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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

With a stay at Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, within a 5-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Santa Rosa Park. .This motel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fremont Theater.
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • French Hospital Medical Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fremont Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 4 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Motel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and multilingual staff. 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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • 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.

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.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 492 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was tough to find a space later in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I reserved a King size bed and when I arrived they put me in a queen. When I went back to the front desk they lied to me saying it was a "economy" king. When I offered for them to come to my room and check it out they declined. The room was situated right in front of the ice machine. The window looked into the ice machine. All night long the ice machine went off. At midnight I had to go outside to tell the person who was filling up there cooler to please stop as we were trying to sleep. The next morning I talked to the Manager Scott. He apologized and admitted that it was a queen room. He offered to give me a discount and move me to a King. We did get my moved but the discount never happened. After multiple attempts and multiple promises I never received a refund. I would not stay here again. They do not honor the room you reserve and they do not honor their promises. The manager is a sly dog who will continue to lie as well as the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs upgrades. Had to move rooms as AC controller was broken. Staff was nice and accommodating, but noisy AC and not a great mattress or room features.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice decor. Great customer service. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable bed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel! Front desk very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bagels were moldy and the floor in our room was loose
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, seemed newly renovated and was spacious. Breakfast was basic with fruit yogurts bagels and make your own waffles. It suited our needs perfectly for a visit to CalPoly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No USB plugs and pillows were terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Irvine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from Highway and close to downtown amenities, breakfast is as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Things broken in room -no toilet paper roll holder
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael D.

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were great, they also appeared to extend the time later than expected for additional guests. Our TV remote did not work, likely a dead battery, and had to use controls on the side of the TV. The AC was bizarrely high up on the wall where you had to climb on top of a counter dangerously to adjust it to meet your comfort. There was a lack of pillows, two total for two people and a queen/king bed (we went to the front desk late at night to get more due to lack of phones in the rooms). The bed was basically made with a couple layers of sheets, not a comforter at all. Our bed was also broken on the side so it sunk down. My husband was gracious enough to take the broken side for the night and we informed the staff in the morning (wish i documented the room #). Outlets were very few and did not work in the room. The staff was nice and helpful, however, the property is outdated and not stocked appropriately.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good value, clean room, comfortable, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

EDNA

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the patio suite and greatly enjoyed the extra room and kitchenette. The price per value is very good and there have been uogrades to the property that will make us return again. Heated pool and spa was especially appreciated at end of day. Pet friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room. Loved the pool. Breakfast was good. Lots of hairs throughout the room and bathroom. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025