Sands Inn & Suites

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January 2025

February 2025

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Pet-friendly

Gym

Breakfast included

24/7 front desk

Explore the area

1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
‪10 min walk‬
Fremont Theater
‪17 min walk‬
Performing Arts Center
‪17 min walk‬
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Very good

35 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Very good

35 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Good

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

About this property

Motel in San Luis Obispo with free breakfast and fitness centre

An outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.

Sands Inn & Suites offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sands Inn & Suites. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms
On-site recreation includes a gym
10 minutes on foot from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and a 2-minute drive from Santa Rosa Park
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Sands Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this motel measures 2500 square feet (225 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sands Inn & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

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

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I want to give this property a good rating, but I cannot. There was a blood pressure medication (internet identified) clearly on the floor when we walked in. Neither my partner or I had anything of the sort on us. There were large scratches on the floor I was worried we would be charged for, the bathroom sink leaked, the room was filthy, bedding was missing. The other hotel guests were loud, yelling across corridors, and overall would never stay here again. The pictures are misleading. It does NOT look that nice. I have pics for proof.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

18 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson L

16 Oct 2024

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

The only thing I would have liked to have had was better pillows and the tissue boxes. Both filled up. I had allergies while I was out there and needed a lot. I didn't feel like asking for more and maybe an extra Towers. I didn't ask for it, but it would have been nice just to have it in there in the first place.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

CANDACE

15 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

kora

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The rooms were basic but comfortable for one night. The grounds could use some TLC.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JOHNNIE

Travelled with family

13 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I paid $20 for early check in, and after wating 20 minutes for the unerstaffed desk to issue me my room, it was almost check-in time. Room looked like 1970 visited. Old dated clothes cabilbet and table was all in the room. The bed was full of dirt or sand when I kaid down, not sure which after I spent 5 minutes swiping it off.We had to park around the block from hotel, bcause they didn't have adequate space for vehicles.The area surrounding the pool is boarded up. Would not return.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

11 Oct 2024

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

Very friendly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S

Travelled with family

7 Oct 2024

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

Excellent customer service. Very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed on double queen suite. Liked that there was a separate living area and doors in between. The room was updated, but I think they could have made it less fancy and paid more attention to adding essentials instead. There were 3 sinks and a tiny armoire closet (could have done without one of the sinks and added left a closet). Also in the bathroom no toilet paper roll holder or soap holder in the shower. Instead there was a fancy black sink and rain shower. The front desk was nicely updated. Breakfast was free with lots of options. Very close to Cal Poly and walkable to downtown. The price wasn’t bad for such a large room. No pet fees either. So overall, great value and nice accommodations for kids and pets for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Travelled with family

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The room was not ready at check in time, the light in the bathroom did not work, we couldn’t take a shower in the evening, we had to wait till the next day. We reported the problem but unfortunately it never got fixed.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alazzia

5 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Minh

29 Sept 2024

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

convenient.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diana

29 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

There was a power out tage and this hotel has no back up generator . We had no lights no hot water a d no way to charge our phones. Would not give us redund so we couldnt book other hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

26 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniela

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for the night

We only stayed a night. It got what we needed, which was a bed tjj on sleep in. We stayed in room 151, There were doors on either side of our room and we could hear everything going on in both rooms. There were not a lot of breakfast options, both waffle makers were down. However, walking to distance to breweries and restaurants.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

22 Sept 2024

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

Very clean motel, comfortable. Just thin walls. But great for just needing a place to stay for dropping our son off to school.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Talopatina

Travelled with family, Business traveller

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast offering was definitely a plus! Convenient location and friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Travelled with family

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was a great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

18 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristhian

Travelled with partner

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was really good

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

David

4 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

roy

Travelled with family

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Have stayed many time at THe SAnds.They have updated some rooms but workmanship wasn’t very good and left some important things undone just for a fancier look. Would rather have had a bathtub plug, a sink plug and nicer towels( did get better towels upon request after first night). Very disappointed that there were absolutely no tea bags to be had. Was told it was due to budget cuts! Really? Again, over did trying to make it look nicer but cutting back on simple things most people look for. Also no hair dryer in room(with no warning) and not asked if I would be needing one. The pool is absolutely amazing. Very big,deep and water temperature perfect. Hot tub was very dirty as was the surrounding pool area. Outdoor furniture way past its better days. Town is within walking distance so that was good. Overall it is a comfortable enough place just needs to figure out what is more important. Simple needs or bigger fancier furniture that isn’t going to get used.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024