amazing!!!!

Cons:

Super slippery bathroom, both the shower and the floor were very slippery. Please be careful!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • us
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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tony • extended_group • fr
8
Bon séjour pour une nuit
Pros:

La piscine , le jacuzzi et les gaufres au petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Le canapé lit pas confortable et la tv qui ne fonctionnait pas , la douche , pas pratique du tout

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • couple • br
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maria Christina • couple • us
2
Rooms were very disappointing
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nice staff

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Giorgio • solo_traveller • it
5
Pros:

Motel economico

Cons:

Pulizia delle parti comuni scarsa

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Fabrizio • couple • it
6
discreto ma migliorabile
Pros:

la posizione , la piscina e il parcheggio..tipico motel per spezzare il viaggio tra Los Angeles e San Francisco

Cons:

struttura molto vecchia con arredi diversi è sproporzionati tra loro, mancava la cassaforte e la tenda filtrante sotto quella oscurante quindi o sei al buio anche di giorno o sei in mezzo la strada in mutande.
armadio piccolo e mal messo e spazio insufficiente per le valigie..la colazione è scarsa con dolcetti confezionati e poco altro. la palestra ha poche macchine del medio evo ed è minuscola..

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • it
7
Struttura buona
Pros:

Stanza grande e pulita

Cons:

Colazione non molto varia

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • fr
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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DELFINI • family_with_children • it
10
Accogliente
Pros:

La posizione la pulizia e i servizi

Cons:

Non funzionavano il tapirulant in palestra e la ta in camera

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • family_with_children • es
8
Légèrement excentré du centre-ville de San Luis Obispo mais tout de même bien pour un cours séjour.
Pros:

Personnel très accueillant. Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée. La piscine et le jaccuzi sont les bienvenus au mois d'aout.

Cons:

L’appareil à gaufres ne fonctionnait pas, ce qui nous a privé du point le plus important du petit déjeuner.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee