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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property
Hotel near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater in San Diego

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

Reviews

9.0 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

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

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

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coffee/tea maker

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Mid-City stay.Your stay at this Mid-City hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and San Diego State University. Snapdragon Stadium is within 6 miles (10 km) and San Diego Zoo is within 9 miles (15 km).

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
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min drive - 12.0 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 near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater in San Diego
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.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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. 755 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1151 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

LARRY, Yuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Jacques

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

A place to stay

Reception staff very friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great and close SDS

Short trip. But a great place to stay near the college.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Las Cruces

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not clean and smelled like mold. We woke in the morning with bed bug bites. Requested to check out a day early and hotel refused to refund for the day we did not stay. Expedia was unable to provide any refund despite the unacceptable conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay with a good breakfast. Was nice and quiet and the room was all right.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Very convenient to SDSU
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t bother to call in to make a preference known for your stay. People there answer your call and say they will note your account but do not. Kudos to the supervisor that tried to make it right, but a queen sized bed wasn’t going to cut it so it was a no go. Rant to the person who just said you were sold out and I was out of luck.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025