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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
300 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
355 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
300 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
300 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, Multiple Beds
375 square feet
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Suite, Multiple Beds
375 square feet
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center

With a stay at Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 1-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 10 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This motel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fremont Theater.

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.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. 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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an outdoor pool, Sands Inn & Suites provides a spa tub and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 2500 square feet (225 square meters) include conference space. This San Luis Obispo motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sands Inn & Suites is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Food and water bowls
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 225
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2500
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 70
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Multilingual staff
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 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 and hair dryers. This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Credit card pre-authorization

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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