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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Back Bay Inn in San Luis Obispo offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a work desk, and a TV. Additional features include a kitchenette with a coffee machine, refrigerator, oven, and stovetop. Balconies and patios provide outdoor spaces. Convenient Location: Located 14 mi from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, the hotel is near Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (13 mi) and California Polytechnic State University (15 mi). The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is 25 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its location with a view, convenient location, and attentive staff.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thomas
United States
“In town, close to the water and restaurants. Relaxing grounds and staff freindly” - Martha
United States
“Excellent location. This is the main reason for returning.” - Melissa
United States
“The location was wonderful. Staff is more than amazing. Extremely clean and comfortable. Pet friendly room was awesome and made our stay the best with our gooldendoodle.” - Sandra
United States
“Beautiful gardens! Spacious property for sunset walks, with the bay right next door!” - Kathy
United States
“Nice wine hour at the end of the day. Good chance to meet other guests.” - Chisa
United States
“Ocean front location, beautiful garden, very quiet, free wine tasting, large room with kitchenette with good in room coffee. The staffs are kind and helpful.” - Anton
United States
“We got a room with a garden view, the room was nice for just sleeping and chilling. The location of the hotel itself is quite good, near the shore and all the restaurants, if you want to eat something. The staff was wonderful and helpful. This is...” - Alan
United States
“Great location, excellent grounds, right on the bay, nice room.” - Joe
United States
“Though breakfast was not part of the included room rate, the little coffee shop/grill was inexpensive and excellent. We also liked the afternoon gratis wine!” - Marti
United States
“Vast property that is well maintained, clean rooms (even the corners behind the toilet), and nestled in between a couple restaurants. Missed the wine tasting due to lolly gagging elsewhere. It’s on the list for the next visit. We stayed in a dog...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.





The fine print
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.