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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Bubblegum Alley

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
The current price is P4,279
P5,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

What's nearby

  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fremont Theater - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High St. Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel near Bubblegum Alley
Located close to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Fremont Theater, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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 spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 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 available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

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 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • 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
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
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

As of Jun 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo on Jul 10, 2025 start from P 4,278.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

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?

Located in Laguna, 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).

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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1117 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treated very well by the staff and has everything you need
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonna

Liked: Amenities
The front desk agent was so kind and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

keegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap & easy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A solid value for what it is. Nothing luxury, but it was clean, the beds were comfortable, the AC worked and the water was hot. Good value for a one night stay on our trip down the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly updated. Good value. Close to shopping and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back again. Very reasonable rates, clean and close proximity to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very large, clean room. New. Nice association with adjacent Denny's.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the beds were highly comfortable. The room temperature was perfect and the area was great to explore other parts of SLO. Felt safe and did not hear any outside noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrieann

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arco guy at front desk awesome we love staying here quick in and out clean place never a problem i highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and pool/hot tub, close to the freeway and groceries/shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice views of area mountains!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel but clean and adequate for our overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff. There was a dead bug in the bathrooms. Also recommend upgrading the pillows, they were horribly lumpy. We were going the room on the end which was nice, ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access near freeway off ramp. Large very clean room. Courteous helpful front desk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erendida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean and so close to everything from grocery store Starbucks and a few minutes away from the beach.Very quiet and the front desk service was fast and convenient. Definitely will be coming back soon!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little inn and great price!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vrinda

It is perfect for spending a night. Denny’s is next door for breakfast. It is an ok motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enriqueta

Liked: Amenities
The place was clean and quite!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is older but very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ajayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid, when on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric and Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a last-minute stay it was perfect. They're doing some construction but it wasn't noisy at any point. Hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was smooth. And they have and ice machine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

it was nice - I would recommend to friends and family. Little pricey but nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025