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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Place, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
This hotel features an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, free newspapers and a garden.
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Luis Obispo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lamplighter Inn & Suites. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests speak favourably about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Lamplighter Inn & Suites also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 198 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 223 out of 1002 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Make sure you read the fine print.

It was a nice hotel, but I had a problem when checking in. The young guy up front was pretty rude or just having a bad day not sure, but when I when in to check in and I guess this hotel doesn't take debit cards when put a hold for the room. Aka $150 just in case you mess up the room. You have to pay with a "credit card".... I've been staying at different hotel for over 5 years and never ran into this problem. I drive over 5 hours to get to this town for business and now I can't sleep here... Then this guy said I could stay there but NOW I would have to paid "$500" cash. I'm like what... I called hotels.com about it since I booked the hotel though them. I was on the phone with him for some time and he did the best he could with this situation that was going on. I lucky had $500 cash on me at the time. I walked back in but I guess NOW this guy was leaving for the day and now he couldn't help me. So I had to wait for the next guy which was about 30 seconds. Not to long. I told this guy that the other guy said I could pay $500 cash since I didn't have a credit card and he said, "sorry we don't take cash". I said the other guy just said I could. He said he was not sure what was said but we don't take cash. I walked out not happy and now no were to sleep after driving all this way. I was in my van about to call hotel.com back. The other guy walk out and talked with me and made the situation right. Aka I had some were to sleep now and I didn't pay that. I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

DEBRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Air conditioning broken in TWO rooms and unfortunately hotel is fully booked. No maintenance on staff. So we are stuck
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Guy at front desk was awesome, I didn't get his name. The hotel was nice, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Arturo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for, and that's okay. The bed was actually comfortable but it's obvious they just don't care about maintaining the rooms what with the stains and broken furnishings, etc. It looks like a well kept place from the exterior but the rooms (at least mine) are a different reality. Still, what does one expect for rock bottom lodging prices?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I got a couple rooms for the weekend. We found some rotten pieces of an apple on the A/C unit in one of the rooms and thought "it's wtvr, this is just gonna be one of 'those' hotel stays". But as the night progressed we noticed a hole in the wall, burn marks on the blankets, and thennnn we spotted a bunch of roaches. After killing the roaches so the kids could calm down, I moved the upholstered chair in the corner of the room and found some decomposed stuff stuck to the carpet. Still not sure what it was but I threw it away. It was late at night, but staying in that room wasn't tolerable so we requested another room. The night-time counter clerk was sympathetic and nice, and provided new room cards quickly. We found rotten food in the new room as well... What the actual heck, guys. Pay your cleaning people better and maybe they'll care. The hot tub was out of service and the pool had what looked like a bunch of leaves and dirt in it. Won't be staying at this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

johnny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area but the window screen was cut, the carpet was wet and smelled like cheese, and the toilet paper smelled like fire, as if it had been left out during a wildfire
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole.area felt safe and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mykayla

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wowza, where do I start? I’m not generally one to write reviews as I typically just don’t return to places if I’m not fond of them. For this, I’m going out of my way to help future guests steer clear. This place is a literal hazard. I can’t say I’m totally shocked given the price… but I’ve never stayed in a hotel, Inn or motel worse than this. The front desk person was nice and helpful, no complaints there. Once I made it into my room, I noticed the EXTREME staining on the carpet. I set my bags on one of the two beds before I noticed the glitter and crusty stains on the blankets. I’m not talking - washed but wont come out stains - I’m talking thick fluids that dried into a crust and haven’t been washed at all stains. To the point of near gagging, I stripped the comforter to inspect sheets. Big surprise, more stains and full of hairs. I called several hotels nearby but was unsuccessful in finding another room in the middle of the night on such short notice. I went back to inspect the bed again, and thats when I saw a roach - a literal COCKROACH - on the wall. On top of that, the panel for the AC unit was destroyed and not at all in a functional state, several of the lamps were having issues, the ‘furniture’ is dingy, falling apart, and missing pieces, there was a questionable odor, towels were dirty, shower had not been cleaned, the complementary shampoos were used, and the shower caulking was moldy and gross. Absolutely will not stay again, and I’d advise you don’t either.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful architecture, great locale for hiking SP (starting point), hiked all three peaks from hotel. Nice stroll down to farmers market, a lot of variety nearby.
View from desk
View into
Safe parking for a 1250 HP, and also my 200 hp...
Incredible views from door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

CAROLINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The balcony was somewhat scenic! The room was clean! Parking was very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We would stay somewhere else next time

The room was clean. Unfortunately all of the knobs/dials were missing off the a/c unit and it was impossible to control the room temperature. There was a safe in the room but it was not working. This is an older hotel which appears to need a lot of work. We would probably not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the worst ive ever experiance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marshall

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Usman, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VERONICA

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Pinkal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Poorly managed remodel

Hotel is being remodeled and the rooms they are keeping in service are in bad shape. Missing handles and latches. Carpet is filthy and sticky. Linens had stains and holes. Pool and jacuzzi were not in working order. Ironic that we were warned at check in against removing anything from the room - that would have been an improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025