Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Hotels
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Howard Johnson
6.4 (901 reviews)
1000 Olive Street , San Luis Obispo , US

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: 12:00 AM
Airport code: SBP

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 901 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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Reginald • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

Location. I had stayed there before. Much different experience this time.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
7
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Aguilar • solo_traveller • us
9
Olive Tree
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No coffee in the room

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Oliveira • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I went the room is not ready yet , it’s so loud from all the renovation / constructions that’s going on. The bed is not comfortable

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Sanjay • family_with_children • us
1
Terrible
Cons:

I posted terrible review - Extremely disappointing stay. The room smelled strongly of bleach when we entered, yet it was far from clean. The balcony was filthy, with coffee spill marks everywhere, and there was a thick layer of dust beside the microwave. The blinds would not open or close, and one of the towels appeared used, with black marks on it.
One pillow Sham was yellow and bedding and covers seemed generation old. People were smoking marijuana in the rooms and parking lot, and the smoke made it extremely difficult to breathe. We were charged $200 for these conditions—I wouldn’t pay even $20 to stay here. Completely unacceptable, and I would not recommend this hotel.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Doug • solo_traveller • bz
3
I was disappointed in my experience.
Pros:

my room was quiet and comfortable.

Cons:

A few things. I booked the room from Bookin.com. The description stated there was a restaurant on site which I wanted, but when I arrived I was told that it had closed during covid and not reopened. I was first given a room that smelled like cigarette smoke and requested a transfer and the manager moved me to a room at the back of the facility that was not ready for occupancy. I had no towels and had to grab some off of the cleaning staff's cart.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Gabor • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
Łukasz • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Brandy • couple • us
5
You get what you pay for
Pros:

Staff was incredible

Cons:

The parking lot had a live show of cops, the shower head came off and smacked me in the head

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • fr
4
Pros:

Grande chambre avec frigo,micro onde,cafetiere,seche cheveux.

Cons:

La piscine était sale,le sol de la chambre sale,
La chambre n' etait pas prête à notre arrivée ,on nous a changé.
Le petit dej pas terrible uneboisson chaude et des gâteaux sous sachets (pas bon)

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Florencia • solo_traveller • us
3
Pricey for a junk stay.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Poor facilities. Almost no lights and plugs in the room. No bedside tables, so you need to get up to turn off the ceiling light before walking back to bed. And leave your phone plugged in far from your bed, across the room, unless you have a 5 ft cord.
Dirty. Under the bed, it looked like they haven’t swept for years. Found an old underwear and broken eyeglasses.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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IRIDELY • family_with_children • us
3
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • us
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ciuffolini • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Alyson • solo_traveller • us
1
I would never stay here again.
Pros:

The front desk woman was nice.

Cons:

The first room I was in was not cleaned at all. Trash everywhere, towels on the floor, and the bed was not made. The second room I was in was 2 queen beds (not what I wanted) and the tv and bath tub did not work

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • us
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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RONALD • family_with_children • us
8
overall very nice...but some upkeep of the grounds and pool area needed...breakfast at 7am, not 8.
Pros:

loved the pool to swim.

Cons:

the grounds were a bit dirty and unkept...lots of things on the pool patio area that needed to be picked up. Overall the motel was nice. the continental breakfast in the mornings should start at 7am not 8am as people leave early and want to get to work too. the staff was nice and the room clean...the beds were a bit too hard for my back. thank you

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee