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Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

2.0 star property
Motel in San Luis Obispo with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Property amenity
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo South, in the heart of the city, offers practical comforts for savvy travelers. Features include an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and in-room WiFi. Guests praise the helpful staff, central location, and excellent value for money.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1625 Calle Joaquin, US 101/SR 1 at Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

What's nearby

  • Laguna Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 12 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slo Ranch Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bottlecraft - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - Froom Ranch Way - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South provides amenities like laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 72 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Johnson Ranch Open Space, Laguna Lake Park, and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center. Sunset Drive-In Theatre and Irish Hills Natural Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reliable place to stay/
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff and I had a good experience for my stay with my dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, reliable, friendly staff. This is the only motel 6 I will actually stay at and feel comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good, clean comfortable quiet and accessible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location that is convenient. It'd be nice have breakfast available at the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and convenient. Whole process was smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good as usual. The robot check in lady was interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Cool people, right price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna M Shanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my family and dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy, cheap, perfect place to stay to be near Cal Poly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly, room was clean and there was plenty of parking. It was a very pleasant overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, smelled freshly cleaned. Comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Basic room. Nothing flashy but exactly what I needed. Pool looked good but I didn’t use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in staff was very nice. Rooms simple but comfortable and met all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised with the facility and the staff is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel. No frills but well maintained with a nice courtyard and pool, would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manikandan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice property in a very nice part of town. It's close by shopping and restaurants. It's easy to get to, peaceful location and we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!! Toni is awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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