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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board
Reception
Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area | 43-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel in Mid-City
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This San Diego hotel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 22.55 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.91 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 11.28 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 22.55 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 11.28 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 16.91 per night

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 775 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1174 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time we have stayed here and it’s my go-to hotel when we are visiting our daughter at SDSU. Several restaurants within walking distance, easy parking, and the rooms are always so clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barvie

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

Great value, comfy beds, friendly service

We stayed here as a family of six to visit SDSU. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and understanding, especially “Veri” at the front desk. The rooms were very clean, and the beds were comfortable. There was a pool and a small arcade that both looked amazing. Due to our time constraints we weren’t able to enjoy those amenities. Definitely next time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Beautiful Quaint Hotel

Very lovely hotel located close to SDSU. Beautiful pool area and gorgeous landscaping. The rooms are exceptionally clean. Bed extremely comfortable! The hotel rooms are rather old but so quaint and clean one doesn’t mind. Staff is nice and polite. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai-Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouls definitely stay here again. I had a great nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to SDSU
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, affordable option! Really appreciated the complimentary breakfast which made for a relaxed start to the morning. Very pleasant, helpful staff. They clearly take a lot of pride in their establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is fine. Clean and staff is friendly but it is nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Suited every need and perfect location

Great little motel. Very clean and the location is great, especially if you’re visiting a student at sdsu. The only complaint is the water pressure. We were in room 106 and I think a baby’s pee would rinse you off faster. Otherwise a fantastic place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Falana

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

Great stay near SDSU

Just stayed one night before our SDSU campus tour. It was clean and comfortable. Excellent for the price. Dining options within walking distance. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Favorite hotel in SD so far.

Great hotel with, a great manager, and room service. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

sad.

sad. we were starving. the food expired. she left her phone cord.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Clean and Terrific!!

Simple, but terrific. Continental breakfast was a great experience. Stayed in two different rooms, Suite and King. Each was very comfortable and very clean. Only minor critic (and very minor at that) the desk in the suite was a bit small, making it a bit difficult to place both my laptop and the extended monitor side by side. However, I was successful. The King room had a fine desk and could accommodate both without difficulty. The property manager was very professional and friendly. Would definitely stay here again without reservations (best you make one, they do fill up)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erica

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

Convenient

Clean room but had a musty smell. Comfy beds and breakfast was convenient. Parking is easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Love

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

Nice place to stay.

This was a great place to stay as it was clean, reasonable, located near services and restaurants and had a nice pool area and a very decent continental breakfast. Most importantly, the service was excellent. I would be remiss if I did not mention Elizabeth, the Front Desk Manager, and Salma, the Night Desk Manager, who went above and beyond for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025