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100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Madonna Inn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013
Rachel21829 Norwich, United Kingdom
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Norwich, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

What a lovely place, so different and you need to live the moment as Mr and Mrs Madonna did. The Inn is steeped in history, a lovely place, we had a fantastic time there. There is a lot to see and as a result you need to take your time and enjoy the views and read all the photos etc... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

40 years ago, while driving the coast in who knows what condition, and having to use a restroom, I pulled off the highway and entered the Madonna Inn. I'd say the experience of using their restroom and seeing just a little of the hotel during that encounter was enough to say that I have encountered the Twilight Zone, and loved... More

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Wales
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We decided to stay at the Madonna inn for a night as we were driving down the coast. We were on our honeymoon and had booked the romance room. Loved the room, carpets were soooo thick and soft, had a heated toilet seat and the room was very spacious. We had a complimentary bottle of bubbly as we were on... More

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Sherrill NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

We were vacationing in San Luis Obispo. We couldn't book the Madonna Inn through Orbitz. So we only spent one night here but it was so nice. We stayed in the Madonna suite all done in reds, pinks, crystal, with rock wall water fall shower, cool sink, and fireplace. Our adjoining room was the gypsy room which also had a... More

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Bakersfield, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Spent one night at the Madonna Inn for an antique show at the Madonna Convention Center next door. The room was built like a cave out of natural rock. The shower was just like going into a cave and the water for the bathroom sink traveled down a spiral rock trough into the sink with out splashing a drop. Had... More

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Laguna Niguel
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Stayed 2 nights to visit our daughter that attends Cal Poly SLO. Picked the Desert Sands room. Checked was service was good. Room initially seemed okay. Lighting in bathroom is not very good. Toilet paper is the cheapest possible. Honestly, the TP in our daughter's dorm is better. Skipped their restaurants due to sketchy reviews. The hotel is kind of... More

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Arkansa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I made reservations months in advance and my children poured over the website picking just the right room. They settled on the Jungle Room. My experience when making the reservation was very positive and we all looked forward to our visit. As our trip drew closer it was necessary for me to adjust our dates. Again I had a positive... More

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Metz, France
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This hotel/motel is definitely still in the 20th century - like 1970s but in a fun way. Each room is themed so the fellas would be better off choosing the cave than the pink room ! Worth visiting/staying for something different but it does have a little bit of a tired feel. Still - the quirkiness factor makes up for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

we really loved this place, the rooms are something out of your imagination (or someone elses) the pool was great the service was great. we loved the hiking tracks too. the restraunt was amazing! would stay here again.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

It would have been fun just for a kitschy night - this really is a like a Motel 6 dressed up in lots of kitsch - had it not been for the 5am wake up with a half hour of "BOOM BOOM BOOM" outside the wall directly behind our bed. I had to call the front desk 3 times before... More

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What travellers say

  • Pool area(24)
  • Very nice(19)
  • ROCK room(14)
  • Other room(13)
  • Gold rush(11)
  • King bed(9)
  • Copper Cafe(7)
  • Coffee shop(6)
  • Main building(6)
  • Love nest(5)

Additional Information about Madonna Inn

Address: 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > San Luis Obispo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in San Luis Obispo
#10 Family Hotels in San Luis Obispo
Price range (per night): $215 - $310
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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