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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

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A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.
A Vagamond Inn with a large sign, a modern building, and landscaped garden.
A road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $84
$75 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Explore the area

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210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laguna Lake Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bubblegum Alley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a TV on a wooden stand.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a mirror above the desk.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Family Studio Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a TV on a wooden stand.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(140 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

When you stay at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. .This motel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Fremont Theater and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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What's nearby

  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Laguna Lake Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • San Luis Obispo Children's Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 8 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪High Street Market & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Slo Ranch Market - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free motel features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1379 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love staying there close to alot of places will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great place to rest while we enjoyed the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, location is great, clean rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spot was extremely clean and well kept and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind family owned business. Rooms and towels are super clean and rooms are quite large. Great place to take your family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and nice and big enough for a big family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Huge rooms that were well kept and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great but you have to share parking with Denny’s customers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Good parking Good air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for going to the beach the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, reasonable price and met our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything amazing the guy in the front office is amazing and very helpful love staying when we can
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. I come here often and have never been disappointed from check in to check out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff; though updated with some design features, some where and tear, some areas could have been better cleaned; easy parking (truck and boat); close to town and across from shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were able to accommodate me for an early check in on short notice and we really appreciated it. Thank you to the staff! We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super amazing and well managed motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As always a safe, clean place to stay. The walk in shower & chair in the handicap room was wonderful. Nice mini fridge & microwave. Quiet. Parked up top where there was ample room for my cargo van.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth the stay. Stay here a lot and am never disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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