Apple Farm Inn
2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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The Apple Farm Inn is located near downtown San Luis Obispo and very close to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. All the rooms have fireplaces and complimentary wireless internet access. It is centrally located for exploring the Central Coast with wineries and beaches no more than 10-15 miles away.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Snack bar
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Safe
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Seating area
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Somewhat walkable
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This hotel was so charming and had such a cool vibe to it. Exactly what we were looking for. We hated to leave and will definitely be going back. ( I already reserved the room we stayed in for my husbands birthday.) The front desk staff was amazing as well as housekeeping and maintenance (we had a small problem with the remote for the fireplace). We felt very comfortable that they were taking all necessary Covid precautions. Highly recommend!!!
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Sean Nolan, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded Oct 30, 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are all so pleased that you enjoyed your get-away, and we are all looking forward to serving you again for your husband's birthday! Cheers!
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My wife and I stayed here on New Year's Eve. The Apple Farm Inn was still done up in it's holiday splendor. It is a beautiful Inn. We stayed in one of the larger rooms in the main building. It has a canopy king sized bed a fireplace a sitting couch and a lovely glass ice bucket. It is a very romantic room perfect for a couple on a romantic get away. WiFi was a problem in the room - the staff said it was a hotel wide technical issue that could not be resolved due to the holiday - but I must say we have stayed in the that room before and had the exact same wifi issue. But given the romantic nature of the room maybe a couple should be doing something else other than looking at their phones😉
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip: Most rooms are different from the others - call the front desk and tell them what you are looking...
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Response from Lyne H, Guest Relations Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded Jan 6, 2020
Thank you for this thoughtful review, andrewwx. We are happy you enjoyed the lovely room, and I do apologize for the WiFi issues. We continue to work toward a positive solution to all the many devices that our guests bring and the connection throughout the Inn. Happy New Year!
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The Apple Farm Inn provided a warm welcoming staff and was beautifully decorated for the Christmas holiday. The property was charming. The room looked to be renovated and was elegantly decorated. The room was also quite small with just enough room to walk around the bed. The shower readily offered hot water. The bed was comfortable.
I would have given it 5 stars if it had had a microwave. Given Covid, I am not comfortable eating out and had no place to heat the food I'd brought for myself.
I would definitely stay here again!
I would have given it 5 stars if it had had a microwave. Given Covid, I am not comfortable eating out and had no place to heat the food I'd brought for myself.
I would definitely stay here again!
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Having traveled to San Luis Obispo over many years, we decided to give the Apple Farm a try for a mid July 3 night stay. Given all the wonderful meals and visits we had over the years we thought we would like this place. We do like it’s proximity to downtown as we walked to dinner twice during our stay. I made my reservations online via their website which worked great. I was disappointed they did not disclose the restaurant was only open for meals Thursday - Sunday from 7:00AM to 2:00 PM. It took reading the reviews on Trip Advisor to see that the restaurant would be closed for much of our stay and the Gift Shop was closed for remodeling. Also the Jacuzzi was closed due to damage. After finding this out I made a call to see if my rate could be reduced, but was told “ wow you have a great rate and you would need to speak to a manager”. No offer of a better room or to connect me with a manager. I had asked for a quiet room and when checking in ask for a ground floor single story room. At first the desk clerk said that is what we were getting. However, she said she had made a mistaken and we were in a second floor unit (no elevator) with a direct view of US 101 on-ramp. The room was quite small for what I consider US standards. No overhead light in the room, both bedside lamps had issues, switch broken on one, very dim bulb on the other. The toilet was clogged which a call to front desk fixed. The room has a small refrigerator which was placed in the closet such that the door to the closet would not close and the closet door blocked the pathway . After my first shower I came out to discover the bathroom floor flooded and the bath mat soaked because the weather strip was deductive. . They were not offering any maid service but would come empty trash and bring new towels. The AC worked well but was not need after the first night. One of the two front windows would not open. There was no literature on local events or things to do in the room and the lobby had no local interest info either. The sheets and towels were very nice and while the bed was to bouncy for our taste.
My local friends said the new owners of this property have a history of buying property and running it into the ground, which appears to be what is happening here. Needless to say we won’t be back to this hotel.
My local friends said the new owners of this property have a history of buying property and running it into the ground, which appears to be what is happening here. Needless to say we won’t be back to this hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Apple Farm Inn was convenient, relatively comfortable and quiet, but far from the "luxury" accommodations advertised on the website and at the $350 per night price point. Bed was comfortable enough. Check-in process very easy. Little extras like fresh cookies and sparkling Martinelli's in the room, and a wine reception (we were worn out from the road and didn't get to attend). The Market attached to the restaurant had lots of different local items from producers in the area of the Inn. The restaurant only had 7 things on the breakfast menu which was very little variety so we went down the highway to Pismo Beach for breakfast instead.
For $350 including tax, which was for a King Specialty room (as opposed to a regular King room), we were pretty disappointed. Perhaps we didn't get to perceive the full value because we were only stopping for one night, but the Inn is definitely showing its age. In our room we could see where the former decorative swirling pattern on the carpet was worn off of high-traffic areas in the room but clearly present under the console table and in the corners, for example. The wall in the bathroom had been painted in a striped pattern but there were clearly places that the wall had been damaged and had drywall or plaster repaired that weren't smoothed out to match the rest of the wall and were just painted over. The bathroom tile and fixtures hadn't been updated in quite some time and we perceived it as mostly just okay.
We were driving the Pacific Coast Highway on a couples vacation and the Apple Farm Inn was easily the most expensive room we stayed in, including places like Mendocino and San Francisco, so I imagined details like that would have been considered given the price of the room.
I understand that the aesthetic of the Inn is sort of a vintage country style, so my observations have nothing to do with the vintage style of the furniture or the wallpaper, etc., and more to do with old fixtures, old carpet, and other details that were below my expectations for the price point. Considering the website bills the property as "luxury" lodging and that the King Specialty rooms are described as "Luxurious" with "exquisite attention to detail," in this way the Apple Farm Inn failed to meet the mark. It was a quiet and pretty comfortable place to sleep, but nothing about the property was perceived as luxury or exquisite especially for $350 a night.
For $350 including tax, which was for a King Specialty room (as opposed to a regular King room), we were pretty disappointed. Perhaps we didn't get to perceive the full value because we were only stopping for one night, but the Inn is definitely showing its age. In our room we could see where the former decorative swirling pattern on the carpet was worn off of high-traffic areas in the room but clearly present under the console table and in the corners, for example. The wall in the bathroom had been painted in a striped pattern but there were clearly places that the wall had been damaged and had drywall or plaster repaired that weren't smoothed out to match the rest of the wall and were just painted over. The bathroom tile and fixtures hadn't been updated in quite some time and we perceived it as mostly just okay.
We were driving the Pacific Coast Highway on a couples vacation and the Apple Farm Inn was easily the most expensive room we stayed in, including places like Mendocino and San Francisco, so I imagined details like that would have been considered given the price of the room.
I understand that the aesthetic of the Inn is sort of a vintage country style, so my observations have nothing to do with the vintage style of the furniture or the wallpaper, etc., and more to do with old fixtures, old carpet, and other details that were below my expectations for the price point. Considering the website bills the property as "luxury" lodging and that the King Specialty rooms are described as "Luxurious" with "exquisite attention to detail," in this way the Apple Farm Inn failed to meet the mark. It was a quiet and pretty comfortable place to sleep, but nothing about the property was perceived as luxury or exquisite especially for $350 a night.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: King Specialty rooms are worn and showing their age.
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We stay at Apple Farm whenever we pass through SLO and have had good experiences. This time was quite disappointing. In the morning we woke up to water all over the floor. Apparently there was work done on the pipes in the bathroom and they broke. Suitcases, bags and slippers that were on the floor were soaked with sewage water. (Fortunately we didn’t wake up to use the restroom in the middle of the night or we could easily have slipped and gotten hurt.) I called the front desk and it went through to voicemail. No one returned my call. I kept calling and finally got through. Fortunately we were only staying one night so we threw all the wet things in plastic bags and left immediately.
We were told we would be refunded for the room which we were. But because we booked it on hotels.com they didn’t refund us the full amount because of the fees when reserving. Unacceptable and really bad practice. Apple Farm should have done more to compensate.
Also, when we arrived at the hotel and registered we saw people drinking wine and we were delighted that there was a happy hour. But it turned out that each guest was given a tiny pour and a ticket so they couldn’t have another. Next time we’ll stay at Madonna Inn or downtown.
We were told we would be refunded for the room which we were. But because we booked it on hotels.com they didn’t refund us the full amount because of the fees when reserving. Unacceptable and really bad practice. Apple Farm should have done more to compensate.
Also, when we arrived at the hotel and registered we saw people drinking wine and we were delighted that there was a happy hour. But it turned out that each guest was given a tiny pour and a ticket so they couldn’t have another. Next time we’ll stay at Madonna Inn or downtown.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Sofya Lukina, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded Mar 14, 2023
Dear Bud, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment that you experienced during your recent stay with us. We deeply apologize for the plumbing issue in your room and for any damage or inconvenience this may have caused you. We understand that this must have been a very frustrating experience for you, and we are sorry that you were not able to reach someone at the front desk immediately. We assure you that this is not the kind of service we strive to provide, and we will be sure to address this with our team to ensure it does not happen again. Lastly, we apologize for any disappointment with our happy hour policy. We do appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration moving forward. We value your loyalty to the Apple Farm Inn and would like the opportunity to make things right. Thank you for your review, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future. Sincerely, TheAppleFarm
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Just stayed at Apple Farm for the last time. We stayed here a couple of months ago, and our blue room (#307) was pretty. But the fireplace didn't work and the room was very cold. I made a reservation a month ago to stay last night for my husband's and my anniversary. I'm sure I said I want a room on the third floor, but they reserved a room for us on the main floor. They said they had one room on the third floor left and I could go check it out. I went up there (#327) and unlocked the door. There was a stale, unpleasant odor underneath the sickly sweet smell of room spray. The colors in the room clashed. Unlike the furniture in other rooms I've stayed in at Apple Farm, the love seat was really small and narrow (not big enough for two people) and the single chair was large and a bright yellow green. I felt the bed and it was really hard. So I left and got the original downstairs room. My husband and I went in and the bed was also hard, but not quite as bad. The room was decorated like it was haunted by my mother-in-law. Big red roses all over the walls. Kind of reminded me of the movie "The Shining". In fact, the halls at The Apple Farm also remind me of "The Shining". But that could be kind of humorous. I think we're done with Apple Farm though. I think when you spend a lot of $ for a place, it should be pleasant. It was not a romantic room. We were given free meal tickets for breakfast because it was our anniversary, but we didn't use them. A couple of months ago, we ate breakfast at The Apple Farm and it was awful and the restaurant was freezing cold.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: #307 is pretty. #327 is ugly with a super hard bed. In our downstairs room, we could hear guests...
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Room was dark, carpert was old , dark and looked dirty, fabric furniture was stained, bed pillows were old and uncomfortable to sleep on. There were dark hair in both shower and the cink. On the top of it we heard vaccum in the room above us in early hours of the moring so couldnt sleep in.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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The Apple Farm has a long reputation as a place to stay in the area. Almost, but not quite, as iconic as the Madonna Inn. Since I'd never stayed there before the most recent ownership change, I have no background for comparison.
The grounds are very well maintained, with some beautiful flowers, and the lobby features free soft beverages. Free wine tasting is offered in the wine shop across the parking lot. There is a nice deck to sip wine adjacent to the shop with heaters for the evening.
The room we were given was compact, but very clean and nicely appointed. It was obviously older and refurbished, but the furniture was top-notch and the bed was comfortable.
We did not choose to use the restaurant, as there are great restaurants all over SLO, very convenient. My understanding is under certain circumstances, you get a good meal credit at the restaurant if you book directly through their office. My understanding is they have limited hours, at least through breakfast. Check it out.
For the price we were comfortable and happy.
The grounds are very well maintained, with some beautiful flowers, and the lobby features free soft beverages. Free wine tasting is offered in the wine shop across the parking lot. There is a nice deck to sip wine adjacent to the shop with heaters for the evening.
The room we were given was compact, but very clean and nicely appointed. It was obviously older and refurbished, but the furniture was top-notch and the bed was comfortable.
We did not choose to use the restaurant, as there are great restaurants all over SLO, very convenient. My understanding is under certain circumstances, you get a good meal credit at the restaurant if you book directly through their office. My understanding is they have limited hours, at least through breakfast. Check it out.
For the price we were comfortable and happy.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Sofya Lukina, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded Dec 26, 2022
Dear Guest, We are delighted to hear that our service exceeded your expectations. We pride ourselves in delivering only the best service to our guests and. We would like to thank you for being with us and for your kind feedback. We look forward welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Sofya Lukina General Manager
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This hotel is one of the worst we have ever stayed in. What makes it worse is the price. $330 for one night, I would still regret paying $50.
Unfriendly welcome at check in, then discovered our room was next to the road and looks like a roadside motel. Inside the room it stunk of sewage, was generally dirty, so tired and outdated, very uncomfortable bed with low quality bedding, tiny television, wifi that is very temperamental, and generally very basic amenities for the price. We are on a 3 week holiday (thankfully only here for one night!) and this is by far the most expensive hotel we’ve stayed in (amongst Fairmonts and other nicer hotels and sweet inns!) which are incomparable to Apple Farm Inn. I’ve never stayed anywhere as bad.
Unfriendly welcome at check in, then discovered our room was next to the road and looks like a roadside motel. Inside the room it stunk of sewage, was generally dirty, so tired and outdated, very uncomfortable bed with low quality bedding, tiny television, wifi that is very temperamental, and generally very basic amenities for the price. We are on a 3 week holiday (thankfully only here for one night!) and this is by far the most expensive hotel we’ve stayed in (amongst Fairmonts and other nicer hotels and sweet inns!) which are incomparable to Apple Farm Inn. I’ve never stayed anywhere as bad.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We didn’t travel with small children on this trip, but I have certainly done a lot of it with babies. We have three. I would have love to stay here with a little one. The rooms are spacious and private. The staff was very accommodating. I cannot speak to your specific needs. But I am sure they would make your trip a pleasant one.
I believe they do. Their website says it's one of the amenities. We LOVE this place!
I have had one in the past. If you do not bring more than one bag each,(for 2 people), you will be okay. The Trellis rooms are a little tight, but attractive
Hi there. We have ADA compliant rooms and a handicapped parking spot just outside the front door. If you want to call me, I can answer all your questions in more detail. I am here Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm. Call me! 805 544 2040, ext. 677
I agree with some of the reviews. The Inn side may not be that welcoming for toddlers, however, definitely okay for children five and up.
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$98 - $164 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Farm Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Apple Farm Inn?
Nearby attractions include California Polytechnic University (0.4 miles), Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (0.7 miles), and Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Apple Farm Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Apple Farm Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Apple Farm Inn?
Guests can enjoy a snack bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Apple Farm Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill, Apple Farm Restaurant, and 1865 Craft House and Kitchen.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Apple Farm Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Apple Farm Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the center of San Luis Obispo.
Does Apple Farm Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Apple Farm Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Apple Farm Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Dallidet Adobe and Gardens (0.8 miles) and Ah Louis Store (1.0 miles).