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Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Guests stroll through beautiful gardens at this Foothill property, conveniently located for easy access to California Polytechnic State University

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Budget Inn sits in the heart of Foothill, where travelers find warm hospitality, beautiful gardens, and attentive staff. Guests connect using in-room WiFi, visit vending machines for snacks, and start their day with coffee or tea available in the lobby.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿1,899
฿3,105 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a curtain.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a curtain.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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About the area

Located in San Luis Obispo, Budget Inn is in the city centre. Morro Bay State Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Avila Hot Springs and Pismo State Beach. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our San Luis Obispo travel guide
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1001 Olive St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

What's nearby

  • A skate park with a wooden structure, metal railings, and a clear blue sky.
    Santa Rosa Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A pink and white building with a row of circular windows and a decorative finial.
    Fremont Theater
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A church sign with a Mass schedule and a Sacrament of Reconciliation notice.
    Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A modern architectural building with curved surfaces and palm trees in the foreground.
    California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station
    2 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk
  • Lure Fish House
    11 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    3 min walk
  • Hotel SLO
    12 min walk
  • Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
    14 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

  • Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Budget Inn provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a vending machine
    • Coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Budget Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers
    • 36-inch TVs with cable channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and heating

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn?

As of 15 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn on 16 Jul 2026 start from ฿1,899, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Budget Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Budget Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Budget Inn located?

Located in Foothill, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Rosa Park and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Adventist Health Sierra Vista and San Luis Obispo County Library are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Budget Inn Reviews

6.0

6.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 149 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 230 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable motel near CalPoly, downtown SLO and 101 run by nice people. Finishes are dated and a little worn, but the place is clean and the price is right. Fridge and microwave in the room were helpful, and the AC works great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melani

Liked: Staff & service
I was pleasantly surprised after reading the reviews! It's definitely a more "lived in" property with some dust in places, but the beds & sheets were clean and very comfortable--lots of pillows--the shower had really hot water and great water pressure, and the towels were pristine white and fluffy--everything I needed!! For check-in and when I forgot my room card in my room--the front desk guy was fantastic and super friendly. Considering how much actual time I spent in my room it was great and I would stay here again. :) (Also, if you have a student at CalPoly, the location is awesome!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok first off. The room was awesome and good. The shower was good 👍. Carpet was clean, the refrigerator was near the door,but the only i got charged was a pet fee, after I told the front desk that I had a service animal and I got charged $57.38 , and on the the app it said that service animals were exempt from fee's, and I still had to pay..I like the place.but maybe change the service animal on the app saying service animals will be charged, but I will stay there again for another 2 days and give it another try, RESPECT 🙏.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Reyes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place was not above a Motel 6. The Bed was decently comfortable. Horribly painted, Bathtub look as if surface areas were breaking down, so we didnt shower. Mind you, this was the room told was just remodeled lol. Certainly would not stay again preferably.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ebony

Many dinning areas to choose from
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My check in was hassle free, and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very convenient location, everything is within 5 mins, including downtown. So many dining options within steps of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

frank j

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property that is close to downtown and has easy freeway access. Also a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived a bit early but were allowed to check-in early. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is a little older but priced accordingly. The location was very convenient. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rafael

Very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024