Cute spot and nicely remodeled. Aren't too many parking spots. ROOM: 2 queen beds- comfortable My only complaint is that if you're on the first floor you can hear EVERYTHING that's happening upstairs. If ya stay here, try to request your room on the second floor. read more

Sunbeam Motel - Super cute! - Hotels Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Nice and clean, great location ... walking distance to CalPoly campus and downtown. We would definitely stay here again.

Great affordable place to stay. You will hear traffic noise or neighbors walking up steps so you should bring earplugs. The room is small but the bed is comfortable enough. There's a blow dryer and fridge in room. The location is close to Rite Aid and Smart & Final. read more

Stayed Here For The Sinseers And Alton's Concert At The Fremont Theatre In SLO, CA And We Have Been To Some Crappy Motels Like The Rose Garden Inn And Feel Creeped Out..!! The Place Was Very Small, Wall Heater From The 60's Didn't Work..!! Parking Was Minimal. Not To Mention The Smell Was Damp And Musty...!! Go Figure I Looked Under The Vanity In Bathroom And Either There Is A Leak In Plumbing Or Something...??? There Were Several Wet Towels In There Apparently Soaking Up Leaking Water. So Voila I Found Where Stank Was Coming From....!!! We Were Tired As Hell So We Made Due...!!! Was Fairly Clean And Bed Was Comfortable. So With That In Mind I At Least Gave Them 2 Stars...!! read more

I echo what all the other positive reviews said here. Location is good. Price is great. Quality and cleanliness are solid. We'll definitely be back when we drive through 101. We normally drive down to SoCal in 1 trip, but because of work schedules, we got a late start and decided to drive halfway and stop somewhere. Plus it allowed us to explore a place that we'd normally only drive through. read more

The rooms are well priced, clean cozy and comfortable. All the amenities you could need are in the room including fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The staff was kind enough to let me stay after check-out time to use there WiFi. Overall, this is a recommended stay. read more

Five stars for the combination of location, quality, service and value. Spotless, comfortable room in a great location with a friendly staff. This independent motel is a well-maintained "budget" property. Perfect for us since we only sleep and clean up in our room. (If you need conditioner BYOB, if you need large and luxurious towels, not simple and clean ones, BYOT. hahaha) Great stay. We will be back. read more

I'm reading through all the reviews and they are very good. This is why I chose to stay here for the weekend in SLO. Upon arrival I realized I made a bad mistake. Ugly, outdated room with a dirty floor that made your feet look black. I will say, everything else looked pretty clean except for the really stanky smell in the bathroom. Source unknown. The curtains were old, filthy, and had pinholes in them that let the light through. The only thing I agree with all the other reviews was the price was cheap. But you get what you pay for! They also charged my card before we got there. Upon check in the front desk guy didn't even check my ID. The room was also hot and stuffy and when you turned the window box fan on you felt like you were in a wind tunnel and the noise deafening. Needless to say, very disappointed. I've stayed in nicer places when I backpacked through Africa 20 years ago! Pay the extra $50 to $75 bucks to stay somewhere decent. read more

We recommend the Sunbeam Motel if you are looking for a great place to stay in San Luis Obispo. We have always found it to be clean, and affordable. When you need a break the Sunbeam is perfect. The location, near Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is ideal. Take a walk to the nearby creek, or up the hill towards Foothill. And there is a coffee shop just a short distance away, fantastic for an early breakfast. read more

I honestly do think this is as good as it gets in SLO - great walk-in deals, super-clean rooms, cable TV + AC + microwave + fridge + coffee pot w/ coffee + FREE WiFi, and walking distance to downtown SLO. Amazing! We love staying here so we can go out at night and not need to designate a driver. We've never heard any noise from side rooms, although you can occasionally hear traffic from the Villa Motel's parking lot if someone is revving their motorcycle at 3 am (unfortunately the case for us one night). The front-desk service is very friendly, and they keep coffee and area maps there if you're looking for something to do. For a motel, we definitely enjoy Sunbeam more than Motel 6. Wake up early, take a walk and grab breakfast at Splash Cafe, or an afternoon beer at Central Coast Brewing (both are 1 block away). Make the most of this great location! If I'm not in a moving truck the next time I visit SLO, trust that I'll be staying at the Sunbeam Motel. :-) read more

Sunbeam Motel - Room #7. Top floor, middle. - Hotels Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

My boyfriend and I were referred to stay at the Sunbeam by a friend of ours who enjoyed his stayed there and subsequently had to extend his stay for two weeks due to an unexpected covid exposure. Our friend recommended we chose this place to stay while we visited during spring break and we certainly did not regret it. The customer service, prime location, and the living conditions lived up to the recommendation we received. During our trip we loved having a parking spot and the amenities included in our room. The bathroom and bedroom had everything we needed and the location was perfect for getting to downtown SLO and the Cal Poly Campus. Above all else, we were extremely grateful for the patience and kindness we experienced with the hotel manager who helped us check in and out of our room. We lost our wallet and room keys and panicked late night about getting back into our room. Fortunately, we called the front desk number and we were able to get room keys without a problem - the kind customer service was greatly appreciated. I would definitely refer the Sunbeam motel to a friend and I look forward to staying here in the future. read more

I'm sorry it took so long to send an update! I had a WONDERFUL stay at Sunbeam. It was affordable, friendly, and very clean. I will be a returning customer. It was a perfect weekend getaway :) thank you! read more

We could not have asked for a more pleasant stay. Cute little motel in the perfect location: equidistant to Cal Poly and downtown, and walkable to both. The room was clean and they made excellent use of the space with all of the basics one would need. But what really made our stay was the host, who was incredibly kind and accommodating. I highly recommend the Sunbeam Motel. read more

We stayed for almost a week. Reasonable price especially for Slo. It was nice, quiet, and very clean. Jerry had great customer service and was always available to take care of what we needed. We will definitely stay again. Thanks Jerry read more

cons--parking tight for big vehicles, no room phone, no Bible, no fart fan in bath, no HBO that I could find. That's it and who cares. this old school motel is exactly the experience we were looking for and will come back. FYI the money you save on a $75/night take a walk to 1865 restaurant a block down the street read more

Small Motel. Prices extremely reasonable. Clean and fine for one night. Bring ear plugs for sure. I could hear snoring, cars racing by and refridge humming. It also has a very strong moldy smell. If you yawn you can actually taste it! If you have a bad back, skip it. Old old mattress with a thick bed bug protector cover. So feels plastic like and very used. In a pinch I would stay here with earplugs, but not if I could find something else read more

Great motel. Perfect both in a pinch and when you have time to plan. Nice people and good prices.

Okay so my family and I are traveling from Sacramento down the coast to L.A. Our first overnight stop was SLO. We just needed something cheap and clean. Booked a room at the SLO INN. Horrible experience! Never again. Rooms were filthy and the office people were not friendly at all. We let them know that we wanted to cancel. This time we checked reviews and booked a room here, at the Sunbeam Motel. The parking lot was a little small but there was spots available to park. The rooms looked like little cottages and was so adorable. The owner named Jerry was amazing from the start. Greeted us, listened to our complaints about the other hotel and assured us that his hotel would be nothing like the last. We booked on Priceline.com and there was a problem with payment. Jerry was quick to call Priceline himself and had the problem fixed immediately. Came into the room and it's beautiful in here. Everything is super clean and comfy. I'm so glad we changed our stay and came here. We will definitely be able to get a good night rest. Thank you Jerry for your awesome experience, going out of your way to help and keeping up with this beautiful property. -Mindy,Patty,Kay read more

Cute, clean, and comfortable. We hit a lot of traffic and were running quite late. Jerry called to say he was closing the office and would leave the room key in a lockbox. I told him we were at a dead stop by Gaviota and he was kind enough to look up the incident (we were in a dead zone) and let us know there was a bad accident in the tunnel. He offered late checkout since we would be getting in around midnight. Good shower, good towels, good heater, plenty of lighting alternatives. The inside of the microwave was dirty but otherwise this was a flawless, positive experience. read more

Sunbeam combines the charm of an older motel with completely modern remodeled rooms and amenities. The room was large enough to do work on my computer while the bed provided quality sleep. The place was very clean with wooden floors a big plus in my books. The gentleman manning the front desk is friendly, professional and accomodating. He could teach motel management skills to the chain motels. The location of the motel is within easy access to the 101 making any place in SLO very accessible. Hands down, this is my "go to" motel when I am in SLO. Why would I stay anywhere else? read more

I've stayed at various hotels through the years. From good to bad and honestly this place was great. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable, parking was secure with lights and cameras as well. Not to mention I felt welcomed from the jump. The hotel manager was awesome so major props to him and his team. Jerry you're awesome bro, keep up the good work man! A+++++++++++ read more

This stay was excellent and the host was very accommodating to all of our needs. Recommend this play for anyone trying to save some money on a trip to SLO. The hotel is on the main strip and walking distance to downtown. read more

Pro: it is cheap, walking distance to Splash Cafe and Central Coast Brewing. It is about 20 mins walking to downtown which can save some $ on parking. Wifi is strong in my room. Con: Parking spaces are limited (although that wasn't an issue when I was there), the rooms furniture appliances are outdated. But since I just need a place to lay my head, I'm perfectly fine with it. read more

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The choice in San Luis Obispo is between overpriced chain lodging and grungy places like this. Take a look at the photos. I could have easily posted 10 of these, but a couple of representative shots will have to suffice. The shower window ledge is a real piece of eye candy... read more

Sunbeam Motel - Hotels Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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This lovingly cared-for family run and operated motel is exactly what you hope you'll get when you book a budget lodging in a beautiful and upscale California coastal community. It is located on the same road as 80% of the rest of the lodging in SLO so its location is identical to properties costing three or four times more a night. That's where the similarity ends. The Sunbeam rooms are kept extremely clean. The bedding is comfortable white sheets and excellent supportive pillows. The shower sports a wide head which streams water at a good rate higher than some "luxury" properties in which I have stayed. The spacious and simple room contains a wide screen tv, frig, microwave, coffee maker, adequate lamps, table and upholstered dining chairs, and a spacious side shelf with ergonomic rolling chair for laptop work. The air conditioning actually works well and cools the room, and the windows open in both the bedroom and the bathroom. Plenty of towels are provided, as is coffee packets, despite the very low cost. I travel to SLO frequently and can say that what is offered here for the rock-bottom price is easily the greatest deal in town. For me the main perk was the caring and professional approach of the family-you can't buy that with money. Stay here. You won't be sorry. read more

Stayed for 4 nights in October 2020. Was perfect for our cycling trip- There was plenty of room for our bikes and bags, staff was helpful and friendly, room was clean, bed was comfy, and housekeeping was thorough. Price was good and we were able to walk downtown for coffee and dinner each day. Will stay again! read more

The motel was a good price for staying a weekend. If you're on a budget I totally recommend. The room was updated and nice. Some things were dirty like the carpet was extremely dirty. Plus the restroom was dirty and had a couple stains. Especially a caca stain on the shower wall. Lastly there wasn't any tissues or not a lot of toilet paper. Other than that it had a fridge and microwave. Another thing was stairs so be prepared for a workout. There's no pool. Also jerry was pretty chill. read more

We just got back from visiting our son for the weekend and had a good stay. Jerry (the owner) was very kind to help us out when our son had a COVID scare (he tested negative). This is a good family owned motel for the money. read more

I'm very pleased to give these kind folks a great review. Excellent service in the office. A great price and location. The room was lovely. Very clean, simple, and first class. Hard to complain about anything at all about this space. Bravo. read more

Stayed there for two days and it was honestly wayyy better than hotels that I've stayed at for more money . Very sweet managers and very tidy and clean place ! If anyone wants a motel that's close to town and what not come here I promise it's a great one :) thank you again read more

I was able to stay here for a couple of days, and about two weeks before Christmas. The place is great! Management is awesome, accommodating, and really friendly. I crossed paths with the manager in town before he knew I was a customer and he was just as friendly. It's close enough to walk to downtown in about 5 mins, so you don't have to worry about parking there. I'm looking forward to staying here again. Room was spotless. Great experience. read more

So this place really gets 3.5 stars. The older couple who own it are very nice and are trying to keep the place up & nice. It was a great cheap place to stay just very much older then surrounding hotels. We didn't mind since it was very clean and well kept. It's also very close to downtown and we walked to Splash Cafe for breakfast every morning. They have microwaves, coffee makers & a fridge in each room. Nice hot (clean) showers, although the bathroom does not fit one person at a time, and the bed was slightly firmer then I would have liked. Bottom line, decent hotel for cheap price. read more

This was great! The room was very nicely decorated, the bed was comfortable, the shower was hot and had good water pressure. There was no noise from outside. It was a pleasant walk to downtown. Check-in and out was very easy. The owner was a lovely young man and very helpful. This was a terrific stay and we would recommend it to others. read more

Owners were friendly. Easy check in and check out. The bed, towels, room itself was clean. Close to downtown. Had microwave and tv as well. Everything you need. Also price is good. The place doesnt look that fancy from the outside. Great stay though. Room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend here :) read more

Highly recommend this recently renovated motel. Surrounded by many other motels. Parking was free and on the property. Additionally, what was more memorable was Jerry. Jerry did not give up until reaching us to confirm our arrival. Once, we confirmed we would not arrive in time he went the extra mile to ensure we would have no problem gaining entry to our room. We are looking forward to booking with Sunbeam for our next visit. read more

Rooms are a bit rundown, BUT renovations are underway! The owners are awesome so I continue to go here, plus the price is a bargain for the area. I have never seen any bugs, which would be a deal breaker. I get a good nights sleep and let the cleanliness thing go because I'm just there to sleep and I accomplish that. Also, I enjoy the complementary coffee and pastries in the office each morning. Restaurants within walking distance. read more

Highly recommended for those just passing through. Spent some time in Avila Beach on our Hwy 1 road trip and decided to postpone the ride home after finding this motel on Trip Advisor. When I made the reservation I was surprised to hear it was under $100 for downtown SLO where the surrounding spots are much more expensive. Dismissing the good ol "If it sounds too good to be true" motto and trusting the Yelp reviews we found it to be just what we needed. From Avila its about 15 minutes up the 101 fwy and to check out downtown shops, restaurants and breweries it's a 20 minute walk. The manager was super nice and hospitable! If you're just looking for a decent room in a prime location then this is it. We would stay again for sure! read more

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Very good for the price. Front desk check-in was professional and efficient. Room itself is small but clean. No complaints about any of the amenities. read more

Hands down the worst place I've ever stayed. A nice accommodation for perhaps a strung out junkie. The room was disgustingly filthy. The carpet was worn down and stained. The shower obviously had not been cleaned for quite some time and shower curtain was full of mildew. The walls looked like they hadn't been repainted in years. To top it all off there wasn't even a smoke detector in the room. I'm not sure how this place garnered so many good reviews because it was a total dump. read more

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This motel is very outdated, small, and run down. If I didn't need to stay in SLO 2 nights, I would've rather slept in my car. There was no internet, it wasn't very clean, the shower was so small I could barely turn around, and the towels were threadbare. read more