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An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

A modern restaurant interior with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchen visible through the windows.

A modern lobby with a large beige sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outside through large windows.

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

0.3 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Jennifer

£122

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.

A person relaxing in a hot tub with lounge chairs in the background.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with seating, and decorative plants.

2. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 1.6 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

David

£279

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

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.

3. Madonna Inn

0.6 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Sona

£138

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Hotel".

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden bar counter, and green chairs.

A room with a large window, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

4. Granada Hotel & Bistro

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 1.6 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Scott

£211

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A brick-paved entrance with a green door, white columns, and a covered porch.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity, and a window with a view of greenery.

A dining area with a large table set for six, surrounded by white chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with stained glass.

A garden street inn with a red awning, a bench, and a well-maintained garden.

5. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 1.4 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Alejandro

£103

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio area with seating, a bar, and a fire feature.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a long bookshelf, and a dining setup with multiple chairs and tables.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

0.3 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Gretchen

£144

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A waiting area with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

A reception area with two armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

7. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera, 1.1 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Luis

£65

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large potted plant.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A wooden pergola structure with a table and chairs underneath, surrounded by greenery.

A modern interior with a reception desk, wooden shelving, and a variety of products on display.

8. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

Downtown San Luis Obispo, 1.4 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Samuel

£281

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a stone fire pit.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small side table, and a floor lamp. There is a bed with a nightstand and a lamp in the background.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

9. TownePlace Suites San Luis Obispo

0.8 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Carlos

£109

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

0.2 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

W Martin

£102

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a bench.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, a green sofa, a wooden reception desk, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a trash can.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

1.2 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

George

£95

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a clear sky.

A modern living room with sofas, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

1.3 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Aila

£105

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A spacious dining area with a large window, a patterned rug, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a large window, and a reception area with a plant.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a parking area.

13. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

0.5 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Valerie

£113

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.

A road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

14. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

0.5 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

amanda

£61

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying a booking message, a coffee machine, a plant, and informational posters on the walls.

A residential area with a white picket fence, a well-maintained lawn, and a pool area with a red umbrella.

15. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

1.3 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Arthur

£67

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel reception area with a large window, air conditioning units, a plant, a digital screen, a magazine rack, and a small trash can.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying a welcome message, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and a coffee maker.

16. Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

1.3 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Ruben-Phillip

£79

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a light-colored wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a small kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

A courtyard with palm trees, a blue planter with flowers, and a building with a balcony.

17. Hotel Calle Joaquin

1.3 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Tony

£63

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a recessed ceiling light.

A metal fence along a pathway surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A building with a sign for Howard Johnson by Wyndham, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a beige and red bedspread. There is a nightstand between the beds, a wall-mounted lamp above the headboard, and a wooden floor.

18. Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Foothill, 2 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Scott

£61

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. Budget Inn

Foothill, 1.9 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Emily

£62

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and potted plants.

A sign for the SLO Inn with a stone base and blue background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A modern bathroom with a marble shower, a sink with a mirror, and a visible window with curtains.

20. Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

Foothill, 1.9 mi from Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Jailyne

£49

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 282 reviews	View
Hotel San Luis Obispo	9.4 Exceptional 649 reviews	View
Madonna Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,557 reviews	View
Granada Hotel & Bistro	9.4 Exceptional 861 reviews	View
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 843 reviews	View

Top Sunset Drive-In Theatre Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to spend with family."

Madonna Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What a great spot! All the rooms so unique and over the top! Quirky would be an understatement- staff was very helpful and courteous and attentive. The heated pool was a big plus!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

8/10 Good

"We stayed for two separate reservations at the Springhill Suites and Residence Inn . It has two parts to the hotel. Suites and Residence. The residence is the one to pick in our opinion as it has a kitchen. It also cost us less on the Residence side for the room with kitchen and full size refrigerator and than the Suites. Great pool which long enough to do some lengths rather than just get wet. All was very well maintained and modern. I believe the hotel was just over a year old when we stayed. The hotel offers free breakfast buffet which was fairly typical fare for an American hotel. Breakfast was particularly busy every morning with an “every man for themselves” feel. We started taking basic items back to our room instead. Over all a very nice modern and clean hotel. Kevin on the front desk was a superstar stand out for us. We’d definitely stay again but would book the “Residence” side."

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely staff"

Lovely Tiny House Nestled in the Eucalyptus trees

10/10 Excellent

"This property was very clean and host was responsive. Cute and cozy!"

Cozy Studio Vibes | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely! All the things you could want/need in a charming tiny home at a great location!"

Pacific Coast Tiny House with three beds & a loft

10/10 Excellent

"Kids loved the loft."

Layzie Dayzie House | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of our most enjoyable places that we've stayed. Our hosts went above and beyond in every way. The home is so comfortable and has everything you need."

Other attractions near Sunset Drive-In Theatre

A town nestled between hills and a river.

Laguna Lake Park

After visiting Laguna Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities such as cycling in San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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SLO Ranch Farms and Marketplace

Enjoy an outing to SLO Ranch Farms and Marketplace during your stay in San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's charming cafes and its acclaimed art galleries.

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Madonna Plaza Shopping Center

8.8/10 (94 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Madonna Plaza Shopping Center during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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Cerro San Luis Obispo

Explore the great outdoors at Cerro San Luis Obispo and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Laguna Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Laguna Lake during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Emerson Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Emerson Park is just one of the places to see in San Luis Obispo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunset Drive-In Theatre?

Sunset Drive-In Theatre is located in a family-friendly area of San Luis Obispo known for its beautiful beaches and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 27 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Sunset Drive-In Theatre?

Adjacent to Sunset Drive-In Theatre, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo and Madonna Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Sunset Drive-In Theatre?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sunset Drive-In Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sunset Drive-In Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Sunset Drive-In Theatre.

What can I see and do near Sunset Drive-In Theatre?

Study the collections at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art or History Center of San Luis Obispo County. Sights like Ah Louis Store, Fremont Theater and Dallidet Adobe and Gardens are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around Santa Rosa Park, Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Emerson Park.

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Our top choices for Sunset Drive-In Theatre hotels

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

2. Hotel San Luis Obispo

3. Madonna Inn

4. Granada Hotel & Bistro

5. Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

6. Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo

7. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

8. HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

9. TownePlace Suites San Luis Obispo

10. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

11. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

12. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

13. Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

14. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

15. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

16. Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

17. Hotel Calle Joaquin

18. Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

19. Budget Inn

20. Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo

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Top Sunset Drive-In Theatre Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Madonna Inn

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel

Lovely Tiny House Nestled in the Eucalyptus trees

Cozy Studio Vibes | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

Pacific Coast Tiny House with three beds & a loft

Layzie Dayzie House | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA | Near Beach & Trails

Other attractions near Sunset Drive-In Theatre

Laguna Lake Park

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

SLO Ranch Farms and Marketplace

Madonna Plaza Shopping Center

Cerro San Luis Obispo

Laguna Lake

Emerson Park

San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

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