Apple Farm Inn
2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2695
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The Apple Farm Inn is located near downtown San Luis Obispo and very close to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. All the rooms have fireplaces and complimentary wireless internet access. It is centrally located for exploring the Central Coast with wineries and beaches no more than 10-15 miles away.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Vending machine
Board games / puzzles
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Safe
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Seating area
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Quaint
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English, Spanish
Location
56Somewhat walkable
Grade: 56 out of 100
18Restaurantswithin 1 km
6Attractionswithin 1 km
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2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2695
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This beautiful property is a must-try if you're in the Central Coast. For years our friends have raved about this place, and I was happy to be able to book it, but after some pretty dismal reviews, unfortunately after it was too late to cancel without penalty, I was very fearful of what we'd find. Well, I don't know what those other reviewers expected, but our stay here was nearly perfect, despite the fact it rained the entire time. We did hear there was a completely new staff in the last few months, so perhaps what others complained about are no longer issues. The room (Trellis Court) was small, but certainly adequate and extremely clean. The bed was comfortable. The shower was nicely marbled with no wait for hot water. Every staff member we encountered was helpful, friendly, and willing to engage in conversation about the inn and the area. We didn't get to try the restaurant as it was closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, the two days we were there, but I'm sure it's fine too. Nico and Jessica were especially nice and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We were greeted with sparkling cider and cookies upon check-in. We enjoyed warm spiced cider in the afternoon in the lobby. We don't drink, but they also offered wine in the afternoon. The cozy fireplace in our room was very welcome on the rainy days. We fully intend to return and stay in the main inn next time, as those rooms seem a bit more roomy and luxurious. But there was certainly nothing wrong with our Trellis Court room. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Trellis Court rooms are not as large as those in the main inn.
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Responded 2 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at the Apple Farm Inn. It's great to hear that despite some negative reviews, your stay was nearly perfect. The new staff may have addressed any previous issues that others had complained about, and it's fantastic to hear that the room was clean and comfortable, with a nicely marbled shower and no wait for hot water. It's also great to hear that every staff member you encountered was helpful, friendly, and willing to engage in conversation about the inn and the area. The small touches like sparkling cider and cookies upon check-in, warm spiced cider in the afternoon, and a cozy fireplace in your room all contributed to the enjoyable experience. It's too bad that the restaurant was closed on the days you were there, but there's always next time. We're glad to hear that Nico and Jessica went above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable, and we look forward to your return and stay in the main inn, which you mentioned seems a bit more roomy and luxurious. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful experience! Best,
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This place has gone way downhill. It’s not charming or special anymore. The new owners have ruined it! No more extras, like the wooden apples, the guest books, the sparkling apple juice and the robes. The maid service sucked. We had to ask for towels three times. The carpet was so stained and dirty. I’m surprised they let guests stay in the room it was so bad. The restaurant and gift shop are closed during the week. The gift shop is now mostly wine and bare basics. It’s very sad that it has changed so much and not for the better! I won’t be staying there anymore. It was so empty and it looks deserted. You pay more and definitely get less! Madonna Inn down the road is completely open. All the gift shops and restaurants. Don’t waste your time or money staying here. You’ll just be disappointed!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sofya Lukina, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded 1 week ago
We are sorry to hear that your recent stay with us did not meet your expectations. We understand that our guests have come to expect a certain level of charm and special touches that we strive to provide, and we apologize for falling short of that during your stay. Best, AppleFarm
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You will love it.Spacious rooms,comfortable bed ,clean great staff.Kameron the asst GM is top notch.Ask for any suggestions. Nice walk to downtown . The hotel serves excellent chocolate chip cookies. Make a left and walk in the historic neighborhood. Restaurant is good for breakfast. Try the Denver omelette .
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: The Wi-Fi is better on the main floor
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel and that our spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and clean accommodations exceeded your expectations. We will pass your kind words along to Kameron, our assistant GM, and the rest of our staff. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the nice walk downtown and the chocolate chip cookies that we serve. It's great to know that you were able to explore the nearby historic neighborhood as well. Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay with us soon. Best regards, The AppleFarm
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I was a little worried that this hotel would be outdated but it is very cute and comfortable. The room was nice and spacious and very clean. The price was a little high for what you got but I would stay here again when passing through SLO. Wouldn’t suggest the Apple Farm Restaurant though, very basic diner food and very expensive.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear KCFAIR, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay with us. We are thrilled to hear that you found our hotel to be cute, comfortable, and clean and that your room was nice and spacious. We appreciate your kind words about our property and are glad to know that you would consider staying with us again in the future. We are sorry to hear that your experience at the Apple Farm Restaurant did not meet your expectations. We will make sure to share your feedback with our team and look into ways to improve the dining experience for our guests. Thank you again for your review and we hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay. Best regards, The AppleFarm
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We have been going to the apple farm inn for 18 years. Before Covid it had a charm all its own and we loved it. We stayed in August of 2021 and it wasn’t even close to being as it was . However , we stayed there recently and they are working hard to bring it back to a charming Inn. The staff was very helpful , kind and informative . They gave out chocolate chip cookies when we arrived and showed us where the wine reception wound be . The room had new mattresses and bed coverings and I know there are plans for further updates . They deserve a chance as they continue to work through the devastation from Covid as well as new management who now seems to want to listen to what we all miss from the “glory days”.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Julie, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you have been a loyal guest at the Apple Farm Inn for 18 years and appreciate your feedback about your recent stay. We understand that the Inn may not have been up to par during your stay in August 2021, but we are happy to know that you recently returned and noticed the hard work being put in to restore its charm. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and are glad that you found them helpful, kind, and informative. It's great to know that you enjoyed the chocolate chip cookies and wine reception during your stay. We are continuously making updates and improvements to our property, and we appreciate your support and understanding as we navigate through the challenges that COVID-19 brought. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and hope to exceed your expectations. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to seeing you soon. Best regards, The AppleFarm
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We stay at Apple Farm whenever we pass through SLO and have had good experiences. This time was quite disappointing. In the morning we woke up to water all over the floor. Apparently there was work done on the pipes in the bathroom and they broke. Suitcases, bags and slippers that were on the floor were soaked with sewage water. (Fortunately we didn’t wake up to use the restroom in the middle of the night or we could easily have slipped and gotten hurt.) I called the front desk and it went through to voicemail. No one returned my call. I kept calling and finally got through. Fortunately we were only staying one night so we threw all the wet things in plastic bags and left immediately. We were told we would be refunded for the room which we were. But because we booked it on hotels.com they didn’t refund us the full amount because of the fees when reserving. Unacceptable and really bad practice. Apple Farm should have done more to compensate. Also, when we arrived at the hotel and registered we saw people drinking wine and we were delighted that there was a happy hour. But it turned out that each guest was given a tiny pour and a ticket so they couldn’t have another. Next time we’ll stay at Madonna Inn or downtown.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sofya Lukina, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Bud, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment that you experienced during your recent stay with us. We deeply apologize for the plumbing issue in your room and for any damage or inconvenience this may have caused you. We understand that this must have been a very frustrating experience for you, and we are sorry that you were not able to reach someone at the front desk immediately. We assure you that this is not the kind of service we strive to provide, and we will be sure to address this with our team to ensure it does not happen again. Lastly, we apologize for any disappointment with our happy hour policy. We do appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration moving forward. We value your loyalty to the Apple Farm Inn and would like the opportunity to make things right. Thank you for your review, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future. Sincerely, TheAppleFarm
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Really cute property with a lot of charm. Conveniently close to Hwy 101. Rooms are a good size but a bit noisy on the 1st floor. Staff was really friendly and breakfast in the restaurant was delicious. And who doesn’t love free wine each night!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Free parking. Recommend staying on the 3rd floor.
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Response from Sofya Lukina, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded 4 weeks ago
Good Afternoon, we would like to thank you for allowing us to serve you. may you have a great year and always feel free to comeback and visit us here at the Apple Farm Inn. Best, Kameron
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We booked our stay at the Apple Farm Inn based on overall reviews, which were mostly positive, but in retrospect we should have paid attention to the most recent reviews which were not as positive as prior ones. It seems a change in ownership/management since the onset of the pandemic has impacted the inn is several ways. The room we stayed in the main in was clean, but the furnishings and fixtures were dated and worn. The mattress was older and uncomfortable, the rugs, while clean, were showing signs of severe age. One of the upholstered chairs was just plain dirty. The "resort's" restaurant was closed during our stay, but the pool and hot tub spa were open and were well heated for February. For some unexplained reason, despite paying for our stay in advance, we were charged over $200 after we checked out. A call to the resort did initiate a refund, but I was left without an appropriate explanation of why it happened in the first place.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent stay at Apple Farm Inn. We apologize for falling short of your expectations and for any inconvenience caused during your visit. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve our guest experience. We are sorry to hear that you found the furnishings and fixtures to be dated and worn. Our team works hard to keep everything in the best possible condition, but we understand that we may have missed the mark during your stay. We are also sorry to hear that you encountered an issue with your billing and understand how frustrating this can be. We appreciate your business and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best regards, AppleFarm
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Prefacing this by saying that the cleaning staff at this place is still awesome and I wish them nothing but the best, I just want to complain about the owners and management of this place because it's really mind-blowing what they've done to it. My family and I have been staying at this hotel every year, sometimes multiple times a year, for literally 33 years now. I think the first time we ate at the restaurant was probably 1989 and the first time we started staying at the hotel was 1990. So, since I was like 13 years old. This place is our second home at this point. And even we, some of Apple Farm's longest and most loyal customers, are finally giving up on it. I need to first start off by saying that I am floored that so many people are complaining *specifically* about one particular woman at the front desk (she was a total jerk to us too in November!), and yet she's still employed there. She is the main villain of several recent bad reviews here and yet apparently AF is fine keeping her as the face of their "hospitality" services. My recollection is that the hotel changed ownership for the first time in a good number of years in ~2020 several months into the pandemic ... maybe early '21 at the latest. The guy James who used to always book our rooms left (was laid off?) and told us what was up at the time. At first, I thought the new owners were just lazy and uncaring about maintaining the brand. But at this point I'm convinced that they are actually trying to tank the Apple Farm brand reputation and hotel quality on purpose. Like kamikaze pilots on a mission. Why? I dunno, maybe so they can just do the bare minimum and blend in with all the other blah motels on Monterey St. and still rake in decent cash. The pandemic was initially responsible for a lot of the amenities / extra little nice touches of the hotel going away, but the new owners decided to make those cuts permanent and then went several steps further - They now stock the rooms with only the cheapest soaps and shampoos, they no longer put the little baskets of cider and chocolates in there, they never put back any of the furniture in the hallways, they even took the little nightlights out of the bathrooms?? Like what lol ... OH and they took away the two tables with umbrella covers for shade at the pool!? Like why would you do that!! I think the nice pool towels are gone now too. And worse, they are not maintaining the place - paint is chipped, I see some mildew in corners, a weird smell on the first floor the entire time we were there in November, OH and yes as I've seen in several other recent reviews, no hot water in the shower half the time! And the icing on the cake - the first person you're greeted with now is a very disgruntled crank at the front desk. I feel really bad for the cleaning staff at this place because they are still amazing and super sweet, but I really hope for their sake that these new owners either get their shiz together or they sell the place to someone who cares enough to lift a finger to restore the hotel's reputation and quality. At least there are plenty of other hotels in SLO for this staff to jump to if AF really tanks.…
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Sofya Lukina, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Hello, Mary I'm sorry to hear that your long-standing experience with Apple Farm Inn has been negatively impacted by the recent changes in ownership and management. It's understandable to feel frustrated and disappointed when a place you've come to love and rely on for years no longer meets your expectations. It's unfortunate to hear that some of the amenities and little touches that made Apple Farm Inn special have been removed and that the overall maintenance and quality of the hotel have declined. It's also concerning to hear that the front desk staff has been unhelpful and unpleasant to interact with. we are currently doing a remodel for rooms as we speak and the staff is changing and performing well. Best, TheAppleFarm
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Rooms are tiny, the shower was weak, the front desk supervisor needs to find a new line of work and is rude. ****They charge a $25 resort fee for motel rooms!!!! **** I went to the front desk to ask see other rooms as I wanted to return often but wanted to see which room to book as their website is not helpful. The attendant was rude. Luckily there are plenty of great choices in SLO. Amazing how one employee can turn you off to the point where you spend your money elsewhere. A real shame as we come to SLO ten times a year.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Motel that charges $25 for resort fee.
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Response from Sofya Lukina, General Manager at Apple Farm Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Hello, T-Dub We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during your recent stay with us. Our team strives to provide excellent customer service and it is disheartening to hear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback regarding the size of our rooms and the water pressure in the shower, as we are constantly looking for ways to improve our guests' experiences. Regarding your concerns about the front desk supervisor, we apologize for any rudeness you may have encountered. We will be sure to address this issue with our team to ensure that our guests receive the utmost care and attention from all of our staff members. As for our resort fee, we believe that it is a fair charge for the amenities and services that we offer our guests. We do apologize if you were not aware of this fee at the time of booking. we also changed the amenity fee to where if you spend $50 in our gift shop you can get one night removed from the amenity fee if you spend $100 it will take two nights of amenity fees waived. We hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you for your feedback and we wish you all the best in your travels. Sincerely, The AppleFarm
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US$152 - US$263 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United StatesCaliforniaSan Luis Obispo CountySan Luis Obispo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Farm Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Apple Farm Inn?
Nearby attractions include California Polytechnic University (0.7 km), Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (1.2 km), and Gladiator Paintball Park (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Apple Farm Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Apple Farm Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What are some restaurants close to Apple Farm Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Splash Cafe, Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill, and Apple Farm Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Apple Farm Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Apple Farm Inn?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Apple Farm Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Apple Farm Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Apple Farm Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Dallidet Adobe and Gardens (1.2 km) and Ah Louis Store (1.6 km).