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This charming hotel off Highway 101 offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. It features an on-site fitness center and serves a daily continental breakfast. Tolosa Winery is 5 mi away. Pool is Seasonal, please call hotel to verify if heated. All classically furnished rooms at Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo include a seating area and a work desk. A microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine are provided in almost all rooms. ( call hotel to request, not guaranteed) Hotel Lobby Hours Open 24/7 Check out is by 12 PM (noon) * Check in starts at 4 PM Grab & Go Continental Breakfast is available daily from 7am to 9am. Fresh coffee and tea available all day in the lobby. Work out in our fitness room: 8AM-10PM. Housekeeping service is available when requested by 10am. (Daily housekeeping is by request only) The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is 1.2 mi from this hotel, and Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course is 4.3 mi away. Avila Public Beach is 20 minutes' drive away. When you check in to Hotel Buena Vista, you're also checking in to the lively bustle and social hub of beautiful San Luis Obispo, located just steps away. Better yet, we’re oh-so affordable, leaving plenty in your travel budget for doing more of the things you want to do! Our guests are welcomed into a bright, pristine lobby with comfy seating areas that will remind you of home. Our 75 roomy, 100% smoke-free guest accommodations are decked out with creature comforts, including free Wi-Fi, plush towels, and flat-screen HDTVs with premium cable channels. Many of our rooms offer microwaves and/or refrigerators; just put in a request with the front desk! Outside, we invite you to enjoy tranquil tropical gardens, a sun-splashed heated pool, shady patios and BBQ areas to fully enjoy San Luis Obispo’s gorgeous year-round weather. All classically furnished rooms at Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo include a seating area and a work desk. A microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine are provided in almost all rooms.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Breakfast to go

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United States United States
    The hotel is pretty dated and worn. Mostly clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower clean, the staff was very helpful. Good value for the price
  • Alex
    United States United States
    Location just close to the Ocean . Charm and stylish old hotel.
  • Bonnie
    United States United States
    Very clean and comfortable. The hot tub was great and staff was friendly and very helpful.
  • Sharona
    United States United States
    Great room. Loved the mini kitchen setup. Big closet. Nice staff and lobby. Close to Cal Poly and walkable to places to eat.
  • Sheila
    United States United States
    Loved the jacuzzi. Bed was comfy and treats in am delicious
  • Sheila
    United States United States
    Just some sweet rolls in the lobby with coffee. They were good. Very accommodating, late late checkout
  • Isabella
    United States United States
    Room was very quiet and clean. The decor was soothing and minimalist. The price was affordable.
  • Olga
    United States United States
    I appreciate the customer service. The hit tub and the room. We were there for a short period of time but we enjoyed it very much.
  • Maria
    United States United States
    I liked staying on the third floor, very quiet. The pool and jacuzzi were amazing and fun. The staff member that greeted us was very informative and professional.
  • Elaine
    United States United States
    We had both a refrigerator and a microwave which I really appreciate when travelling. I also liked the availability of coffee and tea all day.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property offers a 40-amp Tesla Charger & Universal Charging Station that can charge one properly equipped car directly in front of the station, subject to availability. Please call the hotel directly for additional charges.

All reservations are prepaid and nonrefundable.

All reservations are non-changeable and cannot be canceled.

Full deposits will be taken at time of booking. No refunds will be issued. Debit credit cards are not accepted. The property has the legal right to refuse any and all guests. All reservations will be authorized an additional USD 100.00 incidental deposit at time of check in. Special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note: The name of the guest booking the reservation must match the name on the credit card presented at check in Occupancies that exceed 2 people in all appropriate room types will incur additional charges. Check out is at 12 PM (noon) * Check in is after 4PM * Fresh coffee and tea during lobby hours.

Pool & Jacuzzi Open!

We are excited to announce that our Pool & Jacuzzi are now OPEN for your enjoyment!! We thank you for your patience as we completed these important renovations. Come enjoy the sun with us at Hotel Buena Vista!

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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