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Sands Inn & Suites

Sands Inn & Suites
Sands Inn & Suites – San Luis Obispo, CA
Sands Inn & Suites – San Luis Obispo, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Sands Inn & Suites

Located in San Luis Obispo, 28 miles from Paso Robles Event Center, Sands Inn & Suites provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Each room has air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, American or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is 1.2 miles from Sands Inn & Suites, while California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is 2.1 miles away. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

3.6 / 5
Great 824 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I like this hotel. This is the second time I’ve stayed here. I love the showers here. The rooms are nice and the staff are friendly. The breakfast was good.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They have a functioning hdmi port on the TVs, very convenient.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Rooms are spacious and clean, some minor maintenance such as venting fan in the bathroom or TV remote, etc, are not done well. The included breakfast is not great but can’t beat the price

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    When we arrived, check-in was easy, but immediately we realized the pictures and the actual place were very different. Upon entering our room, the bathroom had a poor smell and was missing all necessary amenities (hand and body soap, shampoo, conditioner). In the room, the bed was stained and seemed dirty. In addition, the living room’s TV was broken. The staff was very quick to give us the necessary amenities and changed the bed sheets for us. But unfortunately, this should’ve been things done during cleaning and left us feeling uncomfortable to be staying somewhere where these things are missed. We would not stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We will be back it was nice and clean and breakfast was delicious

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Even tho I did get an upgrade the room was dirty and had bugs everywhere like tiny beetles. Breakfast was okay but the staff didn’t stock up fast enough when food was running low parking was good and front desk gentleman was really nice

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very convenient for our visit to SLO. Comfortable bed, clean room. Good breakfast with usual items. Nice pool for a swim.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The rooms were not very clean and had an unpleasant smell especially in the bathroom.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The property was nicely refurbished. Guest room and lobby were clean and staff was friendly. The fitness room wasn't great; it liked like most of the equipment came from a garage sale and it was too crowded. (Also an American flag hung in it? Weird.) Breakfast was adequate. Pool looked nice but I didn't use it.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was really nice. The shower was luxurious. The staff were super nice. The only problem was the bathroom had little black ants in and around the tub. I told the staff and they were surprised and reported it. Great breakfast selection.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The first rule I got was not acceptable to me. Yes I did pay the lower hotel.com rate but it smelled like gas and was dark. I don’t like dark room so I have to be upgraded to a king suite. It only added $160 more to my bill and it was well worth it. However, it was a dog room. And dog rooms tend not to get cleaned as well as brooms where dogs are not allowed. So I did see signs of previous dogs on the floor this yesterday afternoon when I checked in. At first, I thought they were coffee stains and then I realized they weren’t. Here long enough to use the swimming pool or the spa. What breakfast was OK I had sausage and eggs for breakfast cause I’m low-carb. But they also offered waffles rolls, and the usual breakfast bar at a motel. I would recommend this for the low budget traveler. But I prefer something a little bit more upscale.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast could have been better. Eggs didn’t taste like real eggs.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Me gustó la estancia gracias

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Guests who are on second floor are noisy with walking, dropping things, etc and insulation between ceiling and floor is super thin. People loud up until after 11;00 pm Had to ask the front desk to call guests above us to quiet down. Will not get a ground floor room again there.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was also not adequately stocked with bath towels for all of the registered guests. Although the suite contained two televisions, only one remote control was provided, and it was not functioning properly, making it difficult to use either television. Overall, the condition of the room did not meet the expectations set by your property, and I was disappointed with the accommodations provided.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Cute property. Nice pool. Good breakfast. Clean rooms. Affordable. Very pleased with the stay!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Upon arrival, we noticed that one of the bed sheets were not changed due to residual hair that were left from the prior customers. The shampoo and soap were not available in the bathroom. There was a fowl smell from the bathroom sink when water was turned on. When we open the closet door, there was a dark median sized spider that came out, the next day, I noticed 2 large bites on my neck, which may be due to spider or other bug bites. Overall, the property was in poor condition and the room was not clean. We do not recommend this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very clean hotel with full breakfast. Very close to beautiful downtown in San Luis Obispo.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean tidy and quiet. Pool and spa alps great. A great stay

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Overall our stay was pleasant

Frequently asked questions about Sands Inn & Suites

Does Sands Inn & Suites have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sands Inn & Suites offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sands Inn & Suites offer parking?
Yes, Sands Inn & Suites offers free parking on-site.
Does Sands Inn & Suites have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Sands Inn & Suites features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Sands Inn & Suites have a fitness center?
Yes, Sands Inn & Suites features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is Sands Inn & Suites located, and how walkable is the area?
Sands Inn & Suites is located at 1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. With a Walk Score of 79, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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