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Set in San Luis Obispo, within 45 km of Paso Robles Event Center and 1.8 km of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Creek Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.4 km from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Beautiful rooms, linen, bed and bath great!

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9.1
Wonderful
613 reviews
Price from
$209
per night

Located in San Luis Obispo, this luxury hotel features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, a bakery and 2 bars. Each themed guest room is uniquely-decorated. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms.

Featuring a pillow-top mattress, each guest room at Madonna Inn offers premium bedding, custom furnishings and a flat-screen satellite TV with pay options. Plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a free bottle of water are also provided in the en suite bathroom.

I wish I could rate everything more then perfect! the most beautiful hotel we have ever Ben

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8.7
Excellent
1,090 reviews
Price from
$169
per night

Located a short walk from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, this California hotel offers on-site dining, and an outdoor pool. All charming guest rooms include free Wi-Fi.

Featuring cable TV and an iPod docking station, each en suite room at the Apple Farm Inn is equipped with coffee making facilities. All rooms are comfortably furnished with a desk and seating area.

The place is just right off the highway but very quiet, except for the noisy frogs right next to the old water mill (we like the sound of nature so it was nice to hear, but if you're sensitive to the sound you can ask to have your room farther from it). The home baked biscuits offered when checking in were very good, and it's amazing to relax at the warm jacuzzi on a misty day. We made good use of the pool and the jacuzzi during our stay there. Room was clean and spacious. Their bakery made the best croissant I've seen in the US!

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8.5
Very Good
1,813 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Less than 5 minutes' walk from Historic Downtown San Luis Obispo, this motel features free parking and guest rooms with free WiFi.

A cable TV with HBO film channels is provided in each room at Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo. Guest rooms include a microwave and a small refrigerator. A work desk and ironing facilities are also available.

Clean room, helpful staff, great location

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8.1
Very Good
1,129 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

Featuring a bistro and a rooftop terrace with a fireplace, this hotel is 3 minutes’ walk to San Luis Obispo shops, cafes and art galleries. Modern industrial design elements are featured throughout.

Select suites feature a private balcony at Granada Hotel & Bistro. Featuring plush bathrobes, each room is styled in antique Persian rugs, hardwood floors, brick walls, original artwork and a flat-screen TV. Bigelow and Kiki De Monteparsse spa products are featured in each en suite bathroom.

Beautifully furnished and a lovely olde school feel! One of the best stays of our trip!!!

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8.6
Excellent
137 reviews
Price from
$219
per night

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, this boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Rooms are uniquely decorated with French country-inspired décor.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the boutique hotel. Morro Bay is 20 minutes’ drive away. California Polytechnic State University is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the property.

Breakfast was great - the daily cooked special was a lovely idea and executed well. Best breakfast we had on the trip! Location is also excellent, walking distance to downtown. Room was nice and decorated well. Staff were also really friendly and helped us with recommendations for rest of our trip

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8.7
Excellent
453 reviews
Price from
$135
per night

This charming hotel off Highway 101 offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV. It features an on-site fitness center and serves a daily continental breakfast. Tolosa Winery is 8 km away.

All classically furnished rooms at Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo include a seating area and a work desk. A microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine are provided in almost all rooms.

Spacious courtyard, big nice room, lovely pool, a lot of parking space.

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7.6
Good
609 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

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These hotels offer something unique in terms of design and are usually set in a trendy, urban part of town. Blending high standards with a homey vibe, boutique hotels are more intimate than your average hotel.
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Boutique Hotels That Guests Love in San Luis Obispo

  • Avg. price/night: $315.64
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    Absolute stunning little boutique hotel in the heart of beautiful San Luis Obispo. Most lovely staff, beautiful room and delicious breakfast. Highly recommend!
    Nina Judith
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $452.92
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 614 reviews
    The design of the hotel is very cool and modern. We had a fireplace in the room and it was very cozy.
    Nora
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $316.67
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,090 reviews
    The pool & Jacuzzis. The amazing creativity of the founders & designers - the Madonna family - and the decor all over is ornate and one of a kind! Nice to be able to drive right up to room.
    Mendelsohn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $333.69
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 453 reviews
    Extremely classy little hotel with genuinely lovely staff and the most amazing bath tub. Oh and an AMAZING healthy breakfast the next morning
    Caroline
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $452.92
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 614 reviews
    Excellent comfort and beautiful interior design Everything We needed
    Christina
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $78.32
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 705 reviews
    Friendly atmosphere, the interior design was cosy and the outdoor area/terasse was great.
    Jonathan
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $316.67
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,090 reviews
    Beautiful location and the interior design indescribable. The room was beautiful and the steakhouse the best we have tried for a long time. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try something different.
    Johanna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $316.67
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,090 reviews
    Madonna Inn is unique. There is nowhere else like it. I have been there before and will definitely be back. The rooms are all different designs and the restaurants in an amazing feat of interior design. The food is top class.
    Dr Michael
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $452.92
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 614 reviews
    Beautiful room and bathroom, with very trendy design. The bed was extremely comfortable. Lovely Aesop products in the bathroom which was a nice touch, as well as a box of local produce such as wine/treats/gifts which were available for purchase if desired. Breakfast of pastries and coffee was left on the door in the morning in a complimentary tote bag which was a lovely touch. Very good value overall. We would definitely recommend if visiting SLO.
    Catriona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $333.69
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 453 reviews
    almost everything. tasteful design, great breakfast, lovely atmosphere.
    Jooosuu
    Young couple

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