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University Inn

2.0 star property

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Free daily on-the-go breakfast
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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$90
$79 nightly
$90 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1825 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

In the heart of San Luis Obispo, University Inn is within a 5-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from San Luis Obispo Superior Court and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Performing Arts Center.
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Performing Arts Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pancho's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬13 min walk

About this property

University Inn

Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
University Inn offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

San Luis Obispo Travelodge
Travelodge Motel San Luis Obispo
University Inn Motel
San Luis Obispo Travel Lodge
Travel Lodge San Luis Obispo
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University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Albuquerque

The room was clean, but otherwise odd and lacking for the price. No in-room coffee. Parking was odd and not convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

eduardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the place close to everything and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very hospitable and accommodating. Clean, relaxing rooms with all the amenities you could need for the stay. Parking is easy and location is very close and convenient for exploring the city. We have stayed four times and will be back for new adventures!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place near restaurants and the college. Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom had moldy baseboards and shower tiles AC was great parking great Continental breakfast was not good they wanted 1$ for an apple juice or water bottle, had sitting out not refrigerated egg cheese bacon heat up instant processed bagels , non refrigerated croissant with cheese inside and bananas and that’s it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KERRY ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Xin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, El Segundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

TARI

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is outdated and exterior of building needs updating / repair. Don’t feel safe and the rooms even with newer flooring and bedding are outdated. Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lynn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good overnight stay

Easy check in, clean, good A/C, plenty of parking, good water pressure in the shower, comfortable bedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pam, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn, San Diego

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Parking was a bit tough. Overall great well located property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MELINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg, White Salmon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was mid. Room small. Fairly noisy. Expensive for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

kamal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Customer Service

Clean and comfortable beds. Good location. Breakfast was light with great coffee. Parking is not an issue. Front desk staff was super helpful and friendly. Overall no complains.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Very spartan. Window needs a wooden dowel to lock. The one positive note is the shower head. It is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very nice; he has great customer service! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025