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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
King Suite
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115
  • Place, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Viejas Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

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King Suite

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

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

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel with free breakfast, near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Diego State University and a few minutes from Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. Free self parking is available.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 22.55 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.91 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 11.28 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 868 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1330 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

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking hotel, clean, and only dealt with staff in checking in and checking out because there were no negative issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Slocum, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well set up rooms although they are a little dated. The staff is great and the location very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

Favorite

My go to place in SD. Always good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a short stay but the property was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

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

Hidden Gem

Great spot if you’re looking for somewhere nice, close to SDSU and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAIYU, Chino Hills

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, great pool, great breakfast, staff is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

A gem in the heart of the college area

I particularly like that you can ask the front desk for toiletry items. I was also thankful to see generous choices for breakfast. I loved having hardboiled eggs as a choice. There was a generous amount of towels, and I liked having the soap and shampoo dispensers rather than the annoying tiny bottles. I think having a helper sign up for those who have disabilities was a compassionate touch. And one of the things asked on intake was if, in an emergency, I would need help from them. These little touches speak so well of this business. I will book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Basic motel close to SDSU

It's convenient to SDSU, the bed was comfy, it was clean and quiet. It's a doors-face-the-outside-world type of motel though. The rooms face the sun most of the day and they (understanably) don't run the AC units in unoccupied rooms, so it took several hours for the poor unit to cool the room down. It meets the minimum requirements for a hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

8/10 Good

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to sdsu. Clean room but the smell is very musty and mildewy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed here well attending a tournament in San Diego over the weekend and its location for central to where I needed to be throughout the weekend. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Check In and Seamless and was quick in the room was clean at four to offer that I needed for the short time II stayed here well attending a tournament in San Diego over the weekend and it’s location for central to where I needed to be throughout the weekend. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Check In and Seamless and was quick in the room was clean at four to offer that I needed for the short time I was there Thank you to everybody at the lamp fire inn!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to SDSU
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr Toya

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot was very tight. I was awakened by them towing a car around 11:30 pm . There should be assigned spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025