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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Mary • couple • us
10
It was a good stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No breakfast
Little price

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lori • solo_traveller • us
10
Thank you Vagabond!!!
Pros:

Perfectly renovated.. super clean, fantastic location! Make Vagabond your next SLO stay... 6mins from town down Fremont Theater ~ a block-ish from The Madonna Inn! Loved my stay!!!

Cons:

Nothing. I found nothing I didn't love about choosing The Vagabond for my SLO stay! Thank you so.much~ this property is worth it!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Marizol • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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SFFlamenca • solo_traveller • us
9
Great location
Pros:

Excellent location to all mid california sites. Definitely need a car for this location. Great access to 101 and 1

Cons:

nothing really

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Rony • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

צוות נחמד, נקי באופן נפציע, חדרים גובה קרקע, הרבה חניה, שקט

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • us
8
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Susan • extended_group • us
8
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Laura • couple • us
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Filip • couple • pl
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Silveira • couple • us
10
Great!
Pros:

Clean & convenient

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
6
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Silveira • couple • us
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jay • family_with_children • us
9
Thanks. Worked great for what we needed the rooms for.
Pros:

Great staff.

Cons:

Room floors were dirty. Need to be mopped, not just swept. Otherwise great.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Fiona (Kwai-Fung) • couple • us
8
Pros:

It’s clean. It is close to Cal Poly campus

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Dovydas • couple • lt
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Zeheng • couple • cn
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • us
3
Very disappointed in the cleanliness of the property. Also they charged an obscene amount because it was Parents weeken
Pros:

It was close proximity to SLO

Cons:

Room smelled like urine and sweat. They tried to mask the stench with harsh cleaning products. But seriously disgusting smell

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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just fee • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The location is near everything I needed to be near.

Cons:

The room i had assigned to me for the night was not clean. The bed was made nicely. The soft pillow request was honored. The floor was not swept completely and steamed. The walls are very dirty and grimy. The sink area was not clean and had mold in the tub.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee