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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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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, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
    ‪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 the neighborhood

San Luis Obispo

Lamplighter Inn & Suites is a short stroll from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Fremont Theater. This 76-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • French Hospital Medical Center - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Firestone Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SLO - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotel with free parking, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a picnic area, and a garden.
42-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
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.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Feb 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lamplighter Inn & Suites on Feb 13, 2026 start from $129.6, 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.

What is there to do close to Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in San Luis Obispo based on their ratings, and it's a short 11-minute walk from Fremont Theater and also 15 minutes on foot from Ah Louis Store. You'll also find Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites have a casino at the property?

No, Lamplighter Inn & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a late night room service menu as well as an outdoor pool and concierge services.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Lamplighter Inn & Suites doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lamplighter Inn & Suites.

Are there connecting rooms at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

The closest major airport to Lamplighter Inn & Suites is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is 4 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Yes, some guestrooms at Lamplighter Inn & Suites offer a balcony.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 221 out of 1000 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very nice. But there was no heat in my room because the heater wouldn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

RONALD

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was simi clean had defered maintenance on a few things ac/heater knobs missing could not adjust the room temperature. Closet doors broken, toilet was loses from the floor and the shower needs to be cleaned better. But the place was quiet that might be due to no front desk staff to be found anywhere after check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Staff solid Bad Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst stay at a hotel that I have ever had. I don't leave negative reviews but I am making an exception for the very inappropriately-named Lamplighter Inn. Issues: 1) You can't check in between midnight and 6 a.m. It is not on the rules they sent ahead of time. I learned the hard way when my flight was delayed and they said we couldn't come late. 2) The evening staff I spoke to about my situation could not stop talking or interrupting; he was extremely unsympathetic and defensive. I didn't trust him to be able to cancel one night and not the whole reservation so I just kept my whole reservation. I was able to de-escalate but then he started talking AGAIN and when I kept interjecting to get a confirmation he just kept blathering. 3) A literal hole in our wall the size of a bullet hole. 4) Black colored mold on the shower grout. 5) Door had been repainted haphazardly, so it looks like it was just smeared with chocolate sauce. 6) Pool and hot tub were visibly littered with debris, not the normal amount one sees in an outdoor pool, but looked unmaintained and closed. 7) We could hear through the walls at speaking level. Not loud TV but like regular conversation. 8) Signage is unreasonably antagonistic and paranoid, like anyone wants their over-bleached locker-room towels. 9) The coffee machine is not near an outlet that it can easily be plugged into. 10) Bathroom fan didn't work. I would rather sleep in my car.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Cristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The experience was terrible. I do NOT recommend this hotel. AC and furniture was broken, bathroom tub appeared rusted, toilet seats were broken, the room felt highly unsanitary, comforters had bodily fluid stains, walls were covered in stains throughout, deadbolt locks on doors were broken. We were moved between four different rooms and each room was the same. We left shortly after check in without receiving a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is in a good area. we were just disappointed that the cleanliness just isn’t there. The shower curtain was yellow, when at one point it seemed that it used to be white and it smelled really bad. The covers on bed were stained dirty, I didn’t complain on the bed cover being stained only because the white sheets were clean. But I doubt I’d consider staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yelitza

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks better on the outside than the inside. Do not be fooled! It was like stepping into a room not updated since 1980! The carpet was stained, the TV/wifi didn’t work well, the shower didn’t drain well, and overall the room just felt icky. I would never stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan, Scotts Valley

Traveled with partner
The room was adequate. Unfortunately the heater was broken. We were promised some compensation for it, but in the morning when checking out, there was no one at the front desk! We waited around for 10 minutes or so and politely called out around the lobby, but finally gave up and just left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not end up staying at this hotel. Upon arrival, front desk attendant was rude and condescending from the moment I walked in. I was told Expedia shouldn’t have confirmed a reservation with them. They were basically fully booked. He proceeded to look at his computer (while grumbling that the reservation shouldn’t have been booked), shaking his head, stated that housekeeping had not been there that day. He found me a room type that I booked. He said See if that works. Went to the room and it was used (bed was still not made and bathroom unclean). I promptly returned to the front desk. I asked what my options were. I was told condescendingly that my only choice was another room with a double bed. Fine, happens. Front desk said You’re getting a bigger room for the same price- I don’t know what you would have to complain about. Went to that room, but the AC was not working. I returned back down to the front desk to inform him of the problem, where again he curtly told me to plug in the unit and it will work with the thermostat. I went back again to the room and still not working. Back to the front desk. He was not helpful to find a solution. Proceeded to speak to me rudely, and I called him out on it. Told me he won’t be lectured to. Terrible service. I was told just call Expedia and tell them we can’t accommodate you. We do it all the time. It’s was so late at this point, and he was so incredibly rude and unhelpful. No courtesy. I left. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

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

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Make sure you read the fine print.

It was a nice hotel, but I had a problem when checking in. The young guy up front was pretty rude or just having a bad day not sure, but when I when in to check in and I guess this hotel doesn't take debit cards when put a hold for the room. Aka $150 just in case you mess up the room. You have to pay with a "credit card".... I've been staying at different hotel for over 5 years and never ran into this problem. I drive over 5 hours to get to this town for business and now I can't sleep here... Then this guy said I could stay there but NOW I would have to paid "$500" cash. I'm like what... I called hotels.com about it since I booked the hotel though them. I was on the phone with him for some time and he did the best he could with this situation that was going on. I lucky had $500 cash on me at the time. I walked back in but I guess NOW this guy was leaving for the day and now he couldn't help me. So I had to wait for the next guy which was about 30 seconds. Not to long. I told this guy that the other guy said I could pay $500 cash since I didn't have a credit card and he said, "sorry we don't take cash". I said the other guy just said I could. He said he was not sure what was said but we don't take cash. I walked out not happy and now no were to sleep after driving all this way. I was in my van about to call hotel.com back. The other guy walk out and talked with me and made the situation right. Aka I had some were to sleep now and I didn't pay that. I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

DEBRA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Air conditioning broken in TWO rooms and unfortunately hotel is fully booked. No maintenance on staff. So we are stuck
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Arturo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for, and that's okay. The bed was actually comfortable but it's obvious they just don't care about maintaining the rooms what with the stains and broken furnishings, etc. It looks like a well kept place from the exterior but the rooms (at least mine) are a different reality. Still, what does one expect for rock bottom lodging prices?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I got a couple rooms for the weekend. We found some rotten pieces of an apple on the A/C unit in one of the rooms and thought "it's wtvr, this is just gonna be one of 'those' hotel stays". But as the night progressed we noticed a hole in the wall, burn marks on the blankets, and thennnn we spotted a bunch of roaches. After killing the roaches so the kids could calm down, I moved the upholstered chair in the corner of the room and found some decomposed stuff stuck to the carpet. Still not sure what it was but I threw it away. It was late at night, but staying in that room wasn't tolerable so we requested another room. The night-time counter clerk was sympathetic and nice, and provided new room cards quickly. We found rotten food in the new room as well... What the actual heck, guys. Pay your cleaning people better and maybe they'll care. The hot tub was out of service and the pool had what looked like a bunch of leaves and dirt in it. Won't be staying at this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

johnny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Caitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area but the window screen was cut, the carpet was wet and smelled like cheese, and the toilet paper smelled like fire, as if it had been left out during a wildfire
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Business traveler
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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