Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero By Ihg

Central Coast base with heated pool, hot breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms

Accommodations & Amenities

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero By Ihg provides fully renovated guest rooms with white linens and dark wood furniture. Each room includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a microwave, plus a coffee maker. Guests have free access to the outdoor heated swimming pool, the whirlpool spa, and the 24-hour fitness center.

Dining & Breakfast

Each morning, the hotel serves a complimentary Express Start breakfast buffet with hot items such as omelets, pancakes, turkey and pork sausages. The breakfast area also offers fresh coffee from a bean-to-cup machine, yogurt, cereals, and cinnamon rolls. A small on-site marketplace sells snacks, drinks, and sundries for guests who need a quick bite.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Holiday Inn Express Atascadero is located 12 minutes south of Paso Robles wine country and 4 minutes from the Atascadero downtown and Chalk Mountain Golf Course. Nearby attractions include Hearst Castle, Santa Margarita Ranch, and Charles Paddock Zoo, all within a short drive. The hotel sits off the freeway, making it easy to reach San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay in about 25 minutes.

Pet-Friendly Policies

This Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atascadero allows up to two dogs per room for a fee of $35 plus tax per night. Dogs must be leashed in public areas and cannot be left alone in the room; a pet waiver is required at check-in. The property has a designated dog relief area and prohibits pets in the pool area and breakfast room.

On-site Facilities & Recreation

The hotel offers a 24-hour business center with fax and copy services, plus a shared lounge and TV area. Complimentary self-parking is provided without additional fees, and luggage storage is available at the front desk. Additional amenities include a guest laundry, dry cleaning services, and an EV charging station (subject to surcharge).

• Location: 4 minutes from downtown Atascadero, 12 minutes south of Paso Robles
• Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with a fee, designated walking areas, no pets left alone in rooms
• Breakfast: Complimentary Express Start hot buffet with omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy
• Wellness: Outdoor heated pool and whirlpool spa, 24-hour fitness center
• Rooms: Renovated guest rooms with refrigerators and microwaves
• Business: Business center open 24/7, complimentary self-parking
• Family: Spacious suites with pull-out sofas, close to Charles Paddock Zoo and Atascadero Lake