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The Sanitarium B&B

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 15 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 11 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 10 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 11 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 11 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 1 review Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 30% based on 14 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 30% based on 14 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 14 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 14 reviews Young singles
    • 20% based on 14 reviews Pet owners

Reviews of The Sanitarium B&B

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3 of 5 stars
kmann08
Aug 14, 2008

We stayed there for 2 nights. It was nice and unque but way overpriced. It is in a good location which is a plus but you pay for it. The hosts were great, didn't eat breakfast there but everything was clean and nice. more

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1 of 5 stars
California
Jun 22, 2008

The breakfast was seriously substandard. I’ve made much better breakfasts, for more people, over a Coleman stove and a cast-iron Dutch oven while camping. NO, I repeat NO housekeeping during our two night stay. We are a couple. We are in love. We are staying at a B&B. We have needs. We need fresh sheets, and fresh towels. NO SUCH... more

Mar 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

After reading reviews I thought I had a good idea of what to expect, I am not one for excessive service so, I thought it would be fine. & SLO doesn't have many options so we thought we would give this place a try. Decor-fun and tasteful. We enjoyed the asthetic & fun atmosphere. But the positive feelings end there.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Sep 25, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Stayed one night at the Sanitarium on our way up the coast a couple days after our wedding and really enjoyed it. The property is truly unique, our room was awesome, and the breakfast the next day was good. I agree that their weekend rate is steep, but the weekday rate is competitive. The location is great, six blocks from... more

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3 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Jun 19, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Thought it would be a good place for a getaway w/ my significant other. Think otherwise now. Though the place has a cool flavor to it, bohemian in nature, "W" hotel like music playing, its got way too many cons. The same breakfast served everyday for 4 days in a row, how many eggs and nutella rolls can you eat... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Francisco
May 29, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

I read all the reviews first and thought I knew what to expect. Bottom line: You're on your own at this place. The owner barely showed us our room and then went back to entertaining her friends. She was having an open studio in the house and people were wandering around the property, including into our room with our luggage.... more

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5 of 5 stars
los angeles
May 19, 2007

My husband surprised me on our anniversary with a quick getaway to the sanitarium and it was incredible. We had just visited a winery, so the first thing we did was share a glass of wine in the amazing tub in our room. The place is so relaxing. Our hostess Nicky took great care of us and even referred us... more

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5 of 5 stars
Portland, Oregon
Apr 17, 2007

We stayed at the Sanitarium B & B for 3 nights in April 2007. I had looked at countless B & B websites in that area, looking for one that was really beautiful. I'm surprised how many B & B's I consider ugly. They may be comfy, but they're too fussy or have terrible colors. This one really caught my... more

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2 of 5 stars
Southern California
Apr 2, 2007
7/8 found this review helpful

•Do not busy yourself in the kitchen, mid-day when expecting check-ins, while listening to Fergie at high volume. •Do not greet your guests with "You're really early” … even if they are. •Do not assume your guests already know your name and, therefore, never bother to introduce yourself. •Do not leave your guests wondering whether there is or is not... more

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5 of 5 stars
san francisco
Feb 21, 2007

Don't believe me? Read on... I found this bed and breakfast on Yelp when I was looking for accommodations in SLO. I took my girlfriend there for the weekend with the goal of visiting Hearst Castle. The Sanitarium made the visit special in a way we'll never forget. The Sanitarium is located about a 10 minute walk from downtown San... more

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The Sanitarium B&B Address

1716 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401