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Sunbeam Motel

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Sunbeam Motel offers a warm welcome. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-out for a seamless stay. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bubblegum Alley - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 2 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacos De Acapulco - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sunbeam Motel

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sunbeam Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunbeam Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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, 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sunbeam Motel San Luis Obispo
Sunbeam Motel
Sunbeam San Luis Obispo
Sunbeam Motel Motel
Sunbeam Motel San Luis Obispo
Sunbeam Motel Motel San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbeam Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunbeam Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbeam Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunbeam Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunbeam Motel located?

Situated in San Luis Obispo, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Fremont Theater and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo County Library and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within 15 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Sunbeam Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 736 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here 😁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

Hidden Gem!

Great location for walking downtown, clean and updated rooms. Staff is super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts, clean. Cute renovation, everything you need! Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at the Sunbeam Motel! It was really clean, quiet, and just a 15 min walk to the downtown area! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and communication was top notch. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple motel, but delivered everything I expected for the price range. The room was good and clean. We had a little problem with the shower drain and Vanessa immediately offered a solution!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed overnight but it was really nice and they were very communicative. Check in was super easy especially since it was late at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was able to stay here last minute and worked well!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is very quaint and very clean. The water gets hot and the water pressure is great. The property was in great condition. The lobby was also spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accidently left my car door open when I retrieved something to bring to our room. Very shortly after that got a call from manager letting me know. Felt well looked after!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good property but loud at night due to road noise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cielo

Liked: Staff & service
Desk attendant very friendly and welcoming. Rooms are decent, good size. Good location. Pricing good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very pleasant. The room was very clean and the staff were very accommodating. I would recommend the Sunbeam Motel for travelers looking for a clean room within walking distance of downtown with very reasonable rates.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Friendly staff and room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rate for a quick overnight during the week.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel to stay in that is close and convenient to all that SLO has to offer. Rooms are clean, well appointed, comfortable and great for a few nights stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful. For the price a fantastic spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, rooms were very clean and comfortable. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but very clean and the owner was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

Clean, tidy, and close to downtown.

Very clean and neat, incredibly affordable and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tastefully updated property with a smiling, helpful staff. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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