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.
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
The Bobastop - 11 min walk
Papa's Thai Cafe - 7 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
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
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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Lamplighter Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
6.2
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Great place to stay
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2025
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
John, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 18, 2025
Less than desirable but for the price it did the job. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Spacious room with enough amenities for the family.
Ber
Ber, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 18, 2025
Only stay of you are on a budget
anthony
anthony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
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
Nickyah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Clean & good for the price :)
Jewell
Jewell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Great location!
Tami
Tami, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 14, 2025
It’s a very old hotel too expensive I know is a tourist area but not what I expected.
Farah
Farah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
The Lamplighter is a very nice older motel with some architectural character. We enjoyed our stay. The usual amenities are provided
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2025
Simple and well located little hotel. Great price, definitely recommend.
Michael
2/10 Poor
Jun 24, 2025
Dirty!
Sonya
Sonya, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
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
DON, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 22, 2025
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
Steve, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2025
Broken toilet
Sangeeta
Sangeeta, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 9, 2025
When I stayed, the jacuzzi was not in service and the pool water was very cold.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Close to Cal Poly and walkable to downtown!
Aruna
Aruna, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 18, 2025
The desk clerk/manager was surl and confrontational. There was mold in thle bathtub, cobewebs on a wall ans a hole in the wall. Carpet was dirty and the hair dryer was broken.
Jim
Jim, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Glen was very friendly and helpful!
Wen
Wen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2025
Great!
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 12, 2025
Good for one night
Pool is not maintained and the hot tub is empty. Overall room is okay. Not bad but not good.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 23, 2025
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
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2025
Very nice staff. Property old and outdated. Hot tub not working and dirty as well as pool. Had to be moved to different room die to first room being dirty, fridge not working as well as tv. But pleased they were accommodating. But with that said the price was very economical however regardless of price everything should still work as well as be clean. Overall not horrible once moved it was quiet and comfortable.
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 22, 2025
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.