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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.
A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
JESSICA
£117
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

2. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Monique
£88
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.
A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.
A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.

3. Apple Farm

Apple Farm
San Luis Obispo
United States
Roberto
£101
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Apple Farm
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

4. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Renatta
£125
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.
A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.
A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

5. Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo
United States
Raymond
£137
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Madonna Inn
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, and mirror. There is a trash can and a microwave on the counter.
A gazebo with a hot tub, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

6. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Peter
£82
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Adelaide Inn
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

7. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
£125
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

8. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
£173
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.

9. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
David
£118
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Spyglass Inn
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a seating section with a green cushioned bench.
A hotel with a central courtyard, flagpole, and multiple buildings with red roofs.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a building with a flag, and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Issac
£103
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
A modern outdoor lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape.
A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, a staircase, and outdoor seating.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, glass coffee tables, and a large abstract painting.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
San Luis Obispo
£117
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, two armchairs, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.
A hotel with a red sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with plants and a pathway.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.
A bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, a television, and a variety of liquor bottles.

12. The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles

The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Jacqueline
£96
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

13. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
£171
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Pacific Point Resort
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and palm trees.
A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

14. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Cynthia
£161
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.

15. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
£194
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Inn at the Cove
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and a bar area in the background.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee machine.
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of a building.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Erwin
£100
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.
A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Robin
£98
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
A modern building with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and a modern ceiling design.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance area with pathways and plants.
A long dining table set for a formal meal, with chairs on both sides, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Cambria Hotel Templeton - Paso Robles

Cambria Hotel Templeton - Paso Robles
Templeton Gap District
United States
Peter
£88
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Cambria Hotel Templeton - Paso Robles
A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.
A building with a wooden front porch, a stone pillar, and a sign that reads "Avila Village Inn."
A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.
A couple sitting on a sandy beach with bicycles leaning against a wooden structure.

19. Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
Avila Beach
£141
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Avila Village Inn
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.
Private kitchen
A lounge area with a checkered floor, a pink sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table with a plant, striped awnings, and a large window with a view of the street.

20. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
Downtown Pismo Beach
£120
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Pismo Beach Club
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Nestled between coastal mountains and wine country, this college town offers stunning hikes at Bishop Peak and Montana de Oro. Stroll the historic city centre for Thursday night farmers' markets, quirky Bubblegum Alley, and the serene Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Luis Obispo?
Expedia travellers speak highly of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown. It features premium bedding and pool sun loungers, and is around 1 mi northeast of the centre of San Luis Obispo. The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 1 mi northeast of the downtown area, it offers premium bedding and a swimming pool.
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The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Luis Obispo is the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more wallet-friendly and offer the services and amenities required to be comfy, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, premium toiletries and perks like on-site day spas.

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