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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property

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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 Vagamond Inn with a large sign, a modern building, and landscaped garden.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $93
$83 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite

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

Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Studio Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(135 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Bubblegum Alley - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 5 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪High Street Market & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private 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 25 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

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 25 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)

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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1357 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

David

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and a nice area to tend to dog's outdoor needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Streeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff; clean rooms; good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is well located. For a one-night stay, it's very worthwhile. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for families. Spacious and clean. Looks newly renovated. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms and property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great, lady at the desk said the Denny’s next door would give you 10% off with your room key, though I didn’t test that
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Other than the cockroach we found, the room was pleasant, parking was plentiful, the staff were polite, and the AC worked fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tania

Disliked: Amenities
It was good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Marina Rebeka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great staff, good parking, clean and spacious rooms, beds are very worn and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and superbly managed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy safe parking, friendly attendant .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fabulous hotel. All around superb in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kishan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, easy check in, food and shops close by, very clean and spacious room. I stay in the area often and will definitely stay their again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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