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Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA) | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette) | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Patio (Kitchenette)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Within a short walk of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Sands Inn & Suites is within a mile (2 km) of Performing Arts Center. This 70-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 4 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn & Suites

Guests of Sands Inn & Suites have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 75.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sands Inn

Sands Inn San Luis Obispo

Sands San Luis Obispo

Sands Hotel San Luis Obispo

Sands Inn And Suites

Sands Inn & Suites Motel

Sands Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

Sands Inn & Suites Motel San Luis Obispo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sands Inn & Suites?

Sands Inn & Suites provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Inn & Suites?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Inn & Suites on Jun 2, 2026 start from $113, including 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of Sands Inn & Suites?

This motel is located in San Luis Obispo, a short 20-minute walk from Fremont Theater and also 17 minutes on foot from Performing Arts Center. You'll also find San Luis Obispo County Library and San Luis Obispo Superior Court less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does Sands Inn & Suites include a casino at the property?

No, Sands Inn & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sands Inn & Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Sands Inn & Suites?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as an outdoor pool and a free daily breakfast.

Does Sands Inn & Suites have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Sands Inn & Suites have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Sands Inn & Suites offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Sands Inn & Suites allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sands Inn & Suites for a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. A deposit of USD 150 per stay is collected.

Does Sands Inn & Suites have connecting rooms available?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Sands Inn & Suites?

The closest major airport to Sands Inn & Suites is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 4.2 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is around 29.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sands Inn & Suites?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sands Inn & Suites.

Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 608 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamikia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and nice staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gregg

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very pleasant, but the room was in poor condition. Missing a mirror, lots of scuffs on the walls, dirty windows, no hangars for the clothes rack, no closet, juts felt generally run down. And not cheap...$275 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent bed. Great bath with rain shower head and wand attachment. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gwendolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the hotel has been remodeled and looks really nice, so we were expecting the rooms to be updated as well. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. When we first got to our room, the bathroom looked like it had just been used. There was a towel on the floor, a wet washcloth left in the shower, and some tiles were missing in the shower. I went to the front desk to ask for a different room, and the staff member was very apologetic and switched us right away, which I appreciated. The second room was cleaner and better overall, but still had issues. The water pressure was very weak, and the toilet didn’t flush well. The walls are also very thin — we were on the bottom floor and could hear a lot of noise from outside as well as from the room above us. The staff did their best to make it right, but the rooms themselves are dated and could definitely use some maintenance and updates.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We've stayed at the Sands multiple times - and usually love it. This time, we checked in at 4pm, and they had "no more rooms of our type" - check in starts at 3, but apparently people checked in early. We ended up in a room with one King (but have a tall teenage boy) who ended up having to sleep on a sofa bed. The Sands said they would refund us to make up for the inconvenience, but ended up giving us $20 for the inconvenience. I felt they could have figured out a different solution, or refunded us a larger portion of our stay, since we had reserved a 2Q bedroom MONTHS ago. I understand they overbooked, but they didn't try hard to accommodate us nor make up for the situation we were in. We were truly disappointed on this visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, our suite was very clean and spacious. Also, the staff was very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room had a leak in the ceiling and my things got wet, the phone in the room was disconnected and when I called the front office I had to do so with my cell phone and the mini refrigerator wasnt latch on so the door kept falling when you opened it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ADA bathroom is not designed for the water to slope down to the shower drains so it made a mess of the entire bathroom floor:( The split ac system is so dirty with dusk and the room floor has lots of cracked damages. The pool area was missing towels and the jacuzzi looks so dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

W Cara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the beds comfortable. The gentleman who greated us was very kind and sociable. There grounds were kept very clean, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They put an elephant in the room above us they were so loud. And the bed was hard, TV was small and didn't work picture was frozen a lot and hard to change channel. Parking was awful. Room was clean, workers were polite and worked for a place to crash but won't be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has been remodeled but bed was off frame and noisy and mini fridge was loud and running most of the night. For the location and price it’s fine. Just wasn’t my best time staying there this time. I have stayed there over past 7 years and have watched it change with many different owners and managers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One of the rooms we booked didn't even have a burner/stove top in the "Kitchenette", the fridge didn't work (they did bring in a new smaller one), and there weren't any of the kitchen essentials available as apparently they don't have enough to actually provide for all of the "kitchenette" rooms. So we pretty much paid extra to have an extra (small sink). Bed were comfortable, which is important.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sheri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt like animal pee and receptionist was rude. Asked for a 1hr extension for checkout and she said No !!! Bad experience never again at this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

JEREMY

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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