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About this property
Conveniently located just off Highway 101 and close to several popular San Luis Obispo attractions, Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo offers a variety of modern in-room amenities along with a multi-lingual staff. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free parking is available onsite. All rooms include a TV with cable and premium movie channels, as well as a microwave and a refrigerator. Guests staying at the San Luis Obispo Vagabond Inn gets 20% discount at Denny's restaurant, which is steps away from the lobby. An outdoor swimming pool and hot tub are provided for the guests. The Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo is only a short distance from Hearst Castle and San Simeon Mission. Cal Ploy University along with Pismo Beach and a number of local wineries are also easily accessible from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Catherine
United Kingdom
“Spotlessly clean. Polite and helpful checkin staff. A very economical price for a night’s accommodation but nothing not to like.” - Margo
Spain
“Good place to stay with a next door restaurant for breakfast/ lunch/dinner. Good price - quality ratio. San Luis Obispo is a cozy village with nice shops.” - Mike
United Kingdom
“Warm welcome on arrival. Nice pool. Good location.” - Alina
Canada
“Everything was great: all that you need was in room.” - Fred
United States
“Our room was perfect. Even a nice view from our room. Good parking and nice receptiontion. Convenient for shopping” - Yumi
United States
“The stay was very good. Visited my son who goes to school at Cal Poly. The beds were comfortable. Good price for what we got.” - Fred
United States
“Just the place to stay for a quick visit. Great location with many cool places a short drive away. Very good value. Much appreciated a frig and microwave in the room. Parking was easy. Didn't use the pool, but it looked nice.” - Tracy
United Kingdom
“Reception staff friendly, easy quick checkin, room spacious and clean” - Timothy
United States
“Fast check-in, park in front of the room, room was clean, neat and tidy, the shower was excellent. nice pool area. Location was very good. Easy access to the freeway so you can get to your destination very easily. . Denny's and Madonna Inn right...” - Laureen
France
“It's a pleasant place, the staff is nice, the rooms are clean, I had a good sleep and was able to work quietly at the table, while looking over the mountains.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Denny's- 20% off for Vagabond Guest at Denny's
- CuisineAmerican
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit card on file to guarantee the room two days prior to arrival.
If you need to reserve a room with a pet, a fee of USD $25 per pet per night will be charged upon check-in. Maximum of 2 pets per room @ 20 pounds per pet are allowed.
A valid credit card is required at the time of check-in. If paying with debit card, a deposit of up to USD 250 may be pre-authorized for incidental purposes. The deposit will be refunded after a full inspection of the room after check out.
If a 3rd party is paying for the room, a credit card authorization form is mandatory/required and must be faxed directly to Vagabond Inn. Please contact the property for more information.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.