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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Spa
Front of property
Lobby
Spa
Lobby lounge

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
$65
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8

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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, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

San Luis Obispo hotel close to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 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 safes and complimentary newspapers. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Lamplighter Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited complimentary onsite 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 transportation

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 crib

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 198 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 223 out of 1005 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

CAROLINE

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La persona en la entrada se notaba de mal humor, el baño olía mal y el aire acondicionado no servía.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was so hot that I tried using the air and it didn't work. The bathroom fan didn't work. The pool was dirty and unkept. The staff was was in their own words just employees that work once a week. I will never recommend this place or Expedia if they are contracted with them. Horrible stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

wigsbert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
They gave me a room that was not made up. The TV has many channels that has only sound no picture
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location for walking to restaurants and shops. Bed was comfortable and clean. Unfortunately, carpets old and stained. In-room refrigerator was smelly, probably because it didn't work. Overall, room condition was just old and tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esteban

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Never any staff in the front to help at night always gone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grantlin, Los Agneles

Bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AILENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
walkable to all scenery and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025