$99 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 20, 2013 Check-out: May 22, 2013

Sands Inn and Suites

3 stars
1930 Monterey Street, 1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
60 reviews
Nice enough

Our only minor complaint was really weak and watery coffee. Nice breakfast, clean room, great... See full review

  • Izzy's parents
  • Dec 25, 2012
good pool and tub

This hotel was low key on a week night, and the pool and hot tub were lovely for an evening swim... See full review

  • travelsalot27
  • Sep 25, 2012
Business-friendly, pet-friendly meeting place on the Central Coast

Plan your next meeting or leisure stay at the unusually attractive, Spanish-style Sands Inn and Suites, near historic downtown San Luis Obispo and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Large, flexible meeting rooms make this AAA Three Diamond-rated hotel particularly suitable for reunions, seminars, and receptions, while its proximity to area attractions makes for perfect tourist lodging.

Highlights
  • AAA Three Diamond-rated hotel
  • One of the area's largest outdoor pools, heated year around
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
Rooms

Sands Inn recently renovated all 70 guest rooms and suites to feature comfortable bedding and furniture, with amenities including a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, free wireless Internet access, a DVD player, and cable television. Configurations include standard queen, superior king, two kinds of suites, and more. Handicapped rooms are available.

Features

Sands Inn & Suites is a San Luis Obispo standout for runners, joggers, exercise enthusiasts, and especially dog walkers. The hotel welcomes all well-behaved pets (fees apply), and with surrounding walking trails and nearby fields, claims itself "the most pet-friendly lodging establishment on the Central Coast of California." Guests without four-legged friends enjoy the heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Transportation
  • San Luis Obispo Municipal Airport (4.3 mi/6.5 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Cal Poly University (walking distance)
  • Downtown San Luis Obispo (walking distance)
  • Mission San Luis Obispo (walking distance)
  • Cuesta Canyon County Park (walking distance)
Business
  • Meeting rooms for up to 150; can be subdivided
  • Catering available
  • Group rates

Sands Inn and Suites Rooms

Double Queen
This room offers two queen beds along with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, Color TV, Disabled facilities, DVD player, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board, Laundry service, Microwave oven, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone, Video player, Voicemail.
King Deluxe
This room offers one king bed along with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, Color TV, Disabled facilities, DVD player, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board, Laundry service, Microwave oven, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone, Video player, Voicemail.
Queen Deluxe
This room offers one queen bed along with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, Color TV, Disabled facilities, DVD player, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board, Laundry service, Microwave oven, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone, Video player, Voicemail.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Activities
Indoor pool
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

35.2904 -120.6497
Area served
San Luis Obispo
Nearby airports
San Luis Obispo, Reg Airport. San Jose International Airport.
Area description
Located within walking distance to Cal Poly University and beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo. Enjoy the best of small town charm surrounded by the unrivaled natural beauty of the Central Coast - from the historic Mission in downtown San Luis Obispo, restaurants, wineries, hiking, and beaches.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (60)

Ratings and reviews for Sands Inn and Suites

Overall score

3.6 / 5
60 out of 60
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4
Value:
3.8

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Sacramento, CA
Jun 16, 2009

Great Value and excellent location.

My husband and I stayed one night in this hotel. We were moving my college son back to Sacramento and needed a near by hotel. I was impressed of the cleanliness, friendly staff and continental breakfast. We needed extra pillows and within 5 minutes of requesting the pillows they were delivered to our room. I will definitely use these folks on my next visit to San Luis Obispo.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Excellent value all the way around.

Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

5
Business Traveler Adam
Business
San Francisco, CA
Oct 8, 2010

Great Inn, great location

I was in SLO for business and this is my 4th hotel in as many trips, but it will be my last. It was comfortable, had a good breakfast, and was an easy walk to downtown SLO.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip: In Hotel

They let you have 2 DVDs a night from their selections in the hotel.

Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

5
retired but by no means inactive!
Mission Viejo
Dec 3, 2010

Comfortable, clean and quiet!

Our second stay here. Very convenient to both San Luis Obispo and the freeway. Great breakfast. Staff friendly and efficient. Room comfortable, squeaky clean and best of all quiet. Free DVDs to watch a nice bonus.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Apple Farms, a qquality eating place. Greta menu options.

Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

5
Priyad
San Jose, CA
Dec 30, 2010

"Great Location, Friendly Staff"

Good value,walking distance to SLO downtown.This Inn is pet friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
California
Jan 17, 2011

A good place to stay

We stayed at the Sands Inn while visiting our son at Cal Poly. Very reasonable price, nice room, good service, superior breakfast. I would definitely recommend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Anahem
Jan 17, 2011

absolutely one of the best.

the rooms were immaculate and comfortable and we had a great time with our dog there also. The breakfast was a great send off.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

apple valley restaurant

Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
May 2, 2010

Nice place, recommended

Nice place, recommended

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

5
Ron,traveller
Arizona
May 17, 2011

Convenience and quality

A stop on our journey along the California coast at Sands Inn and Suites proved to be comfortable, convenient and especially memorable. The charming downtown and street fair at nearby Farmers' Market area provided unexpected fun. Service as well as facilities were excellent. We will surely return to the Inn!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Convenient for the traveller... located in a very beautiful area.

Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Louisville, KY
Apr 22, 2009

Sands Inn & Suites

This was a very nice motel for our overnight stay in San Luis Obispo. Going through Orbitz saved us approximately $25.00 on the nightly rate and we enjoyed our stay there. It was close to downtown and the restaurant scene and the room was clean and comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Had dinner at a wonderful little downtown upscale restaurant named Corner View Restaurant & Bar

Review of Sands Inn and Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
ventura ca
Apr 24, 2009

Sands Inn and Suites

We checked in on a Thursday evening for one night in March. The hotel staff was friendly and efficient, our room was clean and well appointed, overall a good hotel choice if you want just a basic, but nice room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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