See all properties

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 star property
Motel near Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Reception
Front of property
Lobby
Family Studio Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Laguna Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Room

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Grocery/convenience store
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is CA $94
per night
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

About the area

San Luis Obispo

Laguna stay.Your stay at this Laguna motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Fremont Theater and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo are also within 3 miles (5 km).
View more Motels in San Luis ObispoOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive
  • Fremont Theater - 3 min drive
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive
  • Avila Hot Springs - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪High St. Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel near Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't served at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

San Luis Obispo Vagabond Inn
Vagabond Inn Hotel San Luis Obispo
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Vagabond Hotel San Luis Obispo
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Hotel San Luis Obispo
Vagabond San Luis Obispo
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Motel
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Motel
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Motel San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1056 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

The room was dirty and you could hear the people in the rooms on each side of you. You could hear everything going on in the parking lot in front of your room. The shower made a loud noise when you would turn it on and the bed was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a decent hotel. Nothing fancy for sure. Somewhat outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average stay
TV controls couldn't be fixed/explained by staff... No shampoo in Bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for short term stay.
Great motel, clean close to shopping, and restaurants. No carpeting! Yay! Minimal amenities great front desk staff. Perfect for business stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A female receptionist was warmly welcoming. She offered to upgrade my queen to king and told me that this place was pet friendly. How did she know that I left my cats home alone? The room was big and clean. I like the laminated floor. Though I could hear the water pipe rattling while neighbor's showering, the rest of the appliances were quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I have a mix review about this property. First of all the manger at the time was very annoying. We were driving to SLO and he called, emailing us and texting us that we needed to be there at 5 p.m or they would cancel our reservation. I did like how we can take our dogs and you are right next to the Madonna Inn. The room was kind of gross. The wall was dirty, the baseboards were dirty and there was something gross on the walls. I don’t think I’ll come back. You do get what u pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our train was delayed 2 hr., the staff called me twice & sent a text giving me instructions how to pick up our key at such a late hour. There was no hassle, it was so nice to get in & get some sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

A 2min walk to Denny's
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, West Covina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a night, it’s conveniently located to many restaurants and Tesla Chargers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Berto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Water pipe loud noise when people open or use the water..very annoying spcialy at night while you are trying to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angellica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room! The pool and spa were lovely as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is actually more spacious than other rooms i have been in for the same price range. It has been quiet around the area im in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Leilani, Lakewood

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Card key reader did not work. Had to return to the front desk twice to get a new key card. Eventually the front desk clerk just swapped our room since we could not gain access. Tv lost reception and the sound would cut off. Pool area had rust everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024