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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
Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
  • Fremont Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo County Library
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo Superior Court
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 14 min walk
  • Bubblegum Alley - 17 min walk
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 18 min walk
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 19 min walk

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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 Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lamplighter Inn & Suites on Mar 24, 2025 start from $55.49, 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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 180 out of 1002 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

6/10 Okay

Luis Alberto

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really nice hotel especially for the price of the area! It was well made and kept and close to a lot of places to shop or eat. Only con was the water from the showers had one setting: HOT!! It burned me and was pretty much unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lorene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the least expensive and now I know why! The room was embarrassing. I mean, how can the owner of the property, charge money for rooms that are in such poor condition? Terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was hair in the bathtub, the lights between the beds did not work, the air/heat unit did not work. At check out there was not a person at the front desk. Walls were so thing I heard the people next to me all night until 5am. Carpets in walkway were not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marwen

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was traveling in for an afternoon event and called days in advance to see if early check in was possible so I could dress in the room. Over the phone I was told it wouldn’t be an issue, and while they couldn’t guarantee in advance, that they would make a note in my reservation and if something came up, there would at least be a space on the property where I could dress and drop my bags. When I arrived and asked politely about early check in, I was treated so rudely by the front desk staff. It was frankly the rudest I’ve ever been treated by a hospitality staffer. I was not allowed to finish a sentence, and was told under no condition could I check in, get dressed, or even drop my bag. I don’t mind not being able to accommodate a request, that is merely inconvenient, but the rudeness with which I was treated was completely unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to my work
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darrell

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked thru Hotels.com. When we arrived we were told of a $150 hotel hold fee for damages.. NO WHERE ON HOTELS.com. Does it indicate this.. threw our budget out the window.. also the HOTTUB was not functioning and had not for months… that was not listed either. hotel staff not professional. sweat shirts and eating at front desk. It was like an upgraded Motel 6… they can leave the light off… NEVER BE BACK
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nallely

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Very quiet place , only thing is shower head didn’t work .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Key didn't work. Tv doesn't work. Pillows are half sized. Horrible. Should have gone to motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a no for me
Stayed because it was closer to my daughter place. There was a little banging here there, but went away. Nobody bothered us. But the room had a smell to it. The bed underneath the comforter was still dirty. Good thing we bought our own blankets and pillows. Lady at the front counter wasn’t rude, but wasn’t really Show hospitality. Well, I stay here again no, not at all. There was some stains on the wall as well. There was a hole from opening the door, but they had it covered with black tape. There was no extra lock for the door. The cooler look like it was gonna come off the wall. There was a bad odor we didn’t know where it was coming from. Needs to be updated for sure on everything.
Stains on the walls
Lamp covers were all messed up.
AC wall unit look like it was gonna fall off.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

david

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not as advertised at all. Had a full bed instead of a queen, the AC unit had no knobs on it to adjust and it was unplugged. I had to plug it in to turn on and then no adjustments were possible. No screen on the window. Homeless looking man just hanging out in the parking lot. There was a very small TV but no cable hooked up even though there was a cable box. I tried to call the front desk but, surprise! the room phone didn't work either. We could not leave fast enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dangelo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Francis, Lomita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was great, room was big and clean, bathroom big and clean. Air Conditioning didn't work, desk chair was broken, bed lamp and desk lamp broken, coffee supplied with no coffee maker. Went to soothe sore muscles after a peak hike and the Hot tub was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruined are trip
Bad service not friendly only owner watch my little Girls on camera the whole time was there for my 9 year old birthday which he ruined ty silver is the name he gave me
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All amenities are broke or gone.
The staff was great. None of this is their fault. Could not find a room with working AC. There was several parties checking in at the same time. 2 of us were in the lobby trying to get another room because of this and another was on the phone. We were giving a box fan. Hot tub was still closed At this point. I feel like it’s deceptive to advertise a hot tub and ac. I travel for work and I am in about 70 different hotels over 200 nights a year. Roughly. The point of this is I have never seen ACs this old in a room. The knobs were removed with no wires going into the units. But there was newer wall controls. How they controlled them I have no idea. None of the ones we tried controlled anything on the unit. Strict signage about were you can eat breakfast but it’s only stale pastries and coffee. Which is pretty normal breakfast. But most places offering that don’t care if you leave with it or go up to your room with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Virginia, Sacramento

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Neri

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location but the room door lock was broken and tv didn't work. They moved us to a different room but air conditioner didn’t work. Reason we stayed there was for the hot tub but it was out of order
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024