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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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

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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Viejas Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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 | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

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King Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

King Suite

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

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

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 918 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1409 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pete

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Selina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
feel the mattress coils, which made the bed uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They were able to accommodate us an extra night due to a family emergency. The room was clean and the lady at the front desk remembered us when we check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodations for the price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a really nice motel. Grounds very clean, flowers are beautiful. Room much much bigger then I thought. Separate bedroom kitchenette living room area. We'll definitely stay here again.And actually, looking into staying for a month to get out of that Arizona heat. Close to attractions like the zoo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was able to rest well; the bed was comfortable and there were quiet hours posted which guests adhered to. The ladies at the front desk were kind and helpful. The room was clean and the grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Petra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room. Loud boisterous neighbors. Very strange interaction with front desk on arrival. Young and unable to add an additional and charge for it even though rooms were available. Her incompetence did not impact me, but likely resulted in loss of money for hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laurie, Hanford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of parking, and a decent free breakfast (can't go wrong with waffles).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tobie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, great staff.. overall great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Carlsbad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place feels and looks like is a renovated Motel 6. Their online ratings are deceiving. The walls are very thin and normal phone conversations can be heard clearly through adjacent walls and people walking in the room above you. The basic cable had many stations temporarily unavailable. This was not worth the price for the night. I am going to stick with Holiday Inn Express moving forward whose rooms, breakfasts, and accommodation are far superior for not that much more price wise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitsy, Paramount

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Cullen

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service
It was fine for the price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Great room and rate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great helpful availabe staff, nice breakfast room, free parking, pool available, laundry available. Not too far from destinations Zoo and Ocean 20 minute ride. Restuarants available close as located by the college. Walked to sushi restuarant and visited twice good food and value. Thank you, enjoyed the trip and visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025