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Reviews of Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo 2 stars

210 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States

#17 of 33 hotels in San Luis Obispo

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Review score

Based on 1155 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Good overnight stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the noise the pipes made when anyone in the other room took a shower. My hubby called it water hammer. It was very disruptive. The TV didn't have local or network channels. The bed was very firm. To firm for us. Very thin blanket. I'm glad I had my own with me.

    It was very clean. Looked clean and smelled clean. The desk staff was friendly and nice. Room had everything you would need. Microwave and refrigerator and coffee maker. It had an ironing board but no iron. Might have to ask for one. The shower had body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in dispensers. No breakfast but 10% off at Dennys. The pool was nice, and so was the hot tub.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Great value stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Price -Cleanliness -Updated room -Front desk staff and communication about the reservation -Location This inn deserves a 10 for a value hotel. I deducted one point for the noisy plumbing during our stay. It was only noisy when guests next to us were taking showers. We did learn that it only happened when the water was at the hotter setting so we kept the temp just below that to avoid bothering our neighboring guests. The owner is aware of the problem and is getting it fixed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    It was ok. There was a lot of noise coming from the water pipes. Every time someone in another room turned on the water,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Conveniently located

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient location, with nearby Tesla Supercharger.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The plumbing was noisy, but otherwise good.

    Large, clean room. Newly redecorated.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again!
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On busy road. Small toilet/shower area, couple spots behind bathroom door missed.

    Clean, updated, nice staff, good shower!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    More of a $150/night stay, not $350.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The refrigerator was very loud and the pillows were not comfortable. I think the guy next to me was living there and talking on the phone all morning with his door open or outside my window. Also bc it was graduation weekend it was $350/night non refundable (it went down $50 but nobody could price match)

    Good location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay Close to town and close to campus
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows need to upgrsddd

    Conveniently located near Cal Poly SLO campus for graduation time

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet didn't work. There is a fake conditioner.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for SanLuis Obsipo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms are rather plain, but for the price, it's not a problem.

    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.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Good for a short stay when traveling, clean, easy to get to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Easy to get to, good parking, good for a night to stay when traveling. Shopping center across the street and one minute to the freeway. Good lighting outside and the staff was really nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Good value with good facilities. Good stores nearby and a pleasant 20 min walk to downtown. Bit of construction noise in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only stayed 1 night didn’t find anything to dislike

    Reception staff friendly, easy quick checkin, room spacious and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to complain about

    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 next door, across the street is a large shopping center with a Ralph's grocery store, so If you need anything it is close by. We have stayed here before and will again

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable motel with all that you need (at least, I)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just the shower canals sometimes seem to make a weird noise.

    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.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NA

    The room was very spacious and clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful, when i come back this way i will want to stay at the Vagabond
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was full most days, some, with children were very noisy at times. But this is a minor

    The standard was way above my expectations. The manager and staff very friendly and helpful. Because of them i cancelled another booking to stay at the Vagabond longer

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The chairs in the room weren't inviting not comfortable and a Long days drive ..the reading lights in the lamps did not work could seem to find the cold water on the faucet dials.no matter which way I turned water went from Luke warm to hot.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower had a loud water hammer problem which likely irrated the room next door. Floor probably hadn’t been mopped in a long time. We wiped the floor with a white towel and the towel was brown with dirt.

    Room was small but just right for our stay. Linens were clean. We asked for and received a late checkout for no additional charge.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Price to high
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shelves

    Clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Clean accommodation located near eateries
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The plumbing/pipes were so loud evening through night - little sleep

    Clean, spacious , views over mountains, pool access

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value for clean room, but is very basic and not a place to spend lots of time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's old, it's ordinary and boring, but hey for the price compared to other places in town I can't complain. If you want a resort to hang out in, or you want something to be proud of, skip it. If you want a clean room with no frills without emptying your wallet it's worth it.

    Good value. Hotel is not fancy, not upscale, in fact it is an ordinary old style hotel, but it is clean (interiors updated) and for the price it mets my needs- clean, affordable, no problems. I've stayed several times for one quick night passing though. Something nicer is way more money and something cheaper is yucky.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    It was quiet as promised

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location; quick drive to downtown area and within ~15 min to Avila and morro

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls were super thin. We can hear everything outside. When anyone showered (even those in a different room near by) we can hear a banging noise.

    The location was conveniently near a lot of restaurants. The room looks like it was remodeled. I really enjoyed the hardwood floors.

    Stayed in May 2024

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