Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
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About this property
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is a 2-star motel located in San Luis Obispo, CA, minutes from major local attractions. The property sits within a 5-minute drive of Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, with Fremont Theater 1.8 miles away and California Polytechnic State University approximately 2.8 miles distant.
The motel offers 60 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, LCD televisions, and complimentary wireless internet access. Each room includes a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and hair dryer, along with practical amenities such as a desk, microwave, and phone with free local calling. Cable programming is available for in-room entertainment. Rooms are smoke-free, and the property maintains a guest comfort rating of 4.1 out of 5.
Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or purchase snacks at the coffee shop. The motel provides access to hiking and biking trails in the nearby area, as well as opportunities for mountain biking and mountain climbing. Amenities include free self-parking, free WiFi throughout the property, luggage storage, and complimentary coffee and tea in common areas. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with designated accessible parking, registration desk, and restaurant access. Pets are welcome, with a maximum of two dogs or cats per room allowed. The motel has received an overall guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 1,087 reviews.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property offers express check-out options and houses a professional on-site manager. Multilingual staff are available to assist guests during front desk hours.
Location & nearby attractions
Laguna Lake Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Madonna Plaza Shopping Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
SLO Ranch Farms and Marketplace - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Cerro San Luis Obispo - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Sunset Drive-In Theatre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Emerson Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Bubblegum Alley - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
History Center of San Luis Obispo County - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Mission Plaza - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Ah Louis Store - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Fremont Theater - 3 km / 1.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 57.4 km / 35.6 mi
The preferred airport for Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
- 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<
Know before you go
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).