Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.4

About this property

Historic Setting: Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens in Nipomo offers a recently renovated bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a serene outdoor space. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include bathrobes, streaming services, and soundproofing. Dining and Leisure: The property offers an outdoor fireplace, child-friendly buffet, and outdoor seating area. Express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Local Attractions: Located 22 km from Santa Maria Public Airport, the inn is near Clark Center for the Performing Arts (15 km) and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (40 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Landon
    United States United States
    “The quaintness was excellent; the grounds were well kept. Checking in was super simple; all the automated/digital locks were in good working order. Our room was provided two robes for comfort. Breakfast was provided downstairs in the nook area-...”
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    “Such character! Peaceful surrounds. A hidden treasure. Historic charm.”
  • Jörg
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    “The room was absolutely gorgeous and also quite big. Nice furniture and a very comfortable and large bed. We also had a nice conversation with the Innkeeper Becki, she gave us a lot of insights and also hints and tipps, what to do, which very...”
  • Martin
    Sweden Sweden
    “A really cosy stay with a good breakfast. We rentier the cabin within the backgarden and is very happy with our stay. A beautiful place. We were roadtripping so the location suited us very Will”
  • David
    France France
    “A very nice garden with flowers, big trees and several cosy spots where to spend a pleasant moment. Very peaceful and quiet. Last but not least, very warm welcoming, and good advices about what to see in the surroundings. Lovely”
  • Carolin
    Germany Germany
    “Beautiful rooms, amazing garden, nice inn keeper and staff! A place with history!”
  • Kim
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Geweldig Victoriaans huis om een nachtje te verblijven. Mooi ingericht en gedecoreerd en ook de tuin is mooi. Lekker om smorgens even in het zonnetje te zitten, ontbijt mochten we mee naar buiten nemen, warm gerecht naar keuze werd vers bereid en...”
  • Luca
    United States United States
    “Complimentary breakfast, quaint and charming atmosphere, quiet, plenty of common areas to relax in”
  • David
    United States United States
    “Beautiful property, Victorian house with several out buildings .”
  • William
    United States United States
    “It was private, the staff was great and breakfast was excellent. The location was perfect as it was great for house hunting.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

Company review score: 9.4Based on 69 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We treasure all guests who step through our doors here at the historic Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens and encourage you to make yourself at home during your stay. Just imagine yourself relaxing in our beautiful lounge room, reading or dining in the study, or strolling the spacious wrap-around veranda and unwinding in the serenity of our lush gardens.

Property information

Nestled in the heart of Nipomo, California, our modern boutique hotel invites you to experience the enchanting beauty and charm of the Victorian era while embracing the contemporary luxuries of modern day.​

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 02:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.