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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

210 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 179 reviews from 7 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 179 reviews
from 7 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Overall, the room seemed reasonably clean but very shabby condition." source Venere

    "It being the cheapest I could find I would stay there again, but expect a tolerable stay, what do u expect of the cheapest you could find." source Travelocity

    "The Vagabond is a great place to stay in San Luis Obispo ("SLO") if you are in the area for a couple of days. The hotel is a "no frills" type of facility and for that reason I would probably not recommend it if you are going to be in SLO for more than three days." source Expedia

    "A good hotel for the prize." source Venere

    "A great place to stay." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "This was a very clean, quiet hotel." source Hotels.com

    "Very easy to get to off the freeway, quick response despite arriving late, nice big room and bath, very clean and neat, nice to have a microwave, would have loved the fridge working a being cold." source Priceline

    "Spotless room with fridge, microwave." source Travelocity

    "we checked in at 2;00 we put our things the place looked ok beds were made pretty clean looking ,we left and went to the beach and dinner returning about 10 we watched tv then pulled back the covers to go to sleep ,i was apauled the sheets and pillows smelled discusting we spred the towlesover the bed just to sleep there was no answer atfront desk i had paid alot of money to stay." source Expedia

    "Affordable, clean, comfortable andfree WiFi." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The room had ants in the sink closet/area, wifi Internet connection did not work in our room (too far from the the router." source Hotels.com

    "Near to restaurants and stores, not far from town." source Priceline

    "Make sure you check out the Farmer's Market on Thursday nights in Downtown (just one exit down the freeway)." source Travelocity

    "It fit our need just fine and was good for location for just a night's sleep." source Hotels.com

    "\nOn the plus side, the pool/spa area was well maintained and the bathroom in our room looked as if it had been recently redone." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 3.4 out of 5

    "The room was clean, the price was right and we were very satisfied." source Expedia

    "The price is right, and internet access is helpful." source Expedia

    "The price was great though." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "The Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo was comfortable with two queen sized beds in a large room. Travelers have the option of a small refigerator in the room to store food and drink items." source Orbitz

    "Not a very good room, and a very poor breakfast." source Venere

    "Went to our assigned room: it had not been cleaned; returned to front desk, was given a different room; went to that room, it hadn't been cleaned either; was given a third room; it was OK until we discovered that the toilet was stopped up; (we kept room; staff remedied the blockage." source Travelocity

    "Room was good and quiet but the beds were uncomfortable, continental breakfast." source Orbitz

    "\n \nOthers in my party, in a different room, found their shower handle detached from the shower and sitting on the counter in their bathroom upon arrival." source Travelocity

More information on Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is located in the heart of wine country and 42 miles from Hearst Castle. This smoke-free hotel features free continental breakfast, heated swimming pool and spa, cable TV, and 24-hour front desk service. Our rooms have FREE wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

One Queen Room:Smoke-free guest room with one queen bed, FREE wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.Two Queen room:Smoke-free guest room with two queen beds, FREE wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

One Queen Room:Smoke-free guest room with one queen bed, FREE wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.Two Queen room:Smoke-free guest room with two queen beds, FREE wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, Please cancel reservation at least 48 hours prior to arrival or a penalty of one night's room and tax will be charged to credit card.

Directions

Hearst Castle, Wineries, Cal Poly University, Pismo Beach, Morrow BayMadonna Plaza Shopping across street, with Gottschalk's, and Border Books, Ralph's Grocery Store, Cost Plus, Staples, Best Buy, and Mervyn's

Area

San Luis Obispo, CA

Attractions

Mission San Luis 3 Miles Beach 8 Miles In Heart Of Wine Country Shopping/Movies Nearby

Dining

Upper Crust Gourmet PizzaSuperb food with an upscale atmosphere Upper Crust is probably one of the most unforgotten places to eat in SLO.Hometown BuffetOur focus is on traditional 'home cooking', which includes freshly prepared salads, soups, entrees and desserts. We use only the highest-quality ingredients prepared in small batches throughout the day just like you would at home. And the best news is our complete meals include beverages and desserts.Denny'sLocated next door to Vagabond Inn. Family favorites served 24 hours a day.Applebee'sLocated across the street! Full-service sport bar and grill serving burgers, steaks and ribs.Starbuck's CoffeeWold Famous Coffee and pastries.Tahoe Joe's SteakhouseOur steaks are USDA, Midwest corn- fed beef, cut thick and charbroiled over a cracklin' hard wood fire. Our signature items, such as slow-roasted Joe's Steak?, the Railroad Camp Shrimp? and the to-die-for homemade Nevada Cheesecake? are favorites our guests crave and are only available at Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse.

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