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Sunbeam Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Sunbeam Motel places travelers in the heart of San Luis Obispo with essential conveniences. Guests value the in-room WiFi for staying connected and the express check-out that saves vacation time. Visitors consistently praise the staff's genuine helpfulness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P4,069
P4,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1656 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fremont Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 2 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pancho's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sunbeam Motel

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Sunbeam Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunbeam Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbeam Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunbeam Motel?

As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbeam Motel on Nov 9, 2025 start from P 4,069.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sunbeam Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbeam Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunbeam Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunbeam Motel located?

Situated in San Luis Obispo, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Fremont Theater and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo County Library and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within 15 minutes. San Luis Obispo Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Sunbeam Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 751 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Very communicative. Great and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, small number of units allows for quick check in, reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moon beam ice cream
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts, clean. Cute renovation, everything you need! Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was able to stay here last minute and worked well!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go to hotel for all my SLO trips

Stayed at this place almost every time I visited SLO, great hotel, friendly service, & very affordable! Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great experience staying at this hotel, clean, smoke free, quiet, excellent service. Close to different sightseeing spots and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location & comfortable room

The room was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The management was kind and efficient. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and wonderful location. Nicely Updated and very courteous and friendly staff/owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice comfortable room. Has everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly! Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is simply a cool little place. Conveniently placed amongst the big corporate ho/motels along Monterrey but small and boutique.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

D'Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunbeam Motel

Always a pleasure to stay at Sunbeam Motel. Management is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a good stay. The property is under construction so that’s why I gave it 3 stars for ‘condition’. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place!

Very nice location, furnishings- super nice staff, walkable to restaurants, easy check out. Would have been perfect if the stomping people upstairs and the loud talkers next door had let us sleep, but guess that's Saturday night in a college town ;)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjurita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and welcoming host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Byungdae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small motel, no lobby . Room had everything we needed and was comfortable. Nice perk ...microwave and refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jannelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Usually never leave reviews but staff was so friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and spacious. Customer service was beyond great. Accidentally locked ourselves out close to midnight and was helped by staff immediately. Great room for great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunbeam is a comfortable little place. The room I stayed in was nicely furnished including a fridge and microwave. Comfortable bed and good WiFi. It's easy walking distance to either downtown SLO or to the Cal Poly campus. I plan to use them for my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super sweet owner operator. Attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute motel

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Sunbeam. It was clean and quiet. The air conditioning worked great and kept our room cool. The shower had great water pressure and was clean. The bed was comfortable as well. We will definitely be staying at the Sunbeam again because of the price and condition of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, clean room

I had a single room and it would have been a bit cramped for 2 people but perfect for me. Very clean, good bed, hot shower, lots of towels. I would certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023