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Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

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
Budget Inn provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 36-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • 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)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Inn San Luis Obispo
Budget San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Budget Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Budget Inn located?

Located in Foothill, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Rosa Park and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo County Library and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within 15 minutes.

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Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 1000 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

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adorable property and the front desk was welcoming & accommodating. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location is ideal being on the waterfront. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay with many dining options & activities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was A1. See you guys next month.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kouros

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy roach motel for a lot of money. We slept with our cloths on. The shower was so ugly we did not use. All this for about $190 per night. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

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

6/10 Okay

chris

It’s fine. You get what you pay for. It’s an older facility so everything is pretty worn down and a bit crusty but all serviceable. It’s what I expected for budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Tracy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water and very noisy street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Martha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in poor condition. The furniture was in bad shape, some of it was broken. The floor was not clean. Maybe their vacuum cleaner was broken, but rug was gritty with crumbs and dirt. There was a sock on the floor that some had left behind. We were disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

4/10 Poor

Erene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite a booking error on Expedia, this place refused to even consider canceling the reservation without penalty since it wasn't my fault. Other issues with the unit: Smelled/stuffy Carpet stains throughout No light in the "balcony" Holes in the walls Incomplete paint patches Extremely tight vanity space Homeless man yelling and cursing to himself (felt unsafe)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

frank j

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

10/10 Excellent

Teche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Omar

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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived a bit early but were allowed to check-in early. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is a little older but priced accordingly. The location was very convenient. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ebony

Many dinning areas to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024