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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$106
$93 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27

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1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette) | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 2-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 10 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. .This motel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fremont Theater.
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • French Hospital Medical Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 4 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Luis Obispo? This motel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sands Inn
Sands Inn San Luis Obispo
Sands San Luis Obispo
Sands Hotel San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn And Suites
Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Sands Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites Motel San Luis Obispo

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 512 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was no continental breakfast as advertised, the power was not working no hot coffee or tea.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shreyansh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derreatha

It was a 1. Random room with strange apertures hanging from the wall. Missing fire alarm, not good. I'll be sure to report. Loud air conditioner and refrigerator. Skeletal hanging rack for clothes and no closet. Some siren went off for a long time at 5 am? Weird breakfast with someone behind a curtain and not serving. So not worth over $200 in a row of hotels that are stellar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie

Disliked: Amenities
The room was a bit dusty, and we had no lotion. It wasn't fully stocked. The car alarm went off for 30 minutes early in the morning. I wish it were a better overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surajit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing bad that I noticed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It’s ok for 1 night. Very budget hotel. FYI- Check-in over the phone after 11:00pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Diganta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, front desk was courteous. Breakfast was not good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darlene

The woman named Beverly was so rude to me and other guests at the motel. I have never been treated that badly before in my 71 years! It was horrible. She would not give me the managers name or contact information.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikesh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night with family. Rooms comfortable and had minimal amenities needed for one evening stay. Great breakfast and good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

irma

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! You have to adjust your expectations, this is a decent quality hotel, not a 4 star hotel where room service is just a phone call away. There was construction being done with equipment here and there, it wasn’t a big deal for us. The staff was friendly and my request for more pillows was fulfilled quickly. The room was clean and odor free with a decent bed. The bathroom was clean and the shower was nice with a large waterfall shower head. I stayed in the suite and it was nice having a room with a king size bed for my husband, baby and I and a small living area with a pull out queen (not the most comfortable but good enough for kids) /kitchenette for my other two children. It was ideal for us! The TVs didn’t work well so be warned if you rely on watching TV, we don’t. It was awesome having a stove to warm up some tea at night. Overall, I would stay here again it was an ideal location to visit our friends. I got a Black Friday deal and stayed at a super inexpensive rate! I would say upgrade to the suite and you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

john, Bishop

Room was fine, staff not friendly at all? Lady at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room didn’t feel clean the water in the shower was not going down I hate when you shower and the water sits
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here several times for business and this is always our "go to" when we know we need to be in the area. It is always Comfortable and clean and that staff is top shelf!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025