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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $86
$76 nightly
$86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom sink

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

When you stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites in San Luis Obispo, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs. .This hotel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Avila Beach.

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bubblegum Alley - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 201 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 228 out of 1000 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caden

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use the pool nor hot tub. Parking was very easy. Air conditioning functioned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great smiling and welcoming staff rooms spotless can’t beat the price for what’s paid for
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has a fridge and a microwave that came in good use
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Staff & service
They cancelled my stay because I was going to arrive too late
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Plus, they have coffee all day and some yummy mini cheese danishes in the morning. And a nice view of the hills !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Laurence

Disliked: Staff & service
Pool closed (winter) No balcony Rusted patches in bath tub, bed side lights INOP Not sure of the cleanliness of the bed spread
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is friendly, rooms clean. Heat did NOT work in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel with excellent value for a competitive rate. I will def consider coming back if the rates stay reasonable. Thank You !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ariana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not the best hotel around but it served its purpose! I felt safe and it was clean enough for me. Only problem was the shower barely drained.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great find! So appreciative for the elevator and coffee in the lobby. I will stay hete again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole.area felt safe and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AILENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
walkable to all scenery and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

TOM

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No heat in room. No maintenance to fix it. Had to leave
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David was very personable at check in & helpful. The other staff at this location are offensive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 2nd stay and I liked it a lot. The 24 hour office is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well San Luis Obispo is a beautiful town the hotel very economic and nice too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was dirty to the point of scary. Wasn't sure it was safe, but didn't have a choice as it was last minute and couldnt afford to pay for a 2nd hotel (and not get back my Lamplighter $). Was afraid of bedbugs or cockroaches. Didn't get any sleep. Why is it so run down and still getting7-8 stars? Fals advertising. I did not thinki I booked a 2/10 star place. For a few bucks more, go somewhere else. I would like a full refund honestly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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