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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
$182
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

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

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

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 | 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

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

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 w/ Kitchen

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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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King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

King Suite

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

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel in Mid-City
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 onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This San Diego hotel also offers an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 22.55 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 806 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1248 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a place to stay by SDSU for a sports camp. The original place we booked was super shady. We got there and didn’t feel safe. We found this place which hands-down in this neighborhood is the best choice. Staff was really nice the place is older but clean and well kept. Breakfast was decent, hard-boiled eggs, waffles, yogurt, bagels, pastries, fruit. I would stay here again if in the area, but this neighborhood is not the greatest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable and clean! Older hotel for sure, but we didn't mind. Breakfast was a nice perk and staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, pool for my granddaughters, kitchen and the front desk was able to lend me a cube for my phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. It is clean and close to SDSU.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Convenient, clean place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and close to sdsu
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is great! VERY clean. It’s a little older but it’s beautifully kept. I like that it’s pet friendly. Their continental breakfast is pretty good, many options to choose from. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JR

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very mice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia, Shrewsbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great curve appeal, property landscape with beautiful staff was friendly and ready to assist. The only thing I did not like is the smell of the room the minute you open the door the it sleeps musky and (not fresh) but the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Very close to SDSU.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Yamilet, Modesto

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is in a questionable area, it’s more of a motel and it’s very old and smelly. As a woman traveling alone I felt unsafe walking to dine. The door to the reception was locked at 9pm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruige

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marizela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025