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Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, in the vicinity of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Located close to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Bishop Peak Trail, Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in San Luis Obispo, Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo is in a shopping district and near the airport. Bishop Peak Trail is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Montaña de Oro State Park. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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701 FROOM RANCH WAY, BUILDING B, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

What's nearby

  • Laguna Lake Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 10 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Slo Ranch Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Copper Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Hotel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Located close to Bishop Peak Trail, Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 109 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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

By Marriott San Luis Obispo
Residence INN SAN Luis Obispo Marriott
Residence Inn By Marriott San Luis Obispo Property
Residence Inn By Marriott San Luis Obispo SAN LUIS OBISPO

Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo?

Self parking is available for USD 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Bishop Peak Trail, and Avila Hot Springs. Montaña de Oro State Park and Avila Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and new property. Very comfortable beds and delicious free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy option to visit my daughter at Cal Poly for the weekend. Love the easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lots of parking, easy check in, new facilities and very clean and modern. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and nice. Great views. Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel. Friendly staff. Spacious, nicely-decorated and super clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Second time staying here in the last couple of months and both stays were great. With my daughter now a student at CP SLO I look forward to many more pleasant stays in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Ang clean toom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great staff loved the area would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I particularly liked the outdoor area. I also like the layout of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, very clean hotel. Great location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a new facility and everything reflected that. The staff was accommodating and very helpful. Will stay there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this new hotel! Food and service and amenities are absolutely superb!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and quiet a lot of nearby stores very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

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

Central California Comfort

new hotel very comfrotable and clean Nice kitchen shops and resteraunts next door
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brewery next door and several shops, restaurants just down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous property. Looks brand new. the staff was wonderful and the location was very close to CalPoly SLO.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property in SLO. The hotel is new and very clean. The staff was great. Complimentary breakfast was nice and had a decent variety of options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
I like walking to Laguna Park. It was a quit hotel. Limited parking at night. Dishes were dirty upon arrival and limited housekeeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abaigeal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying here. The room was spacious. We will be back next time we are in SLO
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful NEW property, 5 min to campus, shops and food close by. Beds super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is new, clean and comfortable. The front desk crew morning, afternoon and night shift were all so helpful to different needs. Love that’s it’s right next to SLO Farms for groceries, restaurants, coffee shop and ice cream.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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