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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Dining room
Microwave
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
$194
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

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130 East Dana Street, Nipomo, CA, 93444
  • Nipomo Swapmeet & Fleamarket
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Maria Speedway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monarch Dunes Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Chapter 2 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chapter 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Volume 1 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Volume 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Volume 2 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Volume 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chapter 1 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chapter 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Chapter 4 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chapter 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chapter 3 | Bathroom | Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

Chapter 3

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

Nipomo B&B with free self parking
This bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, a computer station, and a library.
Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens offers 6 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in April 2025.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center is on site. This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1888
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - April 2025
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 202 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We’ll be back!

Great stay, definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved staying at the Keleidoscope Inn - a gorgeous and handsomely appointed Victorian house in a serene garden setting. Our room was simply beautiful, the bed very comfortable, the bathroom lovely and spotless. The hostess, Beki, is warm and attentive, and she's a good cook! (If you're good and hungry, try her hearty apple pancake for breakfast.) A tremendous value. I would stay there again in a hot minute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed and breakfast tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Complementary coffee and home cooked breakfast in the morning . Beautiful grounds to explore and relax . Quick 20 minute drive from San Luis Obispo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice little stay at a small town. Very nice breakfast and comfortable rooms. Would stop by again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay a world away from modern hotels. Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic B and B, great host and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ed

Traveled with partner
Beautiful space and gardens. So much history and friendly staff. Lots of convenient places to explore, from Jocko’s bbq restaurant to the Dana Ranch Home, lots to do in Nipomo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like staying here. The grounds are well maintained, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

This was a last minute stay over the 4th of July. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. The breakfast was great. You can ask to have things cooked for breakfast or have the premade stuff. We walked around the grounds, it’s like you’re in a hidden oasis. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Do very wonderful place to stay in an old mansion. The breakfast provided by the host and hostess were excellent both warnings. The most of the rooms are upstairs so if you have a hard time navigating stairs, this may not be your preferred place to stay. But don’t let that stop you if you wanna real adventure. Is wonderful and relaxing. There are a lot of good restaurants nearby. We would go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

We stayed for 1 night, and enjoyed our stay. We were able to check in early, and come back late in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, charming Victorian B & B with excellent breakfast options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Our stay was overwhelmingly more than we expected! It felt like it was our home. The service was amazing. The apple cinnamon pancakes were to die for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home turned into a bed and breakfast with lovely gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED our time here! It felt like the secret garden. So quaint and you could really feel the history. The grounds were beautiful and we loved all the sitting areas outside to hang out and relax. Really loved the fire pit! Only complaint is I am very sensitive to mold and there were some signs of water damage in the bathroom- staining on the floors and rippling on the walls. That concerned me. Other than that- we loved every second!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cool house to stay in. We had a very big room and plenty of privacy. There was an event on the property that could have disturbed our stay, however we were told in advance about the possibility of noise. It was ok for us because we had all day plans that kept us out the house until after 9pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Listing said in-room microwave and in-room refrigerator, as well as air conditioning (which obviously implies in the room). None of these were true and the room was just slightly larger than the queen bed in it. Also, the place reeked of mold. However, the proprietor immediately and cheerfully refunded our entire 2-night cost, which earned a couple more stars here than I would have given it. And to be fair, it really is a beautiful property, with a majestic main house and lots of lush greenery, gazebos, etc. The "Cottage" unit here needs to go back to being a storage shed, though! Caveat emptor, folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good communication with the staff and the space had a lot of character. Unfortunately, when I tried to take a shower in the morning there was no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023