Hotel Overview
Totally adequate
I chose the Vagabond Inn in SLO because of it's handy location for visiting family. It was near...
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La Reina
- Aug 6, 2011
Clean, comfortable and good location
The location is great. It is just off of the freeway but not too close to hear any freeway...
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Shelley
- Oct 25, 2010
San Luis Obispo hotel offers free breakfast and Denny's eatery on site
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo remains a favorite for leisure travelers looking for a free continental breakfast and comfortable, value-priced rooms. Visitors en route with pets or families can request rooms to meet their needs, while an outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi fills leisure time. Another bonus: Denny's, a long-standing favorite for breakfast, is also on the premises.
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Rooms
- One Queen Room
- Smoke-free guest room with one queen bed, FREE wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.
- Two Queen room
- Smoke-free guest room with two queen beds, FREE wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.
Hotel Map
210 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Area served
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Nearby airports
- San Luis Obispo County Airport -McChesney Field (SBP)
- Area description
- Hearst Castle, Wineries, Cal Poly University, Pismo Beach, Morrow Bay Madonna Plaza Shopping across street, with Gottschalk's, and Border Books, Ralph's Grocery Store, Cost Plus, Staples, Best Buy, and Mervyn's
Dining
- Upper Crust Gourmet Pizza
- Superb food with an upscale atmosphere Upper Crust is probably one of the most unforgotten places to eat in SLO.
- Hometown Buffet
- Our focus is on traditional 'home cooking', which includes freshly prepared salads, soups, entrees and desserts. We use only the highest-quality ingredients prepared in small batches throughout the day just like you would at home. And the best news is our complete meals include beverages and desserts.
- Denny's
- Located next door to Vagabond Inn. Family favorites served 24 hours a day.
- Applebee's
- Located across the street! Full-service sport bar and grill serving burgers, steaks and ribs.
- Starbuck's Coffee
- Wold Famous Coffee and pastries.
- Tahoe Joe's Steakhouse
- Our steaks are USDA, Midwest corn- fed beef, cut thick and charbroiled over a cracklin' hard wood fire. Our signature items, such as slow-roasted Joes Steak, the Railroad Camp Shrimp and the to-die-for homemade Nevada Cheesecake are favorites our guests crave and are only available at Tahoe Joes Famous Steakhouse.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- 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.
Guest Reviews (31)
Ratings and reviews for Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
- All travelers (31) 3.1 / 5
- Business (4) 4.8 / 5
- Couples (17) 3 / 5
- Families (7) 2.7 / 5
- Singles (2) 1.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.5
- Hotel staff:
- 3.5
- Room comfort:
- 3.4
- Location:
- 3.9
- Value:
- 3.5
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
La Reina
Totally adequate
I chose the Vagabond Inn in SLO because of it's handy location for visiting family. It was near relatives we were visiting and had easy access to the 101 without being too close to be really bothered by noise. It was better than I expected for the price I paid. It was clean and neat and the room was plenty big enough to comfortably fit me, my 2 yr old and 13 yr old nephew. There was ample space for luggage and counter space for toiletries, freeing up the room for being. It was helpful to have a microwave and refrigerator. The pool and spa were nice for entertaining the kids and towels were available at the office. The continental breakfast was okay. There was nothing particularly awesome to write home about, but everything was totally adequate and the price was great. I will definitely stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
THESE GUYS ARE THIEVES
THEIR ONLINE SPECIAL IS $59.00 FOR THE NIGHT I STAYED AND THEY CHARGED MY CREDIT CAR $170.00 FOR THE NIGHT. I DID NOT NOTICE SO I WENT RIGHT BACK AND THE GUY THREATEN ME TO CALL THE COPS. VERY RUDE, VERY TRICKY... DO NOT STAY HERE. HORRIBLE SERVICE AND TRULY THESE GUYS ARE THIEVES. A MARRIOT WOULD NOT COST THIS MUCH...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
SLO traveler
needs improvement
I was annoyed when I was asked to produce a credit card for "incidentals" when we had already pre-paid for the stay with [...]. This place does not have room service, so I was left wondering what incidentals? The next morning upon check out, I found out that Vagabond Inn would not release the deposit until "they were paid by [...]!!!" I found that really strange seeing has how my payment [...] had cleared. Additionally, they had computer issues so they could not print; no hot water upon arrival because they had hot water heater issues; and the free continental breakfast consisted of plastic wrapped danishes.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Shelley
Clean, comfortable and good location
The location is great. It is just off of the freeway but not too close to hear any freeway traffic. It is close to shopping and restaurants - within walking distance. It is just a short drive north on the freeway to Cal Poly and only about 12 miles south to Pismo Beach. We also went to Avila Beach and Kelsey winery all just a short drive. The continental breakfast only had pastries, small muffins, apples, juice and coffee. This could have been better.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
We went to Mo's BBQ in downtown San Luis Obispo for lunch and it was delicious.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
me
not good
noisy paper thin walls
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Potential Cal Poly Mom
Fine for one night
The hotel was easy to find. The rooms looked tidy although dated. The problems I had were the carpets looked very dirty with lots of stains. I suggested to my teenagers to wear their shoes. The toilet wasn't flushing very well and the last time we used it before we checked out it wouldn't flush at all. Which is really embarrasing I tried at least 6-7 times. The front desk was nice enough to allow us to use the office restroom. If it weren't for those two things it would have been a perfect inexpensive room. Staff was great and didn't mind that I pulled in at 11pm. Continental breakfast could use some more items and more choices of fruit.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
It was nice seeing downtown and the San Luis Obispo Mission.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
A.E.
Vagabond Inn, San Luis Obispo CA
I chose this hotel because it was reasonably close to Amtrak and was also a pick-up location for a Wine Wranger tour I booked for Saturday. It was comfortable and clean, but the bath/shower handle was difficult to operate and the water pressure was low, so the shower flow was weak. The continental breakfast was minimal -- muffins & danish were storebought and cold; had to take it back to my room to microwave. Also, there was very little to see/do within walking distance -- the mall across the street has stores you find everywhere; nothing special to SLO or California.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bre
Worst experience
worst experience...they charge 10 dollars for everyday you have a pet we went to pick up a pet on the second night of stay but they still charged us for 2 nights theyre excuse was they could not check if we were lying...rooms were filthy non smokers room smelt like an ashtray...floors were grimy misquitos in the room when we opened the door. bugs in the bathroom, towels felt dirty...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Band Mom
Creepy Bed
Good location, close to freeway and to where we were going. Rooms needed painting and some cleaning...cobwebs in the bathroom. Also, pillows were flat. Linens on bed didn't fit so every time we rolled over, sheets and pad came with us. Very uncomfortable. Water didn't drain in shower. Wasn't worth the cost.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Firestone Bar & Grill
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Billy the runner
Decent
The hotel worked because we needed to stay for one night and it neeeded to be inexpensive. We wanted to stay close to Laguna Park because there was a race there the next morning. The location was ideal, the room was alright.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
