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Lamplighter Inn & Suites


Amenities

  • Swimming pool

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Room Service

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Housekeeping

  • Safe-Deposit Box

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Property description

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.
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What guests think

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At Lamplighter Inn & Suites, reviewers frequently praise the walkable location near downtown and Cal Poly and occasionally note friendly front-desk staff and decent value, but they also report many shortcomings that affect comfort and reliability.

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Facilities

Poor

Cleanliness

Poor

Rooms

Dated

Service

Mixed

Location

Walkable

Dining

Basic

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10

Philip

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2 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

A good deal. Perfect location near cal poly and down town.
A good deal. Perfect location near cal poly and down town.

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Lydia

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3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty stained chair Old peeling paint in room and bathroom Rough bedsheets
Very dirty stained chair Old peeling paint in room and bathroom Rough bedsheets

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Edna

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Apr 13, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

No staff in the middle of the night. Door does not work to get into the building so my son slept in the car until 6am. The phone number to call is disconnected to get in too
No staff in the middle of the night. Door does not work to get into the building so my son slept in the car until 6am. The phone number to call is disconnected to get in too

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Samuel

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Mar 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.
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.

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Matt

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Mar 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

They cancelled my stay because I was going to arrive too late
They cancelled my stay because I was going to arrive too late

1604 Monterey Street, California, United States of America

Location

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 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Fremont Theater.

Fremont Theater(0.6 miles)

San Luis Obispo County Library(0.7 miles)

San Luis Obispo Superior Court(0.7 miles)

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo(0.7 miles)

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens(0.7 miles)

French Hospital Medical Center(0.7 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 12:00


Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

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Good to know

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.


Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy room service during limited hours.


Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.


The property offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, including limited access to the registration desk, parking, public areas, and rooms.

The hotel is situated in the business district of San Luis Obispo, within a 15-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University and Avila Hot Springs. It is approximately 13.7 miles from Pismo Beach Pier and 10.8 miles from Avila Beach.


Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal.


Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.


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