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Lamplighter Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites, with its tranquil garden and soothing spa tub, offers a serene retreat in the business district. Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool or take advantage of bike rentals to explore nearby California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Helpful staff and concierge services ensure a seamless stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$45 nightly
The total price is $52
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Two King Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

What's nearby

  • Fremont Theater - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bubblegum Alley - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive
  • Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 41 min drive
  • Grover Beach Station - 17 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Field Day Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacos De Acapulco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bobastop - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites

When you stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Avila Hot Springs. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 76 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (late night)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lamplighter Inn & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Lamplighter Inn & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Central Coast Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Lamplighter Inn & Suites and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Lamplighter Inn & Suites also has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Lamplighter Inn & Suites like?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites is a short 14-minute walk from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 11 minutes' walk from Fremont Theater. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews

6.2

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Overall good experience. I’d stay here again.

Large rooms, easy parking, free coffee and muffins in the morning, reasonable rates for the weekend we stayed there. I’d stay here again.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great view from 3rd floor. Standard motel with basic bed, desk, TV, mini fridge, bathtub shower, etc. Got the job done and was fine. Would stay again.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spacious room with enough amenities for the family.
Ber, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Less than desirable but for the price it did the job. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Samantha, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Only stay of you are on a budget
anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was spacious :)

We really enjoyed the hotel overall and the spacious room, unfortunately the air conditioning was broken they attempted to service it the day we were out and it was unsuccessful, and the hotel was fully booked so moving rooms wasn’t an option. The pool was dirty (the vacuum wasn’t set up to run) there was a layer of dirt on the bottom of the pool and the jacuzzi was out of service.
Nickyah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean & good for the price :)
Jewell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location!
Tami, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Lamplighter is a very nice older motel with some architectural character. We enjoyed our stay. The usual amenities are provided
Alicia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple and well located little hotel. Great price, definitely recommend.

4/10 Fair

It’s a very old hotel too expensive I know is a tourist area but not what I expected.
Farah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed for 1 night for graduation at SLO. Other than the price gouging for the event weekend, we found the room very nice, and the check-in staff friendly. Pillows are worthless though, and there is a lot of loud door slamming at all hours. Sheets and bathroom were acceptable, and the refrigerator worked fine.
DON, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to Cal Poly and walkable to downtown!
Aruna, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No heat or air conditioning. Old run down property, police came because of altercation between guest and staff. Room next to elevator so noisy at night.
Steve, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

When I stayed, the jacuzzi was not in service and the pool water was very cold.
Eduardo, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Broken toilet
Sangeeta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Glen was very friendly and helpful!
Wen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great!
Tracy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good for one night

Pool is not maintained and the hot tub is empty. Overall room is okay. Not bad but not good.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

We got to our room and there was no shower curtain the lights didn’t work and the tv didn’t work my husband went down to the office to get a room change and there was nowhere there he tried 3 different time after a little over an hour the man was back in the office and gave us another room and the room was filthy never touched from a housekeeper so we had to go back to the office to get a third room and finally it was ecceptable but the other tv didn’t work in there either
2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
May, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Comfort bed. Clean room. Close to Cal Poly.
Trish, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place for a family to stay

Nothing fancy, but the room was clean and beds comfortable, and front desk staff were friendly. The location is quiet and in walking distance of downtown. We stayed in a family suite. The TV in the second room wasn't able to show anything and the lamp in the corner of the main room wasn't working (same room and same issues as last time), but these were minor issues.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great and quiet night
Jesus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was easy going, Jay & Ryan checked me in quick and was on my way.
John, 2-night trip