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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Free daily continental breakfast
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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 | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Heart of San Luis Obispo.Stay at this San Luis Obispo motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 2 miles (3 km) of Fremont Theater. Performing Arts Center and French Hospital Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 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 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
Sands Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this motel measures 2500 square feet (225 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sands Inn & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2500 sq ft of conference space
  • 225 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands Inn & Suites to the airport?

Sands Inn & Suites is 4.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Inn & Suites?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Inn & Suites on Nov 20, 2025 start from $83.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sands Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands Inn & Suites.

How close is Sands Inn & Suites to the beach?

This motel is 10.6 mi (14-min drive) from Pirates Cove and 10.8 mi (15-min drive) from Avila Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Sands Inn & Suites offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sands Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Central Coast Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sands Inn & Suites?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sands Inn & Suites have a pool?

Sands Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Sands Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sands Inn & Suites to downtown San Luis Obispo?

Sands Inn & Suites is 0.9 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

Reviews

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 419 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Getting to the hotel was very easy to get to. We got there later than expected and the staff was very accommodating letting us check in at such a late hour. The room was clean and it was very quiet. We had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Beds are not comfortable, pillows are too thick and hard, neck hurt. Chairs uncomfortable, shower heads are ridiculous, way too big for showers. Old furniture thrown outside in the side yard (pool furniture and room furniture). Lady at front desk could have been a bit more pleasant at check in, maybe smile. Very clean inside room and outside and pool was very clean. NO safety equipment in the pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First & foremost the night receptionist is AWESOME!! I didn’t get her name, but she had short brunette hair and wore glasses. She was very patient, kind and professional. We had an issue with the original room that was booked, but she was quick to assist us with another room suitable for my family and I. We reserved a room with 2 queen beds, the room we ended up with was clean, but was smaller than we pictured it to be. Small space with furniture so close to each other. The room was missing trash bins too, which was very odd.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable option. Breakfast area offered a large solarium area with tables which was really nice. Room was very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in SLO for a family wedding. Check in was easy, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable. The pool was clean, the water was the perfect temperature for cooling off on a hot day. There were beach balls, inner tubes and pool noodles to use. The breakfast was your typical hotel breakfast scrambled eggs, sausage,waffles, cereal, which was fine. Would stay here again if I were to go back to SLO.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letisia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paschal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

NGHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really appreciated the cleanliness of the room and enjoyed the breakfast before heading off for the rest of the trip. Unfortunately there was a strong smell of smoke in the room because of a previous guest. The staff looked disappointed that the room still smelled like cigarettes and apologized for not being able to change our room due to the property being sold out for the night. They did their best to filter the smell out while we went to dinner and it did help. But the smell of as in the bathroom walls and I don’t know if they have tried to wipe them down yet. It was disappointing to have that affect things since the property is very pretty, the staff are friendly, and the breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Asma

Was fair
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental food options need an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice for stopover

Ok for stop over. Air conditioning confusing. Room was large and redone. There are small kitchenettes. Family liked the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was walking distance to restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Make sure you ask if the AC works

Check-in was great, very nice young man. Our room didn’t have working AC and the front desk girl nor the manager cared. Their solution was a fan that would take 4-6 hours to get to us. The repair man was 30 minutes away at their other property but they wouldn’t bring him to our location. It was horrible, we didn’t sleep the first night, the fan helped the second but their behavior and treatment of us was unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

cruz

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are completely different from what they have on the gallery the images are deceptive and too small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

W S

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

Reasonably Price Gem in SLO

The hotel was really clean and easy to reach off the freeway. The remodel really refreshed the room. Parking was really easy and accessible. Only issue was the bed springs. Each time I got up or lie down, the springs made noises. The remodeled bathroom was really good with a good size bathtub and nice fixtures.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025