Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Sands Inn & Suites

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast

Overview of Sands Inn & Suites

7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo15 min walk
  • Popular LocationFremont Theater2 min drive
  • Popular LocationBubblegum Alley2 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)11 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Located in San Luis Obispo, Sands Inn & Suites is in the city center and near the airport. Fremont Theater and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk
  • French Hospital Medical Center - 2 min drive
  • Fremont Theater - 2 min drive
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2 min drive
  • Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • VG Cafe - 16 min walk
  • Firestone Grill - 18 min walk
  • Shake Smart - 17 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Woodstock's Pizza SLO - 18 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Motel in a shopping district
Close to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Sands Inn & Suites provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say good things about the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 70 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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 available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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
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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Does Sands Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sands Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sands Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sands Inn & Suites?

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

What time is check-out at Sands Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Sands Inn & Suites located?

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Fremont Theater, and Performing Arts Center. French Hospital Medical Center and San Luis Obispo County Library are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Luis Obispo Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1004 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dominic

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were given a room with double beds while we had booked queen beds. Once in the room, the heating was not working.

2/10 Terrible

Selena Aquino

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were ok but we first checked in with the front desk Henry and when we got to the room #1 the A/c and heater doesn’t work and the tv doesn’t work… went to the front desk to inform Henry and we got another room okay this time the A/C AND HEATER works but the tv DOESN’T we took a look at the remote and to top it off there was a battery missing like do they not check the rooms before they get booked? Apparently not… we told Henry again and it also looked like a cable was missing for the tv since it wasn’t working so Henry went to go try to find one but failed to come back… do not recommend this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is under construction during guest staying and the remodeled rooms are marginal at best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lilian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Cops came twice and things in the room didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

rosa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The area is closed to downtown, restaurants, bar. You can go walking distance. The issue I had was the TV control was not working. I notify the front desk and came to fixing that but the next day I had the same issue. But overall it was a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jusni

Liked: Staff & service
Cleaning service not offered, has to be requested.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is under renovation and was not noted in thier description. Room are old and smell. Front desk does not answer thier phones. My wife and i checked out early because the room was not clean and smelled weird. Owners should have warned guuess that the property is under renovation and rooms are not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren, San Francisco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tv did not work. Hallway carpet was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The cable was out so therefore no TV
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water in first room. No heat in second room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024