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Lamplighter Motel

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel in Clearlake with a 24-hour front desk

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The Lamplighter Motel, beside a lake, offers a peaceful setting with practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and barbecue areas for casual meals. The property is smoke-free, has 24-hour front desk service, and a vending machine for quick snacks.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

One King Bed Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room - Non-Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
14165 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA, 95422

What's nearby

  • Austin Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Redbud Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Anderson Marsh State Historic Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Clearlake Chamber of Commerce - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Calistoga Hot Springs - 50 min drive - 43.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stein & Wein - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lamplighter Motel

Motel by the lake
Lamplighter Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Lamplighter Motel have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake
  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 10 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 14 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lamplighter Clearlake
Lamplighter Motel Clearlake
Lamplighter Motel Motel
Lamplighter Motel Clearlake
Lamplighter Motel Motel Clearlake

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamplighter Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Lamplighter Motel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 10 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lamplighter Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Lamplighter Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lamplighter Motel located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Clear Lake and Austin Park. Redbud Park and Clearlake Chamber of Commerce are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Lamplighter Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 147 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great access to the lake. Great docks to fish off of. Caught lots fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay!

Comfortable motel in Clearlake. Nice views of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

zeno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
liked location for fishing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emanuel

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner and housekeeper very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view of the lake was very nice! The staff was very friendly. The family room was big ,very clean. When we go back we will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was just what we needed for our stay in Clearlake! Good price to lay our heads at night after a long day of visiting family in the area! Basic rooms with microwave and fridge but clean and tidy. We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharlene

Liked: Staff & service
Dog friendly places. Small rooms. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the lake. That’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Randy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent with an issue

Decent room for the price except for the false eyelashes left on the sink…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place smells moldy the comforter has holes and was from 1985 I will not stay there ever again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Worst stay of all

The place was horrible, loud ,very uncomfortable. Front desk was rude. Never saw anybody couldn’t get anybody to be quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Regina

Liked: Staff & service
Its usually quite but not this time.I will look for another place next time.the housekeeper does clean the rooms ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Across the parking lot from the lake. In the room, there was a coffee maker, but no coffee pot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want to have a nice trip don’t go here!

The lady working check I was extremely rude! The motel was disgusting. I’m surprise the place is in business! I wouldn’t recommend anyone staying there! It was the worst motel I’ve ever been to!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot on the lake

My start was great! The room was clean enough (someone left Taco Bell in the fridge). The fridge was large and cold. There was a microwave as well. A table to work at and a table to eat at (chairs for both). Right on the lake was a big plus! A lot of folks hanging out in the parking lot. Don’t bother me none but it may bother others!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a safe or clean place to stay

I recently stayed at this motel and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. The entire place was extremely dirty, and I had to request new clean sheets upon arrival. Throughout the night, several people walked by, causing disruptions that made me feel quite unsafe. I would not recommend this motel for a single woman traveling alone. Additionally, my room had a strong smell of smoke, despite being listed as non-smoking, and the bedding had burn marks from cigarettes. The shower was also very dirty and practically unusable. Overall, I was very dissatisfied with my stay and would not recommend this motel to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cigarette holes in bedding in a nonsmoking room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They start was perfect! I just needed a place to rest before I hit the road again. The covers had burn marks as did the drapes. I’m sure this is do to the tweakers hanging out and smoking. They were nice enough tho and didn’t bother me. The room was comfy in spite of the decor being older. It wasn’t like I was moving in. The pool was open and the view of the lake was right behind it. Very nice indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bad steeps to second floor

The steps to the second floor were long and very steep, the one nearest the office felt rickity and one of the steps broke while I was ther and had to be repaired. The repair was done wrong with the step that broke by setting it back and it made the step shorter and very unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place had bugs and it was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Linnen stained with blood, towels dirty and curtain of shower black molded. Smell of rotten curtain dominant during whole stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Mike

The beds were twins and cheap, the room was good. It was a very very windy day and the WIFI went out for hours, but the weather was abnormally bad that day so I doubt that happens much. The rooms coffe pot isnt KEURIG as we brought our own and couldn't use it. Lots of places to get things if need close. Good Location. has a fridge, tiny microwave and they will give you more coffee. Because of the COVID lie that cause them not to change the sheets daily are still in place like any other hotel as they drop staff. Weed shop accross the street, good stuff, no refunds but very close to walk and get what you want. I would go back especailly on a nice summer day. No problems with people stealing from the car, small town vibe. I would go back especailly on a nice summer day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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