Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Motel with outdoor pool, near Bubblegum Alley

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Family Studio Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Experience the charm of Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo, located near Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Fremont Theater. Enjoy a rejuvenating soak in the spa tub, grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant, or lounge by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. With perks like free self parking, luggage storage, and multilingual staff available to help you navigate your stay.

Very good

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free parking

Main amenities (10)

Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Hot tub
Coffee shop/cafe
Coffee/tea in a common area
Vending machine
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

For families (6)

Children stay free
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Coffee/tea maker

$75 nightly

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

325 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

336 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Family Studio Suite

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

325 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

350 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning

$76 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

What's nearby

Laguna Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
Fremont Theater - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 4 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 11 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 38 min drive
San Luis Obispo Station - 7 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪High Street Market & Deli - ‬2 min drive
‪Slo Ranch Market - ‬14 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

At Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Beach are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 60 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless 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 within 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 2 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol served onsite
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Pool gate

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers

Facilities

An outdoor pool
Hot tub

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

50-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo like?

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is a short 1-minute walk from Laguna Lake Park and 16 minutes' walk from Cerro San Luis Obispo. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for shopping.