Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Hotels
5.8 (610 reviews)
1604 Monterey Street , San Luis Obispo , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Nice staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service quality

Categories

Cleanliness
3.99
Several reviews mention unclean rooms, mold, and overall poor maintenance.
Service
6.46
Mixed reviews about staff friendliness; some appreciated the accommodating nature while others found them rude.
Location
8
Consistently praised for its convenient and central location.
Room Quality
3.95
Frequent mentions of poor room conditions, including issues with mold and old furnishings.
Amenities
5.48
Some amenities like the pool and hot tub were reported in poor condition.
Value for Money
6.94
Some guests found it reasonably priced, but many felt it did not justify the quality.
Food and Beverage
5.79
Not mentioned in the reviews, assumed to be standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.76
General sentiment reflects dissatisfaction with several aspects but a few positive moments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:36

Property Description

Convenient Location near Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Experience comfort and convenience at Lamplighter Inn & Suites, located less than 1 km from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Relaxing Amenities for Every Guest
Unwind in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool and hot tub or enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and entertainment with a flat-screen TV in every room.

Fitness and Fun for All
Stay active with cycling and hiking opportunities nearby, or visit our fitness center. Plus, don't forget to grab a cup of coffee or tea from our lobby before heading out to explore the area.

Book your stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites now to enjoy these amenities and more during your visit to San Luis Obispo!

Important information:

The property doesn't allow for local reservations.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBP

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 610 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.99
Service: 6.46
Location: 8
Room Quality: 3.95
Amenities: 5.48
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 5.79
Overall Experience: 5.76
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Mark • family_with_children • us
2
Don’t think we will stay here again to be honest.
Pros:

Close to downtown & Cal Poly

Cons:

The property was old and our room and bathroom did not smell good.
The A/C unit was broken and didn’t work and the tub had mold growing around the top of it.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Sajjad • couple • us
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • us
6
Hadn’t stayed here in over 20 years. Great location but needs to be updated.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Rooms were in need of repairs and updates. Knobs off dresser, paint peeling off back or bathroom door. Very dated.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Sera • couple • us
4
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • family_with_children • us
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Sera • couple • us
5
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • us
1
Never book here again.
Pros:

I liked the location and the staff.

Cons:

My room was not very clean. Our room was hot ac did not work. Our shower had a huge crack in it and the edging of the crack and tub had black mold. Also their pool was extremely dirty and the hot tube was dirty as well and did not work.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sajjad • couple • us
6
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Sajjad • couple • us
6
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L Nicholas • couple • us
1
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Isaac • family_with_children • us
1
Please do better
Pros:

The beds and showers were comfy

Cons:

I didnt like how I had to change rooms twice all because my first room wasn't clean at all and ibhave photos to prove it then when I asked for a new room I was given one with only one bed and I needed two and finally once my dad and I got our third room the AC didnt work at all and the windows had no screen on it so we had to sleep with our window cracked open and the TV had more audio than pictures so yea I can honestly say it wasn't a really good experience even if just for the night

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • family_with_children • us
1
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Anne Marie • family_with_children • us
5
Might try it again
Pros:

The morning desk manager was great. He did offer me another room the morning after my fiasco and was very kind. It was well located.

Cons:

The room didn't have heat. It was broken. There was no other room. The night desk guy was rude when I asked if he could call the manager to find a solution.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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marcus • couple • us
10
Pros:

Was excellent

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Katherin • couple • us
6
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Sera • couple • us
6
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
10
Caring staff, nice rooms, plenty of coffee 👍
Pros:

Location and layout

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Stella • extended_group • us
1
The most horrific hotel ever.
Pros:

Nothing, it was the worst hotel we have ever stepped into.

Cons:

Everything was horrible, there were bed bugs, blood stains on the mattress, the shower didn't work, and the rooms had not been cleaned when we got into our rooms.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Sean • family_with_children • us
2
Gross, overpriced, and a blemish to the booking.com brand.
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

The room was… gross.

Disgusting shower/bath. Not the kind of place where you want to set toiletries on the counter.

They cancelled our original booking of a double king suite due to “water damage” and downgraded us to a double queen standard with no discount of any kind- just the standard fare for the new room. It was a bit suspicious when we checked in and asked about water damage that caused an issue if this nature that none of the staff had a clue what I was taking about…(did we just get downgraded to accommodate another guest?!)…

We woke up to take the kids in the hot tub and pool. The “hot tub” was about 85/87 degrees. No note stating it was having issues and nothing mentioned to us by the staff at check in when we asked about pool hours. On top of that the hot tub had a gross sulphuric smell and was quite dirty.

Overall it was a pretty dumpy little inn that charged us $250 for a nights stay. I can’t remember the last time o stayed in accommodations that were so lacking. I would NOT recommend this to anyone and would suggest booking.com to remove it from their list as it tarnishes the otherwise good experience I have come to know and trust with booking.com

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee