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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coffee/tea maker

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Balboa Park - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Alvarado Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodstock's Pizza SDSU - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Birds - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel near San Diego State University
Located close to Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 60 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Smoke-free property

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU pet-friendly?

Yes, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 22.55 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU located?

Located in Mid-City, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and 1.3 mi (2 km) from San Diego State University. Snapdragon Stadium and San Diego Zoo are also within 9 mi (15 km). Alvarado Station is 20 minutes by foot and SDSU Transit Center Station is 22 minutes.

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1152 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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near SDSU.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Sonali

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at the Lamplighter! Super close to SDSU!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful, rooms were good. Breakfast was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JR

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, clean, comfortable rooms, decent breakfast options, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel. Quiet and well-located. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean easy check in & check out. The breakfast included good, also there is alot of food options and shops near by i would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

VLADIMIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

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

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area. Check in was easy and the staff was so nice. Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos accurate and better than expected
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place that met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice. Very quiet in the back. You can tell the owners keep this place up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time we have stayed here and it’s my go-to hotel when we are visiting our daughter at SDSU. Several restaurants within walking distance, easy parking, and the rooms are always so clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025