San Luis Obispo Beach hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Apple Farm Inn

8.5 / 10

(1237 Reviews)

From 109$
The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel

8.2 / 10

(194 Reviews)

From 119$
Madonna Inn

8.6 / 10

(1134 Reviews)

From 135$
Lamplighter Inn & Suites

5.9 / 10

(832 Reviews)

From 80$
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

8.7 / 10

(963 Reviews)

From 212$

The small coastal city of San Luis Obispo, located on the Central Coast of California, is one of the best places to travel to for a beach getaway. With its stunning coastline, plethora of activities, and delicious restaurants, it is no wonder why people from all over flock to this beautiful city. Whether you’re looking for an oceanfront retreat or the perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway, San Luis Obispo offers some of the best beach hotels for your vacation needs.

The first reason to choose a beach hotel in San Luis Obispo is the location. Situated right on the ocean, beach hotels provide beachgoers with direct access to the surf and sand. Whether you’re looking for a place to stay with a beautiful view, or you’re searching for a more intimate accommodation, all of the beach hotels have something to offer. What’s more, they’re all within walking distance of some of the best restaurants, bars, and shops in San Luis Obispo.

The second reason to choose a beach hotel in San Luis Obispo is the diverse activities. Whether you’re into surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, whale watching, or swimming, beach hotels offer the perfect spot for it all. With so many things to do and see, there’s something for everyone. From snorkeling to long walks on the beach, beach hotels in San Luis Obispo provide you with an opportunity to explore and enjoy the outdoors in style.

And lastly, beach hotels provide travelers with a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax. With amenities such as fitness centers, spas, and swimming pools, beach hotels top the list of places to stay for visitors looking to unplug and rejuvenate. From their cozy rooms to their beach chairs and umbrellas, beach hotels in San Luis Obispo provide the ultimate beach vacation experience.

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Apple Farm Inn The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel Madonna Inn Lamplighter Inn & Suites Best Beach hotels in San Luis Obispo Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo Villa Motel Hotel San Luis Obispo Cheap Beach hotels in San Luis Obispo Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo La Cuesta Inn

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8.5
Very good
1237 Reviews

Apple Farm Inn

📍 2015 Monterey Street

From 109$

The property is placed about 0.5 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and close to Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. California Polytechnic University lies only 12 minutes' stroll of this comfortable hotel.

Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church is a 5-minute ride from the accommodation, while San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated 2.1 km away.

Offering spacious decor with a stone fireplace, some of the rooms come with ironing facilities and climate control as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. These spacious rooms also have a coffeemaker as well as smoke detectors to keep you safe. Offering amenities like a hair dryer and guest toiletries, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and a bath.

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8.2
Very good
194 Reviews

The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel

📍 1800 Monterey Street

From 119$

This property is placed about 0.5 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and next to Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. Sinsheimer Park can be reached in a 25-minute walk.

Santa Rosa Park is 2.6 km away, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated at 2.1 km distance from the hotel.

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8.6
Excellent
1134 Reviews

Madonna Inn

📍 100 Madonna Road

From 135$

The centre of San Luis Obispo can be reached within 30 minutes' walk of the accommodation. Within 25 minutes' stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church.

This hotel is around 25 minutes' walk from Bubblegum Alley Street and other main attractions of San Luis Obispo.

The accommodation welcomes guests to 110 rooms, some of which comprise a balcony and a sitting area, and offer self-catering options like a mini bar fridge. Some rooms are fitted with a separate toilet.

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5.9
Good
832 Reviews

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

📍 1604 Monterey St

From 80$

The property is placed near a business district, just off Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop is a mere 1 km to the hotel, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 0.5 km from it.

Bubblegum Alley Street is about a 5-minute drive away, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated 1.6 km of this accommodation.

The rooms at Lamplighter Inn & Suites have an individual climate control, central heating and an iron. Some of them comprise a balcony and a seating area, appointed with a sofa and a writing desk. They come equipped with tea and coffee making equipment for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and WiFi for leisure. The private bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower together with guest toiletries and bath sheets.

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8.7
Excellent
963 Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

📍 1631 Monterey St.

From 212$

The 3-star Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo is a great place to stay due to its central location in San Luis Obispo. Cuesta Park is a minute's drive from this hotel, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 0.5 km from it.

The accommodation is 1.3 km from Mission Plaza and other main attractions of San Luis Obispo.

Facing the street, some of the 138 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and WiFi, and essentials like an individual climate control, central heating and an iron. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. The private bathrooms are appointed with a walk-in shower and a bath, and comforts like a shower cap and bath sheets.

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Hotels in San Luis Obispo

Airport nearby ✈️ San Luis Obispo County Regional, Santa Maria Public, Presidente Itamar Franco, Santa Ynez
Average Price 💰 150$
Hotels in San Luis Obispo 🏨 52
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 2386
Landmarks nearby 📍 California Polytechnic University, Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo Children's Museum, History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County, Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Apple Farm Inn
Family Hotel 👪 The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Madonna Inn

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7.8
Very good
395 Reviews

Villa Motel

📍 1670 Monterey St

From 73$

The centre of San Luis Obispo can be reached within a 10-minute walk.

Museum of Art is 16 minutes' walk from the hotel, while San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated 1.8 km away.

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9.1
Excellent
178 Reviews

Hotel San Luis Obispo

📍 877 Palm Street

From 399$

San Luis Obispo centre can be reached within 5 minutes' walk. The movie theater "Palm Theatre" is in 5 minutes' walk from this San Luis Obispo hotel, while John Ramos Gallery is a 15-minute stroll away.

Sinsheimer Park is within a walking distance of the property, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated 20 minutes' walk away.

The comfortable accommodation welcomes guests to 78 air conditioned rooms. Some of them come with wireless Internet and cable channels along with a coffee maker. Other comforts include coffee/tea making equipment and a refrigerator for self-catering. Bathrooms have a shower together with hairdryers and slippers.

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7.9
Very good
421 Reviews

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

📍 214 Madonna Road

From 99$

San Luis Obispo centre can be reached within 30 minutes' walk. Downtown Centre Cinemas is located 5 minutes' drive from this San Luis Obispo hotel.

California Polytechnic University is 10 minutes' ride from the property, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated in 2.9 km away.

All of the air conditioned rooms are complete with high-velocity internet and cable channels as well as coffee/tea makers, and some of them comprise a balcony and a sitting area. They are furnished with king size beds or double beds along with a writing table. Offering amenities like a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, the bathrooms also feature a roll in shower. Some of these comfortable rooms also look onto the pool.

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6.5
Good
57 Reviews

Hotel Calle Joaquin - San Luis Obispo

📍 1585 Calle Joaquin

From 73$

Surrounded by a waterfall, the property is located within 15 minutes' drive from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport. The historic Fremont Theater is set in 10 minutes' drive from Rose Garden Inn - San Luis Obispo.

Some rooms at Rose Garden Inn - San Luis Obispo are appointed with an individual climate control and ironing facilities along with self-catering options such as a coffee machine. They have comfortable interior. The tiled bathrooms include a roll in shower and a sink together with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. Some of these comfortable rooms face the patio.

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8.2
Very good
1120 Reviews

La Cuesta Inn

📍 2074 Monterey Street

From 129$

Situated in the shopping district of San Luis Obispo, the boutique style property is set at a short distance from California Polytechnic University. Located at 200 metres from Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, the family hotel is reachable in a 15-minute walk from the centre of San Luis Obispo.

Cal Poly University lies not so far from this accommodation.

Some of the air conditioned rooms comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and are furnished with a work desk and a sofa bed. Along with a coffee machine and a small refrigerator, these comfortable units offer free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock for your comfort. Providing a walk-in shower and a sink, some bathrooms come with hairdryers.

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7.3
Good
1178 Reviews

Inn At San Luis Obispo

📍 1895 Monterey Street

From 94$

Perfectly situated in a business neighbourhood, the property is on the doorstep of Steynberg Gallery. This San Luis Obispo hotel features 39 comfortable rooms featuring coffee/tea making machines and refrigerators.

Cal Poly University is also located 750 metres from the accommodation.

Some units at this San Luis Obispo property are fitted with an individual climate control and an iron, and such self-catering options as a mini-refrigerator and tea/coffee making equipment. It offers comfortable rooms and private bathrooms with a tub, an additional toilet and a shower.

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7.4
Good
519 Reviews

Mission Inn San Luis Obispo

📍 1951 Monterey St

From 57$

The pet friendly accommodation in a historical area, nearly 25 minutes' walk from California Polytechnic University. The city centre of San Luis Obispo can be reached in 15 minutes on foot.

Steynberg Gallery is within a short walking distance to this San Luis Obispo hotel.

The property welcomes guests to 49 non-smoking rooms. Some of them come with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a coffee machine. The units are designed in a comfortable manner. Together with a tub and an additional toilet, the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Some of these comfortable rooms also look onto the mountain.

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7.1
Good
614 Reviews

San Luis Inn And Suites

📍 404 Santa Rosa Street

From 54$

The accommodation in a historical district, within a 10-minute ride from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church. Santa Rosa Park is 1.8 km to the 2-star hotel, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 0.5 km from it.

This property is situated a stroll from San Luis Obispo Superior Court Courthouse.

There are 35 rooms with an individual climate control, an iron and ironing board. Some of them offer complimentary wireless internet and cable channels as well as a mini refrigerator. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. The private bathrooms are appointed with a walk-in shower and a sink, and comforts like a hairdryer.

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7.8
Very good
474 Reviews

Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo

📍 333 Madonna Road

From 106$

The centre of San Luis Obispo can be reached within 30 minutes' walk of the property. Cultural and Performing Arts Center is in 5 minutes' walk from this San Luis Obispo hotel, while Laguna Lake Park Dog Park is nearly a 15-minute walk away.

Museum of Art is within 2.6 km to the accommodation, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated 3.4 km away.

Some of the 195 non-smoking rooms at this San Luis Obispo property are furnished with a work desk, and appointed with coffee and tea making facilities. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.

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7.4
Good
888 Reviews

Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - South

📍 1625 Calle Joaquin

From 82$

The accommodation has a prime location 4.3 km to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo is around a 10-minute ride from this smoke free hotel.

There are air conditioned rooms at Motel 6 San Luis Obispo South, some of them feature complimentary wireless internet and cable channels as well as private bathrooms fitted with a roll in shower. For your comfort, you will also find a microwave oven and fridges.

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7.9
Very good
170 Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

📍 1530 Calle Joaquin

From 76$

Sinsheimer Park in San Luis Obispo is 4.1 km away from the inn.

South Hills Open Space is 2.7 km away from the hotel, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated nearly a 10-minute drive away.

There are non-smoking rooms at the property, some of them come with Wi-Fi and cable channels and include en suite bathrooms fitted with a bath.

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8.7
Excellent
1082 Reviews

La Quinta By Wyndham San Luis Obispo Hotel

📍 1845 Monterey St.

From 193$

The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and only a 6-minute walk away from Steynberg Gallery. The hotel can be reached within 25 minutes' walk from San Luis Obispo Children's Museum.

Furnished with a writing table, some of the 102 rooms feature central heating and an iron along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a coffee/tea making facilities as well as smoke detectors and an electronic key card provided. Featuring comforts like guest toiletries and towels, the private bathrooms are equipped with a shower.

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6.5
Good
1377 Reviews

Olive Tree Inn & Suites

📍 1000 Olive St.

From 80$

The accommodation in a business district, 2.4 km away from the historic Fremont Theater. You can get to the centre of San Luis Obispo in about 10 minutes' walk.

Guests will also enjoy location near parks. One of the most important attractions in San Luis Obispo is Santa Rosa Park and it is located in vicinity of the 3-star Olive Tree Inn & Suites.

There are 61 air-conditioned rooms at the property, some of them feature a marble floor, and conveniences like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Guests can make use of a tub, an additional toilet and a shower along with hair dryers and shower caps.

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8.2
Very good
989 Reviews

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

📍 345 Marsh St

From 146$

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo is near a train station and a couple of blocks away from Bubblegum Alley Outlet Mall. The inn is 500 metres of Jack House and Gardens and 10 minutes' ride from California Polytechnic University.

Located within 10 minutes' drive from Leaning Pine Arboretum, the accommodation puts the city at your fingertips.

There are 51 rooms with an individual climate control and an iron. Some of them offer free Wi-Fi and a cable TV with HBO as well as a small fridge, coffee and tea making equipment. Guests can make use of an additional toilet and a shower along with a dryer and guest toiletries.

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8.5
Very good
643 Reviews

Sunbeam Motel

📍 1656 Monterey Street

From 45$

This property is placed about 0.5 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and a few steps from Steynberg Gallery. A 10-minute walk from the hotel will get you to the heart of San Luis Obispo.

The accommodation is set about 16 minutes by foot from Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church.

Some rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath.

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6.5
Good
672 Reviews

Sands Inn & Suites

📍 1930 Monterey Street

From 80$

Sands Inn & Suites is placed about 0.5 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and right next to Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. Be sure to visit the historic Fremont Theater nearly 16 minutes' walk of this hotel.

Sinsheimer Park is 5 minutes' ride away, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated within 2.1 km from the accommodation.

Sands Inn & Suites welcomes guests to 70 rooms, some of which comprise a balcony and a sitting area, and offer self-catering options like coffee/tea makers. A microwave and refrigerators are also provided in the units. Bathrooms include a separate toilet together with comforts such as a hairdryer and towels.

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5.8
Good
600 Reviews

Downtown Slo Inn - San Luis Obispo

📍 950 Olive Street

From 60$

The accommodation in a business district, in 10 minutes' drive from Bubblegum Alley Outlet Mall. Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church is in 10 minutes' drive away from the classic hotel, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 0.5 km from it.

This property is also placed near a beautiful golf course and a restaurant. One of the most important attractions in San Luis Obispo is San Luis Obispo Superior Court Courthouse and it is located at a short distance from the affordable Downtown Slo Inn - San Luis Obispo.

Facing the mountain, some of the 32 rooms come with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and essentials like an individual climate control and an iron. They are outfitted with comfortable decor.

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7.9
Very good
955 Reviews

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

📍 210 Madonna Road

From 106$

The accommodation boasts a central location close to a train station and a couple of blocks away from Central Coast Renaissance Festival. Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church is about a 5-minute ride from the hotel, while San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 0.5 km from it.

Offering comfortable decor with soundproof windows, some of the rooms come with ironing facilities and air conditioning as well as complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For your safety, these comfortable rooms are appointed with smoke detectors and an electronic key card. Providing a tub and a separate toilet, some bathrooms come with a hairdryer and bath sheets.

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8.8
Excellent
465 Reviews

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

📍 1212 Garden St

From 169$

Garden Street Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in the shopping district of San Luis Obispo, within a 10-minute ride away from E A French Park. Attractions within walking distance include Bubblegum Alley Street and Mission San Luis Obispo Catholic Church.

Equipped with smoke detectors, some of the 13 rooms feature a stone fireplace along with a sofa set and a work desk. These air-conditioned rooms comprise private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

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7.2
Good
851 Reviews

Motel 6-San Luis Obispo, Ca - North

📍 1433 Calle Joaquin

From 67$

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo North has a prime location 10 minutes by car from History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County. California Polytechnic University is a 15-minute ride from the smoke-free hotel and San Luis Obispo County Regional airport is 0.5 km away.

There are air-conditioned rooms at Motel 6 San Luis Obispo North, some of them come with free Wi-Fi and cable channels and include private bathrooms fitted with a roll in shower and a tub. The units are designed in a comfortable manner.

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8.3
Very good
326 Reviews

Peach Tree Inn

📍 2001 Monterey Street

From 119$

The 2-star Peach Tree Inn is placed about 0.5 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and in the immediate adjacency of Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. Guests will find Sinsheimer Park 25 minutes by foot from this inn.

San Luis Obispo Skate Park is a mere 1.2 km away, while San Luis Obispo Amtrak is situated at 2.1 km distance from the accommodation.

Some rooms at Peach Tree Inn are appointed with central heating and an iron along with self-catering options such as a coffee machine. A microwave oven and a fridge are provided for your comfort. Featuring amenities like a tub, the private bathrooms are fitted with hairdryers and free toiletries.

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San Luis Obispo Beach hotels FAQ
What are the top resorts in San Luis Obispo providing spa services?
Amongst 4 spa deals, book Madonna Inn rating: 8.4/10 for about 139US$/night, or Inn At rating: 8.2/10 for approximately 94US$/night.
What are the top 10 San Luis Obispo resorts to stay at?
If you're searching for the best resorts, try these options: Madonna Inn, Embassy Suites, and Sands Inn & Suites.
What are the most popular San Luis Obispo resorts to book near Bubblegum Alley?
The finest place for a pleasant stay near Bubblegum Alley is Sunbeam Motel, set about 1.4 km away.

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