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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a 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 spacious living area with a red sofa, a coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a modern chandelier.
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 $148
$131 nightly
$148 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

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
(121 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
(4 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
(14 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
(33 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 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
(55 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 QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • 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 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
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 5 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
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬11 min walk

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 on-site 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. 941 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1429 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

Tarri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, nice rooms, yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and great value
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was very comfortable. Rooms were clean and breakfast was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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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

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location near SDSU, close to good restaurants, will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay in the SDSU district. Clean property with a very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a great location near SDSU. Walkable, clean rooms, classic style. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to SDSU. Clean setting and very good accommodations. Enough parking and good breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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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10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk service
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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

fariborz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good location and free parking good basic brackets thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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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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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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

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and beautiful property. Friendly staff and great amenities. Breakfast is easy and good. Nice pool and very clean rooms. A quiet nice stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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