Sands Inn & Suites

Hotels
7.8 (736 reviews)
1930 Monterey Street , San Luis Obispo , US

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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Shelly • couple • us
8
A nice place to stay for a couple nights, comfortable and cozy
Pros:

I liked that the room was clean and I liked the decor of the room . It was cozy and comfortable. My husband stayed here for 1 night and it was nice and close to everything we wanted to see in the area. We enjoyed the choices for breakfast as well.

Cons:

one of the bedside lights seemed to be broken, and it seemed like the jets in the spa were not working at all the night we were there . It was kind of a bummer because we had visited Morro bay that day that we checked in and did a lot of walking. We used the spa but it could have been better. jets weren't working right and it wasn't hot enough

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • couple • us
7
No regreso!!
Pros:

El personal muy atento

Cons:

El cuarto que me dieron (119) está al lado de las personas que hacen la limpieza así que fue muy ruidoso, la máquina de hielo está frente a la ventana las personas a cualquier hora pasan a tomar hielo no importa de día o de noche yo creo que ese cuarto no deben de rentarlo, la cama muy mala, no se descansa.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • us
9
Thumbs up
Pros:

It was clean decent and nice.

Cons:

The t v did not work. And when I called downstairs and spoke with the gentleman, he did not know how to fix the problem. We can hear the t v but could not see it.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Peters • couple • us
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Paulo Henrique • family_with_children • br
8
Bom hotel para um pernoite entre Sao Francisco e Los Angeles
Pros:

O quarto do hotel era grande, com um espelho grande (minha esposa adorou), um pouco escuro. O quarto estava bem limpo, cama confortável. O café da manha é bom, com café, leite, fruta (maça e laranja) iogurte e granola, ovo frito, bolinho doce tipo muffin. Apenas pernoitamos uma noite, então não pude avalir melhor, mas o que pude ver me agradou. Funcionario do check in simpático e prestativo. Recomendo

Cons:

O quarto poderia ter uma iluminação melhor (mas isso é quase um padrão em todos os hoteis)

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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hebatallah • couple • us
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • couple • us
6
Okay
Pros:

It was ok a lot of little things that needed to be fixed

Cons:

Needs little touch up

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • family_with_children • us
7
Overall though, the stay was nice. Hotel was clean, bed was kinda uncomfy and springy, but my stay was great! Location w
Pros:

The property was nice!

Cons:

The parking is HORRIBLE! Whether you have a big car or a small car, the parking spaces between each car is very VERY TIGHT! Which was very irritating.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Linae • couple • us
5
A photoshopped motel 6
Pros:

It was within walking distance of a gas station, and the staff was friendly. Check in and check out was simple and fast and the free breakfast was cool. I was afraid the eggs would be nasty but they tasted home made.

Cons:

Whoever took pictures of the property definitely added some razzle dazzle to the edits because in person it doesn’t look like what was portrayed. The rooms are a lot smaller than expected. The furniture and doors were scraped and scratched up all over. The bathroom and sink cleanliness was “ok” at best. The bottom of the bathtub was dirty, and the mirror was dirty, dusty, spiderwebs and ants here and there. The mini fridge main storage area shelves were dirty so I used the side door area to store my stuff. The bed was cool, but was old and made occasional noise when getting comfortable moving around etc. Whoever “cleaned” the room must shed hair pretty bad, so it was just hair and bits of dirt debris all on the floor so I kept my slippers on the entire time. And lastly my tv did not work. And when I say it didn’t work… I mean I could hear what was playing but couldn’t see it, tried to adjust the cord myself but the cord itself was the incorrect size for that port. I told the front desk, was told they would fix it and nothing happened during my entire stay so luckily I had my tablet, and the staff was just loud. I mean slamming of the utility room doors, when cleaning checked out guests rooms slamming those doors and heavy moving around of cleaning carts etc but the rooms walls are semi thin so It was expected moving forward. All in all would I satay here again, probably not. So suggesting this place is slim to none. Cheap option if you’re tight on money or just need somewhere quick to stay. But out of 10 I’d give it a 4.3
For the area convince and friendly front desk staff. That’s it

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Overall great location. Breakfast was our favorite part, lots of variety.

Cons:

Wasn’t a fan of the room layout.. especially the bathroom. It was an awkward tight-squeeze layout and hard to be in there with a toddler that still requires assistance. Multiple tiles near the kitchen area dipped. The couches arm rests were visibly dirty. We had an early check-in & the only room available didn’t have working TV’s, which we were informed prior, but it’s something that should get fixed for the next guest.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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DESPOINA • solo_traveller • gr
9
Pros:

άνετο κρεβάτι & στρώμα!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Thanasis • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Karissa • couple • us
5
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Rooms were spacious.

Cons:

Mattress is uncomfortable
Room is overall poor looking. Nothing was provided to use the kitchen in the suite, making it useless. Lamp next to beds was broken.
Breakfast in the morning was delayed almost 2 hours.
Location is fine but there are options closer to the downtown area.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • gb
8
Lovely location, friendly staff and comfortable rooms
Pros:

Location, breakfast and friendly staff

Cons:

We had plumbing issue but solved by moving rooms, TV not working and Saturday night there were guests using the pool but drinking and using drugs - very load!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Martha • family_with_children • us
4
Extremely disappointed.
Pros:

As soon as we arrived our TV was not working. Called receptionist and it took about an hour and 2 more calls for someone to go see what was wrong. My husband, kids, and I all woke up with bites on our bodies. Floor was dirty. Bathroom was not clean. You can see mold buildup

Cons:

This was our last time stay here. There were other guest that were in parking lot drinking and smoking til late hours. Wearing almost no clothes.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Schöner Pool

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Albert • couple • nl
7
Goed hotel
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

De foto’s kwamen niet helemaal overeen met de werkelijkheid. Toch wel netjes

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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sergio • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location good for me, and staff excellent

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee