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Sunbeam Motel

1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2012

It is highly recommended for budget traveller. Sunbeam motel is located on the Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo. It is the most affordable motel in the area. A short walking distance to town. For the price that we were paying, we weren't expect much when we booked it. However, the motel did surprise me. Generally, it was clean, comfortable... More

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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

You know you're not going to get much when your bath mat is a piece of paper on the floor that says "Bath Mat". No shampoo, tiny bit of soap, only two towels. The desk clerk checks out at 10 so you're on your own. I had to drive an hour to Food For Less to get shampoo. The room... More

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Turlock, ca
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2012

Stayed at the Sunbeam Motel 6/20-21-12, after reading trip advisor reviews. Here's our situation, our musical group was booked in Modesto on 6/19, San Luis Obispo at the Madonna Event Center on 6/20, then LA and SD for the weekend. We needed an affordable place in San Luis Obispo for two nights, and a day off to energize by the... More

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Heber City, UT
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

New paint in our upstairs room. Comfortable beds. Clean. Old. Thin walls. Loud yappy dogs in the neighborhood.

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Monterey, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Minha namorada e eu nao gostamos nada do hotel. Apesar de um bom preço, o quarto tinha um cheiro estranho, estava sujo, muita poeira e encontramos cabelo no banheiro. Por uma noite até vai mas mais que isso nao dá. My girlfriend and I did not like the motel. The price is all right but the room smells weird, bathroom... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Sunbeam motel is a wonderful place. Their rooms have everything you need. It's truly the most affordable in the area. The hosts are wonderful and go out of their way to make sure you are well taken care of. The owners make this a home away from home. I definitely encourage you to stay and enjoy their hospitality. The hotel... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Sunbeam motel is a great place to stay for the price. I have been a regular business travel customer for about 10 years. Their rooms are simple, clean and have everything you need. It's the most affordable in the area. I strongly recommend this motel to budget or business travelers. Room, service, value location and everything! Nobody comes close!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011

My husband and I were traveling through to Monterrey and just needed a place for the night. I'm very happy with our decision to stay here. The price is very affordable; we didn't want to spend too much since we were just passing through. The area was clean, safe, and quiet. The room's quality is comparable to Motel 6, but... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2011

We were a bit worried, given the cheap price. When we arrived the managers were helpful, room clean & had microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Walk to town 10-15min easy walk. Would definitely recommend to budget travellers.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2010

Sunbeam Motel is practically my home away from home in San Luis Obispo . I'm a business promoter for an auto co. & I travel throughout the west coast with my wife. We have stayed in numerous hotels/motels throughout the country. What really impresses me about this motel is that the manager is able to keep this place so nice... More

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Address: 1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > San Luis Obispo
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #16 of 31 hotels in San Luis Obispo
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sunbeam Motel is a wonderful motel for the budget-minded traveler. It is conveniently located near downtown San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly. Our rooms are equipped with standard amenities, including cable TV with HBO, free wifi, refrigerators, microwaves and daily housekeeping services. If you are looking for an affordable and comfortable place to stay in San Luis Obispo, please give us a call. ... more   less 
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