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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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
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Heidi • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Cozy feeling and convenient location.

Cons:

The mattress on our bed was horrible.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anke • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Caterina • couple • it
4
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Chica1458 • extended_group • us
9
Comfortable bed and friendly staff!
Pros:

The staff was wonderful!! We missed our train because our plane was late. We called and they held our rooms until we arrived the day after our original check in date. We needed to stay an extra night and the process was simple and easy. The pool was well kept and clean. We enjoyed our swim and the hot tub. The bed was quite comfortable; better than we expected. By no means is this a luxury hotel, but it met our needs.

Cons:

The housekeeping service need to pay attention and do a better job. I'm almost certain they were contracted and not employees. Items were not restocked consistently, e.g., wash clothes, coffee, etc. It was hit and miss at best. We made several trips to the office to get what we needed. The floors need a good scrubbing, they are sticky. The bathroom floor in one of our rooms was not clean when we checked in; walking on it left black on the bottom of your feet. Sharing this information so the owner/manager can address this issue. Other than Housekeeping our stay was fabulous.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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liron • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

הכל נקי ומסודר
ארוחת הבוקר היתה נהדרת - בדיוק מה שצריך לבוקר

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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michael • solo_traveller • us
8
Great value close to farmers market
Pros:

Close to family. Towels by the pool/Jacuzzi.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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tania • couple • it
7
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Mary Starrett • couple • us
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Nick • family_with_children • us
9
On a family road trip with 8 people including 2 children. It was the perfect place to stay for a few days
Pros:

Pool was perfect for the kids. Rooms just what we needed and location perfect

Cons:

Breakfast was average

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Dean McDinald • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Margaux • couple • fr
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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DOMENICA • extended_group • fr
8
Cosy
Pros:

Très sympa et bon emplacement à San Luis proche du downtown
Grande chambre, bien équipée et belle piscine et vue sur les montagnes
Petit déjeuner avec un petit espace dehors appréciable
Très propre

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
1
Terrible hotel
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room was awful, the ac was broken and made a loud noise all night....there was no parking for my car.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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sanson • couple • it
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • co
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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medina • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

No closet, no wash cloths, bad parking, broken tub stopper, killed 2 brown crickets on bed

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee