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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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Spa
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Front of property

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Bathroom shower

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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Bathroom shower

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 shower

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Bathroom shower

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Close to airport.You'll find California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater within a 15-minute walk of this San Luis Obispo hotel. San Luis Obispo County Library and San Luis Obispo Superior Court are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bubblegum Alley - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Rosa Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min walk
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotel near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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.
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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

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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lamplighter Inn & Suites to the airport?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites is 4 mi (14-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

As of Apr 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lamplighter Inn & Suites on Apr 27, 2025 start from $62.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites.

How close is Lamplighter Inn & Suites to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (14-min drive) from Pirates Cove and 10.9 mi (14-min drive) from Avila Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Central Coast Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites have a pool?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lamplighter Inn & Suites to downtown San Luis Obispo?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites is 0.7 mi away from San Luis Obispo.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 198 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 191 out of 1001 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose Leon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alan M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jacob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid!

The place was a total dump. The lobby smelled like smoke. There was no one in the front desk to check me in. The room was disgusting... hair in the drain and on the floor. The back of the door had dried glue stuck on it. The right knob of every drawer and door was missing. The pool and spa were out of order and even if they were available were absolutely filthy. Definitely not the Comfort Inn it used to be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was great. They need to buy a new luggage cart, the other one is falling apart. It was very difficult to maneuver once you get your luggage on. Otherwise had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Youfeng

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful aquarium in lobby. Needs clown fish to luxuriate in the anemones!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, San Luis Obispo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For such a nice place, this is very reasonably priced, especially for the day before Thanksgiving. It's now my go-to booking for out of town relatives! Walking distance to the beautiful SLO downtown, so especially convenient for folks who come in on a train and don't want to rent a car. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
HVAC doesn't work nor does Wi-Fi. Typical for slo county. Worst customer service in California.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Hector

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms don’t look like the pictures at all there was stains in my blankets and it definitely was dated. Also the hot tub was out of commission.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Old and needs painting and repairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Summer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Guoqing

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie, san diego

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It took three tries to get a working room. The first had no shower curtain or rod, but the pieces were there. Shower was coming off wall. Second room had nonstop water coming out of tub, it couldn’t be turned off and was loud and a lot. Final room had hair on bathroom counter and dirty towel under sink but by this point front desk had said if it didn’t work there was nothing else. We asked for more towels later on (room only had one) but they never arrived. It’s sad because location is decent but that’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024