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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Spa
Spa
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$65
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 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

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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 197 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 211 out of 1002 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jewell

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & good for the price :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Auston, Morro bay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Venugopal

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chase

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon arrival, we experienced a significant delay at check-in. While the front desk staff member was polite, he appeared to be working alone, overwhelmed, and facing technical issues. We waited approximately 20 minutes while he assisted other guests, then experienced similar delays during our own check-in. During this time, he was also openly vocal with us about how frustrating and difficult his day had been, which, while understandable, added to the sense of disorganization and lack of professionalism. When we entered our room, we were immediately met with a strong odor of fresh paint and chemicals. Crumpled painter’s tape was still on the floor, clearly indicating the room had been freshly painted with no effort to ventilate. The smell was overwhelming—we were forced to temporarily leave and had to keep the windows open throughout the night. Additional issues included: • The fire alarm had been removed from the room. • The toilet was not cleaned or functioning properly—we had to manually open the tank to flush it. This experience was not only uncomfortable but also posed serious safety and cleanliness concerns. I’ve attached photos for your reference and am respectfully requesting a full refund for our stay. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

raul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Analyn

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price I paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

DEBORAH, REEDLEY

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't be fooled by the pictures of the Lamplighter Inn! The room was dirty. The carpet was old and stained. There was hair and mold in the bathroom. There was no handle to close the shower door and it would not close all the way. The electrical outlet was so worn out that my phone charger could not stay plugged in. We went to get coffee in the morning at a local coffee spot and upon returning our keys would not open the room. We had to go to the office at 7:00 am to get the keys recharged and were hasseled for ID. It would have been better to sleep in the car.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

anthony

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stay of you are on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn’t cleaned before we got in there. The sink was full of actual dirt and towels were still on the floor. The pillows and sheets had stains. The front desk person was very apologetic and tried getting us another room but even he wasn’t able to get 2 other rooms to open up (the doors were broken). At that point we just decided to get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

keld

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Good for one night

Pool is not maintained and the hot tub is empty. Overall room is okay. Not bad but not good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

René

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lamplighter is a very nice older motel with some architectural character. We enjoyed our stay. The usual amenities are provided
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tv didn’t work room was dirty remodeling dirty front desk useless. Never again I will stay in this place ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

May, Mission Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has 3 buildings, with elevators available in the main building. This was helpful aa we were bicycle touring. There was a cute covered patio area outside the main building, but it was hard to enjoy as it seemed dirty and the trash bins were full.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kutter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Think twice, read reviews

The sink drain pipe leaked on the floor so I had to use my limited towels for that. The WiFi did not work and the representative at the counter “did not know how the system worked”. The ice machine was broken so I had to walk across the street and upstairs for ice. The hot tub was broken as well. The place was basically a rundown property that was barely habitable. Would not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

cordelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not great, not very clean and got allergies from possibly pets before us?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025