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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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King Suite

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 (8.8 km) from Snapdragon Stadium and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego State University Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • SDSU Transit Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Majorette - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. 892 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1368 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Super comfy bed. Kitchen and full-sized fridge were very nice to have. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Ridgecrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel at a decent price. We’ll definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne, Huntington Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, kitchen and bathroom were very clean. Great bed linen. fluffy pillows. Loved the dispensable shampoo conditioner and shower gel. Great for the planet. Provided recycle trash bin too. Front desk attendant was quite helpful. Made good suggestions for dining places.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naira

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel! Friendly staff, great location and nice breakfast bar. We travel a lot and the beds here are by far the most comfortable I’ve slept in. The pool area was amazing, comfortable chairs and lounges. Grounds were beautiful, tropical and well kept. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff. Very clean & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and friendly, the room was very clean housekeeping do a great job. The room was great loved that it had a kitchen with everything, took my food so i can cook lunch and dinner. The breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Hensley

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

The place is well taken care of. The bed is comfortable,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce, Santa Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was comfortable and clean. The front desk evening and morning staff were courteous, professional, and helpful. Even though the Lamplighter Inn & Suites is located on a busy street and it was busy with many people staying there, we were surprised at how quiet it was in our room, and it was not difficult to get to even when arriving at night. There are several restaurants within walking distance, and it felt like a fairly safe place. The property offered a complimentary continental breakfast. The zoo is about 18 minutes away making it a good place to stay at again should we decide to go see it next time. I would recommend it for its economical price, central location to various places, cleanliness, and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Convenient location, nice kitchenette, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

room was old but clean. staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility and the room were great. I checked in around 2 am due to a flight delay, and they were on site and extremely accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool room, loved it was right by SDSU! Bed comfy and clean. Breakfast was just a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katiana

The staff was really kind the beds and pillows were very comfy the bathroom was very clean. Had waffles and boiled eggs for breakfast. Only took a star down bc my partner’s allergies acted up a bit I think bc of the carpet, but otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025