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Kaleidoscope Inn

2.5 of 5
130 E Dana St, Nipomo, CA 93444
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Kaleidoscope Inn
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Laguna Beach, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We were driving from Orange County to Sacramento and wanted an overnight stop to break-up the long drive. Having spent much time in Santa Barbara, Solvang, and San Luis Obispo over the years, we decided to find a hotel in Nipomo as something new and because we wanted to try Jocko's Steakhouse (great!). As far as we could tell, the... More

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Everett
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32 reviews 32 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

The rooms were beautiful. The room rate was reasonable. This is the first time for me to visit a B & B where the owner did not live on site. The breakfast was adequate, but not memorable. Next time in the area I will stay at a different location.

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Silver Lake
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

On the night before my arrival, proprietor Kevin stated that if we would get to Nipomo before 7:00 pm on the following day, there would be no problem getting me settled in before he left for the evening. On the following day, about 15 minutes away from Nipomo at 5:10 or so we gave him a courtesy call to indicate... More

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Washington, DC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We do understand a few of the reviews here on Trip Advisor, but truly, B&B's are all very unique and we have been to many in our travels. We try to be very honest about them all. If you are very concerned about not having an in-room bathroom, a TV in your room, and an immediate very pretty city locale... More

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Boise, Idaho
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Our first stay at a B&B and what a disappointment. The sweet old home has so much potential and character but is lacking love and attention one expects with this type of establishment. Our room was fine although having to walk up 2 sets of very steep stairs to use the bathroom was a bit much. The house carries a... More

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Wallington, Surrey
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49 reviews 49 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

Arrived in the dark to find a note on the door saying telephone this number and I will come and let you in.............! Fortunately I had a phone with me, otherwise we would have been in trouble. Eventually someone turned up with the key and we were let in to this huge house where we encountered a decidedly musty smell.... More

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Phoenix, AZ
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

Overall, it was just okay. First impression was that it was a tired looking old home. Built in the late 1800's it should be tired. Greeted by a musty odor upon entering the house initall (but our guest room was fresh smelling) The tour of the property was nice, but was horrified by the musty moldy smell of the "cottage... More

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Santa Barbara
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2010

We really enjoyed the Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens bed and breakfast! It is a cute and well-kept old Victorian home in the quaint town of Nipomo. This B&B was exactly what we were looking for; a romantic, well-priced, cute place to stay that offered certain amenities. We enjoyed the home-made breakfasts each morning and the entire house (in-and-out) was superbly... More

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Calif
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2010

I do not understand the degree to which other guests complained regarding location. You do approach the Inn on a street that is not overly refined, but once inside the whole experiance was just marvalous. The Inn is surrounded 360 by gardens. The people we encountered walking to the local steakhouse waved and were pleasant. One gent even insisted we... More

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santa clara, CA
2 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2010

Kaleidoscope Inn rocks! This is a nice, clean B&B which has been very nicely restored by the owners. They have several different types of rooms to choose from, including some detatched units, like a standalone stone-built cottage. The grounds are nicely maintained and manicured; they have a gazebo in back and a nice patio area to relax. I think they... More

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Additional Information about Kaleidoscope Inn

Address: 130 E Dana St, Nipomo, CA 93444
Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > Nipomo
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Nipomo
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This romantic, ocean-close, 1887 Victorian B&B boasts an acre of lush gardens, fabulous full breakfasts, large rooms, private baths, Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, down comforters, colorful quilts, fluffy robes and stained glass windows. Enjoy golf, wineries, spas, Hearst Castle, beaches, horseback riding, kayaking, whale-bird-butterfly watching, biking, hiking, and great restaurants. Near Solvang, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Cambria and dozens of wineries, plus just 2 blocks from Jocko’s Steak House! ... more   less 
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