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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
$182
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5

Explore the area

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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
(93 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
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 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
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 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.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 808 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1253 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

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and close to sdsu
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is great! VERY clean. It’s a little older but it’s beautifully kept. I like that it’s pet friendly. Their continental breakfast is pretty good, many options to choose from. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JR

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very mice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Claudia, Shrewsbury

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great curve appeal, property landscape with beautiful staff was friendly and ready to assist. The only thing I did not like is the smell of the room the minute you open the door the it sleeps musky and (not fresh) but the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Very close to SDSU.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Yamilet, Modesto

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is in a questionable area, it’s more of a motel and it’s very old and smelly. As a woman traveling alone I felt unsafe walking to dine. The door to the reception was locked at 9pm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruige

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marizela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

I would stay here again.

The front desk staff was great. We got there super early and they worked to accommodate us in a very reasonable fashion. The room was clean, eco friendly and the bed was very comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

judith

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

Lamplighter for life!

I always stay at the Lamplighter when visiting my son at SDSU. It is immaculate, so well-maintained, and very affordable. The staff are always pleasant and helpful. Rooms are cleaned every day. Breakfast is simple but plenty (self-serve) The pool area is clean and comfortable, with extra towels and sun loungers, as well as chairs and a couple of tables under umbrellas. There’s a good Japanese restaurant right next door
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at the Lamplighter! Super close to SDSU!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near SDSU.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

I’d stay again

Pros: Our stay was great. We enjoyed the complementary breakfast each morning we were there. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool. Cleanliness and housekeeping services were impeccable. A++ Cons: the soundproofing between the first and second floor was not the greatest. The guests staying above us were heavy steppers. With that being said, I still give this an A+ place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beheshteh

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