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Sunbeam Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Fremont Theater
    12 min walk
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    13 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court
    14 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About this property

Sunbeam Motel

Motel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Express check-in, express check-out, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Sunbeam Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sunbeam Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater
As a guest of Sunbeam Motel, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The front desk to the property closes between noon and 3 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sunbeam Motel San Luis Obispo
Sunbeam Motel
Sunbeam San Luis Obispo
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Sunbeam Motel San Luis Obispo
Sunbeam Motel Motel San Luis Obispo

Sunbeam Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 688 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 688 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 688 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 688 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 688 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is clean but the ac is very loud
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Placerville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel to stay in that is close and convenient to all that SLO has to offer. Rooms are clean, well appointed, comfortable and great for a few nights stay. The staff is very friendly and helpful. For the price a fantastic spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent room, clean, but paper-thin walls.
Clean and easy, decent location. Walkable to downtown and Cal Poly SLO campus. Paper-thin walls and the smell of marijuana every time I stepped outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, tidy, and close to downtown.
Very clean and neat, incredibly affordable and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and good value
Wife and I booked a 2-night stay for our first ever trip to San Luis Obispo. Arriving by Amtrak, we walked the one mile through a mix of residential and commercial neighborhoods. Our room wasn't available for early check-in so Jerry, Owner-Manager, held our luggage and delivered them to our room. Our queen bed room was spacious and included a desk/chair and small table with 2 chairs. We appreciated the original hard wood flooring, and the wood furniture. The TV and bathroom was on the small side. Towels were replaced daily to our pleasant surprise. The water pressure and hot water temp were decent. The property is being renovated so there is a mix of old with new (like SLO). No frills though there's free parking. It's an easy walk to the fun downtown area, and for those needing more steps, we also walked up to the Cal-Poly campus. Given the high prices for SLO lodging, the Sunbeam offered an incredibly value. The owner grew up in SLO, attended Cal-Poly, and had a corporate career before returning home to run the family business. It's a good feeling to support a locally owned business.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would stay again
Room was older (liked the real wooden floors!) but clean and adequate. Room was small and set up nicely with table, chairs and desk. Staff is friendly and helpful. Bathroom was tiny but clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice comfortable room. Has everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice. I enjoyed my stay. My one suggestion would be to update there beds, a little hard for my liking. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sunbeam Hotel near the Heart of SLO and Cal-Poly🤗
Room was nicely furnished, bed was comfortable, looks like they are upgrading the property as they have a lovely new office. Quiet, safe, owner was very friendly and when I left some of my jewelry he immediately texted me to let me know! Smaller, unique hotel, bathroom was rather small but had a wonderful showerhead and nice shampoo and bodywash dispensers. Larger refrigerator, nice microwave and coffee maker as well. Great price for what can be a very expensive area to find a hotel room in. Great place to stay when you are in SLO!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location & comfortable room
The room was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The management was kind and efficient. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old but nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
The front desk person was great! He let us check in an hour early, text us when the room was ready. And even moved our bags up to our room prior to our return. He went above and beyond. The room was clean and comfortable. It’s quiet. Great place to stay for the night. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rate for a quick overnight during the week.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denton

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great spot!
Great stay! The manager was amazing and super helpful and responsive. The room was very clean and comfortable. I would have loved a few more tv channels. It was a yucky rainy weekend and I was stuck inside for a while and the channel selection is very minimal. But the location is great and this is a perfect little motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value
This is a nice and conviently located property. Everything in the room functioned properly. The bed and pillows are quality and comfortable. The room has nice and thoughtful extra touches. The staff is accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren Stephen, CYPRESS

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and accommodating property. Clean, eco-friendly and quiet rooms. Highly recommended especially for those on a budget (though be sure to drop by soon -- renovation is underway and this hidden gem could become more lucrative an attraction).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked this small hotel. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the rooms are nicely kept. Its very quiet and easily walkable to downtown, and beyond. The innkeeper, Jerry is friendly and helpful. Thanks. Will be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

DOROTHY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Construction and/or remodeling of the facility meant that amenities were few and there was no one around to answer questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024