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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

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King Suite

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 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 - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego State University Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Majorette - ‬5 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 887 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1358 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D, Mamaroneck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very simple but that’s fine. The coffee was drinkable that’s all I cared about. Rooms are clean, Oscar who checked us in was super friendly. Parking was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Humberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good healthy options for breakfast, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana, Glendale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liat, Davis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Izaah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location to sdsu and great value. Will come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but adequate. I like the 24 hour front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Yelitza

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Small room. Advertised as having a sofa or chair and it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and the property is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anselm, Carlsbad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the wash machines wasn’t working but it took our quarters. Talked to the front desk, he said we can tried a few more times by ourselves. It didn’t work. It wasn’t helping. Also there is some weird noise started at midnight. Like some heavy metal noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemieke

Comfortable stay near SDSU
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

chrystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very wide open room for ADA access. Rolling in shower. Big good comfy chair. ADA toilet. Frig. Clean. Will try the morning breakfast too. Thank you for your kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kira

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

Another great stay

We continue to be loyal guests due to ease of check-in, friendliness, cleanliness, and amazing proximity to SDSU
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025