Budget Inn

2.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Budget Inn

Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Reception
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

View in a map
1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Place, Santa Rosa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

About this property

Budget Inn

Coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Budget Inn offers 27 accommodations with air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Budget Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Rosa Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 2-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Budget Inn offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Budget Inn San Luis Obispo
Budget San Luis Obispo

Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 237 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 231 out of 1001 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good prices; large rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shairoz

Clean room and cozy layout
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Geneva

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was cockroaches all over my hotel room slept so uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean but not in very good condition, especially for the price. The toilet clogged once, the shower was difficult to operate, and some of the repairs were sloppily made. Beds were just OK.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the motel is so close the main street it was nice to walk and site see
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, staff, and property great for a SLO visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

olga

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smell really bad like water damage in the carpet , the shower to to long to wet hot water really bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was absolutely disgusting. Furniture was old and all torn up. Holes in the wall. Dirty carpet with god knows what on it. I would NEVER book again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

albert r.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget Inn Rocks & Owner Is Awesome

Stayed there for two nights in a row, the owner was amazing and very friendly and hospitable. I’ll definitely stay in the area again very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, affordable, hotel is quiet and clean and right off the hwy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

albert r.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget Inn Is Amazing Value!

Budget Inn was perfectly located, plenty of convenient stores and fast food or restaurants to consider, walking distance to parks and other shopping, the owner was amazing and very hospitable and checked in on us a couple of times each day, I’m a business owner and that kind of hospitality goes a long way, we will definitely be staying again within the next week or two
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in a great spot and very convenient. The staff were friendly and available when needed. Thank you Boss!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adorable property and the front desk was welcoming & accommodating. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location is ideal being on the waterfront. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay with many dining options & activities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the property being a bit dated and right off the freeway, it was a quiet and friendly place to sleep for a couple nights. We had originally planned only to stay for one night, but were easily able to add an extra night for our stay. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betzabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms r clean and its quiet and cowgirl cafe next door is a great place for brunch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the location and how nice the property was
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024