San Luis Obispo Beach hotels

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Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in San Luis Obispo, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

8.8 / 10

(1072 Reviews)

From 99$
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

7.7 / 10

(2278 Reviews)

From 120$
Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

8.2 / 10

(487 Reviews)

From 57$
Madonna Inn

8.6 / 10

(798 Reviews)

From 139$
Courtyard By Marriott San Luis Obispo Hotel

8.2 / 10

(114 Reviews)

From 155$

Title: Why Choose Beach Hotels When Travelling to San Luis Obispo

Are you planning a business trip to San Luis Obispo and looking for the perfect accommodation that offers both convenience and relaxation? Look no further than beach hotels in this charming coastal town! Combining the comforts of a professional environment with the serene ambiance of the beach, these hotels provide the ideal setting for a productive and rejuvenating stay.

When traveling for business, staying at a beach hotel in San Luis Obispo offers a refreshing change of pace from the typical corporate setting. Imagine waking up to the sound of ocean waves and enjoying a morning stroll along the sandy shores before heading to your meetings or conferences. The tranquil environment of a beach hotel can help you start your day feeling refreshed and focused, setting a positive tone for your work engagements.

Furthermore, many beach hotels in San Luis Obispo are conveniently located near key business areas, making it easy for you to navigate the city and attend your appointments without hassle. Whether you need to visit downtown offices, conference centers, or corporate headquarters, staying at a beach hotel ensures that you are never far from where you need to be. This proximity can save you valuable time and provide a seamless travel experience during your business trip.

In addition to their practical advantages, beach hotels in San Luis Obispo offer a range of amenities tailored to business travelers. From high-speed Wi-Fi and well-equipped meeting spaces to business centers and concierge services, these hotels cater to your professional needs while still providing a tranquil retreat by the sea. Embrace the perfect blend of work and leisure by choosing a beach hotel for your next business trip to San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo Accommodation lists:

Best Hotels in San Luis Obispo On The Beach

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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo Mission Inn San Luis Obispo Madonna Inn San Luis Obispo Hotels on the Beach with Balcony Courtyard By Marriott San Luis Obispo Hotel Granada Hotel & Bistro Apple Farm Inn Cheap Hotels in San Luis Obispo On The Beach Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo Sands Inn & Suites La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

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8.8
Excellent
1072 Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

📍 1631 Monterey Street

From 99$

The accommodation has a central location about 20 minutes on foot from Bubblegum Alley Street, while shopping venues like Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop are only 1.4 km away. Guests can visit Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, which is 450 metres away, and Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church which is just a minute's drive from the Quality Suites Downtown.

Entertainment in the area includes the movie theater "Palm Theatre" at a distance of 1.3 km from this San Luis Obispo property.

Some of the 138 spacious rooms are equipped with ironing facilities and air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can use a hot tub and a lowered sink, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at this San Luis Obispo hotel.

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7.7
Very good
2278 Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

📍 210 Madonna Road

From 120$

The property is conveniently situated close to a train station. The 2-star hotel in San Luis Obispo is just a minute's drive from Central Coast Renaissance Festival.

This accommodation is also not very far from California Coast. Within 5 minutes' drive of Irish Hills Natural Reserve is a perk for guests staying at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo.

Featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the comfortable rooms include coffee and tea making equipment as well as private bathrooms with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. Along with a stone fireplace and sound-proofed windows, they also have a sofa. Looking onto the city, the apartment features kitchen with a microwave and tea/coffee making equipment.

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8.2
Very good
487 Reviews

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

📍 1951 Monterey Street

From 57$

The smoke-free accommodation is located near a train station, merely 1.9 km from Cuesta Park. The lovely hotel is a mere 150 metres from Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, and Cal Poly Recreation Center, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands nearly a 20-minute walk away.

This non-smoking property is also not too far from Morro Bay. Mission Inn San Luis Obispo allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Dallidet Adobe and Gardens 5 minutes away by car.

Some of the 48 comfortable rooms are equipped with an iron with ironing board and an air conditioner, as well as entertainment amenities such as high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can use a tub and a raised toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

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San Luis Obispo Hotels on the Beach with Balcony

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8.6
Excellent
798 Reviews

Madonna Inn

📍 100 Madonna Road

From 139$

This San Luis Obispo property is nestled only 1.5 km from Laguna Lake. Central Coast Renaissance Festival is a few minutes' drive from the Madonna Inn and San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 10 km away.

The charming accommodation is also at a medium distance from Morro Bay State Park. Santa Rosa Park is 5 minutes by car from Madonna Inn.

There are 110 rooms with a balcony and a seating area. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a coffee machine. They have a comfortable interior. Providing a shower and a spa bath, the bathrooms also have a hair dryer and towels.

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8.2
Very good
114 Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott San Luis Obispo Hotel

📍 1605 Calle Joaquin Road

From 155$

This San Luis Obispo property has a charming location at a distance of 3.3 km from Irish Hills Natural Reserve, while shopping venues like Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop are a 10-minute drive away. Places of worship to visit at a distance of 4.7 km from the welcoming Courtyard By Marriott San Luis Obispo include Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church.

Entertainment options in the area feature the movie theater "Palm Theatre" at a distance of 4.8 km from the accommodation.

Some of the 139 non-smoking rooms at this San Luis Obispo property are furnished with a sofa and a work desk, and appointed with a coffee maker. They are outfitted with spacious decor.

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8.6
Excellent
90 Reviews

Granada Hotel & Bistro

📍 1126 Morro Street

From 259$

Located merely 5 minutes on foot from the movie theater "Palm Theatre", the smoke-free accommodation lies only minutes from shopping venues such as Bubblegum Alley Street. Foothill Plaza Shopping Center is 25 minutes' stroll from the Granada Hotel & Bistro, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 10 km from it.

Mission Plaza, a well-known local spot, is also in front of the charming property.

Some of the non-smoking rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and such facilities as a flat-screen TV, along with a mini-bar. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Offering amenities such as toiletries and dressing gowns, the bathrooms also have a shower.

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Cheap Hotels in San Luis Obispo On The Beach

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8.6
Excellent
1687 Reviews

Apple Farm Inn

📍 2015 Monterey Street

From 93$

Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Cuesta Canyon County Park is 11 minutes' walk away. History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County is 5 minutes' drive from this deluxe hotel in San Luis Obispo.

The property is also not very far from the Pacific Ocean. Along with other cultural attractions San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is nestled about a 5-minute ride from Apple Farm Inn.

There are 68 rooms with an ironing set and air conditioning. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making facilities. They have an elegant interior. A tub and a shower, along with such comforts as a dryer and towels, are also provided. Staying at this comfortable hotel, guests can enjoy view of the garden.

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7.5
Very good
1280 Reviews

Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo

📍 1585 Calle Joaquin

From 69$

The pet-friendly property is nestled close to the business district of San Luis Obispo and a 10-minute drive from Sinsheimer Park. Also, Laguna Lake Park Dog Park is a 10-minute ride from this San Luis Obispo hotel.

You can easily find South Hills Open Space 2.9 km from the accommodation.

Some of the 64 non-smoking rooms at this San Luis Obispo property are furnished with a work desk, and appointed with a coffee maker. Guests can also use a shower/bath combination and a raised toilet, along with such amenities as a hairdryer and bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the garden.

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7.8
Very good
381 Reviews

Sands Inn & Suites

📍 1930 Monterey Street

From 80$

This San Luis Obispo property is at a distance of 100 metres from Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum and relatively close to Cheng Park. The lovely Sands Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo is also 5 minutes by car from such natural sights as Mission Plaza.

The accommodation is situated about a 5-minute drive from Mitchell Park.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a patio and a balcony, and such facilities as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea makers. Also, they feature parquet flooring. Bathrooms have a hot tub and a shower/bath combination, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

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Pet Friendly Hotels in San Luis Obispo on The Beach

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8.3
Very good
1205 Reviews

La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection

📍 2074 Monterey Street

From 129$

The property is situated in a shopping district really close to Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. The 3-star hotel in San Luis Obispo is within 25 minutes' walk of Bubblegum Alley Street.

This accommodation is also not very far from Morro Bay State Park. Merely 1.9 km from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church is a perk for guests staying at La Cuesta Inn.

The rooms at this accommodation have individual climate control, an iron with ironing board, and central heating. Some of them comprise a patio and a balcony, appointed with a sofa and a writing table. Along with coffee and tea making facilities, they also have Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. The garden can be observed from some of the spacious rooms. Looking onto the city, the house features kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerators.

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7.9
Very good
390 Reviews

University Inn At San Luis Obispo

📍 1825 Monterey Street

From 66$

The accommodation has a perfect location an 18-minute stroll from the movie theater "Palm Theatre", while shopping venues like Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop are merely 1.5 km away. Featuring the best options for rejuvenation, Cal Poly Recreation Center lies a 5-minute ride from the perfect University Inn At San Luis Obispo.

The nearby entertainment options include the historic Fremont Theater, which is merely 1.5 km away.

Some of the 37 air-conditioned rooms at the University Inn At San Luis Obispo are furnished with a writing table, and appointed with a coffee maker. Guests can also use a shower and a raised toilet, along with such amenities as dryers and guest toiletries. You can enjoy views of the pool.

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8.8
Excellent
670 Reviews

Sunbeam Motel

📍 1656 Monterey Street

From 45$

The centre of San Luis Obispo can be reached in 10 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such cultural venues as Museum of Art are just 1.3 km away. The Sunbeam Motel San Luis Obispo is within 5 minutes' drive of Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, and Cal Poly Recreation Center, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands a 5-minute ride away.

This San Luis Obispo property stands within walking distance of Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

For your comfort, you will find here a microwave oven and a fridge.

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8.3
Very good
915 Reviews

Avenue Inn Downtown District Slo

📍 345 Marsh St

From 94$

The accommodation is centrally located within short walking distance of John Ramos Gallery, right in the very heart of San Luis Obispo. Central Coast Renaissance Festival is 10 minutes by car from the hotel, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 10 km from it.

This San Luis Obispo property is also within walking distance of Bay State Park. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo has a central location quite close to Bubblegum Alley Outlet Mall.

All of the quiet rooms are complete with complimentary wireless internet and a cable TV with HBO as well as a coffee maker and a small fridge, and some of them include a dining place and a kitchenette. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower, along with hair dryers and shower caps to enhance your stay. Guests are welcome to use a kitchenette with a microwave oven, coffee/tea making facilities, and fridges in a studio apartment.

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6.4
Good
602 Reviews

Olive Tree Inn & Suites

📍 1000 Olive Street

From 77$

Santa Rosa Park is located 400 metres from the accommodation, and such natural sites as Bishop Peak Mountain is about 10 minutes away by car. Offering location at a moderate distance from San Luis Obispo Skate Park, the Olive Tree Inn & Suites is near parks.

This San Luis Obispo property is also at a medium distance from Central Coast. The nearby cultural attractions include History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County, which is a 5-minute ride from Olive Tree Inn & Suites.

Some of the 59 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a cupboard, and appointed with a coffeemaker. An ironing set and climate control are featured for guests' comfort. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a shower cap and towels.

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6.7
Good
735 Reviews

Inn At San Luis Obispo

📍 1895 Monterey Street

From 87$

This smoke-free inn is centrally located merely 1.6 km from Mission Plaza and around 5 minutes by car from Emerson Park. Cultural sights in the area are History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County (1.7 km) and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (1.8 km).

Steynberg Gallery is also in the vicinity of the hotel.

The Inn At San Luis Obispo welcomes guests to 41 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet and a satellite TV along with a small refrigerator. They are furnished with comfortable decor. A tub and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as hair dryers and shower caps, are featured in private bathrooms. You can enjoy views of the city.

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8.4
Very good
546 Reviews

Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo

📍 333 Madonna Road

From 124$

The property is about 25 minutes' walk from John Ramos Gallery and at a distance of 2.2 km from Bubblegum Alley Outlet Mall. The Embassy Suites is within walking distance of Edna Valley.

This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Laguna Lake nearly a 10-minute drive away. Cultural experiences in the area feature Museum of Art, situated a 5-minute drive from the 4-star Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo hotel.

The rooms at this accommodation have individual climate control, an iron with ironing board, and central heating. Some of them comprise a balcony and a sitting area, appointed with a sofa. Along with a coffeemaker and a mini-bar, they also have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet to keep you entertained. Staying at the smoke-free hotel, guests can enjoy view of the mountain.

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8
Very good
551 Reviews

Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo

📍 2050 Garfield Street

From 65$

The property is situated in a business district right off Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. The charming hotel in San Luis Obispo is only 0.7 km from Steynberg Gallery.

Within 25 minutes' walk of History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County is a perk for guests staying at this accommodation.

There are 65 spacious rooms at the Buena Vista -, some of them have a carpeted floor, and modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They have a spacious interior. Guests can also enjoy garden views. Looking onto the city, the triple room features kitchenette with a microwave oven and a fridge.

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7.5
Very good
484 Reviews

San Luis Inn And Suites

📍 404 Santa Rosa Street

From 54$

Bubblegum Alley Street is 2.5 km from this inn, and Mitchell Park is situated a 10-minute drive away. Places of worship to visit 2.5 km from the 2-star hotel include Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church.

Along with other cultural attractions Museum of Art is nestled a 10-minute ride from the property.

There are 35 rooms with an iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner. Some of them offer free Wi-Fi and a TV as well as a mini refrigerator. They have a comfortable interior. A shower and a sink, along with such comforts as a hairdryer, are also provided.

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8.2
Very good
368 Reviews

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

📍 214 Madonna Road

From 99$

This San Luis Obispo property is 2.3 km from Irish Hills Natural Reserve and not too far from Morro Bay. The Best Western Plus Royal Oak San Luis Obispo is only 10 minutes on foot from Madonna Road at Madonna Plaza bus stop and close to Madonna Plaza Shopping Center.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Laguna Lake, which is 7 minutes' walk away. Entertainment options in the area feature the movie theater "Palm Theatre" 2.8 km from Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel.

Some of the smoke-free rooms have a balcony and a seating area, and such facilities as complimentary Wi-Fi and cable channels, along with coffee/tea making equipment. They are outfitted with standard decor. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer, the bathrooms also have a hot tub and a lowered sink. Guests can enjoy views of the pool.

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6.9
Good
160 Reviews

Los Padres Inn

📍 1575 Monterey Street

From 49$

The hotel is a mere 1.1 km from Bubblegum Alley Street and 15 minutes by car from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport. Also, Cal Poly Recreation Center is situated within 25 minutes' walk of this San Luis Obispo property.

You can easily find Mission Plaza just a minute's drive from the hotel.

Some rooms provide a minibar fridge as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. Ironing facilities and climate control are featured for guests' comfort.

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9.2
Excellent
430 Reviews

San Luis Creek Lodge

📍 1941 Monterey Street

From 119$

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is located within 100 metres of this San Luis Obispo property, and such natural sites as Mission Plaza are 5 minutes away by car. The movie theater "Palm Theatre" is 19 minutes' stroll from the San Luis Creek Lodge, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 10 km from it.

Bubblegum Alley Street is situated about a 5-minute ride from the comfortable accommodation.

San Luis Creek Lodge hotel welcomes guests to 25 non-smoking rooms. Some of them come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet along with a minibar fridge. They are furnished with comfortable decor. These rooms have private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy sea views.

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7.8
Very good
988 Reviews

Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - South

📍 1625 Calle Joaquin

From 82$

The accommodation is about 5 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and 4.6 km from such cultural venues as Museum of Art. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum is within walking distance of the hotel, while LOVR at Calle Joaquin bus stop is 850 metres away.

This San Luis Obispo property is also relatively near Morro Bay State Park. Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - South lies within 10 minutes' drive of E A French Park.

The rooms are decorated with comfortable items and some of them have a microwave oven and a refrigerator.

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8.5
Very good
289 Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

📍 1530 Calle Joaquin

From 156$

Guests can access History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County 3.6 km from the 3-star inn, while South Hills Open Space is a 5-minute drive away. The Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo is also within 10 minutes' drive of such natural sights as Dallidet Adobe and Gardens.

The nearby cultural experience includes San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, which is 10 minutes away by car.

The accommodation has 84 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making facilities. They also feature a microwave oven, coffee & tea making machines, and a fridge.

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8.1
Very good
833 Reviews

San Luis Obispo Hostel

📍 1617 Santa Rosa Street

From 38$

Bubblegum Alley Street is within walking distance of the hostel, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 10 km away. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Peet's Coffee café is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

San Luis Obispo Hostel is set close to Mitchell Park.

This property comprises 18 rooms.

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7
Good
1137 Reviews

Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - North

📍 1433 Calle Joaquin

From 83$

The 2-star smoke-free property is about 10 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. The Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - North offers proximity to natural sights like Mission Plaza (3.6 km) and Cheng Park (4 km).

This affordable accommodation lies 10 minutes' drive from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church.

Some comfortable rooms feature private bathrooms.

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4.8
Good
140 Reviews

Homestead Motel

📍 920 Olive Street

From 43$

This accommodation is about 10 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County. At the hotel, guests will be within close proximity of Morro Bay State Park.

The property lies a 10-minute drive from Mission Plaza.

Some rooms at Homestead Motel include a microwave oven and a refrigerator.

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San Luis Obispo Beach hotels FAQ
What are the top resorts to book in San Luis Obispo with spa services?
If you're searching for a spa retreat, book these resorts:
Hotel San Luis Obispo for approximately 474US$ per night or Madonna Inn for about 139US$ per night.
What are the top 10 resorts in San Luis Obispo?
According to our americanfreedomradio.com statistics, Vagabond Inn, Hotel Calle Joaquin -, Courtyard By Marriott are the top hotel resorts for a pleasant stay.
Which San Luis Obispo resorts in vicinity of Bubblegum Alley are the best to stay at?
To stay near Bubblegum Alley, try booking Avenue Inn Downtown District Slo for about 146US$ per night.
What are the most popular San Luis Obispo resorts to book near a beach?
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, laundry facilities, free private parking, Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - South is an ideal option to stay near a beach for about 82US$ per night.
What are the most popular family-friendly resorts in San Luis Obispo?
Many guests loved staying at these child-friendly resorts — La Cuesta Inn, BW Signature Collection and Inn At with an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area, housekeeping service. Click here for more resorts.
What are the most popular golf resorts in San Luis Obispo?
According to our travel statistics, Vagabond Inn with a golf course, hiking, a free carpark is the top golf resort amongst 3 other options.
What are the top pet-friendly San Luis Obispo resorts?
Guests' reviews show that San Luis Creek Lodge with housekeeping, complimentary parking, ironing is the most popular resort to stay with pets.

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