SUNBEAM MOTEL | San Luis Obispo ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

“The motel's location made exploring downtown San Luis Obispo a breeze!”view full review

Sunbeam Motel - A budget-friendly San Luis Obispo hotel with free parking and complimentary breakfast

Located 1 mile from California Polytechnic State University, Sunbeam offers 14 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, cable channels, and private bathrooms with showers. Each accommodation features a refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and complimentary WiFi. The Sunbeam Motel serves free donuts and coffee every morning and provides express check-in services. The property sits within walking distance to local dining options, including SLO Provisions, Steynberg, and Gino's Pizza (all 0.5 miles away). Cultural attractions surround the area, with the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum 0.5 miles away and Mission Plaza 0.5 miles from the property. San Luis Obispo Amtrak station is 1 mile away, while San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is located 6 miles from the motel.

Pros

Walking distance to multiple restaurants within 0.3-0.5 miles

Close proximity to cultural attractions and museums

Professional property management

Free self-parking available

Cons

Maximum room occupancy limited to 2-4 guests

Airport located 6 miles from the property

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

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2 persons

205 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

San Luis Obispo3000 ft

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 5.5 mi

Santa Maria Public (SMX) 37.9 mi

Train

San Luis Obispo Amtrak4300 ft

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Comfort in Every Detail

“I loved the Queen Room during my stay! The room was updated with new appliances, and I found the bed to be incredibly comfortable. It also had a coffee maker, mini fridge, and microwave, making my stay even more convenient.” view full review

Perfect Sleep Setup

“The bed in our Queen Room was fantastic - super comfortable! We also appreciated the clean ambiance and thoughtful touches like USB ports and plenty of electrical outlets for our devices. It was low-key but everything I needed for a relaxing stay.” view full review

Lovely Shower Experience

“I thoroughly enjoyed the bathroom facilities as well! The shower had excellent water pressure and great amenities, such as nice shampoo and body wash dispensers, making for a refreshing start to each day.” view full review

Easy Parking Convenience

“Parking was easy! I loved that I could park my car directly in front of our ground-floor room. This feature made handling our luggage so much easier, especially during our one-night stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

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1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93401

City landmarks

Monument

Bubblegum Alley

4200 ft

Church

Mission San Luis Obispo

4200 ft

Square

Mission Plaza

4200 ft

Landmark

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

4200 ft

Landmark

Karson Butler Events at the Ah Louis Store

4100 ft

Landmark

Cuesta Canyon County Park

1.1 mi

Landmark

Santa Rosa Park

2800 ft

Museum

History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County

4200 ft

Landmark

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop

4400 ft

Landmark

Museum of Art

4700 ft

Landmark

The Gallery at the Network

4300 ft

Landmark

Fremont Theater

4200 ft

Landmark

San Luis Obispo Skate Park

2800 ft

Museum

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

1.0 mi

Landmark

Palm Theatre

4200 ft

Museum

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

4700 ft

University

California Polytechnic University

1.2 mi

Landmark

California Polytechnic State University

1.3 mi

Mall

Downtown

3600 ft

Landmark

Sinsheimer Park

1.5 mi

Museum

San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

1.3 mi

Park

Cheng Park

4200 ft

Amusement Park

Mitchell Park

4200 ft

Landmark

Terrace Hill

1.0 mi

Landmark

Central Coast Wines

4700 ft

Park

Cuesta Park

1.1 mi

Museum

San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum

5000 ft

Nearby

Gallery

Steynberg Gallery

1300 ft

Museum

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum

1300 ft

Gallery

Art Central

1900 ft

Restaurants

Splash Cafe

1100 ft

1491 Monterey Street

Taqueria Santa Cruz Express

1900 ft

1308 Monterey St

Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill

2600 ft

1210 Higuera St

Tonita's Mexican Food

3200 ft

596 California Blvd

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SUNBEAM MOTEL, San Luis Obispo

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Sunbeam Motel - A budget-friendly San Luis Obispo hotel with free parking and complimentary breakfast

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