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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, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Free daily buffet breakfast
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA) | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette) | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Performing Arts Center. French Hospital Medical Center and San Luis Obispo County Library 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
  • Fremont Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬14 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
  • Buffet 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 buffet 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 (14-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 Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Inn & Suites on Jun 3, 2026 start from $114, 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 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 10.8 mi (15-min drive) from Avila Beach and 13 mi (14-min drive) from Pismo State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Sands Inn & Suites offers free buffet 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.

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 609 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lynnea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was out dated, tv and channels were very old and nothing to watch besides news and the price is right. Staff was great the room was just not up to par
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

nicola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property is ill kept. The staff seem disenfranchised. Everything is run down. The back of the hotel has a huge dump area where either old bedding or yet to be washed is sprawled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamikia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and nice staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gregg

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very pleasant, but the room was in poor condition. Missing a mirror, lots of scuffs on the walls, dirty windows, no hangars for the clothes rack, no closet, juts felt generally run down. And not cheap...$275 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent bed. Great bath with rain shower head and wand attachment. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gwendolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the hotel has been remodeled and looks really nice, so we were expecting the rooms to be updated as well. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. When we first got to our room, the bathroom looked like it had just been used. There was a towel on the floor, a wet washcloth left in the shower, and some tiles were missing in the shower. I went to the front desk to ask for a different room, and the staff member was very apologetic and switched us right away, which I appreciated. The second room was cleaner and better overall, but still had issues. The water pressure was very weak, and the toilet didn’t flush well. The walls are also very thin — we were on the bottom floor and could hear a lot of noise from outside as well as from the room above us. The staff did their best to make it right, but the rooms themselves are dated and could definitely use some maintenance and updates.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We've stayed at the Sands multiple times - and usually love it. This time, we checked in at 4pm, and they had "no more rooms of our type" - check in starts at 3, but apparently people checked in early. We ended up in a room with one King (but have a tall teenage boy) who ended up having to sleep on a sofa bed. The Sands said they would refund us to make up for the inconvenience, but ended up giving us $20 for the inconvenience. I felt they could have figured out a different solution, or refunded us a larger portion of our stay, since we had reserved a 2Q bedroom MONTHS ago. I understand they overbooked, but they didn't try hard to accommodate us nor make up for the situation we were in. We were truly disappointed on this visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, our suite was very clean and spacious. Also, the staff was very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room had a leak in the ceiling and my things got wet, the phone in the room was disconnected and when I called the front office I had to do so with my cell phone and the mini refrigerator wasnt latch on so the door kept falling when you opened it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ADA bathroom is not designed for the water to slope down to the shower drains so it made a mess of the entire bathroom floor:( The split ac system is so dirty with dusk and the room floor has lots of cracked damages. The pool area was missing towels and the jacuzzi looks so dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

W Cara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the beds comfortable. The gentleman who greated us was very kind and sociable. There grounds were kept very clean, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They put an elephant in the room above us they were so loud. And the bed was hard, TV was small and didn't work picture was frozen a lot and hard to change channel. Parking was awful. Room was clean, workers were polite and worked for a place to crash but won't be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has been remodeled but bed was off frame and noisy and mini fridge was loud and running most of the night. For the location and price it’s fine. Just wasn’t my best time staying there this time. I have stayed there over past 7 years and have watched it change with many different owners and managers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One of the rooms we booked didn't even have a burner/stove top in the "Kitchenette", the fridge didn't work (they did bring in a new smaller one), and there weren't any of the kitchen essentials available as apparently they don't have enough to actually provide for all of the "kitchenette" rooms. So we pretty much paid extra to have an extra (small sink). Bed were comfortable, which is important.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt like animal pee and receptionist was rude. Asked for a 1hr extension for checkout and she said No !!! Bad experience never again at this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

JEREMY

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025