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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

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Located close to Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo provides a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a TV on a wooden stand.

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(67 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a mirror above the desk.

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(18 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a TV on a wooden stand.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(140 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is in a walkable area with good shopping. Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monarch Butterfly Grove and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Bubblegum Alley and Fremont Theater are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our San Luis Obispo travel guide
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210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

What's nearby

  • A town nestled between hills and a river.
    Laguna Lake Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A dense collection of colorful mushrooms and fungi.
    Bubblegum Alley
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A museum building with a large sunflower decoration and a sign that reads "San Luis Obispo Children's Museum".
    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • High Street Market & Deli
    3 min drive
  • Panda Express
    2 min drive
  • Slo Ranch Market
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo pet-friendly?

Yes, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bubblegum Alley, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, and Fremont Theater. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1378 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and the staff friendly perfect for our overnight stay. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good clean easy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was good and the staff was excellent. It was a bit loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great grocery store right across the street. Close To the freeway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close to alot of good eateries and grocery store
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room and beddings are clean. The property is at a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Reception team are awesome, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My neighbors played load music All night, certain it could be heard throughout the building. Its seems management turned a blind ear. Great spot close to all. Will stay again, price location cant beat it. A sleeping place when traveling for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great, location is great, clean rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This spot was extremely clean and well kept and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good spot. Friendly nice welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Not very much amenities but the staff was very helpful and the room was very, very clean.And there was parking right out in the front of my room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very kind family owned business. Rooms and towels are super clean and rooms are quite large. Great place to take your family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The place is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are clean and well maintained. Parking is easy. It’s quiet. The staff is always super helpful and pleasant. Close to the highway and shopping center across the street. I stay here for work when in town,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Easy parking, restaurants/caffes/shops/gas station were close, motel has been renovated, just clearence was not 10/10, it could be better. But I recommend this one!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, clean motel with easy access to the freeway. It is also close to the Madonna Inn, restaurants and a grocery store. The room had a mini fridge which is always useful. The lower parking lot is shared with Denny’s restaurant, which depending on the time of day can make parking tricky, but very convenient for casual dining. Overall it’s a good budget friendly option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a place built beside the mountain. Quiet. I booked this place because it was cheap, but to my surprise, the room was very clean and didn't have any strange odors. Free parking and easy. Recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room Good parking Good air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
The staff was friendly and the room clean but it had a very strong almost unbearable chemical smell. The stench didn’t go away even after I left the door open for 45 minutes. The bed was nice and clean but the room had only a tiny little desk and a small very low chair. The bathroom was clean and functional. The A/C was an old window unit which was very noisy. The Wifi was stable but quite slow. There were no amenities not even a water cooler in the reception area. The location is conveniently not far from 101 and right next to a Deny’s.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very friendly staff; though updated with some design features, some where and tear, some areas could have been better cleaned; easy parking (truck and boat); close to town and across from shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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They were able to accommodate me for an early check in on short notice and we really appreciated it. Thank you to the staff! We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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They are pet friedly and the fare of that is reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026