Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

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

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

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

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

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

King Suite

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

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU in San Diego (Mid-City), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Snapdragon Stadium and 6.9 mi (11 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Alvarado Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SDSU - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Birds - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel with free breakfast, near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • 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

  • 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

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

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. 768 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1166 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

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Falana

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Daeman, San Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place that met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Mae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We took a chance on staying at this property and it turned out great. It fulfilled all of our needs and it was close to City Heights where we spent most of our time on this trip. Great space!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well managed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic for visiting my daughter who attends SDSU. The hotel itself is lovely and exceeded my expectations. The king room I was looked recently renovated. My only complaint is a loud fan in the bathroom that could not be turned off. It was a very minor annoyance. We kept the bathroom door shut while sleeping and we did not complain to the front desk about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

It was well maintained, you can tell that management cares about their facility and guests. And walking distance for different food options!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Fort Collins

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to SDSU and easy to avoid freeway and campus traffic. Multiple restaurants within walking distance. Great staff. I just reserved another couple nights next month!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

tracy

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

Fast and friendly

As soon as we arrived we were greeted by a friendly receptionist who was very kind and accommodating. This was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Redondo Beach

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