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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

Photo gallery for Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a lifeguard on duty.
Enjoy a home away from home with a fully equipped kitchenette, comfortable bed, and convenient amenities.
Compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven, offering a convenient space for meal preparation.
Relax in a spacious living area with a large window offering a view of the outside. The room features a sofa, coffee table, and chandelier.
Relax in this inviting living area with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and chandelier.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite w/ Kitchen

Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single King Room w/ Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Suite

King Suite

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and San Diego State University. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Mid-City hotel include Snapdragon Stadium and Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.9 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
  • ‪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 with free breakfast, near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
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 hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Cot (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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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 aged 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 22.55 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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 available for USD 16.91 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 11.28 per night.

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 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

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
On-site 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Yep, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

The closest beach to Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is Coronado Beach (15.1 km).

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU have a pool?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is a hit with families.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers give top marks to the free continental brekkie here! Served daily, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

No, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 794 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1215 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

Alicia

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda des

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found fleas in our room which was a major bummer. The staff were accommodating and assigned us a new room but did not offer a discount which I honestly think they should have done. The continental breakfast was very good and plentiful. The rooms were very clean aside from the issue with fleas. The hotel is walkable to SDSU.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Redmond

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Restful, quiet and perfect for my needs.

This is an older property that has gone through recent upgrades and retrofits. The 'suite' was clean and fresh. Minifridge, that was really cold, was a bonus. They also have a light breakfast _ waffles, oatmeal, cold cereal, bagels, toast, yogurt, coffee, OJ and water_ from 6am-10am. BONUS! Staff are friendly and helpful. Well-lit parking lot, clean pool and a great sushi place next door. Around 2am, an alarm near the door started to beep. I called the front desk and he was there in a few minutes to remove it (one of several smoke detectors) and replace the batteries. I was attending a conference at the convention center. Lamplighter was much more affordable. About a 20 min Uber drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alisa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conditioner was not working
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Loved this hotel! Rooms were spacious and well appointed. Quiet, and great access to freeways, with groceries, coffee, and restaurants nearby. Grounds were beautifully landscaped and well maintained. Pool was clean and a great place to relax. Staff was polite and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

susan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pick Another Place

The stairs are extremely hard to climb, they don't go all the way around. The continental breakfast was the worst I've ever had, threw it all in the trash. Parking lot loud, lots of car lock beeping going on all night. Everything came across as really old. For the cost of a room for one night, expecting great was horrific. Won't ever go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna

Room was clean. Perfect location for us near SDSU. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is not on or near the SDSU campus. You have to drive to the campus from here. A tip for those looking for a place to stay when visiting the school.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, able to get a downstairs room, Good breakfast selections. Convenient area for my needs. What i dont like is that i have to go through 3rd party bookings to get lowest rate instead of being able to book directly with the hotel for the lowest rates.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to Stay in the area

Great overnight stay. We needed a place to stay locally while our apt had a termite treatment. Very clean,pool area, nice little room with a kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget-friendly stay with kitchen amenities We stayed at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU for 3 nights in April 2025 and had a pleasant experience overall. The location is quiet and convenient — easy to reach downtown and Balboa Park by car. The room was clean and comfortable. We especially appreciated the well-equipped kitchenette: it had all the basic cookware and utensils we needed, plus a large fridge and coffee maker. Free parking was a big plus. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was simple but enough to start the day — waffles, toast, yogurt, juice, coffee, and hard-boiled eggs. Only downside: we couldn’t connect to the Wi-Fi in our room and didn’t use it. Also, the furniture could use a refresh, but everything worked fine. Overall: 4 out of 5 stars. A very good stay — comfortable, convenient, and affordable. We’d stay again despite minor issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to upgrade electrical outlets with direct plugins for electronics
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a central location convenient to get to most San Diego points of interest within 30 minutes. The staff did an excellent job cleaning the room and the common areas. The inn is showing a little age and wear in this area of carpet in the room and some other room featuresss though.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
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