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Budget Inn

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

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Property grounds
Reception
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Exterior

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Heart of San Luis Obispo.Within a 15-minute walk of this Foothill motel, you'll find Santa Rosa Park and San Luis Obispo County Library. San Luis Obispo Superior Court and San Luis Obispo Little Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 2 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
Budget Inn offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Budget Inn offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Budget Inn San Luis Obispo
Budget San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Budget Inn to the airport?

Budget Inn is 6.5 mi (11-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 Budget Inn?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn on Jun 29, 2025 start from $51.49, 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 Budget Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn.

How close is Budget Inn to the beach?

This motel is 9.7 mi (13-min drive) from Avila Beach and 9.5 mi (12-min drive) from Pirates Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Budget Inn offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Central Coast Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn have a pool?

Budget Inn does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn to downtown San Luis Obispo?

Budget Inn is 0.5 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 234 out of 1002 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

excelent

It was a good experience, but It would be better if there was coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very dirty. Missing pieces of the baseboards. Outlets coming out of the wall, wired exposed from outlets as well as mold going on baseboards and chipped tub. Yellow shower from built up on shower mat. Very dirty and unsafe to stay in. A waste of hard earned money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, affordable, hotel is quiet and clean and right off the hwy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, and I was just looking to sleep so I was fine . I used my sleeping bag because when I pulled back the spread something hard hit the floor...didn't want to investigate. Didn't use shower it was a very deep tub and no rail . There was a back door to the room leading to a cluttered patio area in back ....it was unlocked and partially opened when I arrived. There were 2 queen beds and one was covered with rain gutter materials. I brought it to the attention of the desk and he did offer to move them . I said no problem because I only needed one bed . It was just weird. I did appreciate the late check in . I was glad to find a place at all on a holiday weekend and Valentine's day . Won't stay here again... Oh ...no coffee anywhere ..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Never stay here

The room heater did not work. it was freezing. the room smell marihuana, I asked the hotel check in to change it and they refused. the room was dirty, the bed cover was dirty, the manager at the check in desk was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in the morning and nobody answered the front desk phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No main room light/bulb out. Door chain not connected hardly. Shower water took very long to barely get warm. Small toilet. Just old and stained. Clerk was very nice. Walking distance of a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, fresno

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank j, fresno

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, fresno

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My check in was hassle free, and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, fresno

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marycathry

Decent value for price paid. Definitely an older property and the bedspread was stained. But otherwise, pretty good bang for your buck.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keshaun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

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

4/10 Poor

vIezq

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall stay was unsatisfactory. The person that reception was rude and unhelpful. Secondly, the handle to the bathroom door was broken and several times either I or my husband got stuck in the bathroom and could not get out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to move to another room because the air conditioner outlet turned black with smoke. Second room did not have working smoke detector, hanging from the ceiling. Staff was rude. Complained I used too many disposable plastic cups.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024