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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property
Hotel near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater in San Diego

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Mid-City stay.Your stay at this Mid-City hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and San Diego State University. Snapdragon Stadium is within 6 miles (10 km) and San Diego Zoo is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Birds - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater in San Diego
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.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking 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 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • Children 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. 710 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1085 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

Archie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE, HUNTINGTON BEACH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Checkin process. Room was very clean. Love that the Bed was comfortable. Linens were of good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Not the Hilton, but very clean and comfortable. Excellent free breakfast. Nice long bath towels. Only two suggestions would be a microwave in the room and better channel choices on the TV. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teryn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 out of 10
We were so impressed with the level of professionalism, care, and hospitality that we’re making this the hotel we stay at anytime we’re in San Diego from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

harriet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and it appears that the place is trying to make changes for the better. Remember when your front door faces a parking lot, just be prepared for noise and unfortunately during our stay there were many people choosing to talk right outside our door. The place has a rule for being quiet after 10pm but no enforcement unless you probably call them. But of course we didn't want to be singled out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Windy, Richland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a clean budget friendly hotel, this works. Room was very small, door did not seal all the way, it’s noisy when people are next to you or outside your door. Thankfully we didn’t need to be in our room much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Green Cove Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very good, affordable stop. Walked to nearby by sushi. Given that’s it’s on a busy street was surprisingly quiet. Breakfast was decent and the coffee was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Very nice place, would stay here again. Friendly desk clerk and good breakfast offered in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
For the cost, this hotel does it’s job. If you are looking for a fancy hotel, this is not it. This hotel serves it’s purpose as a convenient location to stay over at an affordable price. I chose this hotel based on location to my sister’s hm. I probably would not choose it again just because it had a weird smell coming from AC/heater unit and the walls are super thin. Night parking was a lil difficult during the holidays. Overall it served it’s purpose. Ty!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohinder, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was more expensive for the Xmas holiday. Had the bad luck of having crappy next door neighbors who fought, slammed doors, and then set off the smoke detector. Fun times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great, super friendly and helpful staff, very comfortable. We were there for party close by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a simple no frills clean property for a good price. Complimentary breakfast is usual offerings like most. Does have a pool & I saw an employee testing the water twice during my stay. Mini fridge in my room worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024