Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
King Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪18 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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

King Suite

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

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

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

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

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

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel with free breakfast, near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are 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 hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Diego State University and a few minutes from Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

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 aged 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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 11.28 per night.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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. 877 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1345 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Very clean room and very comfortable bed. The breakfast was good. I definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchenette was awesome and the room was super comfortable. Nice and quiet. Our new go to hotel when we visit San Diego. My wife loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Yes it did
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes it did
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa, Cerritos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room and amenities close to the university. Cable TV selection was good. Fridge stayed cold. Bed was comfortable. Only downside is that cleaning staff would turn off the AC so when you returned, the room would be clean but hot and stuffy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crappy old place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025