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Olive Tree Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Traditional Suite, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Traditional Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1000 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
  • Santa Rosa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo County Library
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Traditional Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Suite, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Traditional Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 535 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Design Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Design Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Foothill stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Foothill motel, you'll find Santa Rosa Park and San Luis Obispo County Library. San Luis Obispo Superior Court and San Luis Obispo Little Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 12 min walk
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 15 min walk
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 17 min walk
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 3 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Olive Tree Inn & Suites

Motel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Olive Tree Inn & Suites. Self parking is free.

This San Luis Obispo motel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
Olive Tree Inn & Suites offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Luis Obispo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 250.00 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, 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Olive Tree Inn San Luis Obispo
Olive Tree Inn
Olive Tree San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Ramada
Ramada Inn Olive Tree Hotel San Luis Obispo
Ramada San Luis Obispo
Ramada Inn San Luis Obispo
Olive Tree Inn & Suites Motel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Olive Tree Inn & Suites to the airport?

Olive Tree Inn & Suites is 4.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Olive Tree Inn & Suites?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olive Tree Inn & Suites on Mar 4, 2025 start from $55.0, 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.

Does Olive Tree Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Olive Tree Inn & Suites.

How close is Olive Tree Inn & Suites to the beach?

This motel is 9.5 mi (12-min drive) from Pirates Cove and 9.8 mi (12-min drive) from Avila Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Olive Tree Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Olive Tree Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Olive Tree Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Central Coast Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Olive Tree Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Olive Tree Inn & Suites?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Olive Tree Inn & Suites have a pool?

Olive Tree Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool.

Does Olive Tree Inn & Suites have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Olive Tree Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Olive Tree Inn & Suites to downtown San Luis Obispo?

Olive Tree Inn & Suites is 0.6 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

Olive Tree Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 117 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zaklina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maxwell

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Comfortable
A family emergency required me to get a motel room for several days. It is an older motel and it seemed that my room had some renovation. A large entertainment center blocked a brick wall that once had a fire place. There was a five to six inch gap between the entertainment center and the wall that you could see the fire place. Yet, it did not affect my stay as there was an air conditioning and heating unit in the room. The desk staff were very cordial. The room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. It made my stay enjoyable under the circumstances.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

john Morris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samme McMahan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Won’t Be Back
Door would not open. Soap, shampoo etc poor quality. Coffee filter pouch wrong size. Did not replenish coffee. Toilet one foot from ground. TV on side wall. Poor lighting. No luggage stand or extra blanket. The door was the worst nearly impossible to open. We saw multiple guests struggling with this issue. This was our second stay at this establishment. We won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Thanks
Rundown, sticky floors, thin walls, old linens and towels
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaye

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price. Damaged walls, broken facilities (curtains, toilet, tv.) No management on site (have to call management to request help.) Filthy light switches and doorknobs. Lumpy cheap pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No one at reception on arrival and so noisy throughout the night - guests returning from night out, loud cars, generators
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Isaac

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Carpet and towels were stained
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

AHSLY

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good: Close proximity to freeway and restaurants. Bad: When you walk into the room you will be greeted with musty smell. No " Do not disturb sign" Receptionist is always MIA and you will need to call and wait to be assisted. Cooking station is not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You get what you pay for
Would give it one star because the door lock worked. Very loud AC, bed hard as a rock, no exhaust fan in bathroom, ONE coat hanger in closet, crumbling paint in bathroom, smallest TV I have ever seen in a Motel, paper thin walls and ceiling. Wanted upstairs room and was told that there were no king beds upstairs, so had to try to sleep under a herd of elephants wandering around upstairs. If it were the only motel in town, I'd bring a tent next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The front desk person very nasty. She doesn’t know what it’s customer service at all. Terrible 😣
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice man at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was pretty good. Clean. Good spot for the money. Slept here after concert.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Disliked: Staff & service
The place is a scam and a sham!
I made reservations for 9/17–overnight with early checkout. We have an emotional support dog who we take everywhere (he has a heart condition and cannot be left alone so we are his support! Not a large dog—30lbs. We checked in at the front desk and were met with an extremely rude young woman who asked if he was a service animal. I told her it was illegal to ask but yes he was. She said she didn’t see a vest so she turned us away. I told her the whole reason I chose that motel was due to their pet friendly description online. She said I was lying and they have no such policy. I asked her to show me where it said “only service dogs” and she told me take it up with Expedia and to LEAVE!! She had a thick accent which was hard to understand and when I looked at her incredulously she started to climb over the front desk!!! I was in tears and hoped we could find a place at 9PM. The people waiting behind us were given a hard time by her as well by the things they said as they were asked to leave as well. We had lived in San Luis Obispo for 45 years and had NEVER been treated so poorly. Upon making my reservation, I chose to pay upon checkout so I wasn’t too concerned. Upon reading my credit card statement I saw I HAD been charged—the nerve!!! That was our last night in town as we’re moving to another state the next day. If we were still living in SLO, I would have gotten to the bottom of that rat’s nest issue So you are my next resort. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Bad cafe, and no breakfast! Rooms are ok!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aruna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient as it’s close to freeway, Cal Poly, walking distance to downtown and lots of dining options close by. Staff is really nice. We were disappointed that they couldn’t provide extra blankets when we requested. Place is a little outdated but is reasonable in price. Our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bruce, San Clemente

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disrepair
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The woman at check in is cruel and rude. She REFUSED the most basic services a hotel offers. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ma Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024