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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Family Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Laguna Lake Park
    1 min walk
  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
    2 min walk
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo
    16 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo (Laguna), you'll be 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

  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High St. Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel with free parking, near Bubblegum Alley
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.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

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.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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 spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • 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 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

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 available for USD 15.0 per day

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)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • 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
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
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision
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. 525 out of 1048 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1048 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1048 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1048 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1048 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Becky

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst and dirty hotel experience ever! If I could upload the photos you could see for self. I will be putting a review on google and if allowed, you can see the photos there. I paid $250 to stay one night 8/17/24 for soccer tournament at Cal poly. This booking was booked with many days in advanced. The beds had body fluids all over! The sink, faucet and bathroom floor had yellow/brown build up. As for the beds, I'm talking about urine stains, blood looking stains, other brown stains and one pubic hair. One of the queen matress cover had urine all over and a huge brown/yellow stain running down the bed. I called the front desk manager to the room. While I showed all the stains, he had the audacity to pretent he didn't see it all! I would of been ok if he just replaced the peed covers Very nicely I asked for clean sheets . I wanted that nasty cover replaced with a clean one. He said he would just bring more sheets to stack up on top of the dirty one. Well in deed that was all he did, unbelievable! This was at 8 pm and we were all tired to go look for a last minute hotel. We had to be up by 7 am so we stayed. Everything was unsanitary in room 205. Even the white doors had brown hand stains all over and dust collected on top of the frames We have stayed in many hotels before and this is by fast the worst experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenyetta

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location & surprisingly great location. Not quite. Loud work & machinery going on outside next door. Thin walls, especially when families are literally yelling at each other. Not the way anyone wants to wake up or go to sleep. Staff were great. The room was typical, clean, and enough for a weekend. I’d try this location one more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hieu

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, contemporary appointments. Minimalist hotel. Loved the front desk staff. Freshly painted, clean, no carpet. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Itzel Verenice

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Windows had so much dust and dead critters, rest of the hotel room was pretty good. Some dead spiders in the bathroom window.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean. Staff very friendly. Area was quiet. Bed was so comfortable. We were on a getaway. Definitely going back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gigi

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets were stained but everything else was clean and worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Room 214 has a loud vibration/humming noise
It was a terrible stay. We could not sleep. A very loud vibration/humming was keeping us up. So loud, that we left early in the morning and didn’t stay, because we were so tired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy stay. The pool and spa area was nice to relax in after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Dominique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the price. Property is clean and bed was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended this stay
Great customer service never had a hard time with checking in is super fast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Take care of this place
This is my 4th or 5th time staying here because of the affordability and comfort plus the location is great for our needs. Just a note, They are now asking for $100 deposit. It’s unfortunate that some people abuse the privilege of staying in a nice place that’s affordable. Best advice would be to take pictures or video before and after your stay to prove you didn’t thrash the place. The people that run the place are always cheerful and nice. Bed is cozy and linens have always been fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and well worth price
Super clean - nice staff. We had a dog with us so we declined housekeeping for our stay, but they gave use clean towels each morning, which was really all we needed. The entire staff was nice and very accommodating. Close to coffee, breakfast, walking trail and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty good stay
Hotel was pretty clean on inside. Outside was a little run down. Area was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff not friendly. Window in bathroom was broken. Called for some towels and at first they said I had to pick them up in the office because there was nobody that could bring them. As I was walking to the office the lady met me halfway and I walked with her to the storage room where she gave me the towels. Calls to the front desk go unanswered so you have to call multiple times. Room was clean though and plenty of parking. Denny’s and IHOP are right next door, plus a shopping center across the street along with a Starbucks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carrieann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
parking problems
Stay was perfect, except for people who were handicapped could not park because people who were not handicapped parked in the handicap spaces when people were asked to move they wouldn’t move and when they did move hours later, they would do the same thing Madam manager said she would have them move, but they never would apparently police got involved no Bueno ha Hair left and showered, left in the showers coffee pot had sugar and cream. No coffee had to ask for coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024