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Conveniently located just off Highway 101 and close to several popular San Luis Obispo attractions, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers a variety of modern in-room amenities along with a multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free parking is available onsite. All rooms include a TV with cable and premium movie channels, as well as a microwave and a refrigerator. Guests staying at the San Luis Obispo Vagabond Inn gets 20% discount at Denny's restaurant, which is steps away from the lobby. An outdoor swimming pool and hot tub are provided for the guests. The Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is only a short distance from Hearst Castle and San Simeon Mission. Cal Ploy University along with Pismo Beach and a number of local wineries are also easily accessible from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
3 large double beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margo
    Spain Spain
    Good place to stay with a next door restaurant for breakfast/ lunch/dinner. Good price - quality ratio. San Luis Obispo is a cozy village with nice shops.
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome on arrival. Nice pool. Good location.
  • Alina
    Canada Canada
    Everything was great: all that you need was in room.
  • Fred
    United States United States
    Our room was perfect. Even a nice view from our room. Good parking and nice receptiontion. Convenient for shopping
  • Yumi
    United States United States
    The stay was very good. Visited my son who goes to school at Cal Poly. The beds were comfortable. Good price for what we got.
  • Fred
    United States United States
    Just the place to stay for a quick visit. Great location with many cool places a short drive away. Very good value. Much appreciated a frig and microwave in the room. Parking was easy. Didn't use the pool, but it looked nice.
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception staff friendly, easy quick checkin, room spacious and clean
  • Timothy
    United States United States
    Fast check-in, park in front of the room, room was clean, neat and tidy, the shower was excellent. nice pool area. Location was very good. Easy access to the freeway so you can get to your destination very easily. . Denny's and Madonna Inn right...
  • Laureen
    France France
    It's a pleasant place, the staff is nice, the rooms are clean, I had a good sleep and was able to work quietly at the table, while looking over the mountains.
  • Nick
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The standard was way above my expectations. The manager and staff very friendly and helpful. Because of them i cancelled another booking to stay at the Vagabond longer

Property questions and answers
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  • What’s available check in time and what’s the said checkout time?

    Check in time is anytime after 3pm and check out time is 11 am.
    Answered on 9 August 2021
  • Hello Thank you for allowing pets. What is the pet fee for one small dog

    We do welcome pets with a fee of $25 per night. Thank You.
    Answered on 16 April 2021
  • Hi excuse me the pool is open??

    Yes, the pool is open and heated.
    Answered on 11 March 2021
  • Are there refrigerators and microwaves in the room?

    Yes. Every room has a refrigerator and microwave for guests to utilize.
    Answered on 14 March 2022
  • do you charge deposit how much and what kind

    There is a $100 Deposit required upon check-in. Which is released upon check-out, once the room has been inspected to ensure that no one smoked in th..
    Answered on 25 May 2021
  • hi do you have rooms with 3 beds

    Yes we have 2 types of rooms that have 3 Queen beds. There is our standard 3 Queen beds which has all 3 beds in 1 room and there is a Family suite wh..
    Answered on 4 May 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Denny's- 20% off for Vagabond Guest at Denny's
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Microwave
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. That's about £77. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit card on file to guarantee the room two days prior to arrival.

If you need to reserve a room with a pet, a fee of USD $25 per pet per night will be charged upon check-in. Maximum of 2 pets per room @ 20 pounds per pet are allowed.

A valid credit card is required at the time of check-in. If paying with debit card, a deposit of up to USD 250 may be pre-authorized for incidental purposes. The deposit will be refunded after a full inspection of the room after check out.

If a 3rd party is paying for the room, a credit card authorization form is mandatory/required and must be faxed directly to Vagabond Inn. Please contact the property for more information.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

  • Yes, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo has 1 restaurant:

    • Denny's- 20% off for Vagabond Guest at Denny's

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is 1.6 miles from the centre of San Luis Obispo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo on this page.