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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

2.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Nipomo with free parking

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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens, next to a scenic golf course, offers guests 18 holes of play. Enjoy a daily complete breakfast, peaceful garden spots, and a library. Practical touches include express check-in and luggage storage services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chapter 4 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chapter 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chapter 1 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chapter 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Volume 2 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Volume 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2025
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Volume 1 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Volume 1

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chapter 2 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chapter 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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130 East Dana Street, Nipomo, CA, 93444

What's nearby

  • Nipomo Swapmeet & Fleamarket - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nipomo Regional Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Santa Maria Speedway - 5 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Blacklake Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Monarch Dunes Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Station - 9 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Nipomo Deli and BBQ - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

Bed & breakfast adjacent to a golf course with rooms refurbished in 2025
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a business center.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A water dispenser, a computer station, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1888
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - April 2025
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens located?

Situated in Nipomo, this golf bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Healing Touch and within 3 mi (5 km) of Nipomo Swapmeet & Fleamarket and Nipomo Regional Park. Nipomo Native Garden is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

We’ll be back!

Great stay, definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful and restful place.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home turned into a bed and breakfast with lovely gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed for 1 night, and enjoyed our stay. We were able to check in early, and come back late in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this place. The Most Awesome Hospitality and Delicious Breakfast. It My Favorite place❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very cool. Historic Victorian home, recently remodeled rooms, nice gardens. Just around the corner from Jocko’s (yummy!). We had a bit of a problem with getting our entry codes. They didn’t come from Expedia until after we got into the place. I had to text/call and leave messages and they did get back to me about 30 minutes before arrival. I was a bit panicked, since they don’t have anyone on site. But, it all worked out and we loved our stay. Breakfast was just OK, not great. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed and breakfast tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Complementary coffee and home cooked breakfast in the morning . Beautiful grounds to explore and relax . Quick 20 minute drive from San Luis Obispo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

Home away from home

Our stay was overwhelmingly more than we expected! It felt like it was our home. The service was amazing. The apple cinnamon pancakes were to die for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Keep Looking

The entire yard was overgrown, a 3ft picket fence was completely covered by ivy. The porch and many of the wood trim had dry rot. There was NO Air conditioning in the rooms, during the heat we had here in California. Our bathroom was 30 feet down the hall. Had to put on a robe and walk past two other rooms to use the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Listing said in-room microwave and in-room refrigerator, as well as air conditioning (which obviously implies in the room). None of these were true and the room was just slightly larger than the queen bed in it. Also, the place reeked of mold. However, the proprietor immediately and cheerfully refunded our entire 2-night cost, which earned a couple more stars here than I would have given it. And to be fair, it really is a beautiful property, with a majestic main house and lots of lush greenery, gazebos, etc. The "Cottage" unit here needs to go back to being a storage shed, though! Caveat emptor, folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disappointed…lacked service and attention.

We stayed in Volume 1 which is not in the property but in an adjacent structure tucked in the back of the property. It had some charms but was mostly devoid of amenities. The couch wasn’t a pull out but just a firm couch bench where the back lays flat. Linens weren’t provided for the couch so we had to call as there is no staff on site. Linens were kept in the main house and we were told to get them ourselves if we wanted it. Since we booked for three people I wouldn’t have expected self service to track that down. We got in late at night and found the linens had sand or powder of some kind on them. We think it was laundry detergent that didn’t get rinsed out. I itched all night but my wife slept. The black out curtains worked well and the shower was nice but the bathroom was otherwise cramped and would have been challenging for three people to share and get ready at the same time. The desk was small, the seats were small but had quaint charm. It is not a room I would expect one could work or study in if that was needed. You have access to common areas in the main building but not much private space in the room. There was a private patio with two chairs but in an otherwise plain fenced in area that I don’t think anyone would use. This is not a bed and breakfast, though it was in the past. We couldn’t eat in the morning. They had put three bagels out the night before but all were gone by when we got up. The keurig was lousy for coffee. Overall disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

Comfortable stay

We would have preferred a couple extra bath towels for 2 nights but that is all. The place is quiet, and the bed was very comfortable. We would come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved staying at the Keleidoscope Inn - a gorgeous and handsomely appointed Victorian house in a serene garden setting. Our room was simply beautiful, the bed very comfortable, the bathroom lovely and spotless. The hostess, Beki, is warm and attentive, and she's a good cook! (If you're good and hungry, try her hearty apple pancake for breakfast.) A tremendous value. I would stay there again in a hot minute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice little stay at a small town. Very nice breakfast and comfortable rooms. Would stop by again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay a world away from modern hotels. Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic B and B, great host and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Evert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dit is een prachtige historische b&b. Het huis ademt veel sfeer en is prachtig ingericht. We hebben hier 3 nachten verbleven en vonden het heerlijk. Buiten het huis is er een grote tuin waar het lekker is om te ontspannen. Enige verbeterpunt is het ontbijt. Bij inchecken werd ons verteld dat er een keuzemenu is met verse gerechten die op verzoek bereid werden. Dit was alleen het geval toen Beki aanwezig was. De andere dagen werd ons dit niet aangeboden. Wel was er een beperkt assortiment brood en beleg. Verder dus een heerlijk verblijf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ed

Beautiful space and gardens. So much history and friendly staff. Lots of convenient places to explore, from Jocko’s bbq restaurant to the Dana Ranch Home, lots to do in Nipomo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like staying here. The grounds are well maintained, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Great Place

This was a last minute stay over the 4th of July. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. The breakfast was great. You can ask to have things cooked for breakfast or have the premade stuff. We walked around the grounds, it’s like you’re in a hidden oasis. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

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

Great place to stay

Do very wonderful place to stay in an old mansion. The breakfast provided by the host and hostess were excellent both warnings. The most of the rooms are upstairs so if you have a hard time navigating stairs, this may not be your preferred place to stay. But don’t let that stop you if you wanna real adventure. Is wonderful and relaxing. There are a lot of good restaurants nearby. We would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, charming Victorian B & B with excellent breakfast options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED our time here! It felt like the secret garden. So quaint and you could really feel the history. The grounds were beautiful and we loved all the sitting areas outside to hang out and relax. Really loved the fire pit! Only complaint is I am very sensitive to mold and there were some signs of water damage in the bathroom- staining on the floors and rippling on the walls. That concerned me. Other than that- we loved every second!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cool house to stay in. We had a very big room and plenty of privacy. There was an event on the property that could have disturbed our stay, however we were told in advance about the possibility of noise. It was ok for us because we had all day plans that kept us out the house until after 9pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good communication with the staff and the space had a lot of character. Unfortunately, when I tried to take a shower in the morning there was no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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