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Budget Inn

Property class: 2
Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A motel with a parking lot, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a covered outdoor area.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and shrubs.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a small kitchenette.
A landscaped area with a parking lot, a building with a blue facade, and a tree.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Santa Rosa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

A bed with a patterned quilt, a wooden headboard, and a towel shaped like swans.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a painting of a sunset.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Adventist Health Sierra Vista. San Luis Obispo County Library and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel SLO - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn on Oct 12, 2026 start from $75, including 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 11.9 mi (13-min drive) from Pismo State Beach and 9.7 mi (13-min drive) from Avila Beach. 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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 227 out of 1000 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good deal and worth the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good deal and worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable motel near CalPoly, downtown SLO and 101 run by nice people. Finishes are dated and a little worn, but the place is clean and the price is right. Fridge and microwave in the room were helpful, and the AC works great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view waking up in the morning. Would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good prices; large rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ty
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, safe & easy parking. Next to freeway, so maybe earplugs if you are sound sensitive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
I was pleasantly surprised after reading the reviews! It's definitely a more "lived in" property with some dust in places, but the beds & sheets were clean and very comfortable--lots of pillows--the shower had really hot water and great water pressure, and the towels were pristine white and fluffy--everything I needed!! For check-in and when I forgot my room card in my room--the front desk guy was fantastic and super friendly. Considering how much actual time I spent in my room it was great and I would stay here again. :) (Also, if you have a student at CalPoly, the location is awesome!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived first thing I did check the room. The room smell like dirty and old, bathtub roach, under the sink, both beds had hairs on the sheets and pillow cases like they never changed them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room and cozy layout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the motel is so close the main street it was nice to walk and site see
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, staff, and property great for a SLO visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, but to dirty and. Old furniture
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches...
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok first off. The room was awesome and good. The shower was good 👍. Carpet was clean, the refrigerator was near the door,but the only i got charged was a pet fee, after I told the front desk that I had a service animal and I got charged $57.38 , and on the the app it said that service animals were exempt from fee's, and I still had to pay..I like the place.but maybe change the service animal on the app saying service animals will be charged, but I will stay there again for another 2 days and give it another try, RESPECT 🙏.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Extra pet fee head up
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Budget Inn Rocks & Owner Is Awesome

Stayed there for two nights in a row, the owner was amazing and very friendly and hospitable. I’ll definitely stay in the area again very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was not above a Motel 6. The Bed was decently comfortable. Horribly painted, Bathtub look as if surface areas were breaking down, so we didnt shower. Mind you, this was the room told was just remodeled lol. Certainly would not stay again preferably.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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