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

2 persons

17 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

19 m²

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

San Luis Obispo900 m

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 8.9 km

Santa Maria Public (SMX) 61.0 km

Train

San Luis Obispo Amtrak 1.3 km

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

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
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

1.3 km

Church

Mission San Luis Obispo

1.3 km

Square

Mission Plaza

1.3 km

Landmark

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

1.3 km

Landmark

Karson Butler Events at the Ah Louis Store

1.2 km

Landmark

Cuesta Canyon County Park

1.8 km

Landmark

Santa Rosa Park

850 m

Museum

History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County

1.3 km

Landmark

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop

1.3 km

Landmark

Museum of Art

1.4 km

Landmark

The Gallery at the Network

1.3 km

Landmark

Fremont Theater

1.3 km

Landmark

San Luis Obispo Skate Park

850 m

Museum

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

1.7 km

Landmark

Palm Theatre

1.3 km

Museum

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

1.4 km

University

California Polytechnic University

1.9 km

Landmark

California Polytechnic State University

2.1 km

Mall

Downtown

1.1 km

Landmark

Sinsheimer Park

2.4 km

Museum

San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

2.1 km

Park

Cheng Park

1.3 km

Amusement Park

Mitchell Park

1.3 km

Landmark

Terrace Hill

1.6 km

Landmark

Central Coast Wines

1.4 km

Park

Cuesta Park

1.8 km

Museum

San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum

1.5 km

Nearby

Gallery

Steynberg Gallery

380 m

Museum

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum

380 m

Gallery

Art Central

570 m

Restaurants

Splash Cafe

310 m

1491 Monterey Street

Taqueria Santa Cruz Express

550 m

1308 Monterey St

Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill

790 m

1210 Higuera St

Tonita's Mexican Food

950 m

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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