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Hotel Buena Vista

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Front of property
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
BBQ/picnic Area
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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2050 Garfield St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room | Bathroom

Executive King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive 2 Queen Room

Executive 2 Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Luis Obispo

Hotel Buena Vista puts you in the heart of San Luis Obispo, within a 20-minute stroll of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Performing Arts Center. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this San Luis Obispo hotel include Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach.

What's nearby

  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fremont Theater - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 6 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VG Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Scout Coffee Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Buena Vista

Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Hotel Buena Vista offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel Buena Vista. Free self parking is available.

This San Luis Obispo hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Buena Vista offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Buena Vista?

Yep, Hotel Buena Vista has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Buena Vista?

The closest beach to Hotel Buena Vista is Avila Beach (14.6 km).

Does Hotel Buena Vista have a pool?

Hotel Buena Vista has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hotel Buena Vista serve breakfast?

Yep, free on-the-go brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Buena Vista?

No, Hotel Buena Vista does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Buena Vista?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Buena Vista?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Hotel Buena Vista Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 868 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was located in what seemed to be a residential area of the city. It was very quiet in the area. Across the street is a service station with a 24 hour convenience mart and there's also a free shuttle which will take you down the hill to the downtown area. If you want to dine at a place closer to the property, you can walk about ten minutes to a couple of pizza places, a hot dog place and a retail area with Thai and Hawaiian cuisine. Overall, the property is quaint but the furnishings are a little dated. It also has a pool and hot tub. However, the pool was a bit chilly and needed a bit of sweeping to remove the debris which was blown into it by the afternoon wind. Parking is plentiful; and though still needing city approval, there are EV chargers on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here. Good basic hotel in safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The mattresses need an update. They were
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yuhong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thank you for a great stay, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy working the desk is very nice. Fitness room is basic but enough for those that like. Heated pool was great. Room service won’t service room unless requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk staff were excellent. They were friendly and very helpful. They made the stay very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tegan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if possible

The front desk staff was great: helpful and friendly. However, the property itself is another story. There was not enough room in the parking lot so we had to park on the street. The room had what appeared to be almonds (?) or some other nuts on the floor, as if the room hadn’t been vacuumed after the previous guest. The bathroom was extremely small and very dated; it probably hasn’t been updated in decades if ever. The cold water tap in the bathroom was almost impossible to turn on so we could only use hot water. The outlets were so old our chargers wouldn’t stay plugged in. The sheets were clean but I paid too much to feel so uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our TV remote would not work unless it was near the monitor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice okay place to stay. Parking was a little tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Lawndale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this place on a whim. Nice cozy hotel. We walked to dinner and it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kwok Siong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, very close to Cal Poly campus. Great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025