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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in San Luis Obispo

If you're planning a weekend getaway to San Luis Obispo, California, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in San Luis Obispo. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in San Luis Obispo, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in San Luis Obispo at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel San Luis Obispo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $407 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in San Luis Obispo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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Located at 877 Palm Street, Hotel San Luis Obispo has great rooms from $407 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Madonna Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $270 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Madonna Inn which has nice rooms starting at $270. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 100 Madonna Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and evening entertainment which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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We found Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $153. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 214 Madonna Road. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.7 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in San Luis Obispo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $165, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown, at 1845 Monterey Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $390 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to San Luis Obispo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $390 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1125 Garden Street. Furthermore, it also offers parking, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa, and horse riding, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Granada Hotel & Bistro

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $278 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in San Luis Obispo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Granada Hotel & Bistro is 8.90 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $278, and it's located at 1126 Morro Street. We also love the laundry services, city views, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room
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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in San Luis Obispo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo because it has great rooms that start at $170. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1631 Monterey Street. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, city views, a hot tub, and free parking at this fun hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Apple Farm

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Apple Farm offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, parking, laundry services, and a hot tub which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $138 (before taxes). It's located at 2015 Monterey Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Avila Pismo Rv Resort & Campground

3-star Resort with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in San Luis Obispo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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Located at 7075 Ontario Road, Avila Pismo Rv Resort & Campground has great rooms from $169 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a game room, mini-golf, bicycle rental, a microwave, and a refrigerator which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 7.3 miles from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo which has nice rooms starting at $179. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1301 Calle Joaquin. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 2.5 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Santa Barbara, Cambria, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Pismo Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Barbara, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara, Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Barbara, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Barbara, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Santa Barbara, or Best Business Hotels in Santa Barbara.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in San Luis Obispo?

San Luis Obispo Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$219

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to San Luis Obispo, California. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in San Luis Obispo, California based on data from 14 hotels is an affordable $219. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Luis Obispo.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $316
  • 3-star hotels: $179


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