San Luis Obispo hotel close to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a picnic area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is not available.
Los Padres Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Los Padres Inn features a picnic area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.
Los Padres Inn is a smoke-free property.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Los Padres Inn
Los Padres Inn San Luis Obispo
Los Padres San Luis Obispo
Los Padres Inn Hotel
Los Padres Inn San Luis Obispo
Los Padres Inn Hotel San Luis Obispo
Los Padres Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Cool spot, walking distance from downtown SLO. We went for a wedding, one downside was there was no iron in the room and no coffee machine. Other than that, great stay in a cozy room.
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
Jun 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No television, did not make up room for two night stay on second day. People are nice and respectful and helpful in all other areas.
Clean room, friendly and efficient staff, big bathroom.
Need more shelves and towel bars/hooks for shower and also for sink.
Construction next door started early, looks like it will be done soon.
Need drinking glass for bathroom and cup for coffee or tea.
Bathroom light was motion activated so it was on and off during the night and also while I was in the shower. Seems like an easy adjustment.
As someone who's been poor all my life, I've become a connoisseur of cheap hotels. This stay was excellent for the price. I had low expectations, and they were significantly exceeded. This is the perfect place if you need a place to stay on a budget and aren't too concerned about amenities. Staff was friendly and unobtrusive
I checked. They charged a $10 fee for early check-in, which I never paid when staying at other properties. Property looked old and dated, and seemed like no updates or improvements done for years. I ended up checking out a few hours later and stayed at another hotel
This hotel is in deplorable condition. When we arrived at our assigned room, the door was wide open. The lock bolt was completely ineffective, and the only way to secure the door was with a flimsy chain.
The room had a distinctly old and unclean atmosphere. The carpet was stained and filthy; our sheets were strewn with hair and remnants of dried food. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable, as I could feel the steel coils digging into my back. To top it all off, I was awoken at midnight by the snoring from the neighboring room and barely managed to get any rest.
The outdoor parking garage was cluttered and chaotic.
While the location is ideal for accessing downtown on foot, I would not recommend this hotel.
Dalia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
David
Mar 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This motel is fine for sleeping and showering. If you want lots of amenities, look elsewhere. But for the price, it checks most of the essential boxes.
Really nice staff and clean rooms. Just need to manage your expectations because the property and rooms are really old and run down with the exception of a couple of single queen bed rooms that have been updated. But the double queen rooms have yet to be updated. Best price for being in close proximity to downtown SLO.
Reina
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Grace
Traveled with partner
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were super nice, and the whole experience was super easy and enjoyable!