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Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Madonna Inn

100 Madonna Rd · San Luis Obispo, CA

Why you should go…

The Madonna Inn opened on December 24, 1958, the creation of Alex and Phyllis Madonna, and it has 110 guest rooms, each with its own theme. Room names include the Caveman Room, Love Nest and Cloud Nine, and some have rock showers or rock waterfall showers. Pink runs through the property, down to the lamp posts. You do not need a room to visit: there is a steakhouse, a bakery known for its pink cakes, boutique shopping, a spa and trail rides.

  • #themed hotel
  • #roadside landmark
  • #steakhouse
  • #bakery
  • #central coast

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Madonna Inn, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Puzzle Effect

    $25–$50

    An hour-long escape room in downtown San Luis Obispo with immersive, puzzle-filled themed rooms for groups.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Bricks & Minifigs San Luis Obispo

    Free

    A LEGO resale shop buying, selling and trading new, used and retired sets, minifigures and bulk bricks.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    San Luis Obispo

    Free

    The City of San Luis Obispo's official visitor site for California's Central Coast.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum

    Free

    A San Luis Obispo museum honoring veterans with military artifacts, uniforms, firearms and recorded oral histories.

    1.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Pirate's Cove Beach

    Free

    A small cove beach reached by a coastal bluff trail near Avila Beach on California's Central Coast.

    6.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Edgewater Inn & Suites

    $50+

    Beachfront hotel in Pismo Beach with 99 rooms, ocean-view balconies, a heated pool and spa, a short walk from the Pismo Beach pier and downtown restaurants.

    8.8 mi awayMore like this