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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen
Point of interest
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite

King Suite

  • 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

  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 11.1 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Birds - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬7 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

  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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 20.00 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 20.00 per pet, per day
  • 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 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. 766 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1188 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

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohinder, Austin

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was more expensive for the Xmas holiday. Had the bad luck of having crappy next door neighbors who fought, slammed doors, and then set off the smoke detector. Fun times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great, super friendly and helpful staff, very comfortable. We were there for party close by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a simple no frills clean property for a good price. Complimentary breakfast is usual offerings like most. Does have a pool & I saw an employee testing the water twice during my stay. Mini fridge in my room worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than lived up to expectations
Very nice older hotel. Very clean and the best water pressure of anywhere we’ve stayed. Great location. Lots of good local restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great, beds comfy, and my pet was welcome. Very happy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas, Dellwood

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania Bueno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Quick check in and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Lilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for a couple nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024