Sands Inn & Suites

1930 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 US
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2.5 Star Property Near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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3.5/5

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  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Fitness facilities
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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026
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Property Description

With a stay at Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo, a 2-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 10 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This motel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fremont Theater.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Performing Arts Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
French Hospital Medical Center - 1.5 km / 1 mi
San Luis Obispo County Library - 1.6 km / 1 mi
San Luis Obispo Superior Court - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Fremont Theater - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Dallidet Adobe and Gardens - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Ah Louis Store - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Mission Plaza - 2 km / 1.2 mi
History Center of San Luis Obispo County - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Santa Rosa Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Bubblegum Alley - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 61.4 km / 38.1 mi

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Luis Obispo? This motel has 2500 square feet (225 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Covered parking
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space size (meters) - 225
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 81
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 32
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Year Built - 1985
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Total number of rooms - 70
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
  • Daily
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Fitness facilities
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2500
  • Fence around pool

Airport & Shuttle Information

san luis obispo regional airport

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

We allow pets - $25 one time fee.

Parking Info

Free parking

Internet / WiFI

Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Sands Inn & Suites

Rate fluctuations of Sands Inn & Suites

The chart above shows seasonality of prices for both our group prices and the best individual traveler rates our system could find at the time the group bid was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 25.4% in December 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $269 in the month of August 2026. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Sands Inn & Suites in a month when rates are lower.

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