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Reviews of Hotel Buena Vista - San Luis Obispo This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2050 Garfield Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States

#20 of 36 hotels in San Luis Obispo

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Review Score

Based on 417 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: September 22, 2025

    7.0
    Charming, quiet, comfortable, and affordable ~ will definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to ask for toilet paper at the office as there was only one roll that had about a 1/4 of the roll remaining. The ice machine was also broken, but again, the office was able to provide a bag upon request. No microwave in the room, but there was one in the lobby that we used once to heat up some leftovers.

    It’s an older property, but that just meant more charm for me. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. There was a sweet little courtyard outside our room with tables and chairs. It was a great place to sit in the morning in the sunshine and sip coffee. Good selection of breakfast pastries, nice swimming pool where we dipped our feet in after a long day of walking around historic SLO. Very quiet surroundings, close to and easy access to highway 101.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decent rooms and amenities.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good clean room at reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Two Queen Beds Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could use some cleaning up in the general areas. They must have lost their handyman.

    We had a large room with a sink, small fridge and microwave.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2025

    8.0
    Great place and great location. A nice, clean hotel to stay at.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Price was a little high for this hotel. But I was able to book it last minute, so that was a nice perk.

    The location is excellent. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and the beds don't suck. :)

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hotel, great price Older hotel but clean

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay in SLO
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit out of the way

    Quiet and clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2025

    8.0
    Clean room, nice bathroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For $200+ a night, they are cheap on the “breakfast”. Muffins, fruit, cold cereal. Why is it so hard to get eggs, sausage, bacon, or one of those “flip” waffle makers any more?!

    Location and room design

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect One Night Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I prefer no carpeting and there was in the room. I selected this hotel on the very good reviews- I agree with them.

    I liked the staff, elevator, a/c, coffee in the lobby until 11:00 PM, the comfortable bed as well as the bathroom. Also, I was able to get a quiet corner room as requested.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    9.0
    Spacious and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t really see the need for the $100 deposit but it was returned promptly.

    Friendly staff, spacious bedroom and bathroom, easy to park and free coffee and snacks by the reception.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Two Queen Beds Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Calm quiet clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was small for my family of 5. The room was outdated.

    The young gentleman at the office was great!!! The room was clean. The location is good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    9.0
    Great place, great price!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was spacious. Staff was helpful. I liked being able to park my car in a covered garage. I didn't get a chance to get in the pool or jacuzzi. Will definitely make time for it next time.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    9.0
    Nice not bad but not perfect either. Good local could maybe provide clientele with a few more amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Two Queen Beds Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No filtered water or bottled water on premises.

    Large rooms, quiet and clean. Close to everything in SLO.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    7.0
    I will stay here again in a different room hopefully
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sliding glass door didn’t lock and the curtains didn’t shut so the light was peaking in all night.

    The beds are very comfortable. We stay here often.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    9.0
    Liked San luis Obispo very much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Two Queen Beds Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Highway was close to our room, but it’s a big hotel maybe other end is not so bad

    A good location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room could have been a little bigger and more soundproof

    bed was comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    8.0
    Great value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Curtain could be updated to better block out light.

    Welcoming and helpful staff. The room was very clean and a great value for the money.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    Will come back again for a stop over. I slept well and the room is over all comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the place could have better facilities in the room.

    they have a well heated pool and jacuzzi. place is clean and comfortable. price is really affordable. they also have comfortable beds.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Two Queen Beds Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean hotel nice staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    9.0
    Good place to sleep and the price was pretty good. Nothing fancy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly outdated, but looks like they’ve made improvements.

    Property was clean. Location close to campus and downtown. Quiet stay. Price was good. 2nd hotel I’ve stayed at in the area and this was better than the last.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I advised I did not have the credit card on hand that was used to book the stay(as it was through Klarna). I was advised a credit card just needed to go on file. Later, I was told by the party who booked the room, that the Klarna transaction was canceled and my credit card was charged $412 instead. This was a birthday gift set up by someone else, so I was disappointed that I end up paying for the room myself.

    The staff at check-in was very nice and helpful. He provided a beach recommendation that I found useful and enjoyable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    8.0
    Third time, will always come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A/C a little noisy but minor complaint

    Great bed; quiet

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2025

    9.0
    I felt like it was one of the best values in the whole area for what you got to have easy access to Pizmo and Morro Bay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It appears that some improvements could be updated such as the Plumbing in the shower of the room we stayed in which was room 112

    Conveniently located within walking distance of town And to the freeway.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love the reclining sofa... kitchen and free coffee and complimentary bfast... thank you...thank you...

    Stayed in June 2025

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