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#14 of 27 hotels in San Luis Obispo
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  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 60
  • Address: 210 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Two-story Motor Inn opposite shopping center & near downtown San Luis Obispo. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
No Business Centre No Fitness Centre No Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed No Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
Check Rates: £49 ($86) Avg. Price
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“Wow, Im impressed”

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

23 Jul 2008

What a nice hotel! I thought they were all about the same but this place really does stand out. We checked in late at night with a coupon from the hotel guide and since it was so late the lady was apologetic for having to charge us at all and gave us a discount on top of the coupon. The room was very clean, the view from our shower was better than most, the location was very convenient. They even left us an extra coffee and a California map, which was cool because we had forgotten ours :0) This hotel stood out to me. We'll stay again.

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CPLnCAL's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 20 February 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Gambling / Casinos, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: £49 (year-round)
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“great value, clean and convenient”

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3 of 5 stars
Gilroy, CA
29 Jun 2008

We only payed about $70 for our room so it was well worth the money since we were travelling through for a night on short notice. The room was very clean, bathrooms well stocked with towels and no visible mildew or mold. The mini fridge was not loud and we also never heard any of our neighbors. We didnt notice til the next morning that there were extra pillows in one of the drawers, so dont forget to look there because the flatish pillows were the only source of any discomfort. We also liked the views from our room and the convenience of the IHOP next door, yet we still grabbed some complimentary fresh fruit for the road down in the lobby

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — value
    • Disliked — not very updated, but who cares on a budget
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travelmumsy's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 27 March 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: £49 (year-round)
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“So so.....”

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3 of 5 stars
Derby, United Kingdom
21 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here as part of a tour.

I wish we had stayed at the OTT Madonna Inn next door which looked far more fun!

This Vagabond was a bit of a disappointment as it was far shabbier than its counterpart we stayed in at Palm Springs and no free internet (well no PC at all)

The free buffet breakfast was muffins and coffee basically (but it was free so....)

The pool was not so nice and there were inadequate towels in the room as pool towels were not provided.

The room had seen better days and needed a makeover.

There was an iron, ironing board, coffee/tea making and a hairdryer.

Opposite (across a very busy road) is a mammoth shopping mall - we ate at Tahoe Joes and it was FANTASTIC (try the battered shrimps!)

This Vagabond was nothing to write home about and was basically just a stopover.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Madonna Inn next door!
    • Disliked — The pool was disappointing
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EPD's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Travelled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 02 April 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
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Average price*: £49 (year-round)
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“Very good basic motel. Excellent value”

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4 of 5 stars
London
27 May 2008

Large, comfortable and clean rooms with helpful staff. Free coffee and internet access. A great place to stop if passing through or exploring the surrounding wine country. Very good value for money.

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ACJK44's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: 10 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
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Average price*: £49 (year-round)
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“Terrible!!!! Avoid This Location at all Costs!”

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1 of 5 stars
San Jose
25 Mar 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I have never in my life experienced service as horrific as I have at the Vagabond Inn off of Madonna in SLO. If their training motto is "The customer is always wrong. Treat them all with disrespect" I would not be surprised one bit. The manager was extremely rude upon check in. And in one instance even stated "You have no rights" when asked to speak to the clerk's supervisor (come to find out he is the manager). Needless to stay, I opted to take my business elsewhere. If you would like to stay at a hotel where the customer has no rights, this is the place for you. Otherwise, I would avoid the Vagabond at all costs if you wish to actually enjoy your stay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Well....they do allow pets.
    • Disliked — Customer service and business ethics.
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mmmallow's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 25 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Golf, Other
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Average price*: £49 (year-round)
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210 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401