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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, equipped with modern appliances and ample seating.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a white facade and a tree with lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $223
$198 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Explore the area

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6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115
  • Place, San Diego State University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Viejas Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Family Suite w/ Kitchen

A living room with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a kitchenette, a dining area with chairs, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and two framed artworks on the walls.

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Suite

A hotel room with a red sofa, a bed with white linens, a wooden desk with a telephone, and two lamps.

King Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and two framed artworks on the walls.

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

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

View all photos for Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette in the background.

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, a bathroom with a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single King Room w/ Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette in the background.

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for KING ROOM Relax in our cozy King Single room. This non-smoking room accommodates up to two guests.

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

KING ROOM Relax in our cozy King Single room. This non-smoking room accommodates up to two guests.

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU in San Diego (Mid-City), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Snapdragon Stadium and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego State University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Diego Police Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego State University Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • SDSU Transit Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Majorette - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. 949 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1446 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful landscaping, adequate breakfast, easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and bed are super comfy and staff are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, and we appreciated the convenience to SDSU.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manoella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to SDSU
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful inn near SDSU campus. Spacious room, comfortable bed and a continental breakfast all at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Darlene

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Very clean hotel. Pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, great staff.. overall great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice. It is very well taken care of. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodations for the price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Yoshimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Close to campus and lots of food choices. Good rates.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Friendly staff, good location for visiting SDSU and appreciated having breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, free parking, breakfast, nice staff, good location near SDSU.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to SDSU
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We live a couple hours out of San Diego but have friends in the area. This is our go-to hotel for every visit. The location is great, and it’s a consistently good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

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Beautiful peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfst was ok. Parking was safe and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean staff was nice and conveniently located. My work was at SDSU
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous from the front desk to housekeeping. The room and grounds were clean. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Great room and rate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025