Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Family Suite w/ Kitchen

Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area | 43-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

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

View all photos for Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

View all photos for King Suite

King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

King Suite

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

View all photos for Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top 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

View all photos for Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Single King Room w/ Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

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

Similar properties

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 3,343 reviews
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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
  • 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

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).

Property is also known as

Best Western Lamplighter
Best Western Lamplighter Inn
Best Western Lamplighter Inn Sdsu
Best Western Lamplighter Inn Sdsu San Diego
Best Western Lamplighter Sdsu
Best Western Lamplighter Sdsu San Diego
Lamplighter Best Western
Best Western Lamplighter Hotel
Best Western Lamplighter Inn And Suites At Sdsu Hotel San Diego
Lamplighter & Suites At Sdsu
Lamplighter Inn Suites at SDSU
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Hotel
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU San Diego
Best Western Lamplighter Inn Suites at SDSU
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Hotel San Diego

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. 822 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1273 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoriko

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was good. Good breakfast, nice staffs, specious room etc…. But one thing. The room keys didn’t work repeatedly so that I had to go back to the reception to fix it. (Happened twice :(
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms. Well located. Staff were attentive and polite. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the drive up parking right to your hotel room door. The pool was really fun. I like that they had breakfast in the morning and the front staff was really friendly as well. We were there for SDSU orientation. It’s really close to the school otherwise it’s not the most desirable neighborhood, but there is a Starbucks down the street!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

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

Comfortable and convenient!

Very clean and comfortable basic room. Very tasty breakfast. Cute landscaping and pool area. My only complaint was the walls were on the thinner side. Would stay here again! Extremely close to SDSU campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Su-Jin

Stayed 1 night 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