Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
King Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(109 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

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

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

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

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

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

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Diego State University and a few minutes from Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 931 out of 1427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1427 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable bed as well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Yingwei

Liked: Cleanliness
no hair dryer. shower pressure could be higher
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lee

I would not recommend this hotel. It's actually a motel with people living there. Completely falsely representing itself. The walls were paper this and at night the environment was not very inviting. Our toilet kept running all night and the sink dripped nonstop. At check in we could not understand the checking person. We checked out first thing in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Violette

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff. Always appreciate being greeted respectfully & made our check in easy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeramiah

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Taline

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff was friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the area is nice. The only thing that really bothered me were the beds. They were terribly uncomfortable. We got body aches instantly. If they had decent beds it would be 5/5 but man those beds hurt!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed comfortable. Tv wasnt getting netflix...and the shower head was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Celeste T

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & professional!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and hotel was clean. Just a little noisy as we had the 1st room by the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second stay here and would stay here again. The beds are so comfy. Close and convenient to many areas around San Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very old hotel, shower falling apart:( Just one mirror in the restroom. It looks like very cheap motel:(
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael, BORREGO SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
♤♡◇♧
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and property. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maricel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026