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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2.0 of 5
210 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
Ranked #23 of 31 hotels in San Luis Obispo
3.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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Los Angeles
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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We had a great experience with a Vagabond Inn in San Diego, so decided to try this one on our way up the coast. It was average at best. It is right next to the Madonna Inn and very convenient to the 101, but it's squeezed in next to a Denny's and across the street from a big shopping center,... More

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Bakersfield, California
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Spent a night here, April 5th. We were there for the SLO farmers market/street fair, held every Thursday Night. Room was typical of any old roadside motel. Website advertises a heated pool, yet a large sign on the pool gate says POOL NOT HEATED. (Hmmm! Gotta wonder how long that anomalie has existed?) Vagabond is next door to the Madonna... More

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exeter
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Hi, SO we stopped in and got rates (AAA) and proceeded to check out SLO a bit more and then got on the phone with the 800 number the vagabond location gave us and was speaking with a Tenesha whom...its seems as if we woke her up. In just her trying to put in the location of where we at... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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I like the Vagabond chain (overall) as most properties do a decent job. Was staying with the SLO site recently while visiting area. My room was located upstairs and while conveniently situated and bargain-priced, there's a lot more I expect out of a room than that - like simply 'baseline' comforts; following 3 days in a row there, I suddenly... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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If you want a run-down, fairly dirty motel room, this is your place. The carpet was worn out and had a lot of stains. The lampshades were stained brown and falling apart, and one of the lamps didn't work. The bathtub hadn't been cleaned very well, and there was debris in the bottom of the tub from whoever had last... More

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Lompoc, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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This motel was not so good. The front desk staff at check in was rude. We were told not to call the office after 10. Which was very sad later because the people in the room above us were up acting like a herd of elephants until 1:15 in the morning. The room was not very clean and there were... More

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Tehachapi, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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nice family running the place. It was clean and I was impressed by the fact that the comforters were fresh and clean. Very simple. Paid TONS of money to stay there over Labor Day. More

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Berkeley, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

I spent a night in San Luis Obispo on a trip down the coast at the end of May. Being familiar with SLO, I wanted to spend the night at a budget property that was clean and comfortable. I found both at the Vagabond Inn. Pros: Easy freeway access, across the street from shops and fast food, walking distance to... More

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san jose
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

good room for the price. hot tub and pool are nice and warm. easy access to 101 freeway. close to shopping and close to downtown and More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

My wife, teenage daughters, and I spent a night in SLO to tour Cal Poly. The hotel location is convenient to the freeway, stores, restaurants, and Cal Poly. The beds and rooms are a bit worn, but OK. The room temperature varied a lot with the AC swings. I slept OK, but my wife did not. The breakfast is as... More

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Address: 210 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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