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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

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King Suite

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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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
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 10.5 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
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Majorette - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rise Biscuits & Chicken - ‬3 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.

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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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Reviews

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1276 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Darise

We loved the conveni
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We weren’t sure and took a chance based on reviews, being this wasn’t a usual big chain and a bit older. Couldn’t have been more pleased with how it was kept up to the max, from the daily cleaning, to the grounds, super comfy beds and pillows, and helpful friendly desk and breakfast crew. We fell in love with the vibe and the location worked great for all our site seeing. Would totally recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiyanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn Carroll

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, simple checkin, plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was older but well kept up. My only complaint was the pillows but I have the same complaint everywhere I stay. They are too thick and firm so you get a stiff neck from sleeping on an angle. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful but at check-out, the computer was down so the clerk said they would e-mail my receipt. That hasn't happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Clean and Quiet!

I had a wonderful stay. The kitchen area with stove, sink, microwave and refrigerator was spotless, as was the rest of the unit. It was quiet at night and I couldn't ask for a better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina M, Philadelphia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, plenty of parking. The breakfast was meh. Only hard boiled eggs for protein then waffles, breads and muffins, and cereals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quick check-in, clean room. Incorrect information on website re the availability of DVD player and a 'curated movie library' Neither were true and front office staff had no idea when questioned!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good value, great location, friendly staff

Great place to stay if you are visiting SDSU. It’s only 5 minutes drive from the campus. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The grounds and rooms/bathrooms are clean. The free breakfast is more than adequate. Good value for the price. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy with our stay at the Lamplighter. Conveniently located for what we had planned. Very quiet on a busy street. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Usually great but this time…

This place is always my go-to when visiting SDSU. Never had any issues before but this time there was a cockroach climbing down the shower curtain when I was in the shower. Definitely changed how I look at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time at the Lamplighter Inn and Suites. We especially enjoyed the heated pool and the size of our room…plus the bed was super comfortable. The A/C and nearby vending machine was great as well! The only things we couldn’t get working were the phone and the Smart TV, as we wanted to watch our show on Netflix. Oh well… not a deal breaker, there were other shows and we had our laptops/tablets/phones/etc. We’ll definitely be back any time we visit our daughter at university! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to the University! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast could be better but otherwise we were pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Nice quiet clean property

Great quiet inn very close to SDSU where my daughter had orientation. Property is very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Free parking is a very nice perk. Free breakfast is simple and provides adequate nutrition to start your day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariola

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The good thing is closeness to San Diego State. This is a motel but the rate is similar to the hotel room. The building is somewhat remodeled/refreshed however the room I stayed is dark, dated and smelly. The carpets are dirty, furniture is old, the refrigerator is so loud it is hard to sleep. The bed was ok but the linens are warn out and grayish. In wall AC works ok but loud too. The fan in the bathroom is so loud and rattling I was afraid to turn it on worrying it will fall out. I did not used the kitchenette, the dishes were odd and not looking well. The sink was blocked. Breakfast is very basic (bread, bagels, oatmeal and cereal), hard boiled eggs and waffle maker. Hardly any toppings. Items often run out and there wasn't much service to replenish. Front desk personnel feels indifferent to customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean place and we liked the overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Falana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025