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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Back Bay Inn

1391 2nd Street, San Luis Obispo, us

Back Bay Inn - main view

About the Property

Welcome to Back Bay Inn, your oasis in San Luis Obispo!

Scenic Views and Serene Gardens
Indulge in the breathtaking sea views from select rooms' private terraces. Explore our lush garden, perfect for a morning stroll or evening relaxation.

Modern Comforts
Experience convenience with our rooms featuring well-equipped kitchens, including a fridge. Enjoy the freedom to prepare your meals just the way you like them.

Convenient Location
Located near major attractions such as Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and California Polytechnic State University, our hotel offers easy access to the best of the area.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Back Bay Inn? Book your stay now!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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 deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night ยท 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional326 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.5
Service10.0
Location9.6
Room Quality8.5
Amenities9.0
Value for Money9.0
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience10.0

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Dave and SarausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 15, 2025

"One of the worst travel experiences we've had in 40 years. Over $200 nightly including dog fees."

3.0

Large bedroom and kitchenette.

No A/C, had to keep all windows open all night to try and cool the room. Small bathroom. No kitchen cleaning supplies other than a half roll of paper towels. Early morning noise due to the cafe at the end of rooms stocking up and prepping for their 11:00 am opening. Wednesday morning 4:30 am to 4:50 am a large truck, completely lit up and revving its engine and pump system, probably grease pumping the restaurant adjacent to the "garden rooms", ruined another nights sleep. The office personnel expressed surprise at the hot room and knew nothing about the deafening truck noise. Useless. We were charged $30 plus tax daily for our dog, no service of the room performed during our stay. If you travel with pets, or are not staying in one of their new rooms, I highly recommend avoiding this rip off hotel.

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AnnusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 14, 2025

"The location is absolutely beautiful but for what I paidi should have been in the newer part of the Inn"

6.0

I like the facility next to the bay. I happened to stay in the older garden room.

You could hear everything that was going on in other peoples room. There was a dog barking in the room next to me. Not cool. The bathroom has a bandaid on the window. There was hair on the shower wall before I used it. The bed squeaks. Old room for what I paid.

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AntjeusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 9, 2025

"I still had a good time."

7.0

Great location in general. Nice big and clean. Friendly staff

The studio is on top of a wine tasting room and next to the local bar. Both restaurants were noisy. No microwave:(

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youhong
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 7, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

It is a wonderful place for vacation or just relaxing with its location beside the bayside. Walkable and not far away from beaches. The kitchen is fully equipped and spacious. It is a great small town with lots of restaurants around.

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Brian
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 7, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Great location and very quiet. Wonderful coffee and breakfast burrito at Natica Coffee. Pictures on Expedia showed ocean views, not the case for many of the rooms. Cobwebs in the room.

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Marjorie
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 5, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The property was nice. The garden room isnโ€™t really looking onto a garden. Itโ€™s adjacent so that was a little bit disappointing. But the grounds are very lovely and taken care of nicely. Although my room did look out onto a dead hedge. I enjoyed that there were two cats that popped around every once in a while. The service was very good. Everything I needed was taken care of right away. The room I was in was showing some signs of aging. But I understand itโ€™s hard to keep everything fresh when thereโ€™s so many people going through. I wish thereโ€™d been a microwave, but they didnโ€™t have that and no kettle for tea in the room. But I could use the Keurig for hot water. All in all, it was a very pleasant place and I recommend staying there.

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Natasha
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 5, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Right in the water.

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MelissausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 4, 2025

"Comfortable and quiet! The staff is exceptionally friendly and the location perfect."

10.0

Comfortable and quiet.

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ThomasusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

In town, close to the water and restaurants. Relaxing grounds and staff freindly

I wish the room had card locks instead of keys.

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Stacy
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 30, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Beautiful

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