In the heart of San Luis Obispo, University Inn offers a warm welcome with to-go breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool or catch up on your favorite show in the lobby. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Free breakfast
Pool
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Seasonal outdoor pool
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Vending machine
TV in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate bedroom
Separate sitting area
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $112
$112
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
196 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2021
225 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2021
225 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2021
Hair dryer
225 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 13 min walk
Fremont Theater - 15 min walk
San Luis Obispo Superior Court - 18 min walk
Bubblegum Alley - 2 min drive
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive
Getting around
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 41 min drive
Grover Beach Station - 17 min drive
San Luis Obispo Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
VG Cafe - 18 min walk
Firestone Grill - 16 min walk
Taco Bell - 19 min walk
Woodstock's Pizza SLO - 16 min walk
Jack in the Box - 19 min walk
About this property
University Inn
University Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and on-the-go breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Television in common areas
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Lever door handles
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
San Luis Obispo Travelodge
Travelodge Motel San Luis Obispo
University Inn Motel
San Luis Obispo Travel Lodge
Travel Lodge San Luis Obispo
Travelodge San Luis Obispo Hotel San Luis Obispo
Travelodge San Luis Obispo Motel
University Inn San Luis Obispo
University Inn Motel San Luis Obispo
Frequently asked questions
Does University Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, University Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at University Inn?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at University Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at University Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at University Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at University Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at University Inn and nearby?
University Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around University Inn like?
University Inn is in the heart of San Luis Obispo, a short 13-minute walk from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 15 minutes' walk from Fremont Theater. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.
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University Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2025
Business Trip
Room was updated, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was simple and not many choices. Overall, quiet and clean motel.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2025
Good for a quick stay in SLO
Rooms have been remodeled. From being location to downtown SLO AND Cal POLY. Good for a couple of nights stay at $150 or less nothing luxurious. Would not be the crazy prices when Cal POLY has something going on ($250+ per night).
Marisa
Marisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
It was perfect for an overnight stay
Teena
Teena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Clean and Great location
So clean and great location.
Honora
Honora, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 18, 2025
Great location, price and newly remodeled pool!
Great for what we needed. Most definitely budget-friendly route. Limited working outlets. Quiet grounds and remodeled pool is ready once it warms up! Bring your own pillow.
Tatiana
Tatiana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 30, 2024
Breakfast was the reason we chose the hotel. The breakfast was extremely poor. Location was fine.
Isela
Isela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Great quality for the price
Janine
Janine, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 1, 2025
They refrigerator not cleaned, there are leftover food from previous occupants.
It said free continental breakfast but nothing offered except banana and cheese croissants. There was no continental breakfast, would not recommend.
Rambabu
Rambabu, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Would stay again
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Easy place to stay and like the updates
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2024
Convenient location
arthur
arthur, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
Good value
Nice place to stay for the night. Continental breakfast was less than we expected but for the price of the room we can’t complain. Desk manager was very courteous and helpful.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 27, 2024
We enjoy staying at this site. Unfortunately, this time around our room door took many tries to open (needs to be fixed).
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Rooms were very clean. Bathrooms were clean and updated. Comfortable beds.
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2024
It was a comfortable stay.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Friendly staff, quiet room
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Place was great to rest after a beach day. Downtown is nearby (5min car/20min walk) with great options for a breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Bernard
Bernard, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 28, 2024
Good value - reasonably priced.
Pretty noisy.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
I have always had a good experience staying at this property.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Great value. The parking lot was under construction so it took away from the overall appearance but that's temporary. Staff was awesome.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Nice
Kasey
Kasey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 7, 2024
This is definitely no frills but the room was clean & the bed was comfortable. Very convenient to the highway & to Cal Poly. Not much in the immediate blocks surrounding the property so pretty quiet though there was definitely noise from other guests coming and going (not much soundproofing). A good option if you need a place to stay for a night or two & don’t want to break the bank.
Seanna
Seanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2024
Front desk staff was very pleasant. Room was clean & comfortable. The parking lot & grounds appear to be under renovation & were torn up, so hopefully they are more pleasant in the near future. The light breakfast consisted of pre-cooked packaged breakfast sandwiches & pastries.
I don’t know what the $25 “Property Fee” was for???
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2024
Close to campus, good value. Wifi speed could be better.